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.

'Superman' Gomez naghari sa World Nineball U.S.

ni Eddie M. Paez, Jr. @Sports News | Apr. 21, 2025

Photo: Circulated

Matikas na pagtumbok ang ginamit na susi ng batikang si Roberto Gomez ng Pilipinas upang mapasakamay ang trono ng World Nineball Tour: Beasley 9-Ball Open sa palaruan ng Brass Tap & Billiards sa Raleigh, North Carolina kamakailan.

Sa isang impresibong pagtumbok sa nakalipas na mga araw, bukod sa titulo sa 9-ball, sumegunda rin sa Beasley One Pocket na event sa nabanggit na bahagi ng Estados Unidos ang bilyaristang kilala rin sa bansag na Pinoy Superman.

Sa mga miron ng bilyar, nasasaksihan nila ang malupit na momentum ni Gomez sa kasalukuyan.

Matatandaang ang cue artist din mula sa Zamboanga ang naghari sa 34th Annual Andy Mercer Memorial 9-Ball Classic noong Marso sa palaruan ng Rum Runner Lounge (Las Vegas, Nevada).

Naka-podium na rin ngayong taon si Gomez sa Derby City Classic Bigfoot Challenge, Bank Pool Showdown at U.S. Open One Pocket.

Sa North Carolina pa rin, tinalo ng 47-anyos na Pinoy sa pangkampeonatong duwelo nila sa Beasley Open 9-Ball finals si Lukas Fracasso-Verner (USA, 13-6), matapos paglaruan ang Kastilang si Jonas Souto Comino sa iskor na 9-3 noong semis.

Naturuan din ni 789- Fargo Rated Gomez ng leksyon sina Canadian pride John Morra (9-7, quarterfinals), US bet Shane Wolford (9-4, round-of-16) at Amerikanong si Tony Chohan (8-7, preliminaries).

Resbak kung tutuusin ang panalo ng Pinoy kay Chohan dahil ito ang lumampaso kay Gomez sa finals ng Beasley One Pocket, 1-4.

Solido ang line-up sa Raleigh dahil sumabak din ngunit hindi nakalayo ang mga mapanganib na sina Mickey Krausse (Denmark) at Georgi Georgiev (Bulgaria).

Hidilyn Diaz: ‘Darnang may barbel’

ni Dominic Santos (OJT) @Life & Style | Mar. 14, 2025

Graphic: Si Hidilyn Diaz, ang kauna-unahang Pinay na nag-uwi ng gintong medalya sa ‘Pinas, mula sa women’s 55kg category for weightlifting noong 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Sa mundo ng prestihiyosong palaro na Olympics, ang paggamit ng lakas at giting ng mga manlalaro sa iba’t ibang bansa kabilang na ang Pilipinas ay puhunan ng bawat isa sa kanila. Ito rin ang kadalasang deskripsyon na ginagamit para ilarawan naman ang mga kalalakihan sa buong mundo sa matagal na panahon.

Sa halos 10 dekada o 100 taon mula nang lumahok ang ating bansa sa Olympics, kasabay ng mahabang panahon ng paghihintay upang makamit ang medalya, may nag-iisang indibidwal na nagpakita ng katatagan at kahusayan para tuluyang maiuwi ang karangalan sa larangan ng weightlifting.

Katulad ng ginagawa at pinanggagalingan ng lakas ni Captain Barbell, isang karakter mula sa Filipino komiks na sumikat noong dekada 60, ang weightlifting ay isang sport kung saan nagbubuhat ng barbel ang bawat manlalaro.

Makalipas ang higit anim na dekada, kasabay din ng kasikatan ni Captain Barbell, dahil sa taglay na lakas at determinasyon umugong ang pangalang Hidilyn Diaz, ang kauna-unahang Pinay na nag-uwi ng gintong medalya sa ‘Pinas, mula sa women’s 55kg category for weightlifting noong 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Isang natatanging babae, na sa mundo ng palakasan kung saan madalas na ibinibida ay mga kalalakihan, si Hidilyn ay nagbigay ng karangalan sa bansa at nakilala sa buong mundo sa pamamagitan ng pagbubuhat ng barbel.

Maihahalintulad din natin si Hidilyn kay Darna na isang superhero dahil sa angkin niyang lakas para maging kampeonato at kapangyarihan na maging tanyag sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo.

Bagama’t hindi man kagaya ng kuwento ng buhay ni Captain Barbell na isang ulilang basurero, lumaki sa isang payak na pamumuhay mula sa maliit na bayan ng Zamboanga, anak ng magsasaka at tricycle driver si Hidilyn Diaz.

Sa murang edad pa lamang ay nakitaan na siya ng potensyal sa weightlifting ng kanyang mga pinsan dahil na rin sa brusko niyang pangangatawan kahit na isa siyang babae.

Mula sa mga gawa-gawang barbel lang, na nagpapatunay ng kanyang humble beginnings, sinimulan ni Hidilyn ang pag-eensayo sa weightlifting at nagpapatuloy din sa kasalukuyan.

Taong 2002 nang mag-umpisang sumabak si Hidilyn sa kompetisyon, ang Batang Pinoy sa Puerto Princesa, kung saan una siyang nagwagi sa sport na ito dahil aniya, wala siyang kalaban.

Noong 2007, ang naging unang paglahok naman niya sa Southeast Asian Games at dito nakamit ang kanyang bronze medal. Ito rin ang naging simula ng pagtanggap ni Hidilyn ng maraming parangal mula sa iba’t ibang kompetisyon sa mundo na kanyang sinalihan.

Isang taon matapos ang paglahok niya sa SEA Games, unang sinubukan ng noo’y 17-anyos pa lamang na si Hidilyn sa Olympics. Sa palarong ito una siyang nakaranas ng kabiguan makaraang maging pang-ika-11 manlalaro sa 12 players na lumaban noon.

Sa kabila ng pagkatalo ay hindi nagpatinag si Hidilyn, para sa kanya, palaging may panibagong araw upang muling bumangon at ipagpatuloy ang nasimulan. Hindi rin naging madali ang lahat para kay Hidilyn mula sa mga pinagdaanan niya tungo sa pagkamit ng gintong medalya.

Sa mga panahong iyon, matinding hamon ang kinaharap ni Hidilyn dala ng kontrobersiya tungkol sa hindi sapat na pondo para sa paghahanda sa Olympics.

Gayunman, pinatunayan pa rin niya na hindi imposibleng mangarap at magtagumpay sa taong patuloy na nagsisikap.

Maituturing na isang simbolo na ang tunay na lakas ay hindi lamang nasusukat sa pisikal na kaanyuan at katangian kundi nasa pagpupursigi na makamit ang mga pangarap sa kabila ng mga hirap. Kaya naman noon pa man isa nang inspirasyon si Hidilyn sa mga kababaihang nangangarap sa buhay.

Tunay na hindi mababase sa kasarian ang lakas at kahinaan ng isang tao dahil kahit sa mundong tila dinodomina ng mga kalalakihan ay may mga kababaihan na kayang makipagsabayan at may kakayanang taglay, katulad ni Hidilyn na nagbigay ng karangalan hindi lang para sa sarili kundi pati sa ating bayan.

Ngayong National Women’s Month, nawa’y maging instrumento si Hidilyn sa mga kababaihan para magpursigi at ipakita ang kanilang likas na lakas at determinasyon upang magtagumpay.