Hop into the Holy Week at SM Supermalls... Get all the fun, feels, and festivities with your loved ones this season

by Info @Survey | Feb. 15, 2025

Holy Week is a time for reflection—but it’s also the perfect chance to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover the joy of the season with your fam, barkada, or even your furbabies! Whether you're staying in the city or heading out on a road trip, SM Supermalls is bringing the fun, the feels, and the festivities all week long. 

Before anything else, check out the Holy Week Mall Hours:

SM malls in Metro Manila will be closed on April 17, Maundy Thursday, and April 18, Good Friday. SM malls in the National Capital Region will resume normal operating hours on Black Saturday, April 19.

Meanwhile, SM By The Bay in Pasay City will be open during these times:

• Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (April 17 and 18) 4PM - 2AM

• Black Saturday (April 19) 4PM - 2AM

• Easter Sunday (April 20) 4PM - 12AM

Mall hours may vary by location. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the SM Mall Hours page.

Ready for your Easter Break adventure? Let’s G! 

First on the agenda – mass!

Start the day with a heartwarming Easter Blessing Mass—a beautiful way to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate new beginnings. Check out your favorite SM mall’s mass schedule to plan your day in the best way.

Get your game on at SM Skating & SM Game Park

Every day is game time at SM! Beat the heat and chill—literally—at SM Skating, where you can glide and twirl your way into summer. But if you prefer epic matchups, you can gather the crew and head to SM Game Park for bowling, arcade classics, billiards, and more! It’s definitely the ultimate barkada bonding experience! 

Go sky high with SM’s Sky Ranch adventure!

If you're in Tagaytay, Baguio, or Pampanga, don’t miss the chance to ride, laugh, and scream with delight at Sky Ranch! From giant Ferris wheels to adrenaline-pumping rides, this is your go-to for family bonding and picture-perfect views. And let’s be real—what's Easter Break without some fresh mountain air and kilig moments on the Sky Eye?

Head out of town hassle-free with SM’s EV Charging Stations

Looking to travel? Do so worry-free with SM Supermalls’ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) present in 69 malls nationwide! With 123 EVCS available to use free of charge, traveling just got a whole lot easier! And while your vehicle is charging, stock up on snacks, essentials, and everything you might need to make your vacation the best one yet. 

Sweat it out at the SM's Active Hub

Staying active this Easter Break? Head over to SM’s Active Hub, where sports meets summer fun! Rally with your friends in a fast-paced pickleball match, smash the stress away with a friendly game of badminton, or shoot some hoops at SM’s indoor basketball courts. It’s all about moving, playing, and having fun—because staying active never goes out of season. Check out the SM Active Hub activities here: https://www.smsupermalls.com/active-hub

Join the Olympus Run Series 2025: Hera Run at SM Mall of Asia 

Run like a goddess at the Olympus Run Series: Hera Run happening on Easter Sunday at SM Mall of Asia! Celebrate life, health, and hope with fellow runners along the scenic MOA Bay area. Choose your race category and be ready to embrace the challenge of being a true Olympian!

Experience the Summer Pet Olympics at MOA Paw Park

Your furbabies deserve an Easter highlight, too, like fur-real! Bring them to MOA Paw Park on Easter Sunday at 5PM for the Summer Pet Olympics. From obstacle courses to the cutest pet contests ever, it’s gonna be paws-itively unforgettable!

Eggs-tra fun awaits: Celebrate Easter the SM way!

Bring your friends and family to SM and dress up for the Easter Costume Contest and Parade! Now with a Squad category, barkadas and families can join the fun together!

Don’t miss the exciting Easter Egg Hunt, where kids have one minute to scoop up as many eggs as they can in a colorful playpen. And of course, strike a pose at the adorable Easter Plushie Wall—perfect for cuddly selfies and IG-worthy snaps! 

No matter where you are this Easter Break, there's always something fun, fresh, and faith-filled to do at SM. So what are you waiting for? See you at SM!

To know more about the Holy Week activities at SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media.

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.

Three-way statistical tie for first place in the latest Tangere 2025 Senatorial Preferential Survey;

by Info @Survey | Feb. 15, 2025

Manila, Philippines — The latest 2025 Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey conducted by Tangere concluded with a three-way statistical tie between brothers Media Executive Ben 'Bitag' Tulfo and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo, and Senator Bong Go. Ben 'Bitag' Tulfo ranked highest in the overall ranking with a 55.71% voter preference, driven by voters from Metro Manila and Visayas. ACT-CIS representative Erwin Tulfo ranked third (54.42% voter preference) driven by voters from Northern Luzon and Central Luzon. Similar to last month’s survey, Ben 'Bitag' Tulfo was more popular with millennial and gen-z voters, while Rep. Erwin Tulfo was favored by older respondents. 

Ranking second overall will be incumbent senator, Senator Bong Go with a 55.17% voter preference, a notable increase from the previous month’s survey. Senator Go led all candidates in terms of voter preference in the entire Mindanao.

Biggest Gainers for April 2025

• The following are the top gainers for the month of April 2025:

  • Senator Bong Revilla, statistically tied at 4-5, with 47.13% voter preference, leading all candidates in votes from CALABARZON;

  • Incumbent Senator Francis Tolentino, statistically tied at 11-17, with a 32.96% voter preference driven by voters from CALABARZON and NCR;

  • Representative Marcoleta, statistically tied at 19-20, with a 23.13% voter preference driven by voters from Mindanao and voters belonging to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).

Top 12 Candidates

• The following are the candidates constitutes the rest of the Top 12 slots: 

  • Former Senator Tito Sotto, statistically tied at 4-5, with a 45.21% voter preference;

  • Five (5) candidates are statistically tied at 6-10:

    • Senator Pia Cayetano with a 39.17% voter preference;

    • Former DILG Secretary Ben Abalos ranked seventh overall with a 38.08% voter preference after posting a notable increase in Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, and Central Luzon;

    • Senator Lito Lapid with a 37.92% voter preference;

    • Senator Bato Dela Rose with a 37.42% voter preference;

    • Former Senator Panfilo Lacson with a 37.29% voter preference.

  • Former Senator Manny Pacquiao ranked 11th overall with a 34.25% voter preference. A notable decrease in Mindanao for April was recorded.

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The non-commissioned survey, conducted April 7-9, 2025, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

Tangere is an award-winning technology application and innovation-driven market research company that aims to capture Filipino sentiments. Tangere is a proud member of the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES), European Society for Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), and the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA). Tangere was among the initial companies to register with the COMELC.

For the topline report and analytics for this non-commissioned study, please email Tangere at qual@tangereapp.com.