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A summer of fun, food, shopping at Estancia Mall in Pasig City

May 5, 2022 9:09 p.m.
Things are back to normal after two years and that’s reason enough to celebrate everyday life in the city!
It’s time to rediscover your favorite spaces, reunite with friends, and try new experiences at Estancia in Capitol Commons, Pasig.
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p., everyday, Estancia offers many options for a full day of retail therapy and relaxation. Did you know that Estancia means “stay a while,” so why not spend a whole day of fun in this stylish and spacious mall?
“Estancia Mall has so much to offer in terms of shopping and activities for the whole family. It’s a great place to bond this summer and reunite with people we’ve missed,” says Arch. Renee C. Bacani,VP of Ortigas Malls.
Expand your horizons
Make summer extra by starting your day with coffee and breakfast at cafes such as UCC Clockwork and Starbucks Reserve.

UCC Clockwork (Floor, Main Mall)
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Starbucks Reserve (Ground Floor, East Wing)
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The good ‘ol retail therapy
Next on the list: revenge shopping. Estancia has some of the biggest brands in the luxury and mid-range markets, making it a complete retail experience. SM Store and other brands are offering up to 70% discounts from April 29 to May 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

SM Store (East Wing)
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“Apart from the store discounts, if you’re an Ortigas Community Card member, you also get exclusive perks and discounts from SM Store, Globe, as well as free parking” says Arch. Renee C. Bacani. VP of Ortigas Malls.
The pandemic made homebodies out of all of us and it’s time to revamp our interiors for a new, post-lockdown aesthetic. Drop by Pottery Barn and West Elm for that warm and relaxed East Coast vibe with modern accents here and there—a silver napkin holder on Mexican-inspired plates, throw pillows in the colors of the sea, glass hurricane lamps, and pillar candles for that soft glow on warm summer nights.

West Elm (Ground Floor, Main Mall)
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Pottery Barn (Ground Floor, Main Mall)
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Restocking your fridge and pantry? The ol’ reliable Unimart has everything you need for a well-stocked home. Meanwhile, enjoy the best summer fruits at the most amazing prices at the Summer Fruits Festival by Mayani from April 29 to May 1 at the Ground Floor, East Wing (near the SM Store).

Unimart (Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave, corner Shaw Blvd, Ortigas Center, Pasig)
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Treat yourself with amazing food finds
Is it lunchtime yet? For special celebrations—a new job, a birthday or just the sheer joy of being outside the house—Estancia has a wide array of food choices that range from farm-to-table specialty restos to old favorites. Indulge in dishes that you’ve missed eating at Florabel, Mary Grace and Alba’s. Or maybe it’s time for an Asian trip for the palate at My Thai, Ccochi Ccochi KBBQ, or Wu’s Kitchen Roasting and Dimsum.

Florabel (Ground Floor, Main Mall)
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Mary Grace (Lower Ground Floor, Main Mall)
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Alba Restaurant Espanol (Second Floor, Main Mall)
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My Thai (Lower Ground Floor, East Wing)
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Ccochi Ccochi KBBQ (Lower Ground Floor, Main Mall)
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Wu’s Kitchen HK Roasts & Dimsums (Third Floor, East Wing)
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Or enjoy a leisurely and relaxing cup of coffee at the Starbucks Reserve while listening to the breezy tunes of some of the best acoustic bands around during their daily performances from April 29 to May 1 at the Ground Floor, East Wing.
After that satisfying lunch or coffee break, take a walk around, take in the sights, and enjoy great music as local artists regale visitors with their talents in the malls’ busking areas.
Put yourself first with a much-deserved pampering session
Now for some pampering. Give your nails the TLC they deserve at Nailandia; for a full-body massage and some quiet time for yourself, head to Mimosa Wellness Spa.

Nailandia (Third Floor, East Wing)
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Mimosa Wellness (Third Floor, East Wing)
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Or enjoy a pampering session with other moms or bring your mom on a well-deserved session on May 8 at the Pampering Moms Passion Hub activity, exclusive to Ortigas Community Card members.
One of the things that we truly missed in the past two years is watching movies on the big screen. There’s no better time to start again than during your day in Estancia at Ortigas Cinemas.
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Newt Scamander in the third Fantastic Beasts film The Secrets of Dumbledore, or go on a cutthroat jungle adventure with Sandra Bullock in The Lost City. Whatever your taste may be, Estancia Cinemas are sure to have something to offer.
The best part is you can even have the entire cinema for your family and squad with a block screening. Now that’s a great movie treat!
Bring the family and enjoy ultimate summer fun
At Estancia, you can spend the entire day doing what you love doing or discovering new things to love. You can also bring the entire family because at Ortigas Malls, activities abound for every member!
Unleash your children’s innate curiosity by joining the Nutty Scientist science show on May 1 and get an entire fun afternoon of learning, play, and a whole lot more for kids aged 4 to 12. The Nutty Scientist show is exclusive for Ortigas Malls Community members, so if you’re not a member yet, this is the perfect time to do so!
To register for the Ortigas Malls Community membership, simply download the official app of Ortigas Malls, sign up for an official account, and use your membership on the app for Free! Enjoy exclusive promos and vouchers available on the app.
Fond of dogs and want to see them put their best paw forward? Come and watch the Bully Kennel Club Philippines’ Game Changer event on April 30 and see how bulldogs strut their stuff in various events including Best Coat and Best Gait.
It’s been a relaxing day of shopping and pampering, and the perfect ending to your mall day is by having drinks and great food at the al fresco gastropub Tipsy Pig.
And in case you’ve reached home and realized you forgot to buy some things—because there was so much to do and stores to check out—you can shop online via Your Daily Store (dailystoreatortigasmalls.com) and have your items conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
There’s many things to do, to see, and to love at Estancia, so get your perfect summer outfits out and enjoy everything it has to offer.
Be updated of more exciting activities at Estancia by following their Facebook page and visiting www.ortigasmalls.com.
NEWS
Atayde bats for moratorium on student loan payments during emergencies, calamities

March 17, 2023 9:00 p.m.
STUDENTS won’t have to worry paying their loans during times of calamities and emergencies, as Quezon City first district Congressman Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde has introduced a moratorium on the payment of student loans administered by higher educational institutions (HEIs).
The House Bill 7279, which Atayde filed last Feb. 21, headed into its first reading six days later in the Committee on Higher and Technical Education, chaired by Baguio City Rep. Mark O. Go.
He said the bill — once it turns to a law — will halt the payment of all the fees, charges, and costs relating to student loans and technical-vocational training institutions (TVIs) or by the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UNIFAST) during emergencies.
It will cover all students residing in areas declared to be under a state of calamity or emergency — those who are enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs), private HEIs, and public and private TVIs.
“We have to find a way to help our students and their families, when natural or even these man-made calamities hit them hard. We just have to make everything easy for them including a moratorium on the payment of student loans,” Atayde said. “It is a burden on a student and their family especially in difficult times like aftermath of typhoon, fire and earthquakes, among other disasters.”
“In the order of spending, student loans will be their least priority since spending will go mostly to basic necessities for survival,” Atayde added.
The moratorium shall be effective for the duration of the state of calamity or emergency and for 30 days after its lifting. No penalties shall be collected on the deferred payments.
“To provide adequate relief and protection to our students in times of calamities and emergencies, this measure shall allow the deferral of student loan collections for a reasonable period during and after the onset of disasters.”
The Quezon City lawmaker cited also the availability of the moratorium, which shall not adversely affect the status of the students concerned with regard to their eligibility for re-enrollment on the succeeding semesters or terms, or their eligibility for graduation.
“The proposed legislation doesn’t prevent public and private HEIs from implementing more favorable forms of payment relief or assistance to students affected by disasters, prohibiting students from voluntarily waiving the moratorium on student loan payments, or availing subsidies and assistance from the government,” Atayde concluded.
NEWS
ShopeePay now available as a payment method for App Store, other Apple services in PH

March 16, 2023 1:59 p.m.
Beginning today, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, is now available as a payment method for Apple services in the Philippines. Customers can use their ShopeePay account to pay for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, and iTunes Store purchases, iCloud storage and more.
The addition of ShopeePay as an Apple ID payment method offers a new way to pay for Apple services without needing a credit card and still allows for easy, secure one-tap purchasing from Apple products including iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Customers can manage their Apple ID payment information in Settings on iPhone and iPad, or on their Mac or PC.
Agatha Soh, Director at ShopeePay commented, “ShopeePay is committed to meeting the needs of users who are increasingly expecting seamless payments across all platforms. We are excited to offer ShopeePay as a convenient payment option for our customers, and expand access to digital payments, benefitting more users.”
For more information on how to add ShopeePay as a payment method, please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201266 or https://shopee.ph/m/ShopeePay-Apple-ID-PH.
NEWS
Be bolder, braver, more confident at SM Supermalls’ Women’s Month celebration!

March 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Ladies, take center stage as SM celebrates Women Power throughout the month of March. Lots of activities both online and on-ground are in store to empower women and girls all over the country.
Join the Future of Women Global Summit
SM Supermalls will be joining UN Women in kicking off the IWD 2023 celebration through a women’s summit on March 8, at the SM Aura Premier Samsung Hall. Focusing on the future of women in ICT, the two-part event will gather young women, country leaders, policy makers, and advocates together to share perspectives and affirm their commitment to supporting digital equality for women and girls.
Photo courtesy of SM City Lucena
Photo courtesy of SM City San Jose del Monte
Support your local Womenpreneurs
Great finds for ladies are on sale at the SM Womenpreneur Market! This pop-up of small and medium businesses owned by women for women will give you everything you need from food and beauty to wellness and fashion!
Wednesdays are for women!
Shopping on Wednesdays has become even more tempting because the Women’s Wednesday Sale is back! Achieve the glow-up you deserve with special discounts, deals, and promos on fashion, beauty, and fitness exclusively for women every Wednesday of March. So don’t hold back on your shopping; you deserve all these and more!
A beautiful treat of wellness all for you
Forda glow-up and pampering sesh tayo this month because lots of self-care deals are available at the Women’s Wellness Sale. Avail of great deals from wellness salons on facials, hair and body treatments, nail care, and massage from March 1 to March 31.
And more deals online!
Special deals are up for women via the SM Malls Online app. Get the best brand offerings every Wednesday from shoes and beauty and wellness to home and hobbies. Use the code WOMEN and get an extra 10% off, capped at 250. What’s great is that there’s no minimum purchase required!
Also, a collection of brand vouchers will be sent to all women SM Malls Online shoppers valid all month. Wait for your Beauty Pass and give yourself the retail therapy you deserve with tons of discounts, GWP deals, samplers, in-store pick up bonuses, and mystery boxes!
Plus, the SM Malls Online app will be hosting self-care sessions online. Follow SM Supermalls on social media to get a dose of starter packages, Get-Ready-With-Me routines, and beauty products that your favorite beauty experts swear by.
Photo courtesy of SM City East Ortigas
Photo courtesy of SM City Manila
Celebrate Women Power on IG!
Capture the beauty and power of women at the beautiful spots and installations all over SM. Be free to express your own uniqueness and creativity in the specially-designed selfie spaces in partnership with Selfie Studio. Don’t forget to tag us on IG!
We don’t know about you but exciting days await every SM woman. So be bolder, braver, and more confident! With these activities, you can confidently step forward in fashion, beauty, wellness, and express yourselves to make a positive impact.
Stay updated on all things women this IWD 2023 by visiting www.smsupermalls.com and following @smsupermalls on social media.