21 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Partners with the Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) recently partnered with Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines, to extend exclusive privileges to guests of SMHCC properties. This partnership is aligned with
14 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) to Open SMX Convention Center Clark
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is set to open another iconic convention property, SMX Convention Center Clark this coming May 2022. The expansion of SMHCC’s brand portfolio in Central
07 Mar
2022
SM Hotel Properties, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Help Vaccinate More Ilonggos and Bacolodnons
In response to the call for solidarity in these uncertain times, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod extended their support to the Visayas region by
01 Mar
2022
Serenity and scenery: Summer in Tagaytay Highlands
After cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors—to a mountain aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience: multiple contrasting nature
21 Feb
2022
SM Prime’s Net Income Reported PHP21.8 Billion in 2021
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported a PHP6.2 billion consolidated net income in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company’s consolidated revenues registered PHP25.5 billion, which is 20% higher from PHP21.2 billion in the same period being reviewed. Likewise, consolidated operating income increased by 67% to PHP10.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 from PHP6.5 billion in 2020.
07 Feb
2022
Horizon Terraces Garden Villas: In-Demand Flexible Homes with Picturesque Views
Lush naturescapes have often been taken for granted for their sheer accessibility. That is, until a pandemic kept most Filipinos cloistered at home for two years and are now yearning to reconnect with nature. With studies showing that appreciating beautiful nature views promotes better mental health and a more positive outlook in life, property seekers are manifesting a growing preference for flexible homes with their own garden or ample backyard space.
04 Jan
2022
Tagaytay Highlands’ 2022 Outlook Bullish, Buoyed by DHSUD Award
Tagaytay Highlands ushers in the New Year with a special recognition from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) hailing its developer Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.
20 Dec
2021
SMX Convention Center Named Best Convention Center in The Philippines
SMX Convention Center Manila was recently named by World M.I.C.E Awards as the Best Convention Center in the Philippines for 2021. World M.I.C.E. Awards is an annual citation to honor the outstanding leaders in the M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry.
09 Dec
2021
Finding refuge amidst nature in Hamilo Coast
With the onset of COVID-19, Filipinos and the rest of the world have had to deal with an unprecedented upheaval in their lives: lockdown. Being confined in one’s home for an uncertain duration, with limited movement and access, required drastic adjustment, with some people inevitably experiencing higher levels of anxiety.
01 Dec
2021
Horizon Terraces Garden Suites: Come Home for Christmas Amid Nature Views
Dreaming of a green Christmas with the grandeur of nature in full view? You probably are if a nasty virus had you cloistered in a high-density condo or residential district in the congested metro for nearly two years. Now, all you want for Christmas is a place of your own surrounded by plentiful open green spaces that meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standards for adequate exposure to nature and opportunities for outdoor activities.
07 Oct
2015
Business Mirror: THE SM STORE Commits Full Support For Manila Aprce 2015
The SM Store, a “dynamic group of stores” and one of the country’s leading and biggest retail chains, has signed up as Copresentor of the 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE) 2015, slated from October 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center, Ma” of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
07 Oct
2015
Inquirer Visayas: New colored houses far from sea buoy survivors’ hopes
CONCEPCION, Iloilo—From this day onward, Nestor Deloviar is a resident of Unit No. 1 Fruitas Street here.
Deloviar, 60, is among the survivors of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) who received 200 new houses donated by the SM Group through SM Cares in Barangay Bacjawan Sur in Concepcion, 109 kilometers northeast of Iloilo City.
06 Oct
2015
The Philippine Star: SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Reaffirms Partnership with PLDT and Smart for a Fortified Messaging and Communications Platform
06 Oct
2015
Manila Bulletin: 77 high quality buses to ply Cebu routes
Cebu City – A public hearing has been set for the roll out of a high quality public transport system (HQPTS) in Cebu, involving 77 new buses that will traverse so-called developmental routes in the metropolis.
05 Oct
2015
Business World: Railway project could clear hurdle
THE DEADLOCK on a project that will link Metro Manila’s two elevated railways may soon be over, with a senior SM official saying last week that the group was open to the government’s proposal to build two “common stations.”
05 Oct
2015
Manila Standard: SM mall to open amid talk of harm to small business
CABANATUAN CITY—The country’s largest retail operator will open its newest mall on Oct. 9 amid fears of displacement of small and medium enterprises.
05 Oct
2015
The Philippine Star: MM fast running out of mall space
One of the country’s largest mall developers believes Metro Manila is nearing its saturation point in terms of shopping centers, causing less established names to be out of business in a few years’ time.
05 Oct
2015
Manila Bulletin: SM spells magic with Disney
05 Oct
2015
Business World: Solar rooftop firm’s 2016 target set at 30 megawatts
SOLAR PHILIPPINES Power Project Holdings, Inc. has set a target to install rooftop systems totaling some 30 megawatts (MW) next year, the company’s top official said recently.
Leandro L. Leviste, Solar Philippines president, said the company wants to introduce solar energy to big shopping malls in the country.
05 Oct
2015
Malaya: Solar Panels To Line Roofs of 20 Malls
Solar panels will line up roofs of at least 20 malls come next summer, generating about 30 megawatts (MW).
The 1.5 megawatts of electricity produced by the solar panels at the roof top of SM North Edsa was enough to power 16,000 lighting fixtures and 20 escalators enabling SM to save P2 million per month in electricity bill.