SM Supermalls boosts Holy Week EV travel with expanding charging network

by Info @Survey | Feb. 15, 2025

SM Supermalls is enhancing Holy Week travel for Electric Vehicle (EV) owners with its growing network of 123 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), with 50 more planned for 2025. This expansion offers free charging at 69 SM malls, supporting eco-friendly journeys for northbound and southbound trips. 

SM Southmall supports sustainable travel with its accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points.

SM Supermalls, a Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited operator of EVCS, ensures its stations meet national standards, addressing infrastructure limitations and promoting EV adoption in line with DOE goals. This initiative positions SM as a key driver in the Philippines' low-carbon future. 

The use of EV reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), in the atmosphere, which leads to global warming. Their use has no direct emissions as compared to gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles. 

For Holy Week road trips, free EV charging is available at 69 SM malls, including: 

Northbound Adventures

Heading to Baguio? An EV trip from SM Mall of Asia (MOA) to SM City Baguio (266km) may typically consume ~50kWh one way, avoiding approximately 0.067 metric tons of CO₂ on a roundtrip, which is also equal to 7.6 gallons of gasoline or 74.6 pounds of coal. Top-up stops are available at SM City Rosales and SM City Urdaneta Central.

From SM North EDSA (253km), a similar route saves 0.065 tons of CO₂ (or 7.3 gallons of gasoline), while SM City Fairview (252km) may not even need a charging stop, with 0.06 tons of CO₂ avoided.

Shorter northern trips like SM MOA to SM City Clark (96km) or SM North EDSA to Clark (83km) may require no stopovers, offering up to 0.02 metric tons of CO₂ savings, equivalent to 2 gallons of gasoline.

Southbound escapades

Popular eco-friendly road trip spots include Tagaytay (65km one way from SM MOA, ~0.017 tons CO₂ saved), Laguna (SM City Santa Rosa, SM City San Pedro), Batangas (SM City Lipa), and Legazpi (SM City Legazpi).

Skyranch Tagaytay now powers your eco-friendly journeys with our convenient Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station.

For longer drives, travelers heading to SM City Naga from SM MOA can stop at SM City Lucena (248km), with roundtrip CO₂ savings of 0.061 metric tons—equal to 6.9 gallons of gasoline or 67.8 pounds of coal.

Visayas and Mindanao

Eco-friendly travel is easy with charging stations at SM City Cebu, SM City Cagayan de Oro (Downtown & Uptown), and SM Lanang in Davao. A 280km roundtrip between SM City CDO Downtown and SM Lanang in Davao avoids 0.035 tons of CO₂—equal to 3.9 gallons of gasoline or 38.5 pounds of coal—with no stopovers needed.

An electric vehicle (EV) recharges conveniently at the SM J Mall in Cebu EV charging station.

Join the green revolution and conveniently charge your Electric Vehicle (EV) at SM CDO Downtown.

This Holy Week, #RechargeWithSM and experience the freedom of worry-free, eco-friendly travel, powered by SM Supermalls’ growing network.

BW WOMEN Launches the Candy Collection: A Sweet & Playful Fragrance Line You’ll Obsess Over!

by Info @Brand Zone | Apr. 11, 2025

Get ready to indulge your senses with BW WOMEN’s Candy Collection, a delightful new fragrance line inspired by the fun and nostalgia of your favorite sweets! This irresistible trio—Macaron, Gummies, and Jellybean—is designed to add a fresh and playful twist to your everyday scent.

“We created the Candy Collection to bring a touch of joy and playfulness to your fragrance routine. Scent has the power to uplift moods, and we wanted something that feels lighthearted, fun, and effortlessly sweet! Just like the best memories with your favorite candy.” shares BW Women brand representative, Abegail Ilagan-Bagunas.

One spritz, and you’re obsessed—just like your fave candy!

Each body spray in the Candy Collection is crafted to deliver a vibrant, sweet, and totally irresistible scent experience:

Macaron – A delicate and sweet scent, just like a freshly baked macaron!

• Top Notes: Pear, Sweet Pea, Blackcurrant

• Heart Notes: Raspberry, Freesia, Pink Peony

• Base Notes: Plum Tree, Musk

Jellybean – A dreamy blend of vanilla with a musky twist, making it both cozy and captivating.

• Top Notes: Raspberry, Strawberry

• Heart Notes: Roses, Freesia, Apricot

• Base Notes: Vanilla, Amber, Musk

Gummies – A playful burst of sweetness, just like your favorite chewy gummy treats!

• Top Notes: Red Fruits, Blackcurrant, Blackberry

• Heart Notes: Jasmine, Peony, Lily

• Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk

At just Php 165, the BW WOMEN Candy Collection makes it easy to smell amazing every day—without breaking the bank! Available now in Blackwater’s official TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada stores, and in SM Supermarkets, Savemore, and SM Hypermarket outlets nationwide.

Get your favorite candy-inspired scent today!

Kahit hirap, todo-tiis… CARLA, NAGPA-FREEZE NG EGGS PARA MAGKAANAK THRU IVF

ni Beth Gelena @Bulgary | Apr. 1, 2025

Photo: Carla Abellana - Instagram

Ini-reveal ni Carla Abellana na nagpa-freeze siya ng kanyang eggs. Ito ay prosesong ginagawa ng isang babae na gustong magkaroon ng anak through IVF (in vitro fertilization).

Sa Instagram (IG) account ng aktres nu’ng Linggo ay ibinahagi niya ang kanyang journey sa egg freezing sa pamamagitan ng isang video. Ikinuwento rin niya sa caption ang kanyang preparations para sa naturang proseso.

“A few years ago I had my first online consultation with Dr. Mendiola of KATO Clinic,” ang

simula ng caption ni Carla sa video.

“Life happened so I had to postpone the process for over a year and a half,” patuloy niya.

Laking-tuwa niya na nag-open na ng branch sa Quezon City ang clinic na pinagkokonsultahan niya kaya itinuloy na niya ang matagal nang planong pagpapa-freeze ng eggs.

Mapapanood sa video ang mga paunang steps na ginawa kay Carla at isa na nga rito ay ang pagkuha ng dugo sa kanya nang makailang beses. Makikita na kinukuhanan siya ng dugo sa parte ng kanyang tummy.

“I had lost count of how many daily injections I had to endure. If at first, you don’t succeed, try and try again!” she wrote.

Sa dulo ng video, sey ng aktres, “So another round of injection and tablet medication. And I (have to) go back in 3 or 4 days. So, yeah, let’s keep doing this.”

Sa caption ay binanggit ng aktres na ‘transformative experience’ raw for her ang journey niya sa egg freezing.

“My journey towards egg freezing has been a transformative experience — one that required a lot of research, emotional preparation, and support (hug emoji).

“From the moment I decided to take this step, I knew it was important to surround myself with the right team. Thank goodness for @conceiveivfmanila (under @krbc.ph) (heart emoji),” pahayag ni Carla.

Nasa mga unang hakbang pa lang si Carla at happy naman daw siya sa expertise and professionalism ng medical team, gayundin sa facilities ng clinic.

“The consultation was the first step, where Medical Director Dr. Ednalyn Ong-Jao explained the process and answered all my questions with much care and expertise.

“As I prepared, I was amazed by the professionalism and compassion of the entire team. The Nurses made every step easy and reassuring, while Doc Eds ensured that every detail was carefully handled (heart hand emoji).

“The facilities are top-notch, making me feel safe and well taken care of every step of the way (hospital emoji).

“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone involved—their kindness, support, and expertise made all the difference (white heart emoji),” sey ni Carla.

Pinusuan ng mga netizens and kapwa-celebrities ang post na ito ng aktres. Sa comment section ay makikita ang tatlong white heart emoji na reaksiyon ni Bea Alonzo.

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Anak sa ex-Miss Pasay na ipinalit kay Kris… 

BUNSO NI JOEY, PANLABAN NG ‘PINAS SA MISS TEEN GLOBAL 2025 SA BRAZIL

ISA na namang Marquez ang pumalaot sa mundo ng beauty pageant at ito ay ang isa pang anak na babae ni Joey Marquez na si Jomelle Joegy Marquez.

Si Joegy, as she’s fondly called by her friends, is the newly-crowned Miss Teen Global Philippines.

Naganap ang kanyang official crowning and sashing ceremony sa The B Hotel, Alabang last Thursday, March 27.

Only 15 years old, si Joegy ay bunsong anak ni Tsong Joey sa dating Miss Pasay na

nagtatrabaho noon sa bangko. Siya ang nakarelasyon ng aktor-pulitiko after Kris Aquino.

Hindi naman kataka-takang pumasok din sa pageant world si Joegy since beauty queen din pala ang kanyang ina plus of course, ang tita niyang si Melanie Marquez (Miss International 1979), ang pinsan niyang si Michelle Dee (Miss Universe Philippines 2023), at ang half-sister niyang si Winwyn Marquez (first Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title sa Miss World Philippines 2017).

“Growing up, I liked princesses, fashion, and modeling,” sey ni Joegy. 

Aniya, “On career days at school, I’d always choose to be a firefighter or ballerina simply because I love the outfits.”

Aminado rin siyang bata pa lang ay mahilig na siya sa tiara.

“I remember I’m begging my dad to buy me a tiara ‘coz my tiara before broke when I was a kid. He bought me a lot,” tsika ng dalagita.

When asked kung ano ang naging reaksiyon ng daddy niya sa pagsali niya sa beauty pageant, aniya ay nagulat daw ito.

“Growing up, I was the quiet, reserved type. But he’s definitely supportive. His only reminder is that I finish school. He’s always supportive with what I’m doing,” esplika niya.

Tungkol naman sa half-sister niyang si Winwyn na kasama naman ngayon sa Miss Universe Philippines 2025, ayon kay Joegy ay super proud siya sa kanyang ate at siyempre, wish niya ang tagumpay nito sa MUPH.

Close raw silang magkapatid at aniya, “She wants to teach me; it’s just she’s busy now.”

Ayon pa sa young beauty queen, hindi niya akalaing magugustuhan niya ang pagsali sa beauty pageant.

“I never realized I wanted to be a beauty queen until I started experiencing it. Growing up I always liked fashion and modeling,” deklara niya.

Joegy is the Philippines’ representative for Miss Teen Global 2025 na gaganapin sa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in September. 

Ayon sa anak ni Tsong, ito raw ang kanyang first international pageant competition.

Advocacy ni Jogey ay animal welfare at ipakikita niya sa mundo na ang mga Pinoy ay magaling makitungo lalo kapag iniharap ang sarili sa isang paligsahan.