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DTI kicked off the Bagong Pilipinas Wedding Fair 2025 at SMX Aura headed by DTI Sec. Cristina Roque, bringing together MSMEs from across the country in a celebration of love, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Taguig City, Philippines – Love, tradition, and local entrepreneurship shared the spotlight at the Bagong Pilipinas Wedding Fair 2025, held from June 27 to 29 at SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the three-day event successfully showcased over 100 Filipino MSMEs, celebrating Filipino creativity while driving real business opportunities in the events and wedding industry.

The fair welcomed industry professionals, wedding planners, creatives, and couples preparing for their big day to explore everything from couture bridalwear and floral arrangements to photography, catering, travel services, and more. The highlight of Day 1 was a runway fashion show featuring Filipino bridal designers, who elevated traditional fabrics and sustainable design for the modern bride. Day 2 and 3 featured talks and interactive exhibits spotlighting creative industries—from graphic design and stationery to music and event production—showing how weddings can reflect both personal stories and cultural pride.

Filipino bridal designers wowed the crowd with modern, sustainable, and culturally rooted creations at the Wedding Fair Fashion Show—proudly highlighting Tatak Pinoy talent.

“Through partnerships like this, SM Supermalls remains committed to helping build the future of Filipino MSMEs by providing entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their work, nurture local talent and creativity, and strengthen economic resilience.” shared Joaquin San Agustin, EVP of SM Supermalls. 

MSME designers wowed guests with their collection of bridal gowns, groom’s suits, and entourage wear—featuring silhouettes that range from classic romance to modern minimalist, all crafted with Filipino finesse.

A unique highlight at the DTI Wedding Fair: MSMEs showcased elegant Capiz shell dining wear—from plates and chargers to napkin holders and centerpieces—blending sustainability with sophistication.

Filipino tradition met timeless elegance at MSME booths featuring modern takes on the Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana—from hand-embroidered details to contemporary silhouettes perfect for formal Filipino weddings.

Filipino-made bridal jewelry and accessories took the spotlight at the Bagong Pilipinas Wedding Fair 2025, with MSME booths showcasing handcrafted tiaras, pearl earrings, heirloom rings, and bridal bling rooted in Filipino artistry.

In essence, the 2025 Wedding Fair was more than an event—it was a celebration of love, culture, and entrepreneurship, underlining that when Filipino MSMEs thrive, our communities—and the nation—grow stronger, faster, and more beautiful.

About SM Supermalls MSMEs

SM Supermalls, owned by SM Prime Holdings, is the leading mall developer and operator in the Philippines. As a staunch advocate for MSMEs, SM Supermalls is dedicated to helping Filipino entrepreneurs succeed. Join our thriving marketplace across 80+ malls nationwide. Visit msme.smsupermalls.com to download your MSME application or email us at customercare@smsupermalls.com with your most innovative product and preferred location. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business with SM Supermalls today!

There’s nothing quite like strolling through a mall with breathtaking views, expansive arcades, and lush greenery. At SM Supermalls, shopping isn’t just about transactions—it’s about enjoying spaces designed for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment. More than ever, SM’s commitment to green infrastructure is shaping urban air quality while creating a more livable city for everyone.

Designing for people and the planet

SM Supermalls prioritizes people-centric design, creating welcoming spaces that balance nature with modern convenience. The SM Mall of Asia’s arcades and the MOA Sky, for example, offer open, breezy walkways, encouraging leisurely strolls and even outdoor dining and entertainment. Meanwhile, SM Aura and SM North EDSA’s Sky Garden—the first in an SM mall—integrates lush vegetation and water features to reduce indoor heat, improve air quality, and create cooling effects in dense urban areas.

SM North EDSA houses the first Sky Garden in an SM mall, highlighting endemic plants and water features that bring nature onto a rooftop.

The SM MOA Sky showcases greenery and open-air spaces that promote cleaner, cooler urban living.

Championing bike-friendly cities

Beyond providing open spaces, SM Supermalls is leading bike-friendly initiatives, with over 5,000 bike parking spaces across its properties. Studies show that replacing short car trips with biking can cut carbon emissions by up to 90%, significantly reducing air pollution and its long-term impact on climate change.

Cyclists gather at SM Seaside City Cebu, championing greener, healthier urban mobility.

Bikers enjoy the convenience of secure parking as SM Supermalls champions eco-friendly transport solutions.

Greening malls with native flora

Additionally, select SM malls feature endemic plant species that enhance air quality and support local biodiversity, filtering pollutants while creating a natural habitat for urban wildlife. These green spaces are designed not just for aesthetics but to actively contribute to a healthier environment.

Making public transport more convenient

To make sustainable transport more accessible, SM Supermalls operates transport terminals that support public transportation, providing seamless connections to buses, jeepneys, and other modes of transit. These terminals encourage commuters to opt for public transport, which can significantly reduce individual carbon footprints and traffic congestion, contributing to cleaner air and more efficient urban mobility.

Powering the shift to EVs

Recognizing the need for cleaner transportation, SM Supermalls has also installed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) in 69 malls nationwide. By providing essential infrastructure for electric vehicles, SM is helping to lower carbon emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels—a crucial step in improving urban air quality. Studies indicate that EVs produce up to 60% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles, making them a key solution for reducing pollution in crowded city centers.

Monitoring air, empowering communities

SM’s commitment to sustainability extends to air quality monitoring, ensuring that urban pollution levels are tracked and addressed. Under SM Prime Holdings, the company partnered with Quezon City to establish an air quality monitoring system that records environmental data and provides updates through a publicly accessible website. This initiative allows communities to stay informed while encouraging long-term strategies for a cleaner, healthier urban space.

SM Supermalls monitors air quality in real time, empowering communities with data for cleaner, healthier cities.

A greener future for urban living

From green roofs and bike-friendly amenities to EVCS and air quality monitoring, SM Supermalls is redefining retail spaces with a deeper environmental purpose. Every visit to an SM mall contributes to a better urban future, where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand.

40 years of building better communities

Celebrating 40 years of serving communities, SM Supermalls continues to lead as a shopping and lifestyle destination in the Philippines. True to its legacy, SM remains at the forefront of environmental sustainability through pioneering waste, water and energy innovations as well as disaster resilience initiatives.

Beijing, CHINA, June 26, 2025 Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi” or the “Group”; stock code:1810), a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (“IoT”) platform at its core, held a product launch event under the theme “New beginnings” in Beijing. At the event, Xiaomi officially unveiled Xiaomi YU7 series, Xiaomi MIX Flip 2, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5, and a range of new wearables and AIoT products for the domestic market.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 Debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5165mAh Battery, and Leica Camera System

As the latest addition to Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone lineup, Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 delivers all-around upgrades across design, performance, camera system, and more, offering a pro-grade flagship experience while maintaining a compact and portable form factor. Behind every experience is the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform to unleash powerful performance, a massive 5165mAh battery, which surpasses the 5000mAh milestone for compact foldables, and a dual VC 3D cooling system to ensure maximum comfort in hand. Xiaomi MIX Flip 2’s main camera features a Light Fusion 800 image sensor and a Leica Summilux optical lens, unlocking endless creative possibilities for photography.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2’s 3.5 inch outer display delivers a significantly enhanced smart experience, now supporting over 500 commonly used apps across categories like social media, music, video, navigation, and shopping, with even niche tasks like photo imports and travel bookings made accessible. Building on the success of animated lock screen pets, Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 introduces three new interactive characters that respond to touch and charging. Users can also generate personalized AI pet lock screens from photos, with generative AI preserving each pet’s unique facial features.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is just 7.57mm slim when unfolded and weighs 199g, providing a comfortable in-hand feel. It comes in four color options: White, Purple, Green, and Checkered Gold, and in three storage options for choice: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB, starting at a retail price of 5,999 RMB. In addition, Xiaomi also launched Xiaomi MIX Flip Special Edition in the same color as the just unveiled Xiaomi YU7. It will open sale on Xiaomi Store, Xiaomi Auto App and Xiaomi Home, and will be available in 8 color options and two storage variants 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB, at a retail price of 5,999 RMB and 6,499 RMB respectively.

Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5: Powered by Xiaomi XRING O1 for ultimate performance

Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is the latest flagship tablet powered by Xiaomi’s first self-developed 3nm processor. Featuring a 12.5-inch 3.2K LCD display with up to 1000 nits peak brightness, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 offers exceptional clarity even under direct sunlight, with full DC dimming and TÜV Rheinland certifications for superior visual comfort. It supports color calibration across Xiaomi’s entire ecosystem, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more, ensuring color consistency across screens.

At its core, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is powered by Xiaomi XRING O1, which delivers flagship performance with industry-leading power efficiency. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, it offers a deeply integrated AI-powered experience designed for mobile productivity. Features like Workstation mode, Global Search, AI Writing, AI Art with Mi Canvas, and AI Calculator empower users for light productivity, offering a smooth and intelligent experience for both entertainment and mobile work, with advanced multitasking capabilities that enable effortless handling of complex tasks. Despite its exceptionally ultra-thin 5.8mm unibody metal design, weighing just 576g (or 585g for Matte Glass Version), Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 packs a 10,610mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge, which reaches full charge in 36 minutes. AI-powered smart charging adapts to user habits to optimize battery health, and 7.5W reverse charging is also supported. Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 also features a 32MP front camera optimized for video calls and a 50MP rear camera for capturing high-quality content. Support for Wi-Fi 7 ensures next-generation wireless connectivity, providing faster and more stable wireless performance. Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 comes with a full suite of productivity accessories, including Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro Focus Keyboard, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro Keyboard, Xiaomi Focus Pen, and Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro Cover.

Available in five variants, including Black, Purple, Titanium Silver, Basalt Gray, and Matte Glass Version, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 starts at 3,299 RMB, while Matte Glass Version is priced from 4,099 RMB.

Xiaomi AI Glasses: Lightweight Smart Eyewear with Real-Time Translation, Livestreaming, and Multimodal AI

Xiaomi’s next-generation wearable device, Xiaomi AI Glasses, was unveiled today during the launch. Weighing just 40g, these glasses feature a sleek design in three colors—Black, Brown, and Green, with optional electrochromic lenses that change shade in just 0.2 seconds. The frame features titanium alloy hinges for long-lasting durability and a comfortable fit, designed explicitly for Asian facial contours. Equipped with a 12MP first-person camera (Sony IMX681), dual speakers, and a five-microphone array with bone-conduction and wind-noise resistance, the glasses offer an immersive audiovisual experience. They also support real-time livestreaming, first-person video calls, and clear audio pickup, even while cycling at 12 m/s. Powered by a dual-chip system, a Snapdragon AR1 processor for high-performance tasks and a low-power chip running on Xiaomi’s in-house Vela OS. The device integrates a 263mAh Xiaomi battery, offering up to 8.6 hours of usage, nearly twice that of competing products.

Xiaomi AI Glasses are more than a wearable; they’re an on-the-go AI hub. With a built-in Xiaomi AI system, the glasses support multimodal capabilities, including object recognition, text translation, calorie counting, and daily Q&A. They also function as a meeting assistant, offering automatic transcription, smart summaries, and real-time interpretation across 10 languages, including English, Japanese, German, and Spanish. The glasses seamlessly pair with Xiaomi smartphones for collaborative camera use and offer USB-C charging with support for plug-in livestreaming. Priced from 1,999 RMB, the AI Glasses will be available immediately via Mi.com, Mi Home, Xiaomi Auto App, and other official sales channels. As an innovative fusion of eyewear, AI, and smart audio-visual technology, Xiaomi AI Glasses usher in a new era of immersive, intelligent lifestyle experiences.

Xiaomi Smart Band 10: Sleek New Design, AI Fitness Features, and Smarter Device Control

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, the milestone 10th-generation model in its popular wearable lineup. Featuring a sleek new design, the band is equipped with a 1.72-inch ultra-narrow bezel AMOLED display offering 1500 nits peak brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate for a more immersive and responsive user experience. It comes in a range of metal finishes—black, silver, rose gold, and green—as well as ceramic options including pearl white, purple, and gray. Users can further personalize their look with an array of new strap choices, including a premium 100% silk-knit band. A versatile, modular desktop dock with built-in speaker and alarm functions also allows users to repurpose older Xiaomi bands.

Designed for smarter living, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 delivers enhanced health and fitness capabilities, including a new 9-axis sensor, AI-powered swim stroke detection, advanced sleep monitoring with expert-guided improvement plans, and real-time heart rate broadcasting. Integrated into Xiaomi’s AIoT ecosystem, the band enables users to control PCs, tablets, smart appliances, and even Xiaomi EVs, offering easy access to media, climate, and seat settings. Pricing begins at 269 RMB for the standard metal version, 319 RMB for the NFC model, and 379 RMB for the ceramic edition — delivering a seamless blend of innovation, style, and smart connectivity at an accessible price.

Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm: Compact Elegance Meets Smart Wellness and Seamless Ecosystem Control

Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm is Xiaomi’s first compact-size smartwatch, offering a sleek 9.5mm profile and a lightweight 32g body, perfectly tailored for smaller wrists and all-day comfort. Crafted with a refined stainless steel frame and available in a variety of strap options, including fluororubber, white leather, and a premium metal Milanese strap with an embedded lab-grown diamond on the crown, it blends elegant design with everyday practicality. Beyond aesthetics, it introduces a new generation of animated pet watch faces that evolve based on users’ activity levels, making daily fitness routines more interactive and fun.

Designed to elevate health and safety, Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm features an upgraded 4-LED + 4PD heart rate module for improved accuracy, supports real-time swim heart rate tracking, and Bluetooth heart rate broadcasting to compatible devices. Women’s wellness features include precise skin temperature measurement and menstrual cycle predictions based on advanced sensor data. A newly introduced Safety Guardian mode provides instant access to emergency assistance. At the same time, seamless integration with Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem enables smart gesture control and advanced car-watch connectivity — including auto-unlocking and locking, navigation alerts, and synchronized Do Not Disturb mode — making Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm a powerful and stylish companion for smart living.

Available in three variants: the classic fluororubber strap in Black or Mint Green is priced at 999 RMB, the white leather strap version at 1,199 RMB, and the premium Milanese strap version at 1,499 RMB.

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro: All-day comfort meets outstanding sound quality

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro redefines open-ear design with a minimalist, premium aesthetic, featuring soft, tapered, skin-friendly liquid silicone for all-day comfort. Enhanced ergonomics are paired with a smooth, integrated open-ear hook that gently wraps around the natural curve of the ear for a secure yet comfortable fit. The device has also passed over 5,000 bending tests, ensuring reliable durability and long-term performance.

When it comes to audio, Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro introduces the industry’s first five-driver system, including a custom 18×13mm loudspeaker that significantly enhances sound quality.

Tailored for its open design, it incorporates an independent active sound leakage reduction system that minimizes audio escape beyond 25cm, helping to ensure call privacy. Tuned by the Harman Golden Ear Team, the earbuds offer two professionally crafted sound profiles, allowing users to choose the one that best suits their listening preferences for a refined, immersive audio experience.

Powered by Xiaomi HyperOS, Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro seamlessly connects with other HyperOS devices. Additional features include built-in audio recording and AI-powered translation and transcription, delivering added functionality when paired with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro will be available in Golden, Black, and Silver colors through Xiaomi’s official channels and authorized retailers. Priced starting at 999 RMB.

Are you a Filipino journalist who wants to take your newsroom to a whole new level with AI? Google is here to help – it’s thrilled to announce its News AI Lab, a holistic program designed to empower newsrooms and individuals across the Philippines with the transformative power of AI.

Open to any individual but tailor-made for news publishers, channels, pages, and creators registered in the Philippines, this initiative aims to reshape how content is produced, distributed, and monetized in the rapidly evolving media landscape. The News AI Lab program is especially beneficial for digital-first newsrooms and emerging news creators looking to integrate cutting-edge AI technology.

The comprehensive 18-month, three-phase program kicks off on July 11, 2025, and runs until January 11, 2027, offering a holistic approach to AI adoption in news. Participants can expect the following:

●        Phase 1: Priming (6 weeks): Self-paced online training to build foundational knowledge.

●        Phase 2: Learning (3 days): An intensive workshop featuring hands-on experience with Google’s AI products, AI readiness assessments, and design thinking exercises to develop custom AI solutions.

●        Phase 3: Implementing (15 Months): Participants will identify and integrate AI into their workflows, building and deploying working prototypes with ongoing support from Google.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation in journalism! Registration for this groundbreaking program closes promptly at 6:00 PM (GMT+8) on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Apply now and revolutionize your newsroom journey by heading to the official News AI Lab signup page.

Matagumpay na nagtapos ang 200 magsasaka mula sa Pampanga at Isabela sa 14-linggong pagsasanay sa makabagong pagsasaka na isinagawa ng SM Foundation sa ilalim ng Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program.

Kabilang sa mga nagsipagtapos ang 100 magsasaka mula sa Quirino, Isabela at 100 pa mula sa Guagua at Santa Rita, Pampanga. Layunin ng programa na palakasin ang kakayahan at kaalaman ng mga magsasaka upang mapaunlad ang kanilang ani at kabuhayan.

“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime,” ito ang naging bungad ni Gloria Cabarios Diampoc, isa sa mga KSK farmer-graduate.

“Ganyan ang ginawa ng SM Foundation—imbis na bigyan lang kami ng pagkain sa isang araw, tinuruan nila kami ng mga makabagong paraan ng pagsasaka sa aming mga gulayan, para masiguro na may pagkain ang aming pamilya araw-araw,” dagdag pa niya.

Ayon sa kanya, naging makabuluhan ang programa dahil natuto sila sa paggamit ng organikong pataba, tamang pamamalakad ng negosyo, marketing, basic financial management, at mga panuntunan sa buhay ni SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.

“Naging daan din ito upang kami ay magkaroon ng bagong pananaw sa aming kabuhayan at sa aming sariling kakayahan,” aniya.

“Ito ay nagpapatunay na hindi hadlang ang maliit na espasyo para kami ay makapagtanim, makapag-ani, at makapag benta sa tamang halaga. Ang KSK ay hindi lang basta pagsasanay, kundi isang paglalakbay patungo sa pagbabago—ng sarili, ng pamilya, at ng buong komunidad. Bitbit namin ang bagong pag-asa, kaalaman, at tiwala sa sarili upang magsimula ng panibagong kabuhayan at maging instrumento rin ng pagbabago sa aming lugar,” aniya.

Mula ng inilunsad ito, mahigit 30,000 na ang mga magsasakang nakapagtapos ng KSK. Ilan sa kanila ay naging supplier na sa SM Group, lokal na pamilihan, at sa SM Weekend Market.

Isinagawa ang programa sa tulong ng SM Markets, SM Supermalls, at iba pang social good partners kagaya ng DSWD, DA, DOLE, DOST, DTI, at mga local government units.

Patuloy ang SM Foundation sa adbokasiya nitong iangat ang mga komunidad sa sektor ng agrikultura. Inaasahang magtatapos ang iba pang magsasaka mula na sumailalim sa programa.

The two-day medical mission of SM Foundation in Nasugbu, Batangas, on June 10-11 served more than 500 individuals.

SM Foundation continues its mission to strengthen communities through accessible healthcare by conducting medical missions in grassroots areas, recently serving over 2,000 individuals in Batangas and Quezon City.

The two-day mission in Nasugbu, Batangas, on June 10-11 served more than 500 individuals, including medical consultations, dental check-ups, laboratory tests, and free X-rays, ECG in the SM Foundation Mobile Clinic.

In Quezon City, the mission at SM City Fairview on June 13 provided care to over 1,400 patients, with high turnout for medical, dental, bone screening and blood tests, and other preventive screenings.

The medical mission, part of the SM Foundation’s health and medical programs, has reached over 1.3 million patients nationwide. Conducted with social good partners and volunteers, it aims to provide quality healthcare and promote preventive health in their host communities.

Discover more about SM Foundation’s social good programs today: https://bit.ly/4mEIfF4

Volunteers warmly assist patients during the medical mission, helping ensure they feel supported and cared for throughout their checkup.

SM Foundation’s resident doctor conducts thorough check-ups to ensure that quality care is provided to the community.

Quezon City, are you ready? From June 18 to 24, the VIYLine MSME Caravan is making its next big stop at SM City Fairview, bringing together some of the most exciting local brands in one dynamic celebration of Filipino entrepreneurship, creativity, and grit.

 Locally made goodies await you—discover your next favorite snack at the VIYLine MSME Caravan at SM City Fairview from June 18-24.

Following the success of its earlier legs in SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Bacoor, SM City San Pablo, SM City Santa Rosa, and SM City Calamba, the VIYLine MSME Caravan has been winning hearts—and carts—across the country. With each stop, the movement continues to shine a spotlight on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that represent the best of local innovation and style.

Support Filipino entrepreneurs and score your next wardrobe staple at the VIYLine MSME Caravan.

Organized by VIYline Group of Companies in partnership with SM Supermalls, this highly anticipated caravan gives MSMEs a platform to showcase their proudly Pinoy products—from beauty and skincare essentials, healthy snacks, fashion and lifestyle pieces, to charming home finds.

Spice up your meals with proudly Pinoy flavors, such as Cong TV’s King Sisig in a Jar: Pork BBQ and Lechon Sisig.

More than just a shopping destination, the VIYline MSME Caravan is a platform for discovery: of new favorites, of small business stories, and of the Filipino dream in action. With interactive booths, exclusive deals, and exciting surprises, this is the perfect place to support local and shop with purpose.

The VIYLine MSME Caravan showcases exciting local brands and Filipino entrepreneurship.

“SM remains committed to helping Filipino MSMEs thrive by giving them meaningful opportunities to grow in high-foot-traffic spaces,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin. “Through our collaboration with VIYline, we continue to create spaces where small businesses can shine and scale.”

So if you’re looking to explore new finds, meet local entrepreneurs, and celebrate Filipino talent, make sure to swing by the VIYline MSME Caravan at SM City Fairview from June 18 to 24.

Support local. Spark change. Be part of the VIYline MSME Caravan movement.

About SM Supermalls MSMEs

SM Supermalls, owned by SM Prime Holdings, is the leading mall developer and operator in the Philippines. As a staunch advocate for MSMEs, SM Supermalls is dedicated to helping Filipino entrepreneurs succeed. Join our thriving marketplace across 80+ malls nationwide. Visit msme.smsupermalls.com to download your MSME application or email us at customercare@smsupermalls.com with your most innovative product and preferred location. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business with SM Supermalls today!