Emergency Contacts Matter: A Simple Home Safety Reminder for Filipino Families

     Emergency preparedness begins at home, and beyond keeping essentials like food, water, medicine, flashlights, and batteries ready, having a clear communication plan is just as important for every household. Knowing who to call, keeping emergency numbers visible, and making sure family members can easily contact barangays, hospitals, relatives, or first responders can make a huge difference during unexpected situations.

     As families use different ways to stay connected every day, having a dedicated home phone line can also be part of a home’s overall safety setup. For children, seniors, and household helpers, a landline offers a familiar and accessible way to call for help when needed most while giving families added peace of mind at home, especially during emergencies where quick coordination matters.

Emergency Contacts Matter: A Simple Home Safety Reminder for Filipino Families

SM Home Start Smart Masterclass Shared Practical Baon and Study Space Tips for Filipino Families

     As the back-to-school season slowly kicked in, many Filipino moms started shifting back into routine mode, planning baon ideas, fixing school supplies, and figuring out how to make home spaces feel more functional again for the incoming school year.

     Last week, SM Home brought together practical ideas for modern Filipino households through its Start Smart for School campaign, featuring a special SM Home Masterclass held at SM Megamall. The event officially launched last May 22 at SM Home Megamall, Lower Ground, SM Store Megamall Building B, with interactive sessions focused on baon preparation and creating distraction-free learning spaces at home. More about the event after the jump, click continue to read more :)

SM Home Start Smart Masterclass Shared Practical Baon and Study Space Tips for Filipino Families

Experience the World of ‘One Piece’ at Your Favorite Malls and Beyond

     With two successful seasons and a third officially confirmed, One Piece on Netflix has become so much bigger than just another live-action adaptation. What started as a beloved manga and anime series has grown into a worldwide phenomenon and it feels perfectly timed for summer, when everyone’s craving a little adventure and escape. 

     The Great Pirate Era isn’t just something fans watch anymore. Around the world, One Piece has slowly transformed into a full experience. At Netflix House Philadelphia, for example, fans can step inside immersive escape rooms inspired by the series, working together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and search for hidden Devil Fruits while exploring iconic locations from the show itself. For longtime fans, experiences like these make the world of One Piece feel even more real and exciting.

Experience the World of ‘One Piece’ at Your Favorite Malls and Beyond
GMA actor Vince Maristela (center) joins content creators Klen Cos, Awie De Guzman, Cholo Tolentino, and Prince De Guzman (left to right) set sail as the Straw Hat crew, bringing the world of One Piece to life at the PLDT Store

LAC Encourages Filipino Moms to Prioritize Wellness and Break the Cycle of Everyday Fatigue

     In many Filipino homes, a mother’s responsibilities go far beyond what people usually see. While daily routines may look manageable on the outside, much of a mom’s work happens quietly in the background remembering schedules, planning meals, anticipating everyone’s needs, managing emotions, and keeping the entire household running smoothly day after day.

     This invisible responsibility, often called the “mental load,” has become one of the most overlooked forms of exhaustion many mothers experience today. Moms are often expected to stay constantly present and available balancing caregiving, work, household responsibilities, and emotional support all at once, with very little time left to truly rest and recharge for themselves.

LAC Encourages Filipino Moms to Prioritize Wellness and Break the Cycle of Everyday Fatigue

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid Users Can Now Easily Reload via Maya

     Staying connected at home just became a little easier and more convenient for PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid users. PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid can now be reloaded through the Maya app via Maya Shop or through nearby Maya Business Centers, giving users more flexible ways to manage their internet depending on what works best for their routine.

     Whether you prefer cashless digital payments or over-the-counter transactions within your community, this new loading option makes it easier to stay connected for work, online classes, streaming, gaming, or everyday browsing without the extra hassle.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid Users Can Now Easily Reload via Maya