Christmas officially shines brighter in Davao City as SM Supermalls ushers in the most wonderful time of the year through two festive Christmas lighting celebrations: “Dazzling Holidays” at SM Lanang on October 21, 2026, and “Sparkling Holidays” at SM City Davao on October 24, 2026.

SM Lanang

Continuing its much-loved annual Christmas lighting tradition, SM Supermalls transformed its malls into festive destinations, bringing together families, shoppers, and the community to celebrate the joy, warmth, and magic of the holiday season.

SM City Davao

Both celebrations opened with a welcome message from Mr. Jonathan Nick D. Santos, Senior Assistant Vice President for Mindanao Operations of SM Supermalls, who welcomed guests and shared the spirit of the season as SM officially kicked off its Christmas festivities in Davao.

Dazzling Holidays at SM Lanang

On October 21, SM Lanang welcomed the Christmas season with its spectacular “Dazzling Holidays” celebration, featuring an exciting program of music, dance, and performances from talented local artists and a special guest.

Adding star power to the seasonal launch was guest artist Ken San Jose via video presentation, bringing extra excitement to the celebration.

The audience was also treated to captivating performances from En Avant Dance Centre, showcasing classical and contemporary dance presentations that added elegance and artistic expression to the evening.

Meanwhile, The Jericho Project brought music and harmony through its musical ensembles and choir performances.

Completing the entertainment lineup were the vocal performers from Muzic's Kool Glee / Perfect Square Vocal Group.

Muzic's Kool Glee choir and PSquare (Perfect Square Vocal Group)

With its combination of artistic performances and holiday festivities, SM Lanang's Dazzling Holidays was more than just a Christmas lighting ceremony. It was also a celebration of creativity, musical talent, and the vibrant local entertainment community.

Sparkling Holidays at SM City Davao

The Christmas festivities continued on October 24 at the SM Annex Event Centre of SM City Davao, where guests gathered for the much-awaited “Sparkling Holidays 2026” Christmas launch and tree-lighting ceremony.

Following the welcome message from Mr. Jonathan Nick D. Santos, the celebration featured an exciting entertainment lineup showcasing Davao's homegrown talents and musical performers.

Among the featured performers was AYO,  a rising Davao-based P-pop boy group bringing fresh energy to the local music scene.

The audience also enjoyed the vocal performance of local songstress Tiffany Vistal, whose musical talent added a special touch to the evening.

Bringing more entertainment to the celebration was Fusion, featuring Gats Lopez, while Kasikas Band, featuring Jeff Monungolh, kept the festive atmosphere alive with live musical performances.

Guiding the audience throughout the celebration was professional event host Carly Jane L. Chua, who hosted the entire program and brought the different segments together.

The performances, combined with the much-anticipated Christmas tree-lighting moment, made Sparkling Holidays another memorable celebration for Davaoeños and mallgoers welcoming the Christmas season.

SM Cares Besties of Joy 2026: Sharing Happiness Through Giving

Beyond the Christmas lights, music, and entertainment, SM Supermalls is also bringing the spirit of generosity to the season through SM Cares Besties of Joy 2026, a special buy-one-donate-one initiative that makes sharing happiness even more meaningful.

This year's collection features adorable plush characters from the Super Pets Club, namely Maki, Matty, Sasha, and Sera.

Available at ₱380 per pair, the Besties of Joy collection encourages shoppers to experience the joy of giving. Under the buy-one-donate-one concept, one plush companion is for you to keep while another is shared with someone who can also experience the happiness of receiving a special gift.

More than just adorable holiday collectibles, the Besties of Joy campaign carries a meaningful message: Christmas becomes even more special when we make room for others to share in our happiness.

Through this initiative, SM Cares continues to highlight the importance of kindness, generosity, and community involvement during the holiday season.

It's a simple yet heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are not just the ones we receive but also the ones we give.

Celebrating Christmas Through Music, Talent, and Togetherness

Beyond the dazzling Christmas displays and sparkling tree-lighting ceremonies, what makes these celebrations even more meaningful is the opportunity to showcase local artists, performers, and creative talents while promoting the spirit of giving.

From Ken San Jose's guest appearance via video and the dance and musical presentations at SM Lanang to the rising P-pop sounds, vocal performances, and live music at SM City Davao, both celebrations reflected the richness of Davao's local entertainment scene.

And with SM Cares Besties of Joy 2026 adding another layer of generosity to the festivities, the message of Christmas goes beyond decorations and celebrations. It is about sharing, caring, and making someone else's holiday a little brighter.

For many Davaoeños, SM's annual Christmas lighting celebrations have become more than just seasonal events. They are traditions that signal the beginning of the holidays—a time when families reconnect, friends come together, and communities share the happiness that Christmas brings.

Through Dazzling Holidays at SM Lanang and Sparkling Holidays at SM City Davao, SM Supermalls continues to create spaces where people can celebrate, appreciate local talents, experience the magic of Christmas, and make memories that last beyond the season.

As the Christmas lights shine across both malls, Davao welcomes another holiday season filled with music, meaningful moments, and festive memories.

This Christmas, may we all find something worth celebrating, someone worth sharing with, and more reasons to spread joy.

A New Beginning: National University Davao

Beginning with Faith: Eucharistic Celebration

Campus Blessing: A Prayer for Growth and Success

Official Cutting of Ribbons

The Inauguration Program: Celebrating a Milestone

- Mr. Joaquin L. San Agustin, AVP – Marketing, SM Supermalls

- Atty. Antoinette G. Principe, Councilor, Davao City

- Dr. Liza C. Suan, Education Supervisor, CHED Region XI

Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Every academic institution has the opportunity to create an environment where students can grow in knowledge, confidence, and character. It is my hope that NU Davao will continue to inspire students to pursue their ambitions and prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Davao continues to be part of the conversation when it comes to digital innovation, financial inclusion, and opportunities for Filipinos. This was highlighted during the GCash Regional Media Connect, held on September 30, 2026, at Mr. and Mrs. B in Davao City.

The event brought together Davao’s media practitioners, bloggers, and content creators for an afternoon of conversations, updates, and learning with the GCash team.

Organized by PR Works, led by Ms. Doris Mongaya, the gathering provided an avenue for the local media and digital creator community to learn more about GCash’s initiatives and how digital financial solutions continue to create opportunities for Filipinos.

GStock: One of the Main Highlights

One of the major highlights of the Regional Media Connect was the discussion about GStock, presented by Michelle Fernandez, GCash Vice President for Corporate Sustainability and Communications.

The discussion gave attendees an opportunity to learn more about GStock and its role within GCash’s growing financial ecosystem.

For media practitioners, bloggers, and content creators, learning about financial tools and investment-related opportunities is particularly relevant. It gives us the chance to become more financially informed and, in turn, share useful information with our own communities.

The discussion also showed how digital platforms continue to bring financial services and opportunities closer to Filipinos through technology.

Digital Progress Built for Every Davaoeño

Following the discussion on GStock, another important part of the event was “Digital Progress Built for Every Davaoeño,” shared by Ms. Faye Carmel Remolar Fernandez, GCash Regional Head for Mindanao Enterprise and MSME.

The discussion focused on the importance of making digital progress relevant and accessible to the people of Davao, including local entrepreneurs, businesses, and MSMEs.

For a city with a vibrant business and entrepreneurial community, digitalization continues to play an important role in how people conduct transactions, connect with customers, manage businesses, and explore new opportunities.

The message of digital progress built for every Davaoeño makes the conversation particularly meaningful here in Davao. Progress in the digital space is not simply about technology—it is also about making sure that people and businesses can participate in an increasingly digital economy.

Connecting GCash With Davao's Media and Creators

The Regional Media Connect also served as an opportunity for GCash to connect personally with Davao’s media, bloggers, and content creators.

As content creators, we often serve as a bridge between brands and our communities. Events like this allow us to hear directly from companies, ask questions, learn about their programs, and share relevant information with our audiences.

The gathering was also a chance to connect with fellow members of Davao’s growing media and digital creator community, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities for collaboration.

Bringing the Conversation Closer to Davao

Bringing the GCash Regional Media Connect to Davao created an opportunity for the local media and creator community to become part of conversations surrounding financial services, digital innovation, and opportunities for Filipinos.

From GStock to the message of Digital Progress Built for Every Davaoeño, the event gave attendees new insights into how digital solutions continue to evolve and become part of everyday life.

It was a productive and informative gathering—one that allowed us to learn, connect, and better understand the initiatives being shared by GCash.

A big thank you to GCash, Ms. Michelle Fernandez, and Ms. Faye Carmel Remolar Fernandez for sharing their insights with Davao’s media and creator community.

And of course, thank you to PR Works, led by Ms. Doris Mongaya, for organizing this meaningful gathering and bringing GCash closer to Davao.

For us Davaoeños, it is always meaningful when conversations about innovation, opportunities, and progress reach our own community. The September 30 gathering was another opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of that continuing digital journey.

The Edge of Horizon has officially come to an end, and after watching the entire series, I finally have the chance to share my thoughts and review of this memorable drama.

First of all, congratulations to the entire cast, director, production team, and everyone behind The Edge of Horizon. And of course, a special congratulations to the lead actors Inn (Phob) and Ongsa (Thinn), who carried the story with their performances and chemistry.

My Review of The Edge of Horizon

There are some series that you watch simply for entertainment, while others stay with you even after the final episode. For me, The Edge of Horizon belongs to the second category.

• The first category would be series you watch mainly for entertainment—you enjoy them while watching, but once they end, you simply move on to the next show.

• The second category would be series that stay with you after the finale—because of the characters, performances, emotions, chemistry, story, or the memories you associate with them.

From the beginning, the series drew me into its world and made me curious about where the story would eventually lead. As the episodes progressed, I found myself becoming more invested in the characters, their relationships, their struggles, and the emotional choices they had to make.

What I appreciated most was that the series allowed its characters to develop rather than rushing everything. Their journey felt like something that needed time, and that made the emotional moments more meaningful.

Some series are simply entertainment. You watch them, enjoy them, maybe laugh, cry, or get excited for a few weeks—and when the finale comes, you move on to the next one.

But then there are those rare series that stay with you. ❤️

For me, The Edge of Horizon is slowly becoming one of those.

And I have to talk about its OST, “แสงแรก (First Light)” by Ongsa Theethuch. That song hits me differently. The moment Ongsa starts singing, there is something in his voice that makes you feel the longing, the ache, the tenderness, and the hope all at once.

It doesn't feel like he's simply singing a theme song. It feels like he's carrying Tinn's emotions through every note. You can hear the love that cannot be easily spoken, the distance between two people who desperately want to be together, and that quiet hope that maybe, somehow, they will find their way to each other.

The way Ongsa delivers the song makes it even more emotional. There's a softness in his voice, but underneath it is so much pain. And somehow, even when the song feels heartbreaking, there is still that little light of hope.

That's when you know a series has crossed from “I enjoyed watching this” into “This story is going to stay with me.”

Because sometimes, it's not just the characters or the chemistry.

It's a scene.

A line.

A performance.

A melody.

A voice.

And suddenly, months or even years later, you hear that song again—and you're right back in that moment, feeling everything all over again.

That's the difference between a series you watch and a series you carry with you. ❤️

And The Edge of Horizon?

I have a feeling this one is going to stay. 🥹❤️

Inn and Ongsa Were the Heart of the Series

One of the biggest reasons I enjoyed The Edge of Horizon was the performances of Inn and Ongsa.

Both actors brought their own personality and emotional depth to their characters. Their scenes together were among the moments I looked forward to the most because their chemistry felt natural and believable.

It wasn't only about romantic chemistry. Their interactions showed vulnerability, trust, conflict, understanding, and the complicated emotions that come with caring deeply about another person.

Inn and Ongsa also showed that they could carry emotionally demanding scenes without making them feel overly forced. Their expressions, body language, and small reactions often communicated as much as their dialogue.

For me, that's one of the strongest points of their performances.

The Story and Emotional Journey

What made the series interesting was the emotional journey behind the characters.

The Edge of Horizon wasn't simply about getting from one episode to another. It was about the experiences that shaped the characters and the decisions they made along the way.

There were moments that made me smile, moments that made me anxious, and moments that genuinely made me emotional. The story gave me plenty of reasons to keep watching until the finale.

Of course, like any series, there were moments that I personally wished had been explored further. Some storylines could have benefited from additional development or more screen time.

But despite those small criticisms, the overall journey was satisfying enough to make the ending feel worthwhile.

The Direction and Production

I also want to give credit to the director, Oh Kathadeb and the entire production team. A good cast can only go so far without strong direction, and The Edge of Horizon benefited from a team that understood how to present the characters and their emotions.

These is one of my favorite. How the camera/video angle do the movement to focus the feelings and emotions of the characters in this scene. For me, this is the most important factor wherein you have to convince the viewers that there is love and sincerity.

The way certain scenes were framed, the pacing of emotional moments, and the atmosphere created throughout the series all contributed to the viewing experience.

Look closely at how the Director chooses to give emphasis to this particular scene. Sometimes, the smallest details in a frame can carry the weight of an entire story.

THE EDGE OF HORIZON: Two hands reaching toward each other, with two rings suspended between them. To me, this feels far more intentional than simply being a beautiful composition.

The hands represent two people who, despite everything that may stand between them, are still reaching for one another. They are close enough to feel the connection, yet there is still a space that keeps them from completely coming together.

And then there are the rings—the most striking detail placed precisely between them. Two rings can represent two individual promises, two lives, two stories, or a bond that belongs to both people. They may symbolize something they once shared, something they continue to carry, or something that remains unfinished.

Perhaps the rings are not simply about love or commitment. Perhaps they represent everything that exists between two people—the memories, promises, choices, sacrifices, and history that cannot simply disappear because circumstances have changed.

The hands reach.

The rings remain between them.

And the distance is still there.

Maybe that is what makes this scene so powerful. It isn't necessarily about whether two people are together at this moment. It is about the connection that exists between them—and the things that continue to hold meaning, even when they are no longer within reach.

Sometimes, what is left unspoken is exactly what the Director wants us to notice.

It is easy for viewers to focus primarily on the actors, but a series is ultimately the result of many people working behind the scenes. This is why I believe the director and production team deserve recognition alongside the cast.

The Finale

After following the characters throughout the series, reaching the final episode felt bittersweet.

Why only 11 episodes? 😭

There are still so many scenes that keep replaying in my mind. Even after the finale, I feel like some moments were left hanging—little details, conversations, looks, and emotions that seemed to carry a deeper meaning but were never fully explained.

Maybe that is what makes the ending so difficult to let go of. It feels like there are pieces of the story that we were given, but not enough time to understand where they were supposed to lead.

Some scenes felt like they were building toward something. Some emotions felt unfinished. And some questions are still sitting quietly in my mind, refusing to go away.

Was that moment meant to mean something more?

Why was that particular scene emphasized?

What happened between those moments that we never got to see?

And why does it feel like there was still so much left to say?

I know not every story needs to explain everything. Sometimes ambiguity is intentional, and sometimes the audience is meant to fill in the spaces themselves. But with this series, I can't help feeling that 11 episodes simply weren't enough to fully explore everything the story was trying to tell us.

Maybe that's why I'm still thinking about it even after the finale. The story may have ended on screen, but some parts of it haven't ended in my mind.

Some stories end with the final episode. Others leave the door slightly open—and make you wonder about everything that could have happened beyond the horizon.

There is always a strange feeling when a series you have been watching week after week finally ends. You are happy to see how the story concludes, but at the same time, you realize that you will no longer have a new episode to look forward to.

For me, the finale gave the series the opportunity to look back at everything the characters had experienced and bring their journey toward its conclusion.

Was it perfect? Not necessarily.

But did it leave me satisfied with the journey I had taken with these characters?

Yes.

And sometimes that's what matters most.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I enjoyed watching The Edge of Horizon.

It had its strengths and weaknesses, but what stayed with me most was the emotional journey, the characters, and especially the performances of Inn and Ongsa.

I also want to congratulate the entire cast and director for completing the series. Creating a drama is never an easy task, and seeing the finished project after all the hard work behind the scenes is something worth celebrating.

Inn and Ongsa, thank you for giving us PHOB and THINN these characters life and for allowing viewers to experience their story with you. I hope this series becomes another meaningful milestone in both of your careers and opens the door to even more exciting projects in the future.

The Edge of Horizon may have reached its ending, but the memories it created for its viewers will stay beyond the final episode. ❤️

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ / 5

Would I recommend The Edge of Horizon?

Yes. If you enjoy character-driven stories, emotional journeys, and strong chemistry between lead actors, this is a series worth adding to your watchlist.