Tampok sa okasyon ang seremonyal na pagpapailaw ng Christmas tree na nagsilbing pangunahing tampok ng pagsisimula ng holiday season. Nagdagdag naman ng sigla sa selebrasyon ang mga kapana-panabik na pagtatanghal at holiday entertainment na nagbigay-aliw sa mga bisita sa lahat ng edad.

Inaanyayahan ang mga pamilya, magkakaibigan, at mga bumibisita sa Tagaytay na magtungo sa SMDC The Strip at Wind upang maranasan ang masayang kapaligiran ng Pasko. Para sa mga susunod na aktibidad, holiday surprises, at exciting giveaways, sundan ang opisyal na Facebook pages ng SMDC The Strip at Wind at ng lahat ng SMDC malls and strips.

#SMDCTheStripAtWind #TheGrandChristmasSpectacleAtWIND #ChristmasAtWIND

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BingoPlus, through its BingoPlus Care program, brings together 24/7 live assistance, support
through Viber, personalized VIP service and closer follow-through on customer concerns.

With more ways to reach customer support and closer attention to individual concerns, BingoPlus aims to make better care part of the everyday customer experience, from the first
inquiry to the final resolution.

More ways to reach real people

BingoPlus Care provides customers with access to live customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing them to seek assistance whenever they need it.

Customers can reach the official BingoPlus Support Center through the app, while the addition of Viber support offers another convenient way to request assistance without having to open the BingoPlus application.

Whether customers need clarification about their accounts or assistance with transactions,
these channels provide access to real people who can help explain the next steps.

How to get help through Viber

Customers can connect with BingoPlus customer support through the official BingoPlus Viber Bot in four simple steps:

1. Join the official BingoPlus Viber Channel at https://www.viber.com/bingoplus, then
tap the Bot icon in the upper-right corner to switch to the BingoPlus Viber Bot.

2. Link your BingoPlus account. If the account is not yet linked, “Link BingoPlus”
and follow the on-screen instructions. Customers whose accounts are already linked can skip this step.

3. Connect with customer support. Once the account is linked, “Get Support” in the
Viber Bot menu to start a customer support chat.

4. Send the concern and end the chat. Type the question or describe the concern, and a
customer support agent will respond. Once the concern is resolved, “End Support” to end the conversation.

BingoPlus encourages customers to use only its official Viber channels and never to share their
passwords, OTPs or verification codes with anyone.

More personal support and better follow-through

For eligible VIP customers, BingoPlus Care offers dedicated Relationship Managers who can provide personalized assistance and better understand individual concerns.

The program also improves how customer feedback is handled. Customers who express
dissatisfaction may receive follow-up calls, allowing service specialists to review their concerns and identify possible solutions. Customers will also have opportunities to speak directly with customer service leadership and share their experiences.

Beyond providing answers, BingoPlus Care places greater attention on keeping customers
informed as their concerns are being handled, including updates and follow-through until
resolution.

For BingoPlus, improving customer care means paying attention not only to how quickly
customers can reach someone, but also to the assistance they receive throughout the process.

With real people available 24/7, added convenience through Viber, dedicated VIP support and continued follow-through, BingoPlus Care brings these improvements together to make customer assistance more accessible, personal and dependable.

Better care, every day. Every conversation counts.

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At SM Supermalls, energy efficiency is embedded into both mall design and operations. Through innovations such as rooftop solar panels, green building features, and energy-efficient systems, the company reduces electricity consumption while supporting the country’s sustainability goals.

Many of these initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the mall experience. Among them are motion-sensor escalators, which detect passenger movement and operate only when needed. By automatically activating when a shopper approaches and remains idle when not in use, these systems help reduce unnecessary energy consumption by up to 50% during low foot traffic hours and 20% during high foot traffic hours while maintaining convenience and comfort.

SM Supermalls also create bright, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces through the use of LED lighting. Compared with traditional incandescent bulbs, LED lights consume significantly less energy while providing enhanced illumination. They also generate less heat, helping reduce the cooling load on air-conditioning systems, particularly during warmer months.

These daily operations are further supported by SM Supermalls’ expansive solar power network. Lighting systems, air-conditioning units, kitchen equipment, and other essential facilities benefit from renewable energy generated by what is now the country’s largest rooftop solar panel network among property developers. With more than 200,000 solar panels installed across 75 mall properties, SM continues to expand its renewable energy capacity to help ease demand on the national power grid, reaching 125 MWp reaching 125 MWp—enough to power the equivalent of all households in Romblon province.

Among its notable renewable energy installations are the solar canopies at SM Mall of Asia and the solar parasols at SM City Bicutan. These features combine functionality and sustainability, enhancing outdoor spaces while generating clean energy and promoting environmental awareness among visitors.

These initiatives demonstrate how energy efficiency can be integrated into everyday mall experiences. Beyond reducing electricity consumption at the property level, they contribute to the broader decarbonization strategy of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), which prioritizes energy efficiency and renewable energy as key pathways for reducing carbon emissions. 

By lowering its operational footprint and advancing responsible energy use across its developments, SM Supermalls’ integrated approach to energy management helps conserve resources, strengthen energy security, and create lasting benefits for the communities it serves. 

“The energy-efficient systems we implement today are investments in a more sustainable future,” said Engr. Junias M. Eusebio, Vice President for Operations of SM Supermalls. “We continuously explore new ways to strengthen our energy management practices and create long-term value for the communities we serve while supporting the country’s transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.”

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Evolving from SM Active Hub, SM Active is SM Supermalls’ broader vision to make active living part of everyday life for more Filipinos. Through SM Active, individuals and communities will experience a more integrated active ecosystem, making their experiences more meaningful and memorable. 

Operating within the SM Ecosystem, SM Active brings together its facilities, sports and wellness offerings, and corporate partners. By leveraging SM Supermalls’ vast network, SM Active creates more opportunities to keep active and build stronger connections. 

“For over 30 years, SM has invested in spaces and experiences that encourage Filipinos to move, play, and connect. Through SM Active, we are bringing these strengths together under one brand with a simple goal: to make active living more accessible, inclusive, and part of everyday life for communities across the country. As we continue to grow our ecosystem of facilities, partners, and programs, SM Active aims to become every Filipino’s gateway to a healthier and more active lifestyle,” said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls President.

Through SM Active, SM Supermalls is looking to bring more communities together by leveraging its nationwide footprint, deep partnerships, and quality facilities nationwide.  SM Active is more than just a wellness initiative. It is SM Supermalls’ long-term pledge to empower more Filipinos to stay active and healthy. 

Whether you’re just starting an active lifestyle or looking to level up, SM Active offers a wide range of facilities and events to keep you moving.  With  the country’s largest network of mall-based sports & active living facilities, SM Active features 108 pickleball courts, 176 bowling lanes, three ice skating rinks, expanding jogging paths, and more developments underway. Beyond providing  spaces to play, SM Active brings communities together through regular events and transforms open areas into vibrant spaces for sports, fitness and wellness.

Together, these offerings have made it easier for newbies, enthusiasts, and experienced athletes to find activities that match their interests. SM Active elevates this experience by uniting the country’s most comprehensive network under one unified brand. 

“SM Supermalls believes that active living should be accessible to everyone. This has been part of our core mission ever since. With SM Active, we are unifying all our programs, experiences, and facilities to reaffirm our commitment to making active living a part of everyday life,” said  Tan.

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Hindi luho ang karapatan sa impormasyon. Haligi ito nang tapat na gobyerno at mamamayang may boses. Susi ito sa pakikilahok ng bawat mamamayan.

Sa pagiging bukas ng gobyerno, at sa tulong ng digital technology, nabubuwag ang hadlang sa pagitan ng mamayan at pamahalaan. Kung may access sa impormasyon ang mamamayan, nagiging katuwang sila sa pagtatayo ng bansa.

Kung nasusuri ng taong-bayan ang pera, kontrata, proyekto at mga desisyon ng gobyerno, nababantayan nila ang pondo at lumalaki ang kanilang tiwala. At sa tulong ng digital technology, hindi na nila kailangang bumiyahe, sumulat, o maghintay nang matagal para sa isang tanong o transaksyon.

Kaya pangunahing isinusulong ni Pangulong Marcos ang panukalang Right to Information law para matiyak natin ang gobyerno tapat — at kinabukasan kung saan likas ang pagtitiwala at nakikinabang ang lahat sa pag-unlad ng bansa.

Dahil ang isang pamahalaang bukas ay matatag. Ang mamamayang may kaalaman ay bansang matatag.

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In a statement over the weekend, the Commission, a civilian-led independent body that seeks to uncover the truth on Duterte’s Drug War, said that with the decision, the long-awaited trial can now proceed.

“The court’s decision removes the last major obstacle to a trial that the families of those killed during Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘drug war’ have waited years to see,” Carlos Conde, Truth Commission commissioner and spokesman, said.

On October 8, the ICC’s Trial Chamber III bared a September 28 decision that Duterte is fit to stand trial set to begin on November 30.

Conde said the ruling means Duterte will finally face the charges against him in open court, and the evidence and testimonies related to the killings that accompanied his drug war can now be presented.

An independent panel of experts unanimously found that Duterte understands the case against him and can help his lawyers prepare his defense, Conde noted, saying that the ruling means the former President can no longer invoke health reasons to delay or stop the proceedings.

Conde said the proceedings would provide a chance to establish what happened during the anti-drug campaign.

The Truth Commission, chaired by former ICC Judge Raul C. Pangalangan, was organized by church and civic leaders in May to document the human rights violations in Duterte’s drug war, honor the victims and provide a forum for closure among their families, advance accountability and institutional reform, strengthen human rights and the rule of law, and contribute to national healing and lasting peace.

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Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said in an interview that he told DOH staff to work with barangay health workers to find people who have walked through floods and give them doxycycline.

Mercado admitted that going to barangay health centers or getting a doctor’s prescription for doxycycline can be difficult and time-consuming.

“Ang ginagawa po natin pro-actively ay tayo na po ang pumupunta sa bawat barangay at inaalam natin sino po ba ang hindi maiiwasang lumusong sa baha, tulad ng mga riders at trabahador. Ang mga health workers ay ating binibigyan ng payo na hanapin sila sa mga barangay para makapabigay tayo ng doxycycline, para hindi na sila pupunta sa mga barangay health stations,” Mercado said.

Mercado said that tracking people exposed to floods is currently slow and difficult, so they are looking into using technology to get real-time data, like mapping flooded communities for faster health response.

“Kailangan mayroon tayong sistema (for forecasting) na computerized para real time ang ating data. Iyon po ay ginagawaan ng paraan. Pati na rin po ang supply chain, stock level, pati na rin ang ordering cycle (ng doxycycline),” Mercado said.

In a separate interview, Dr. Grace Padilla, the officer in charge and Manila City Health Officer, said that barangay health workers in Manila are actively going house to house as part of the city’s efforts to control the spread of leptospirosis.

Nearly 200,000 doses of doxycycline have already been given to residents, as the City Health Office expects more leptospirosis cases because of the constant rain and flooding in some parts of the city.

Padilla said Manila hospitals and health facilities are on alert because leptospirosis cases could rise as the rains continue.

Padilla said that six Manila hospitals set up to care for leptospirosis patients are now operating beyond their usual bed capacity.

Under standard procedures, hospitals are expected to increase capacity by adding 10 percent more beds for severe leptospirosis cases.

Manila has started using its infectious disease facilities and wards, including areas that were once used for COVID-19 patients, to handle the growing number of leptospirosis patients at Sta. Ana Hospital.

The Manila City Health Department is also monitoring other water- and weather-related diseases, such as cholera, typhoid fever, and flu-like illnesses, as the rains and flooding continue. RNT

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The learning session brought together participants from different generations, providing them with an opportunity to discover how AI works, explore its practical applications, and better understand how emerging technologies can be used responsibly in their everyday lives.

Participants were introduced to the basics of Artificial Intelligence through interactive discussions and demonstrations designed to make the technology easier to understand and more accessible. The session also highlighted practical ways AI can support learning, creativity, information access, and other everyday activities while emphasizing the importance of using technology safely and responsibly.

For the children, the session served as an opportunity to explore AI as a learning and creative tool, encouraging curiosity and digital awareness at an early age. Meanwhile, senior citizens were given the opportunity to become more familiar with emerging technologies and discover how AI can be integrated into their daily digital experiences.

More than simply introducing a new technology, the initiative reflects the importance of lifelong digital learning. As technology continues to evolve, SM City Baguio and DICT-CAR aim to help communities of all ages become more confident, informed, and responsible digital users.

Throughout the session, participants actively engaged with DICT-CAR resource speakers, explored the capabilities of AI, and learned practical ways to navigate emerging digital technologies. The interactive discussions also encouraged participants to ask questions and share their experiences, creating a learning environment where both young and older participants could discover technology together.

For mothers and their children, the session provided an opportunity to learn about AI together and better understand how emerging technology can be used at home and in school.

Joan Jimenez, who attended the session with her 10-year-old son, Jacob Jimenez, a Grade 5 student, shared how the activity gave children an opportunity to become more familiar with a technology that is increasingly becoming part of their everyday lives.

“Yung age ng mga bata ngayon, very common na yung AI. I think magandang opportunity sa kanila ito para ma-broaden yung knowledge nila at ma-experience din kung paano nagwo-work ang AI. I am very thankful kasi ino-open ng SM City Baguio ang mga ganitong opportunities para sa mga kids. I hope na mas marami pang ganitong programs,” Joan shared.

She also appreciated having a safe and accessible venue where children could continue learning despite challenges such as class suspensions and unfavorable weather conditions.

“For us, despite the weather and the suspension of classes, we feel safe here at SM City Baguio while the kids are learning and participating in activities like this,” she added.

Her son, Jacob, was particularly interested in discovering how AI can be used beyond simple conversations and searches, sharing how his curiosity about the technology has already inspired him to experiment with it.

“I want to know more about AI because it is futuristic technology. I tried a game where you have to use AI, and I also made an app,” Jacob shared.

The session also encouraged senior citizens to embrace new technologies and discover that digital learning is not limited by age.

Cheryl Alquiza, one of the senior participants, said the session provided valuable information that could help senior citizens become more aware of the risks they may encounter in the digital space.

“We learned so much information, and the experiences shared by someone who was scammed were a big help to us, especially us seniors. Sometimes, we are very vulnerable to scams. Hindi namin alam na puwede ka pala maloko through text and messages lang,” Cheryl shared.

She also emphasized the importance of staying alert when using digital and financial services.

“Dapat aware din tayo, especially when using ATMs, because we learned that there are also things we need to be careful about when using them,” she added.

The inclusive nature of the activity was also highlighted by Engineer Katherine Aguilar of DICT-CAR, who discussed Artificial Intelligence during the learning session. She noted how the participation of both children and senior citizens demonstrated that technology can serve as a bridge across generations.

“Maganda yung ginawa natin kasi from kids to seniors, it only goes to show na yung technology ay walang pinipiling edad. Very inclusive siya,” Engineer Aguilar shared. “SM City Baguio is not just for shopping or entertainment, but it is also a venue for learning. So we’re very happy that we have the venue provided by SM.”

The stories of the participants highlight the value of creating learning opportunities that bring generations together. From children discovering new possibilities through technology to senior citizens gaining greater awareness of digital tools and online safety, the session demonstrated that digital literacy can be a shared learning experience for the entire community.

The initiative reinforces SM City Baguio’s commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities for the community. By bringing digital literacy programs closer to different generations, SM continues to support a more digitally inclusive community where everyone can participate, learn, and benefit from the opportunities brought by technology.

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