SM Active Hub is your ultimate sports playground... Run, play, and stay active — anytime, anywhere!

by Info @Brand Zone | Apr. 22, 2025

Gone are the days when malls were just for shopping and dining. At SM Supermalls, they are changing the game—literally!

Introducing SM Active Hub, your go-to spot for sports, fitness, and all things active! 

As the largest sports community in the Philippines, SM Active Hub brings together the biggest number of venues and partner sports clubs nationwide. Plus, members get year-round deals from partner brands through SM Malls Online, including exclusive discounts on sporting events. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, there’s a place for you here!

So, lace up, grab your gear, and get moving—because the game is just getting started!

SM Active Hub is the biggest sports community in the Philippines! 

Join the largest running community in the country!

Running is more than just a workout—it’s a lifestyle. SM is home to the largest running community in the country and the top choice for official race events. With a nationwide network of run clubs and partner communities, SM is bringing together nearly 100,000 runners who are passionate about hitting the pavement.

100,000 runners, one passionate community. Run the nation with SM.

Lace up and join the run! SM Active Hub hosts the country’s biggest running events.

SM Active Hub has partnered with top running clubs like RunRio, Run with Pat, Almost Speedy, Garmin Run Club, New Balance Run Club, and Trailista, along with elite ambassadors Rio and Nicole de la Cruz and coach Patrick Rubin—bringing expert guidance and a strong, motivating community to every run.

Train with the best. Top running clubs and elite ambassadors power every stride.

And with these upcoming running events, SM is adding extra fun as you run!

Upcoming running events:

SM Mall of Asia:

• April 20 – Hera Run

• April 27 – Galaxy Earth Day Run

• May 4 – Rexona Miler

• May 10 – UNIQLO SUW Community Run

• May 18 – Sante Trilogy Run Asia MNL Leg 2

• May 25 – CSB Run

• June 1 – Lazada Run

• June 15 – Sagisag Leg 2

• June 29 – Pride Run - Manila Leg

• July 13 – Sante Trilogy Run Asia MNL Leg 3

• July 20 – Water Run

• July 27 – Aphrodite Run

• August 3 – Color Electric Run

• August 10 – Manila Marathon

• August 16 – Race for Life Run

• August 31 – Sagisag Leg 3

• September 7 – Hoka Midnight Run Manila

• September 21 – Lufthansa Run

• September 28 – Air Run

• October 5 – Philippine Half Series: Manila Half Marathon

• October 12 – Yakult Run

• October 26 – Garmin Run

• November 9 – Sante Trilogy Run Asia Finals

• November 16 – Minion Run

• November 30 – McDonald's Run

• December 7 – Gatorade Run

SM By the Bay:

• May 11 – Movie Marathon Fun Run

• October 18 – ASICS Meta Time Trial

SM City Tuguegarao:

• May 18 – CUDMC Fun Run

SM Seaside City Cebu:

• May 25 – IPI Run

• June 22 – Pride Run - Cebu Leg

SM City Iloilo:

• April 2 – Let’s Run at SM

SM City CDO Uptown:

• May 1 – USTP Fun Run

• May 4 – HOKA Trilogy Run Asia 2025

• August 23 – Glowfest Color Run

SM City Butuan:

• April 27 – Labak Anniversary Run 2025

• May 18 – Balangay Festival Run Half Marathon

• July 13 – Milo Marathon 2025 Butuan Leg

• August 3 – Adlaw Hong Butuan - Butuan Marathon 2025

SM Lanang Premier:

• June 8 – Pride Run - Davao Leg

• June 15 – 27+6 Health Marathon

Smash, rally, and score at SM’s pickleball courts!

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and SM is leading the way with 14 dedicated courts across the Philippines. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, grab a paddle and hit the court at these select SM malls:

• SM Seaside City Cebu

• SM Center Ormoc

• SM City Consolacion

• SM City Puerto Princesa

• SM City North EDSA

• SM City Baguio

• SM City Rosales

• SM City Cabanatuan

• SM City Pulilan

• SM City Telebastagan

• SM City Valenzuela

• SM City Grand Central

• SM City Roxas

• SM City Rosario

Serve, rally, win! Pickleball fever is on at SM’s 14 dedicated courts nationwide.

SM Active Hub is proud to partner with the Philippine Pickleball Federation, the country’s leading organization for the sport, uniting 211 member clubs and 13,156 players nationwide. Elevating the game even further, SM also teamed up with top pickleball athletes, including Leander Lazaro, one of the Philippines' finest players, and Clarice Patrimonio, a decorated pickleball champion.

Meet the champions: Leander Lazaro and Clarice Patrimonio lead the pickleball wave.

Level up your game at the SM Active Hub today!

SM Active Hub isn’t stopping at running and pickleball! Get ready for an even broader sports experience with basketball, badminton, volleyball, football, table tennis, bowling, ice skating, biking, karate, taekwondo, and eSports all coming your way at SM Malls. And with these new sports offerings, designated spaces, official events, and thriving communities, you’ll never run out of reasons to get moving, anytime, anywhere.

Beyond the rally and the run, explore basketball, biking, eSports, and more at SM Active Hub!

Get in the game now and download the SM Malls Online App

Joining SM Active Hub is quick and easy. Just download the SM Malls Online app and follow these steps:

• Click the "ACTIVEHUB" banner on the homepage.

• Select your Active Hub community—whether it's running, pickleball, or other upcoming sports.

• Swipe to redeem your membership pass and unlock access to exclusive events, training sessions, and special deals!

Your all-access pass to play—join SM Active Hub via the SM Malls Online app.

So don't just watch the action—be part of it! Whether you're hitting the pavement, smashing on the court, or gearing up for new sports, SM Active Hub is where champions are made. 

To know more about the SM Active Hub and its activities & schedules, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com/active-hub or follow @SMActiveHub on Instagram and TikTok.

Puso, delikado… ANAK NI NIKKI, MAY KAKAIBANG SAKIT

ni Mercy Lejarde @Showbiz Talkies | Apr. 16, 2025

Photo: Nikki Gil - IG

Nag-post sa social media ang singer na si Nikki Gil ng ilang photos kasama ang kanyang anak na si Maddie habang sila’y nasa hospital.  

And the following ay ang pahayag ni Nikki… “Maddie was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease — something we had never even heard of. And seeing our little girl in pain, hooked to IVs, enduring tests and meds, was the hardest thing we’ve ever gone through as parents.

“But even in the scariest moments, God showed up—in the peace He gave, the people He sent, and the healing He allowed. We give Him all the glory for carrying us through and for Maddie’s recovery.

“We’re finally home with our brave girl, and while recovery continues, our hearts are filled with gratitude. God is so, so, so good.”

Ang Kawasaki disease ay isang sakit na karaniwang tumatama sa mga bata, kung saan namamaga ang mga daluyan ng dugo sa katawan, lalo na sa puso. Nagdudulot ito ng lagnat, rashes, at pamumula ng mata, labi, at balat. Kung hindi agad magagamot, puwedeng magdulot ng problema sa puso.

Samantala, marami ang nagpadala ng prayers para gumaling agad ang kanyang anak because God Jesus Christ is so good all the time. 

Amen!!!

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‘NIWEY, dahil nalalapit na rin ang Mayo na buwan ng santacruzan ay ibabahagi namin sa inyo ang magaganap na santacruzan sa Binangonan Libid Rizal sa May 4, 2025. 

Taong 2019 nang magsimula ang patimpalak ng Reyna at Konsorte ng Santacruzan, isang makulay at bagong ideya na nagmula sa tagapamahala ng Brgy. Libid Grand Santacruzan mula pa noong 1975 sa pamumuno ni Mr. Gomer Celestial. 

Well, si Kapuso star Faith da Silva ang Reyna Elena na napakaganda.

Bakit nga ba Reyna at Konsorte ng Santacruzan ang naging titulo? Maaari  

namang Mr. and Miss Libid o Ginoo at Binibining Libid? Ngunit natatangi ang sagala o santacruzan ng Brgy. Libid sa buong bayan ng Binangonan. ‘Ika nga nila, “Barangay Libid is the home of the Grand Santacruzan of Binangonan.” Kaya minabuting gamitin ang titulong Reyna at Konsorte ng Santacruzan upang ito ay mamukod-tangi sa mga patimpalak ng mga karatig-barangay. 

Walang question and answer portion, bagkus ipapamalas lamang nila ang angking kagandahan at kaguwapuhan kasabay ng matatamis na ngiti sa kanilang paglilibot sa araw ng santacruzan. Irarampa nila ang mga naggagandahang Filipiniana gowns at barong na gawa ng mga kilalang local designers na pawang mga taga-Binangonan. At higit sa lahat, ipagmamalaki nila ang kanilang pangalan at pinagmulan.

Ngayong 2025 ang ika-50th anniversary ng Grand Santacruzan sa Libid bilang pagdiriwang at pagbibigay parangal sa Mahal na Krus.

Ang Meet the Press ay ginanap nu’ng Linggo (Abril 13) sa Cafe de Lawa Restaurant, Mahabang Parang, Binangonan, Rizal na pagmamay-ari ni Mr. Ivan Sta. Ana na isa rin sa major sponsors ng naturang pagdiriwang. Ipinresenta sa press ang 16 na pares ng mga Reyna at Konsorte ng Santacruzan. Punong-abala rin doon ang founder ng Pista ng Cruz Santacruzan na si Gomer Celestial at Direk Bobbit Patag.

Layunin ng selebrasyong ito ang  maipakilala ang mayaman at makulay na kultura, tradisyon, at turismo ng Barangay Libid at bayan ng Binangonan, Rizal.

Career bilang beauty queen, kahit naudlot… PRISCILLA, NO REGRETS NA PINAKASALAN SI JOHN

ni Ador V. Saluta @Adore Me! | Apr. 16, 2025

Priscilla Meirelles - IG

Sa wakas, ipinagtapat na ni Priscilla Meirelles na hiwalay na sila ni John Estrada, at tumanggi siya sa kagustuhan ng mister na makipagbalikan sa kanya.  

“The book is closed,” ani Priscilla kay Karen Davila sa panayam nito sa kanya sa YouTube (YT) vlog nito last April 10, 2025.

May isa silang anak ni John na si Anechka Estrada at dito na lang daw niya ipo-focus ang kanyang atensiyon at buhay.

Nilinaw din ni Priscilla na ikinasal sila ni John nu'ng February 2011 at never silang nagpa-annul, kaya masasabing mag-asawa pa rin sila at nais niyang manatili siyang asawa ni John sa mata ng Diyos at sa batas.

Hindi raw naging madali kay Priscilla ang magdesisyong hiwalayan si John kahit paulit-ulit na ang ginagawa nito sa kanya.

“That behavior was not the first time that happened. It’s been happening for many years. I endured a lot. People have no idea. What I can say is that if I step out, I said something and we are where we are right now.”

Naihanda niya raw nang husto ang sarili sa hiwalayan nila at ipinagpapasalamat daw

niyang responsableng ama naman si John sa kanilang anak.  

Pahayag pa niya, “I’ll say that I’m very prepared. Emotionally, first one. Financially, number two. But thank God and thank John, he’s a good provider. So far, he’s been providing regardless of what the situation ends up to be. 

“He does love his daughter so greatly and he is a good father. Maybe not a perfect father, but I think he’s the best father that he can be. The way that he was taught [growing] up to learn to be. He’s a good provider. So, I can give that to him.”

Inamin din ni Priscilla na masakit ang kinahantungan nila ng asawa.

Twenty-seven years old pa lamang daw si Priscilla noong ikinasal sila ni John. Marami pa raw sanang opportunities na maaari niyang naranasan bilang crowned Miss Earth 2004 na puwedeng humantong at umpisahan ang showbiz career niya sa Pilipinas. Pero, hindi na raw niya ito nagawa dahil nag-asawa na nga siya.  

Sa kabila nito, hindi naman daw niya pinagsisihan na pinakasalan niya si John.

Aniya, “I have no regrets. We had a wonderful life despite all the roller coasters. I do have high regard for him. I do respect him as the father of my daughter. And I’m grateful that he’s a good provider. 

“He always says that he loves me so much. And I believe he does in his own way.”

Pero nauubos din daw ang kanyang pasensiya.

“The issue is, Karen, he doesn’t love me the way I deserve to be loved. And that’s the issue. So I do believe that he tries his best. The problem is his best is not what I need.”

Sabi pa ni Priscilla, “So, I really cherish all the moments. And I'm here to support him. I pray and hope that he continues to be a good father. That his actions do not reflect whatever is happening in our relationship.”

Kinlaro rin ni Priscilla na tapos na talaga sila ni John, “Whatever happens between the two of us, we’re not ending up together. I always have high, you know, high appreciation for him being the father of Anechka.  

“I know that he has high hopes that maybe one day, the way I feel changes. I don’t think so. Because I’m the type of person that when I step out of the room, I’m gone. So I fight until the last minute, until my last breath. But once I decide no more, it’s no more.”

At hindi na raw ito magbabago. 

Biro pa niya, “And I actually joke with him and a lot of my friends, I say, well, if he becomes a pastor.”