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.

AweSM Capiztahan celebration at SM City Roxas

by Info @Brand Zone | Apr. 1, 2025

The Capiztahan Festival is a vibrant celebration that showcases the rich culture, history, and seafood delights of Capiz, the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines". 

This year’s celebration of Capiztahan will be extra special as SM City Roxas joins the celebration through interactive installations, activities and events.

With its campaign, “AweSM Capiz, SM City Roxas promises to be "fun and frolic" than ever, with a wide range of exciting activities and events lined up from April 1 to 6, 2025.

The AweSM Capiz celebration will kick off with a Capiztahan Festival Sale (April 1- 6), wherein festivalgoers can enjoy big discounts and awesome deals. 

Mallgoers can also join the JCI’s Project Hi Five that will cover the basics of HIV and AIDS, including transmission, prevention, treatment, and the importance of testing and support for those living with HIV. 

Locals and visitors are welcome to join the Capiztahan Monde Nissin Lucky Perya (April 5 - 6), an activity with a popular lineup of perya games with exciting prizes; Lagsanay (April 5), a bike race competition for individuals who are enthusiastic about cycling and are ready to take the challenge and promote a healthy lifestyle, and build a sense of community among participants and spectators alike. 

Car enthusiasts can also join the Capiztahan 2025 Autoshow, a showcase of cars with unique features, aesthetics and specifications on April 5 at the South Parking of the mall. 

Music lovers can indulge in AweSM Capiztahan Beats, a musical treat that will feature renditions of songs made unforgettable by the range and vocal power of vocal solo and duet local artists on April 5 at South Parking.  

Kids and kids at heart can immerse at the AweSM: Spin and Snap at the main entrance of the mall on April 5. A 360 photo booth, which uses a rotating camera platform to create a fun and interactive experience for capturing photos and videos

Festivalgoers are encouraged to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the AweSM Capiztahan Negosyo Fair at the Event Center from April 5 – 11. 

To wrap-up the celebration, cosplay fans are welcome to watch the AweSM Maragtas Chronicles Cosplay Contest on April 6 at the 2nd Level, Activity Area. Witness cosplayers as they express their creativity by dressing up as legendary characters rooted in the origin of the Ten Bornean Datus, King Marikudo, alongside the famed warrior Lapu-Lapu. 

Visit SM City Roxas from April 1 – 6, and join in the fun and excitement of events and activities that encourage everyone to come together and experience the Capiztahan Festival.

SM Active Hub: The Philippines' largest Sports Playground is Here!

by Info @Brand Zone | Mar. 10, 2025

(L-R): Run with Pat founder Patrick Rubin, Toby’s Sports President Toby Claudio Jr., SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin, RunRio founder Rio de la Cruz, and RunRio Inc.’s Nicole de la Cruz

SM Supermalls launches SM Active Hub on March 9, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia and simultaneously at SM malls nationwide, featuring 44 pickleball courts and 14 running hubs, creating the country's largest sports experience.

This initiative invites everyone to join a dynamic sports community with pickleball exhibitions, run club gatherings, and exclusive sponsor perks, all accessible through the SM Malls Online app.