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10/09/2026

SM Supermalls FoodTok Festival Takes You to the Viral Bites From Around the World
Indulge in trending flavors and textures

Food does not just satiate our hunger and cravings; it also transports us to different worlds. Each dish is a window to a culture and the unique identity it represents.

It’s this power of food to connect and transcend borders that SM Supermalls celebrates. Recognizing how food can bring people together, SM Supermalls will bring viral food from across the world to one grand celebration through FoodTok 2026. From September 1 to 30, foodies can feast on the latest internet-famous bites with an entire community! The world is your plate at !

The ultimate celebration for foodies!
Spice up the food festival experience with Kyukyu Ramen’s signature 99-peso ramen! Kyukyu Ramen 99 at SM City Tarlac is the perfect stop for foodies looking for a warm and comforting dish.

Botejyu, located at 64 SM Supermalls nationwide, also has a lineup of sushi rolls to satisfy your cravings. Its Rainbow, Dragon, Salmon Addict, and Spicy Salmon rolls are delicious creations that combine fresh flavors and textures! At SM City Tarlac, Botejyu is located on the Upper Ground Level.

Need your dose of pastry? Clydes at SM City Tarlac brings the softness and flavor of freshly baked pastries.

If you’re looking for something soft, IlaoIlao at Lower Ground Level will keep you and your friends coming back for more with their yoghurt.

Suklati at the Lower Ground Level of the mall is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! The Strawberries and Fudge is loaded with juicy strawberries, fudgy brownies, chocolate drizzle, fluffy marshmallows, and toasted kunafa. This is the perfect dessert for you and your friends as you continue catching up or satisfying your sweet cravings.

More food, more activities at SM Supermalls!
SM Supermalls has prepared more meaningful and engaging events for all you foodies out there! From must-try bites to IG-worthy spots, there’s always something new to discover and share. So grab your foodie besties, bring your appetite, and get ready for a deliciously good time! Gorge over good food and specially curated spaces to make your FoodTok trip more memorable and meaningful.

Foodie Fair
From September 1 to 13, gather your fellow foodies and explore the Foodie Fair for more viral finds! Satisfy your hunger and curiosity through the various food stalls. SM Supermalls has also prepared interactive games where you and your crew can win awesome prizes!

Food Deals
Head to your favorite restaurants for more trending dishes that will make your mouth water. Stroll around your most-loved SM Supermalls all the way to the SM Foodcourt and Foodhall! Check out the SM Online App for exclusive food promos and offerings!

Viral Bites
As they say nowadays, if there’s no video, it didn’t happen! So don’t hesitate to take out your cameras and document your food adventure! Post it online and don’t forget to use the hashtag as you capture the hype behind trending global flavors.

Trending Corner
Strike a pose with your big smiles and happy tummies at the Trending Corner! SM Supermalls has prepared vibrant installations to help you capture and preserve your Food Festival 2026 journey!

So what are you waiting for? will take you to the latest trending flavors, textures, and aromas! No need to book a plane ticket. Just head to your most-loved SM Supermalls for a maxed-out Food Festival 2026 experience!

09/09/2026

PUBLIC APPEAL | HELP LOCATE PAUL HARVEY COLLADO

The City Government and Provincial Government of Tarlac, together with various government agencies, continue their search and rescue operations for Paul Harvey Collado, who was last seen on August 29, 2026, following the incident at Agana Bridge in Tarlac City.

Authorities are appealing to the public, including residents of Tarlac City, nearby municipalities, neighboring provinces, barangays, and concerned agencies, to remain vigilant and immediately report any information that may help locate Paul Harvey.

₱100,000 REWARD is being offered for information or leads that successfully help determine his whereabouts.

If you have any information, please contact:

CDRRMO: 0921-930-0047
PDRRMO: 0908-887-2339

Every piece of information matters. Your cooperation could help bring Paul Harvey home safely to his family.

📢 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗢

Kasabay ng 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗴 Pamahalaang Lungsod at Pamahalaang Probinsya ng Tarlac kasama ang iba't ibang mga ahensya, nananawagan po tayo sa publiko na makipagtulungan sa 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗼, na 𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝟮9, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at kabilang sa mga nasangkot sa insidente sa Agana Bridge sa Tarlac City.

Nakikiusap po tayo sa 𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆, 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱, 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗮, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗼 na manatiling mapagmatyag at agad na ipagbigay-alam ang anumang impormasyon na maaaring makatulong sa pagtukoy sa kinaroroonan ni Paul Harvey.

𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼 𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮. Sa pagtutulungan ng mga komunidad sa Tarlac at mga karatig-lugar, umaasa tayong makatutulong ang bawat isa upang mahanap si Paul Harvey at maibalik siya sa kanyang pamilya.

💰 𝗠𝗔𝗬 ₱𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 para sa successful information o leads na makatutulong sa pagtukoy sa kinaroroonan ni Paul Harvey.

📞 Para sa anumang impormasyon o leads, makipag-ugnayan sa:
𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗢: 𝟬𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟵𝟯𝟬-𝟬𝟬𝟰𝟳
𝗣𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗢: 𝟬𝟵𝟬𝟴-𝟴𝟴𝟳-𝟮𝟯𝟯𝟵

Sa panahong puno ng pangamba, ang ating tulong at impormasyon ay maaaring maging daan upang muling makauwi si Paul Harvey sa kanyang pamilya.

09/09/2026

It's SM Store Tarlac BIG SALE! Get ready to shop, save, and score amazing deals from September 11–13!

🎁 FREE ₱200 SM Gift Pass with a min. ₱3,000 single-receipt spend!*
💳 BDO Debit Card Weekends P200 OFF on min. P3,000 spend (Sept 12-13)**
🎤 Mini Karaoke for only ₱749 (Save ₱750!) with a min. ₱2,000 single-receipt spend

Shop your favorites and grab exclusive deals. See you at SM Store, Your Every Day Store!

*Standard exclusions apply.
**Terms and conditions apply.

07/09/2026

JUST IN: Aro Mendoza makes a return to Tarlac City’s political scene as he takes on a new role as city councilor following Basangan’s resignation.

📷Christian Yap

03/09/2026

Look: City Government of Tarlac and Provincial Government of Tarlac offers 24 hours free ride.

🚌 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗖 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗖

Magkatuwang na kumikilos ang Lungsod at Probinsya sa paghatid ng mas pinalakas at mas pinabilis na libreng sakay para sa mga Tarlaqueñong nangangailangang bumiyahe.

Simula September 3, 2026, 𝟮𝟰 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀 na po ang operasyon nito upang mas marami pang kababayan ang matulungan sa kanilang pagbiyahe.

Narito na rin po ang opisyal at updated na ruta patungo sa West Part ng Tarlac City at pabalik.

📍 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽/𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁:
Diwa ng Tarlac

📍 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳/𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁:
UP Tarlac / TClass, San Isidro, Tarlac City

🛣️ 𝗩𝗶𝗮: Gerona – Nambalan, Sta. Ignacia Road

⏰ 24 Hours

PAALALA: Sa Diwa at TCLASS na lamang po pwedeng sumakay upang makabyahe. Maaari pa rin pong bumaba sa mga nadadaanan hanggang makarating ng end point po ng byahe.

Patuloy ang pagtutulungan ng Probinsya at Lungsod upang matiyak na may ligtas at maaasahang alternatibong sakayan ang ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa panahon ng pagharap sa mga kalamidad at sa mga epekto ng Habagat.

Mas pinalakas. Mas pinabilis. para sa Tarlaqueño. 🩵💚

02/09/2026

Marcos announces P300M for bridges rehab
By JERRY M. HERNANDEZ & ALLEN LIMOS
The Manila Times
3 September 2026

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, took time out from his busy executive schedule to pay a visit and conduct an inspection on the extent of damages to the two bridges that connect the western parts of Tarlac City.

While repairs are being done along Aquino and Agana bridges, which both collapsed with 20-hour interval during the onslaught of “habagat” last week, the president said he will download P300 million for the restoration of the bridges.

“To fast-track construction works, we will be downloading P300 million to the local government because this is a local bridge... it will be properly funded if we go to the local government,” Marcos said.

He added that he ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track the construction of a temporary steel bridge in Agana to lessen the burden of commuters going to and from the western side of the city.

Both Aquino and Agana bridges connect several western barangay (villages) of Tarlac City, including five other municipalities of the province and toward Pangasinan.

Over the weekend, a portion of the Aquino Bridge, which connects Tarlac City and the town of Gerona, fell due to heavy monsoon rains.

A day later, the bridge next to it — the Agana Bridge — also partially collapsed, as a result of which an SUV with five passengers fell off into the raging waters. One managed to escape while four others were swept along with the vehicle.

On the same day, two bodies positively identified as passengers of the vehicle were recovered in separate areas in Pangasinan, while the other two are still missing. As of this writing, the SUV has been found and is being hauled out of the river several meters between the two bridges.

During the president’s visit, the DPWH reported that the temporary steel bridge in Agana will be opened to pedestrians in one week, while light vehicles will be allowed on the second week.

“The local government and national government will help to hasten the opening of the bridges. Like I said, I hope in two weeks they assure me that in two weeks there will already be light traffic allowed across Agana Bridge,” the president said.

The swift action aims to restore economic recovery and accessible transportation pending permanent rehabilitation and upgrading and updating of the bridge’s structural integrity.

Marcos highlighted that the 70-year-old post-war structure (Agana Bridge) gave way due to extreme weather conditions driven by climate change.

“This bridge has been standing since just after the war, so it is 70 years old,” President Marcos said.

“In the entire experience of the Philippines, it is only now that we have experienced this kind of rain and this kind of flooding because weather patterns are changing due to climate change. But never mind, we will continue to adjust,” he added.

Marcos was accompanied by Secretaries Vince Dizon of DPWH, Rex Gatchalian of Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Francisco Tiu Laurel of the Department of Agriculture; Tarlac Gov. Christian Yap; Tarlac 2nd District Rep. Cristy Angeles; and Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap-Sulit.

Both Yaps expressed gratitude to the president for his immediate action and release of funding.

“The president’s visit is important to see for himself the situation of the bridges,” Governor Yap said.

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

Look: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started repairing the damaged Agana Bridge in Tarlac City.

Heavy equipment and construction materials have arrived to build a temporary Bailey bridge. The DPWH is speeding up the restoration work so that a safe route and connection between Tarlac City and nearby towns can be restored as soon as possible.

30/08/2026

Just in: Tarlac Governor Christian Yap declared Province of Tarlac is now under State of Calamity.

30/08/2026

Look: Philippine Rabbit lend two (2) coaster buses to be used for the Free Shuttle Service for our fellow Tarlaqueños.