29 Sep
2021
SM Prime supports Manila Observatory’s clean energy, climate, and weather prediction system
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Manila Observatory for the “High Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines” Project, a data-driven system that utilizes automated weather stations (AWS) and high-performance computer modeling to provide clean energy and weather forecasts up to five days in advance.
31 Aug
2021
Tagaytay Highlands’ immersive experience ramps up digitalization efforts
When the world was thrust into a health crisis early in 2020, it left people sheltered in place. Yet, even as most stick close to home, the property market continues to thrive. Amid quarantine restrictions, real estate, deemed one of the best-performing industries during the pandemic, has readily transitioned to the digital space.
18 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Tops-Off Lanson Place Mall of Asia
SMHCC topped-off yet another iconic property, Lanson Place Mall of Asia. Leading the ceremony were SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp President Elizabeth T. Sy, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp Executive Vice President Peggy E. Angeles.
09 Aug
2021
#SMXREADY To Host Events
MX Convention Center (SMXCC), the leading convention center in the country, continues to uphold its commitment for its guests’ and colleagues’ safety and security with its #SMXsafespaces.
05 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints General Manager for its New Park Inn by Radisson Property in Bacolod
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Sherwin Lucas as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s General Manager.
02 Aug
2021
SM Prime Reports 12% Increase in 1H2021 Net Income
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP11.6 billion consolidated net income in the first six months of 2021, 12% higher from PHP10.4 billion in the first half of 2020. This is on the back of improvement in second quarter net income to PHP5.2 billion from PHP2.1 billion in the same period last year. First half consolidated revenues recorded at PHP41.1 billion, down 6% from PHP43.7 of 2020’s first half.
30 Jul
2021
Reveries are weatherproof at Tagaytay Highlands
The scorching hot summer has passed and in its wake come the rainy days and constant drizzling of the monsoon season. However, no matter the weather or the season, Tagaytay Highlands continues to indulge residents and their guests with its enjoyable indoor fun and outdoor vibe—rain or shine, weather or not.
30 Jul
2021
A healthy farm-to-table lifestyle at Tagaytay Highlands
And if we are fortunate to have sizeable green spaces around our homes, growing our own produce to share or to sell totally means self-sufficiency in food for the long haul—no matter what happens outside.
19 Jul
2021
Galing Pook Foundation, SM Prime sign MoA in support of Galing Pook Awards
SM Prime Holdings recently entered a five-year partnership with the Galing Pook Foundation (GPF) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Local Government Academy (LGA) in support of the annual Galing Pook Awards, which recognizes local government units for their exemplary governance, innovation, sustainability, and resilience initiatives.
14 Jul
2021
All SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Properties Get Safety Seal Certification
All properties under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) portfolio have recently obtained the Department of Tourism Safety Seal given to accommodation establishments who faithfully comply with the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) set by the government and integrate StaySafe.ph with their contact tracing.
09 Jul
2021
Taking Root: Hamilo Coast’s Conservation Of Nasugbu’s Mangrove Habitat
Mangroves act as natural barriers for coastal communities against the wrath of the ocean, especially in a country that is known as one of the most vulnerable in the world to typhoons.
09 Jul
2021
Taking Root: Hamilo Coast’s Conservation Of Nasugbu’s Mangrove Habitat
Mangroves act as natural barriers for coastal communities against the wrath of the ocean, especially in a country that is known as one of the most vulnerable in the world to typhoons.
09 Jul
2021
Taking Root: Hamilo Coast’s Conservation Of Nasugbu’s Mangrove Habitat
Mangroves act as natural barriers for coastal communities against the wrath of the ocean, especially in a country that is known as one of the most vulnerable in the world to typhoons.
09 Jul
2021
Taking Root: Hamilo Coast’s Conservation Of Nasugbu’s Mangrove Habitat
Mangroves act as natural barriers for coastal communities against the wrath of the ocean, especially in a country that is known as one of the most vulnerable in the world to typhoons.
09 Jul
2021
World Chocolate Fair opens at S’Maison in Conrad Manila
Featuring the most delectable limited edition iterations of the award-winning Auro Chocolate and ongoing until July 11, the fair is a chocolate extravaganza of mouth-watering treats from Lola Café, Overdoughs, Mary Grace, Poison Doughnuts, Half Saints, Serenitea, Bububars, Pinkberry, Conrad Manila and Kultura. Gracing the festival’s opening ceremony were (L-R) SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Auro Chocolate Founders Kelly Go and Mark Ocampo and SM Mall of Asia SAVP for Operations Perkin So.
09 Jul
2021
Hotel group hopeful exhibitions to return soon
A hotel group is pinning its hopes on the return of exhibitions, which is among the events severely hit by strict COVID-19 quarantine rules.
09 Jul
2021
Chocolate fair
World Chocolate Fair opens at S’Maison in Conrad Manila, featuring the most delectable limited edition iterations of the award-winning Auro Chocolate. Ongoing until July 11, the fair is a chocolate extravaganza of mouth-watering treats from Lola Café, Overdoughs, Mary Grace, Poison Doughnuts, Half Saints, Serenitea, Bububars, Pinkberry, Conrad Manila and Kultura. Gracing the festival’s opening ceremony are (from left) SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Auro Chocolate Founders Kelly Go and Mark Ocampo, and SM Mall of Asia SAVP for Operations Perkin So.
08 Jul
2021
Concepcion: Mall and building owners support ‘safe spaces,’ targets 80% herd immunity in workplaces
In a meeting with the country’s major mall and building owners, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion garnered support for his proposal to champion and to finally establish “safe spaces” as a means to create herd immunity in areas where the private sector has control like office buildings, factories, mall, etc. This so-called ‘safe spaces’ means achieving around 80% fully vaccinated people in buildings and workplaces to bring back its operational capacity from the current 50% to close to full capacity. Various suggestions were brought forward in the said meeting which includes President and CEO of Filinvest Land Inc. Josephine Yap, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Hans Sy, Chairman of Ayala Property Management Corp. Bobby Dy, CEO of Alliance Global Inc. Kevin Tan, President and CEO of Robinsons Land Corp. Frederick Go, and Senior Vice President For Mixed-Use, HRB/Niche and Retail of Filinvest Land Inc. Joey Santos.
08 Jul
2021
Bacolod’s first int’l hotel brand opens
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) last week announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, the first international brand hotel to open in the “City of Smiles.”
08 Jul
2021
New hotel development poised to brighten Bacolod hospitality
A NEW hotel development is positioned to bring a bright new era of hospitality to Bacolod City.