Glimmer Guide

  As ridership on the EDSA Bus Carousel increases, infrastructure evolves to meet daily demand Commuters no longer have to take the inconvenient walk across EDSA to arrive at the SM Megamall station Download the video or GIF here Every day, over 170,000 commuters board the EDSA Bus Carousel to get to work, school, and everywhere in between – and this passenger count continues to climb. As more Filipinos turn to the EDSA busway as their daily mode of transportation, the infrastructure around its busiest stations is being pushed to keep pace, with one of the initiatives being a direct walkway linking the bus station to SM Megamall. The SM Megamall EDSA Busway Concourse, which opened to the public on April 2026, is an elevated, weather-protected walkway that connects the EDSA Bus Carousel’s SM Megamall station to SM Megamall Building A, eliminating the need for commuters to traverse the lengthy stretch across EDSA. It houses escalators and elevators to ensure convenient access for al...

Forty years of Negrense creativity, craftsmanship, and enterprise are coming together under one roof . Food, fashion, home, and craftsmanship take center stage at BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair , organized in partnership with SM for MSMEs to bring homegrown businesses closer to more customers and opportunities at the SMX Convention Center Aura from September 22 to 27, 2026 . As the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair, this milestone edition honors a rich legacy while giving Negrense creativity a contemporary spin. Here are 7 reasons why this year's event deserves a spot on your calendar: 1. Because the Big 4-0 is going BIG! More than 115 Negrense entrepreneurs are filling 178 booths with the best of the island, ranging from beloved food and fashion to handcrafted furniture, home accents, and art . 2. Come hungry. Very hungry Food is a primary highlight of the fair, featuring iconic treats and culinary staples: 21 Restaurant : Serving Signature Batchoy, Spanish-...

Despite being rescheduled to August 17–18 due to inclement weather in Metro Manila, the PMAP Mega Job Fair 2026 pushed through at the SM City North EDSA Skydome, connecting jobseekers with employers, career coaches, upskilling opportunities, and employment support services under one roof . Held in collaboration with SM Job Fair to celebrate the People Management Association of the Philippines' (PMAP) 70th Anniversary, the event carried the theme “HumanITy Forward 2026: Empowering Talent in a Digital World” . Building an Employability Ecosystem According to Ghie Lara, Chairperson of PMAP's Employability Committee, the event functioned as a comprehensive employability ecosystem that included employer partners, an upskilling zone, and a career-coaching zone . This approach complements the evolution of SM Job Fair in bringing employment opportunities closer to communities while creating pathways for jobseekers to develop essential workplace skills . Jobseekers like Richmond Car...

The SM Group reinforces its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity through the experiences cultivated in its spaces with the help of its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares . Because of this pursuit, its properties were recently recognized by the Philippine Foundation For the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Inc. (PFRD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) for exemplary support for accessibility and upholding the dignity of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) . Through its group-wide drive to create truly inclusive and accommodating spaces for Persons with Disabilities, SM was commended by key industry organizations focused on disability affairs . Inclusive spaces and facilities enhance the SM Group’s portfolio of malls, offices, and retail spaces, earning the group 23 industry distinctions from PFRD and NCDA . Recognition at the 2026 Apolinario Mabini Awards The results of this enduring commitment over the years were recognized at the 2026 Apolinario Mab...