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This apparent incident happened on Sunday, September 15, where SM Mall of Asia's ceiling in the South Wing area, collapsed. One casualty, a young boy, was reportedly hurt badly and went unconscious for several minutes. #smmoaaccident #collapse ceiling Credits to Marie Junet Villahermosa

Forbes put out a feature on Teresita Sy-Coson. The daughter of retail magnate Henry Sy of SM Group of companies. It's a very interesting piece showing the life of one of the most powerful woman in Asia. Here's an excerpt. By Sunshine Lichauco de Leon When Teresita Sy-Coson was 5 years old her maternal grandfather, who owned a small shoe store in downtown Manila, would take her to the bank as part of his daily business routine. Recalling the air-conditioned Equitable Bank, she says, “It made me feel good just to be there, waiting for his transaction to be done.” He would also take her to his store, where she spent hours watching people buy shoes. At age 8 Tessie, as she is still widely known, decided to sell shoes herself. She recalls, “I learned by example. … As a kid you think you are just the same as other adults.” But that first job also came with a feeling she would never forget. She remembers, “I would, of course, choose the kids to put shoes on, and the...

Videos of the flood at SM Centerpoint in Metro Manila due to Typhoon Ondoy.

Here are some videos of the flood waters rushing in SM Sta. Mesa. This is SM North Edsa.