Business – Modern Journal Trends

Strong performance, stronger trust: SM Supermalls evolves for the next generation of customers

September 4, 2026modernjournaltrends

Mall operator sustains portfolio transformation reinforced with customer-obsessed strategy following strong H1 business performance MANILA, Philippines, September 1, 2026 — SM Supermalls delivered record revenues in the first half the year, expanding 8% to P41.8 billion from P38.6 billion. Its exceptional performance was driven by higher leasable space and tenant sign-ups, along with steady foot traffic. […]

SM Job Fair marks 500th milestone, expands access to jobs and future-ready skills

September 4, 2026modernjournaltrends

For thousands of Filipinos, finding the right job begins with having the right opportunity within reach. SM Job Fair marked a major milestone while widening access to employment and skills development—from celebrating its 500th nationwide job fair and bringing SM Group employers directly to communities, to working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to connect technical-vocational training with […]

Think You Know Coconut? Discover 5 Ideas That May Surprise You

September 4, 2026modernjournaltrends

From Gen Z innovation to zero-waste businesses, Filipino coco-preneurs are taking coconut somewhere new. A coconut may be familiar, but what Filipino entrepreneurs are doing with it is anything but. A college feasibility study has become a Gen Z-run coconut milk business. Surplus coconut shells are being transformed into handcrafted bags while helping provide livelihood […]

SM Megamall Becomes Part of Metro Manila’s Transit Backbone with Busway Link

September 4, 2026modernjournaltrends

Every day, over 170,000 commuters board the EDSA Bus Carousel[1] to get to work, school, and everywhere in between – and this passenger count continues to climb. As more Filipinos turn to the EDSA busway as their daily mode of transportation, the infrastructure around its busiest stations is being pushed to keep pace, with one of […]

Giant Pastillas Headlines Bestival Feast at SM City Baliwag

September 4, 2026modernjournaltrends

A massive 10-foot-diameter pastillas took center stage during the Bestival Feast, a special showcase of Bulacan’s best local flavors, held at SM City Baliwag on August 23 as part of SM’s Celebrate Bestival campaign. The team of Cristy’s Pastillas, a homegrown brand from San Miguel, Bulacan, used at least 180 liters of pure carabao’s milk […]

Powering Davao’s next generation of creators

September 3, 2026modernjournaltrends

Davao City is truly a league of its own. As the Crown Jewel of Mindanao, the city offers a unique culture, rich harvests, and a majestic beauty where nature and progress meet. But beyond its amazing views, the real heartbeat of Davao is its people. The city is full of young creators, passionate gamers, and […]

FWD Philippines remains the country’s number one life insurer in Q2 2026

September 2, 2026modernjournaltrends

Strong growth and customer trust reinforce FWD’s role in helping Filipinos build financial confidence FWD Life Insurance (FWD or FWD Philippines) has maintained its position as the country’s number one life insurer in terms of new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) for the second quarter of 2026, according to Insurance Commission (IC) report. FWD recorded […]

Beyond Experience: OKGames Expands Its Entertainment Horizons

September 1, 2026modernjournaltrends

Entertainment rarely stays in one place. Today, audiences move between stories, livestreams, short-form videos, sports, and live events, discovering new ways to watch, participate, and connect. For OKGames, this evolving landscape presents an opportunity to look beyond traditional gaming and explore new ways of entertaining and engaging audiences. This is the idea behind Beyond Experience. […]

Ready for Rain or Shine: Emergency Essentials You Can Find at SM

August 31, 2026September 3, 2026modernjournaltrends

It’s not just the rainy season that calls for extra preparedness—life’s little emergencies can happen anytime, whether under stormy skies or sweltering heat. And while an umbrella might be the first thing on your checklist, today’s must-haves go far beyond rain gear. Tech-savvy accessories that keep you powered, connected, and cool should be part of […]

Tanduay Launches Exclusive Golden State Warriors Promotion at SHOTS.PH

August 28, 2026modernjournaltrends

Filipino fans can now bring home exclusive Golden State Warriors merchandise when they purchase PhP1,500 worth of Tanduay products at www.shots.ph, Tanduay’s official online store. “As an official and long-time partner of the Golden State Warriors, we want to create memorable experiences for our consumers, especially our passionate Filipino basketball fans who have supported both […]

Kaspersky: Cyberthreats are now AI-native, future of cybersecurity is AI-powered

August 27, 2026modernjournaltrends

Sounding the alarm against the recent severe threats on enterprises and government organisations, Kaspersky tackled the visibility gap plaguing the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, and how Security Operations Center (SOC) in the age of AI can help. You cannot defend what you cannot see. “As speed and connectivity reshape modern enterprises and organisations in the […]