The Green Revolution Isn’t A Loud One

When people think of a “revolution,” they often imagine bold movements and sweeping change. But some of the most lasting transformations happen more quietly—through small, intentional habits that slowly become part of everyday life. The choice to walk more, bring a reusable bag, support local brands, or spend time in greener spaces may seem simple on their own, but together, these everyday decisions can shape more mindful communities over time.

Across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, this green revolution is reflected in the way people dine, shop, gather, and move through its spaces. Through thoughtfully designed environments, eco-conscious concepts, and community-driven initiatives, more sustainable living becomes less intimidating and more naturally woven into everyday experiences.

Here are some of the habits quietly shaping a greener lifestyle across its communities:

Spending More Time Outdoors

Choosing to stay active in open community spaces is a simple habit that can support both personal wellness and a more sustainable lifestyle. Across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, open spaces are designed to encourage walkability, movement, and community interaction.




Eastwood City’s revitalized open park offers greener spaces for people to relax and gather, while Arcovia City’s wide open areas naturally encourage walking, running, and active lifestyles. In Uptown Bonifacio, pedestrian-friendly walkways, open promenades, and alfresco areas promote cleaner mobility and lessen short-distance vehicle use. Forbes Town and Venice Grand Canal likewise create more immersive outdoor experiences through walkable environments, open plazas, and community-centered activities.

Shopping More Mindfully

Responsible consumption starts with purchasing items that can be reused, repurposed, or given a second life. At Uptown Bonifacio, Biblio extends the life cycle of books through pre-loved titles, while Roots Collective champions locally sourced and sustainability-driven products crafted by Filipino entrepreneurs.




Biblio supports book reuse and resale, while Roots Collective promotes sustainability through hands-on learning workshops.

Global brands are likewise making eco-conscious shopping more accessible through everyday practices. H&M promotes garment recycling, MUJI encourages reusable lifestyle habits, while Paper Bunny incorporates FSC-certified and recycled materials into its stationery products. In Eastwood City, wellness and sustainability also intersect through brands like For Keeps Clean Beauty, Flying Tiger, and Wacoal, each championing more mindful product and recycling practices in their own way.

This shift toward more responsible consumption is further reinforced through Megaworld’s support of the Philippine Retailers Association’s “The Bag Habit” campaign, encouraging shoppers to make reusable bags part of their everyday routine.

Making Better Dining Choices

Choosing restaurants that support mindful sourcing and less waste is another habit that can create long-term impact. Across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, restaurants and cafés are likewise embracing more mindful practices.



Healthy Options and SaladStop! bring fresh, mindful, and earth-friendly choices to the table.



Nono’s Benta Box and Italianni’s Amore Box serve up crowd-favorite meals in more eco-conscious packaging.



Healthy Options promotes conscious living through organic products and in-store recycling initiatives, while SaladStop! supports sustainability through locally sourced ingredients and compostable packaging. Dining groups such as The Moment Group and The Bistro Group have also shifted toward paper-based takeout packaging across select restaurants, while CHAGEE promotes app-based ordering alongside reusable tumblers and paper-based cups, lids, and straws.




BreadTalk and Tandem champion lower-waste dining through food donations, thoughtful menus, and smarter ingredient use.



Green Bar reduces reliance on processed products, while Lyfe Bowls uses responsibly sourced ingredients.




Other brands continue to champion sustainability in different ways—from BreadTalk’s food donation initiatives and Tandem’s zero-waste approach to the plant-forward concepts of Green Bar and Lyfe Bowls. Starbucks also encourages reusable habits through tumbler incentives and reduced plastic waste initiatives across all Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.




Growing Greener Communities

Initiatives that encourage greener lifestyles while helping create more nature-connected communities in urban spaces deserve greater support and participation. Megaworld Lifestyle Malls continues to encourage urban sustainability through these initiatives that reconnect communities with nature.

The rainwater park made climate-responsive design tangible by combining a 3.7-million-gallon stormwater system with public open space.

Soon to take root at McKinley Hill Botanical Garden, the Community Edible Garden will create a greener urban space that promotes urban farming, environmental awareness, and more mindful living. Meanwhile, Capital Town’s Rainwater Park in Pampanga highlights how sustainability and public spaces can work hand in hand. Beyond serving as a scenic lifestyle destination, the park helps collect and manage rainwater to support surrounding greenery and help mitigate flooding during heavy rains.

Embracing Smarter Energy and Waste Habits

Practicing better waste habits and becoming more conscious of energy consumption are actions that advance environmental stewardship. At Uptown Bonifacio and Iloilo Business Park, solar-powered benches allow guests to conveniently charge devices using solar energy, while Festive Walk Iloilo integrates solar panels as part of its broader energy efficiency efforts—avoiding 530.69 tons of carbon emissions.



Megaworld Lifestyle Malls also continues to encourage more mindful waste habits through Restore Solutions PH’s Smart Eco-llection Bins, where guests can properly dispose of clean and dry flexible plastics in exchange for rewards.

Environmental efforts further extend beyond the malls through coastal and marine conservation initiatives in The Mactan Newtown and Boracay Newcoast, where regular clean-up drives, underwater clean-ups, coral dome deployments, and marine conservation activities continue to help protect local ecosystems.

Adopting Greener Mobility

Choosing to walk more, use shared transportation, or shift to electric vehicles are everyday mobility habits that can help reduce emissions and contribute to cleaner, more sustainable cities. As greener transportation becomes part of daily life, accessible infrastructure plays an important role in making these choices easier and more convenient.




Across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, sustainable mobility is supported through free EV charging stations located in key destinations including Uptown Bonifacio, Eastwood City, Forbes Town, Arcovia City, Lucky Chinatown, and Festive Walk Iloilo. Designed to fit naturally into everyday routines, these stations allow guests to conveniently charge their vehicles while dining, shopping, or enjoying leisure activities throughout the malls. Select locations such as Uptown Bonifacio, Eastwood City, and Venice Grand Canal also feature Tesla charging stations to support the growing community of electric vehicle users.

One Habit at a Time

As everyday lifestyles continue to evolve, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls remains committed to creating spaces that encourage more thoughtful ways of living—from the way communities gather and move, to the choices they make when dining, shopping, and spending time together. Through these initiatives, sustainability becomes more than just an idea, but a shared mindset that communities can gradually grow into.

By continuously introducing experiences and programs that support both people and the environment, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls continues to look toward a future where thriving communities and a healthier planet can go hand in hand—one habit at a time.

For updates, visit megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or call (02) 8462-8888.

Jollibee gives Jolly Spaghetti a saucier upgrade

 Jollibee , the Philippines’ number one fast food chain, has made one of its most iconic menu favorites even better with the launch of the new and improved Jolly Spaghetti, now made with more of its signature sweet-sarap (deliciously sweet) sauce while remaining affordably priced at just P72.

The improvement comes as Jollibee continues to refine its best-loved products based on what customers enjoy most about the brand's signature Filipino-style spaghetti.

"For many Filipinos, Jolly Spaghetti isn't just another pasta dish. It's comfort food that has become part of family traditions and childhood memories," said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. "We wanted to make that experience even better by giving customers more of the sauce they love most. We hope families enjoy it even more every time they share a meal together."

The launch is supported by a video featuring the Arellano family with the campaign line "More sauce na, more sweet-sarap saya," (Now with more sauce for more sweet, delicious enjoyment) celebrating the role of Jolly Spaghetti in creating joyful moments around the table.

The new Jolly Spaghetti with more sauce is available in Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery. Aside from the Jolly Spaghetti Solo, customers can also enjoy it as a Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan, in meals such as Jolly Spaghetti with Drink, Jolly Spaghetti with Fries & Drink, Jolly Spaghetti with Yumburger & Drink, and Jolly Spaghetti with 1-pc. Burger Steak & Drink, as well as in Family Super Meals.

Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites at https://order.jollibee.com, and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises!

HP Inkcredible Learning Day

As digital tools continue to shape the way people learn, work, and create, HP brought families together to rediscover the value of print through HP INKredible Learning Day, a hands-on workshop celebrating creativity, storytelling, and meaningful family connections.

Held during the back-to-school season, the event featured visual artist and storyteller Geloy Concepcion, who led participants through activities centered on printed photos, personal storytelling, and creative keepsakes. The workshop showed how print can support everyday needs, from learning materials and creative projects to practical tools for work and entrepreneurship.

HP’s INKredible Learning Day aims to highlight the value of turning ideas into something tangible and useful. From preserving family memories to supporting school activities and helping small businesses create everyday marketing materials, print continues to play an important role beyond the screen. 

“Print continues to have a meaningful place in our everyday lives—not only as a tool for productivity, but also as a way to support learning, encourage creativity, and preserve the moments that matter most. Through HP INKredible Learning Day, we wanted to show that printing can be both practical and personal,” said Ida Evina Ong-Co, Managing Director of HP Philippines.

Bringing family stories to life through print

During the workshop, Concepcion shared his creative process and guided participants through hands-on activities using HP Printables, printed family photos, stickers, postcards, and other creative materials. Families worked together to personalize their own keepsakes, giving parents and children a tangible way to reflect on shared memories and express their stories.

"We're constantly creating memories, but so many of them stay inside our phones. Print gives us a chance to slow down, revisit those moments, and transform them into something we can see, hold, and share with the people around us. I hope today's workshop reminds people that creativity doesn't have to be complicated—it can begin with a photograph, a story, or even a simple piece of paper," said Geloy Concepcion.

Exclusive HP Printables illustrated by Concepcion further encouraged participants to personalize their creations, demonstrating how simple printed templates can become meaningful expressions of creativity for people of all ages.

Making creativity more accessible anywhere

Throughout the workshop, participants experienced firsthand how the HP Smart Tank 580 supports everyday creativity—from printing family photos and activity sheets to producing personalized keepsakes and practical learning materials. 

The HP Smart Tank 580 is a cost-efficient, high-performance printer designed for individuals, families, creators, and small businesses that require hassle-free, high-volume printing. With vibrant color output, print, scan, and copy capabilities, seamless wireless connectivity, and low-cost ink refills, it delivers reliable, high-quality printing for school, home, creative, and business needs.

The event concluded with the INKredible Post Award, where participants shared their workshop experience on social media for a chance to win an HP Smart Tank 580 printer.

Through HP INKredible Learning Day, HP continues to demonstrate how print remains an essential companion to digital living—empowering people to learn, create, work, and bring ideas to life with greater purpose and productivity.

For more information on HP Smart Tank printers, visit https://www.hp.com/ph-en/printers/smart-tank.html

New GCash Stories Film Celebrates Second Chances with Atty. Sheila Gomez’s Journey to the Bar

Not every dream unfolds exactly as planned, and the journey toward making it a reality isn't always a straight path. Sometimes it calls for unwavering perseverance. Other times, it means finding the courage to take a second chance. And often, true progress comes from knowing when to ask for help so you can keep moving forward.

It's this spirit of courage and perseverance that takes center stage in the sixth installment of this year’s #GCashStories, the flagship campaign from the country’s No. 1 Finance Super App and Largest Cashless Ecosystem. Themed “Kasama Mo Mangarap,” this latest chapter reveals the deeply inspiring real-life journey of Atty. Sheila Gomez—a former legal aide whose lifelong dream of becoming an attorney was realized through sheer determination and responsible financial choices, with the timely support of GLoan.

“Our GCash Stories campaign showed us that the most powerful script is that of real life,” said Neil Trinidad, Chief Marketing Officer of Mynt. “Progress becomes possible when people are given the right support at the right time. At GCash, we believe our role goes far beyond providing financial tools—we want to empower Filipinos to keep moving forward. Every Filipino deserves to dream and deserves a second chance in pursuing just that. We take immense pride in Sheila’s journey because it is living proof that digital financial inclusion doesn't just solve a temporary problem; it turns everyday obstacles into real, lasting possibilities - dreams achieved.”

More Than Just a Story: The #GCashStories Movement

GCash Stories is a celebration of real Filipinos whose journeys remind us that progress is often built through everyday acts of courage, determination, and hope. Over the last three years, the campaign has evolved into a nationwide movement that transcends storytelling, capturing a rich collection of lived experiences that reflect the aspirations, challenges, and triumphs of underserved communities across the country and their individual stories of progress with the help of GCash.

By welcoming Atty. Sheila into this portfolio, GCash continues to spark vital conversations about financial inclusion. Her story adds to a powerful legacy of real-life breakthroughs previously featured by the brand:

• Cocoy, a laid-off bartender who turned into a successful business owner with the help of GLoan.

• Alma, a well-loved university employee who lost her home to Typhoon Ulysses but rebuilt it through community crowdfunding via GCash Send Money.

• Turing, a drag queen and breadwinner who sustained her family during the pandemic by digital tipping via GCash QR.

• Adz, a champion para-athlete who raised funds via GCash Send Money to advocate for the new generation of para-athletes.

• Rhea Inayan, Ang Bayani ng Barangay from Bacolod City, who empowered a community through her GCash Pera Outlet, bringing essential financial services directly to her neighborhood

“At the heart of every GCash Story is a real story of financial progress,” said Lourdes Batac, GCash Head for Communication Strategy. "At the end of the day, GCash’s own narrative is not just about the products we’ve made, but how our products have transformed the lives of everyday Filipinos. We owe it to Cocoy, Ate Alma, Turing, Adz, Rhea, and Sheila for allowing GCash to share their story so that more Filipinos today can clearly imagine their own financial progress journey.”

Meet Atty. Sheila Gomez: From Dreamer to Lawyer

For Atty. Sheila Gomez, becoming a lawyer was a dream built on years of sacrifice. While working full-time as a legal aide, she tirelessly juggled the demands of her day job with the rigorous, exhausting requirements of law school, balancing long days at work with late nights of studying.

However, as law school expenses began to pile up alongside everyday living costs, Sheila faced an overwhelming reality familiar to millions of working Filipinos: the heavy weight of financial anxiety. Every enrollment and exam season brought a persistent fear of falling short. Rather than putting her life's calling on hold, she made the decision to turn to GLoan as her silent, reliable personal partner.

The loan provided her with the immediate financial flexibility to cover her law school expenses, allowing her to stay completely focused on her goals without compromising her self-worth or hiding in shame. Armed with this support, she successfully passed the Bar. Today, she continues her journey of financial progress as an active user of GCredit and GGives, proudly declaring, "Ako si Sheila, at ito ang aking GCash Story."

“One of the biggest lessons I learned is that perseverance doesn't always mean doing everything on your own. Sometimes, it means having the courage to seek the right support,” Atty. Sheila Gomez shared during a fireside chat. “It's unfortunate that many Filipinos see loans in a negative light, but when used responsibly and with a clear purpose, borrowing can be a powerful tool and a smart investment that moves you closer to your dreams. I'm grateful that GLoan gave me that opportunity.”

Fuse and GCash: Championing Fair and Respectful Lending

Atty. Sheila’s story highlights a critical reality in today’s economic landscape. Amidst inflation and a challenging local economy, many Filipinos still face predatory lenders or rigid, traditional systems that leave them feeling trapped rather than helped.

Celebrating its 10th year, Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, steps in to actively destigmatize the lending category, championing fair, transparent, and respectful financial practices. Proving that responsible lending should empower the borrower, protect their dignity, and provide a clear path forward, not a cycle of debt. 

“Since our inception, we have pursued our mission: 'Fair loans that spark better every day for all Filipinos,'” said Tony Isidro, President and CEO of Fuse Financing Inc. “Everything we do rests on three core commitments: to provide fast, collateral-free loans; to ensure a safe and secure credit experience; and most importantly, to enable Filipinos to borrow with dignity. When paired with discipline and perseverance, responsible borrowing becomes a stepping stone to lasting financial progress.”

Enabling Every Filipino's Journey Toward a Better Future

While Sheila's triumph takes center stage, hers represents the millions of borrowers who turn to GLoan to continue their education, scale their livelihoods, support their families, and overcome unexpected challenges.

Through these collective experiences, GCash lives out its ultimate vision of Finance for All. By meeting Filipinos exactly where they are, GCash reinforces the universal truth that every individual has the right to dream and achieve those dreams, no matter their socioeconomic situation.

For more information on GLoan and to watch Atty. Sheila’s full GCash Story, visit https://youtu.be/CHrVTlAhmRI.

Inspired by Atty. Sheila and ready to move forward? Access GLoan through the GCash dashboard or find it under “Borrow.” Download the GCash app on the App Store or Google Play now and jumpstart your dreams. Kaya Mo. I-GCash mo. 

Why You Should Break Up with Your Payroll Account

 Saving in your salary account is a financial situationship you need to exit, and you can easily start fresh with better rates on GSave by GCash.

Everyone has done it: using your first payroll account as your “everything” account because you’ve had it for so long, and opening a new one takes too long. It’s easier to just stay in that comfortable "situationship" with your payroll account, but the only thing that will come out of it is giving up your hard-earned money’s growth. 

But when there are better options out there that give you better rates for close to no effort, your payroll account becomes the dead weight to financial independence.

Breaking up with a long-term habit is hard, but moving forward doesn't have to be a dramatic, stressful event. Here are the steps and tips to smoothly transition your savings away from your payroll account this coming payday:

Step 1: Have your new savings account ready

Overlapping is frowned upon in real-world relationships, but in finances, having your next savings account lined up is smart planning. Don’t wait until payday to figure out where your savings should go. If you scramble during the rush, inertia wins, and you’ll end up leaving your money in your payroll account.

Open a high-yield savings account (HYSA) a few days early. GSave on GCash gives you access to the most trusted banks without going through the effort of setting up an account in any of their branches. Get it fully verified and active ahead of time so it’s ready to welcome your funds the second your salary comes in.

Step 2: Update your trackers in advance 

If you monitor every peso, update your budget tracker before the big move. Setting up a column or an account for the new HYSA ahead of time does more than just make the move seamless. Like defining a relationship, a label creates a psychological commitment that makes the transition feel real and official. 

Step 3: Move your savings to your new account

When the salary notification drops, immediately transfer your designated savings from your payroll account to your HYSA. How much you move depends on your style: if you follow a strict rule (like 50/30/20), transfer that exact percentage right away. If you prefer to pay bills first and save what remains, do that instead. The goal is simply to get it out of your payroll account and build the habit of saving.

Step 4: Automate your transfer from payroll to savings 

Once you’ve done the manual transfer a couple of times, automate it. Set up a recurring auto-transfer from your payroll account to your digital savings account. Automation helps ensure you won’t accidentally go back to your old habit of keeping your money dormant in your payroll account, and keeps your financial goals moving forward. 

Finalizing your financial breakup and transitioning to wiser financial habits doesn’t have to be complicated. GSave by GCash is a digital savings platform built right into your app to make this transition effortless. 

It connects you with trusted partner banks—such as CIMB, BPI, Maybank, UNObank, and Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank—offering interest rates of up to 4.15% p.a. to help your savings grow faster. 

A low-maintenance partnership with GSave takes less than five minutes to lock in. Because you access it entirely on your phone, there are zero trips to physical branches and no extra documents to stress over. Moving funds from your payroll to GCash is straightforward with a minimal cash-in fee, and once active, you have the total freedom to deposit any amount with no minimum balance required.

Because it’s inside the GCash app, transferring your money between your HYSA and wallet is instant and free—giving you immediate access to pay bills, send money, or shop online whenever the need arises. 

GSave also ensures you stay in total control of your money without lock-in periods or restrictive bank operating hours. Your funds remain accessible around the clock while resting safely in accounts that are fully PDIC-insured

Walking away from a stagnant routine is the hardest part of any transition, but your savings shouldn’t have to pay the price for convenience. Choosing a savings partner like GSave ensures you build a more rewarding relationship with the money you work so hard to earn.

To open an account on GSave you must be a Filipino Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a fully verified GCash user. Ready to grow your money? You may access  GSave through the GCash dashboard or find it under “Grow.” No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo!

Vermosa Green Run 5.0 achieves sustainability goals

The Vermosa Green Run returned for its fifth edition on Sunday, June 28, attracting more than 2,000 runners and their dogs at the Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite.

 

Participants in the five-tiered dawn run consisted of running enthusiasts, run club members, elite runners and fun runners as well as the media running community. Edgardo Panopio and Lorely Magalona won gold in the 21K category; Jomm Lacanilao-Gay and Patrice Quiday ruled the 10K run; John Mark Balogo and Ira Alvaro finished first in 5K, Jessi Valentine and Danielle Sophia topped the 3K category, while Moises Calastravo and his dog, Onzi made their mark in the 1K Dog Run.

 

Participants were encouraged to donate used plastic bottles as part of the Run. These would be turned over later to the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) for upcycling into eco-bricks that would support sustainable construction at Ayala Land projects.

 

The runners’ singlets, finisher shirts and dog bandanas were manufactured entirely from recycled PET bottles as well, turning plastic waste into premium sportswear.

 

"We wanted our runners to experience sustainability both literally and symbolically. This year, we offered a discount for donating used PET bottles, and the community supported this! Celebrating our landmark fifth consecutive year, the energy across our 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K tracks, and 1K Dog Run was unmatched. Seeing families, elite athletes, and pet lovers come together at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub shows that our community's passion for fitness is deeply intertwined with environmental action,” said Lani Tan, General Manager of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, where the Run took place.

 

“Looking ahead, our goal is to continue scaling this impact. While Vermosa remains our flagship home because of its expansive, nature-forward open spaces, we are constantly exploring deeper corporate and community partnerships. We want to bring more runners into the fold each year, proving that active, high-performance lifestyles can be completely sustainable," Ms. Tan shared.

 

Runs for the environment, such as the Vermosa Green Run help save the planet by raising crucial funds for ecological projects, promoting sustainable habits and directly supporting initiatives like tree planting.

This year the Vermosa Green Run encouraged corporate and group registrations, inviting groups of 10 to participate and automatically become part of Haribon Foundation’s Forests for Life Movement. The Haribon initiative supports native tree planting and forest restoration projects in partner communities nationwide by bringing  together individuals, organizations, and local communities to restore degraded forests using a science-based rainforestation approach focused on planting and nurturing native tree species.

"Our partnership with the Haribon Foundation is a cornerstone of why we do this. Over the past few editions, the funds raised have gone directly into Haribon's Adopt-a-Seedling and rainforestation programs. For this milestone 5th edition, we were overwhelmed by registrations where we attracted many groups of 10. That means hundreds of new native trees will be nurtured directly because of our runners’ strides today. Crossing the finish line is fantastic, but knowing your team left a lasting ecological legacy is the real victory," said Letty Oh-Naňagas, Vermosa Marketing Manager.

 

Beneficiaries of The Green Run at Vermosa 2026 are Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project as the expression of its advocacy for ecosystem conservation, an active lifestyle and youth sports development, and animal welfare.

 

Supporters of the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run are Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert, and Wonderpaw. 

Dreams Are Worth Running For: EastWest Dream Run Returns for Its Second Year

 Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest's 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams.

In partnership with RUNRIO, one of the country's leading race organizers, EastWest is bringing the EastWest Dream Run to four cities in 2026—Manila, Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro. Expanding beyond last year's three-city run, the addition of Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro allows the event to reach more communities and welcome more Filipinos into a movement that encourages people to run for their dreams while celebrating fitness, personal milestones, aspirations, and everyday victories that make every journey meaningful.

The Manila leg will take place on August 2, 2026, at Filinvest City in Alabang, while the Clark leg is scheduled for August 30, 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Events Grounds. Together, the two races will welcome runners of all ages and experience levels to be part of a growing community united by a shared belief: every dream begins with a single step.

Running Toward Something Meaningful

The EastWest Dream Run is a celebration of movement, perseverance, and progress. Whether participants are chasing a personal best, crossing their first finish line, or simply enjoying the experience with family and friends, the event offers an opportunity to pause, reflect on how far they've come, and look ahead to where they want to go next.

Participants may choose from 1K Dog Run, 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K race categories, making the event accessible to everyone—from first-time runners and fur-parents to seasoned enthusiasts looking for a new challenge. Runners will enjoy multiple inclusions and entitlements like the exclusive race bib, race singlet, dog bandana, finisher’s towel, 21K finisher’s shirt, loot bag, and finisher’s medal. 

For the Manila leg, runners will make their way through Filinvest City, a green and walkable urban community whose tree-lined roads and open spaces provide an ideal setting for a refreshing and enjoyable race experience.

Following the Manila leg, the EastWest Dream Run heads to Clark on August 30, 2026, at the Filinvest Mimosa Plus Events Grounds. The event extends the celebration of fitness, community, and personal achievement to Central Luzon, giving more runners the chance to be part of an experience that encourages them to keep pursuing their goals, one step at a time.

Dreams in Many Forms

Building on the success of last year's event, EastWest Dream Run 2026 aims to create even more opportunities for people to come together, celebrate milestones, and pursue goals alongside a supportive community.

“At EastWest, we believe that dreams come in many forms. For some, it's owning a home, starting a business, or securing a brighter future for their family. For others, it's crossing a finish line they once thought was out of reach,” said Martin Reyes, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer.

“Beyond making banking easier for Filipinos, we aim to support them in every step of their journey. The EastWest Dream Run reflects that same spirit of moving forward with purpose. We're excited to welcome runners once again as we celebrate the journeys, milestones, and aspirations that connect us all.”

Coach Rio de la Cruz, Founder of RUNRIO, shared his enthusiasm for the event's return.

“The response to the inaugural EastWest Dream Run showed how much people value events that bring together fitness, community, and personal achievement. We're excited to continue that journey this year and create another memorable race experience for runners of all backgrounds and abilities,” he said.

Register and Be Part of the Journey

Registration for the EastWest Dream Run 2026 is now open. Participants may register through the official event website at www.eastwestbanker.com/dream-run-2026.

EastWest cardholders can also enjoy added value when they sign up. Runners who pay using their EastWest Credit Card may receive a Php 500 rebate with a minimum single-receipt spend of Php 3,000 on Dream Run registration, as part of an ongoing promo running until October 18, 2026.

Beyond the race itself, participants can look forward to a vibrant race village filled with fun activities, interactive booths, exclusive giveaways, and exciting surprises from EastWest's partners and sponsors. Supporting this year's Dream Run are  Filinvest, Quest Plus Conference Center (Manila & Clark), Mimosa Estate Plus, Visa, EastWest Ageas, and many other brands, with more partners expected to join as race day approaches.

Whether you're chasing a new personal record, running alongside loved ones, or simply taking the first step toward a goal you've been putting off, the EastWest Dream Run 2026 is an invitation to keep moving forward—one stride, one milestone, and one dream at a time. 

Lenovo Recognized in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2026

Lenovo has once again been ranked in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2026, achieving its highest-ever ranking at seventh globally. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 is a renowned annual ranking of the world’s superior supply chains. Now in its 22nd year, the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 identifies, celebrates and profiles excellence in supply chain management. Supply chain teams use the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 to benchmark performance, transform operations and lead in the future. Lenovo ranked eighth in 2025, 10th in 2024, and eighth in 2023.

AI Builds Greater Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains have faced unprecedented disruption over the past 12 months, driven by tariffs, component shortages, and geopolitical tensions. Lenovo’s strength amid these challenging circumstances has been its ability to build on its AI infrastructure behind its global supply chain, improving resilience, adaptability and execution at speed and scale.

Over the past year, Lenovo has evolved its Supply Chain Intelligence “digital nervous system” to develop iChain, a continuously learning orchestration system that coordinates thousands of suppliers and more than 30 manufacturing sites globally. iChain is delivering tangible results for Lenovo’s supply chain operations, including 60% faster decision-making, near real-time disruption response, and a 90% automation of network simulations that reduces manual analysis from two to three weeks down to two to three hours.

Lenovo remains committed to sustainability and continues to focus on future-proofing its operations by making the supply chain more resilient and intelligent.

“At Lenovo, we’ve always considered our Global Supply Chain as a key pillar of our operational excellence,” said Che Min Tu, Senior Vice President and Group Operations Officer, Lenovo. “Over the past 12 months, the ability to respond quickly to disruption has become essential for every business. By fully integrating AI into our operations, we’ve been able to meet our customer needs more quickly and respond to complex situations. We not only withstand disruption; we become stronger because of it. It’s this approach that’s helped Lenovo navigate changing market conditions, maintain a competitive advantage, and deliver its strongest year in the company’s history.”

Resilience Delivers Measurable Business Results

This resilience is translating into business performance. Lenovo retained its number one position in global PC market share, with the gap to the second-ranked competitor widening to its largest level in 15 years.

At the same time, integrating the Infrastructure Solutions Group supply chain into the broader global network has helped accelerate growth in Lenovo’s infrastructure business, supporting record operating profit and margins.

As global supply chains continue to grow more complex, Lenovo’s model is evolving beyond the high-volume PC business, where a single device can include an average of 2,500 components, to meet hypergrowth demand for AI infrastructure, enterprise solutions, and next-generation workloads. This positions Lenovo to maintain leadership in the global supply chain landscape by scaling AI server manufacturing, expanding liquid-cooled server capacity, and strengthening its global-local manufacturing network.

Lenovo’s Global, Anti-Fragile Supply Chain Strategy

Today, Lenovo’s supply chain spans more than 30 manufacturing sites in 10 markets across Asia Pacific, China, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, and South America. Last year, Lenovo broke ground on a new manufacturing base in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Once operational, the advanced manufacturing facility will manufacture PCs, smartphones, and servers for the Middle East and Africa market, and will include a research and development center, talent enablement programs, and a customer experience center. Lenovo is committed to supporting the creation of thousands of local jobs, enabling knowledge transfer, and driving long-term economic value creation in Saudi Arabia.

In addition, Lenovo’s manufacturing site in Monterrey, Mexico, was recently recognized as one of 12 new additions to the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a community of 201 leading manufacturers recognized for applying advanced technologies at scale. It is the second Lenovo site to receive this recognition, following the company’s site in Hefei, China, which was recognized in January 2023.

In September 2025, Lenovo announced a major investment and job expansion at its U.S. manufacturing and fulfilment campus in Whitsett, North Carolina. The three-building campus spans more than 800,000 square feet and employs approximately 1,100 people. The site supports server manufacturing, rack integration, and order fulfilment for customers across the United States.

How are companies ranked in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25?

A Top 25 supply chain ranking is based on an equal weighting of business metrics and community opinion.

Business metrics comprise financial and environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. Financial metrics are based on a combination of three-year weighted return on physical assets (ROPA), ROPA change and revenue growth, plus inventory turns across the year. ESG data is derived from trusted third-party sources in the areas of commitment, transparency and performance across each area of ESG.

Community opinion is based on the feedback of peer voters from the community and Gartner experts. Peer voters cast votes for their personal choice of the Top 25 supply chains. They base their decisions on perceived end-to-end supply chain maturity and leadership, specifically the supply chains that are run as strategic assets to deliver business and societal outcomes by partnering beyond their own organizations and that are thriving through uncertainty.

Read the full Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2026 Report here.

Smart Home WiFi Postpaid is now available at over 100 Smart Stores nationwide with a 50% discount offer

 Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is bringing fast and reliable home internet closer to more Filipinos as it expands the availability of Smart Home WiFi Postpaid to over 100 Smart Stores nationwide, making it easier for customers to get connected without the need for fiber lines or complex installations.

The Smart Home WiFi fixed wireless access postpaid service is now available in Smart Stores across North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, National Capital Region (NCR), Visayas, and Mindanao. This expansion caters to over 1.3 million households in 3,200 barangays nationwide, enabling customers to conveniently check their coverage, apply for a plan, and take home a plug-and-play internet device on the same day.

 

"We want to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be a dependable partner in our subscribers' journey toward their goals," says Marjorie Garrovillo, First Vice President and Co-OIC at Smart. "By expanding to more communities, we are enabling more Filipinos to seamlessly connect and focus on what matters most—whether that’s staying close to family, excelling in school, or starting a new passion project."

 

This expanded in-store availability underscores Smart’s commitment to making next-generation connectivity more inclusive, accessible, and convenient for Filipinos nationwide.

  

Plans designed to power your aspirations

 

Designed for young urban families, work-from-home professionals, and students, Smart Home WiFi Postpaid offers two plans tailored to different household usage needs.

 

Home Plan 1499 comes with Unlimited 5G data and a FREE plug-and-play modem that supports seamless connections for multiple devices.

 

On the other hand, Home Plan 999 features 200GB of 5G data, a daily 2GB bonus, and a convenient data rollover feature that lets subscribers carry over unused data from their main allocation. This plan requires a one-time modem fee of ₱995.

Both plans include a 24-month lock-in period and grant access to Smart Perks and GigaPoints rewards, adding even more value to the subscription. For added flexibility, subscribers can also conveniently boost their data through the Smart Online Store or Smart App with add-on packages tailored to their specific needs.

 

To ensure a worry-free experience, customers can easily confirm coverage by checking for a 5G indicator on their Smart mobile phone and by entering their barangay on the Smart Home WiFi Postpaid website 5G checker.

 

Every plan is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing customers to return their device if 5G signal is not available at their address.

 

Limited-time offer

 

To make the offer even more compelling, Smart is rolling out a limited-time promo that gives new subscribers even more value in their first months of service.

 

From now until August 31, 2026, new Smart Home WiFi Postpaid subscribers and existing Home Plan 999 subscribers upgrading to Home Plan 1499—can enjoy 50% off their monthly service fees for the first four months.

 

Under this promo, Home Plan 999 subscribers will pay only P499.50 per month for the first four months, while Home Plan 1499 subscribers will pay only P749.50 during the same period, before reverting to the regular monthly rates for the remainder of the 24-month contract.

 

With this offer,  customers can experience fast, reliable, and affordable 5G connectivity as they transition to a smarter home setup.

 

Sign up for a Smart Home WiFi Postpaid Plan now by visiting the nearest Smart Store. For more updates, visit smart.com.ph/homewifipostpaid and follow Smart on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.