01 Oct
2021
SM Prime Targets to Minimize Operations’ Carbon Footprint Through Enhanced Sustainability Program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, sets a new milestone in its sustainability program as the Company commits to expand its energy source portfolio gearing towards clean energy across all of its business segments over the medium term.
01 Oct
2021
Hamilo Coast Safeguards Its Marine Biodiversity
In line with its core emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious living, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, recently completed a Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessment. The sites targeted were three of 12 coves in the property, established as MPAs for CDHI’s Sustainable Development Project, implemented from 2017 to 2019.
01 Oct
2021
Green-thumbing: the art of self-care at The Grove at Plantation Hills
As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever. This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significantly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.
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.
04 Sep
2020
Radisson Blu Cebu is re-opening its doors with a new cleanliness and hygiene program
After being temporarily closed, Radisson Blu Cebu will re-open its doors on Friday, 11 September 2020. To ensure the health, safety and security of its guests, team members, and business
04 Sep
2020
Tagaytay’s Taal Vista Hotel to reopen doors to public
The Tagaytay getaway spot’s food and beverage outlets are ready to serve guests once again starting Friday, September 4. One of Tagaytay City’s landmarks, Taal Vista Hotel, is reopening their hotel
04 Sep
2020
Bae by the Bay: SM Mall of Asia to open drive in cinema
The country’s first drive-in cinema at the SM Pampanga Amphitheater became an instant attraction nearly overnight. Unfortunately for those living in Metro Manila (and everywhere around the country), we are
04 Sep
2020
SM Mall Of Asia Opens First Drive-In Cinema In Metro Manila
Due to COVID-19, various establishments have been forced to close down to avoid the transmission of virus among its customers. Thankfully, SM Cinema has an answer to the movie buffs
04 Sep
2020
Live brilliantly at SMDC Gem Residences
Since the lockdowns wrapped the Metro, many have been raving and wishing to live in Pasig. Everyone wishes to feel less anxious while living amid the pandemic, and when you
03 Sep
2020
Youth leaders from 35 countries gather for virtual summit
Around 6,000 students and youth leaders from 35 countries gathered online for the first virtual edition of the Global Youth Summit, held on August 29 and 30. Read more: https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/09/03/campus-press/youth-leaders-from-3…
03 Sep
2020
Tagaytay’s Taal Vista set to reopen restaurants, hotel
MANILA — Tagaytay’s Taal Vista is preparing to reopen its hotel rooms and restaurants this month. In a Facebook post, Taal Vista said its food and beverage outlets will start
03 Sep
2020
10 fun areas to dine in at SM
WHO says social distancing while eating out can’t be fun? As dine-in services resume in the new normal, SM malls nationwide are offering a new and safer dining experience for
03 Sep
2020
StaySafe.ph seen to boost contact tracing efforts
MANILA – Some of the country’s biggest private companies are supporting StaySafe.ph, a contact tracing application launched Thursday by the national government to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019
02 Sep
2020
SM Mall of Asia turns concert grounds into drive-in theater
MANILA — With measures against the spread of COVID-19 still in place, keeping cinemas closed, it looks like mall owners are turning to drive-in movie theaters as a way to