Cebu Happenings

  SM Store donates 16,600 pairs of shoes in celebration of its 65th year In celebration of its 65th founding anniversary, SM Store, in partnership with its loyal customers, is donating 16,600 pairs of shoes to underprivileged students nationwide. Customers who made a minimum purchase of P3,000 in a single receipt at any SM Store had the opportunity to donate a pair of shoes originally priced at P299 for just P65. The goal is to support Filipino youth in pursuing their educational dreams by providing essential resources. Mr. Dhinno S. Tiu, SM Store’s Executive Vice President, stated, "Share Shoes is a testament to our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the community. As we mark our 65th anniversary, we reflect on the values that have shaped our company. We are honored to provide this much-needed resource to deserving students." In partnership with global organizations such as World Vision and UNICEF Philippines, over 7,000 pairs of shoes will be distributed across

  LOVEYOURSELF CEBU WHITE HOUSE RELAUNCHES IN A NEW HOME POST-PANDEMIC WITH CAFE & BAR LoveYourself Cebu relaunches it's community center, LoveYourself White House, after having moved locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The LoveYourself, Inc., a not-for-profit, non-governmental HIV services provider, first launched LoveYourself Cebu on April 27, 2019. The launch established LoveYourself White House, the organization's first community center outside Metro Manila. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, LoveYourself White House had to move to a new location. Now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has been lifted, LoveYourself White House yet again has found a new home, now situated at 246 Don Gil Garcia St., Barangay Capitol Site, Cebu City. "This relaunch marks a new era of LoveYourself Cebu's continued efforts in championing it's HIV advocacy," remarks Mitch Paca, the current clinic manager of LoveYourself White House. "We look forward

𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄 October is not just a month; it's a movement, a time for unity, strength, and an undying commitment to the cause. For years, we have witnessed the fashion industry come together to support Breast Cancer Month, and this year is no different. Brace yourselves as Designer Griffins Malazarte, a former Rotaractors, of GMO Collections steps to the plate to support the relentless warrior, Past District Governor Mary Anne Alcordo Salomon, and her ICAN Serve Foundation Cebu with a glamorous event - "Blooms Of Hope: Walk in Pink Fashion Show." Griffins Malazarte, a creative genius in the world of fashion, will unleash his eye-catching designs in shades of pink, symbolyzing hope and resilience. The runway will be graced by the fearless ladies of ICAN Serve Foundation Cebu,

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘, "𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍' 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑. With a subject still fresh in the minds of the Cebuanos, Safespace Association mounts "lockdown," reliving the extreme challenges of the pandemic, pushing an already fragile Cebuano family to the brink of collapse. The story revolves around a pastor, Rudy, played by multi-awarded film actor Arnel Palang, whose current emotional stability may radically change his wife and son's lives. Pahang other than playing several stage plays and films, including the international series "Almost Paradise," coveted this year's Best Actor award in Sinegugma Film Festival. Seasoned Cebuana stage and voice actress Cherie Lou Mendoza Solon plays Rudy's wife Nimfa. She is placed in a web of complexities, balancing between being a wife and a mother, while getting through the pandemic. Solon played

  𝐒𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 As the year ends and the yuletide phase is in full swing, prepare to wander through a magical spectacle in the Queen City of the South. SM City Cebu ushers the holiday season with the lighting of its dazzling 30ft Christmas Tree full of lights, stars, and balls, on October 21. With its theme Wish Upon A Star, let your Christmas dreams come to life, the centerpiece located at the North Wing Atrium highlights the 3D LED fountain lights, giant stars, dichroic lights, and an interactive LED floor. The giant Christmas Tree gleams brightly with gold and silver running lights, surrounded with smaller Christmas trees adorned with Christmas balls and stars. The magical celebration featured musical and dancing performances from the Holiday of Stars, and glittering installations that transformed the mall atrium into a delightful wonderland. This Christmas, SM has teamed up with the Father of Philippine Christmas Music

𝐆𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 GCash, the Philippines’ number one finance super app, has partnered with PasaJob, the country's first and only long-chain referral-based employment platform, to introduce a brand-new way of earning money aside from the regular 9-5 or business via referrals. Users may earn up to Php10,000 by successfully referring their friends and family for any job opportunity. With this partnership, GCash and PasaJob are launching GJobs, a new GCash feature that leverages referrals to make hiring easier, faster, and more reliable, as vouched for by professionals. “In line with our vision of ‘Finance for All’, this partnership is a good opportunity for our millions of users to earn additional income and to look for their dream jobs that are being offered by the biggest and best companies in the Philippines.” said GCash Chief People Officer Robert