11 Oct
2021
Pico Sands Hotel Donates Vaccines
Inspired by the spirit of unity and camaraderie in the midst of adversity, Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel donated 200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Rural Health Unit of Nasugbu, Batangas last October 4, 2021. In the same way the properties ensure that the staff have secure and comfortable access to vaccines, they likewise endeavor to extend a helping hand to all those in need through actionable programs. Certainly, though the pandemic has posed incredible challenges, everyone remains headstrong in its wake, in part thanks to the support of loved ones and the community.
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.
27 Aug
2018
The Philippine Star: Walt Disney, SM to expand partnership
MANILA, Philippines — Family entertainment firm Walt Disney Co. and retail giant SM Group expect to see further growth in business and in sales as both intend to expand an existing partnership which brings Disney-themed offerings closer to the Filipino market through SM’s stores and cinemas.
27 Aug
2018
Business World: Disney, SM reap fruits of partnership
NEARLY 5,000 Disney-branded products are sold every hour in SM shopping malls throughout the country, according to officials of The Walt Disney Company (Philippines), Inc. and SM Lifestyle and Entertainment, Inc.
23 Aug
2018
Manila Bulletin:400 senior citizens get ‘techie’ at SM City
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan — Recognizing the need to inform and keep the elderly connected to the modern world, the SM mall in this city conducted last Wednesday a tech seminar for senior citizens.
23 Aug
2018
Page One: The Man They Call Tatang
A knowing nod; a hot pandesal shared late at night at a construction site; a career crossroads and a question thrown casually while staring at the ceiling—unrelated, seemingly inconsequential yet meaningful and poignant moments that define bonds with Henry Sy, beloved companion, comrade, father-figure and mentor.
16 Aug
2018
SunStar: PWD awareness seminar held at SM Seaside
SM Seaside City Cebu has been doing its business for almost three years, and one of its advocacies is the equal treatment to its customers and shoppers.
14 Aug
2018
Manila Standard: Property firms still bullish despite BSP rate increase
Property developers remain bullish on launching new projects this year amid the sustained strong demand from local and foreign tenants, despite the rising interest rates.
13 Aug
2018
The Philippine Star: Henry Sy: The man they call Tatang
MANILA, Philippines — A knowing nod; a hot pandesal shared late at night at a construction site; a career crossroads, and a question thrown casually while staring at the ceiling – unrelated, seemingly inconsequential yet meaningful and poignant moments that define bonds with Henry Sy, beloved companion, comrade, father-figure, and mentor.
12 Aug
2018
Philippine Daily Inquirer: The man they call Tatang
A knowing nod; hot pan de sal shared at a construction site; a career crossroads and a question thrown casually while staring at the ceiling—unrelated, seemingly inconsequential, and yet meaningful and poignant moments that define bonds with Henry Sy, founder of the SM Group.
12 Aug
2018
Business World: OUTLIER: SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) was the most actively traded stock in the local bourse last week with analysts pointing to the rebalancing of a global equity index that reduced the stock’s weight and the spillover effects among emerging markets brought by the Turkish lira crisis.
08 Aug
2018
GMA News: SM Prime Holdings H1 net income up 16%
Property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) reported on Monday a 16-percent growth in its overall net income in the first semester of the year, buoyed by the company’s ongoing expansion.