11 Jun
2025
Philippine women’s ice hockey team wins gold at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup
History made! The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team clinches gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after
11 Jun
2025
“Learn to Bowl with Bong Coo” crowns champions at SM Game Park MOA
What a month it has been! The “Learn to Bowl with Bong Coo” grassroots program recently culminated in a thrilling tournament at SM Game Park Mall of Asia (MOA) on
11 Jun
2025
A Hub for Community Connections: Book Nook Blooms in May
At Book Nook, every month continues a story of learning, connection, and creativity—and May’s chapter brought new ways for people to gather, imagine, and grow. From nature-inspired crafts to meaningful
10 Jun
2025
SM Hotels to Add Over 1,300 Rooms by 2029
Pasay City, Philippines [June 10, 2025] – SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is accelerating its national expansion with seven
10 Jun
2025
Waves of Change: Thousands Join SM Cares’ Coastal Cleanup
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025 In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, over 5,000 volunteers from all walks of life united on June 7 for a massive nationwide
09 Jun
2025
Young Heroes Enjoy a Joyful Day at Skyranch Pampanga
San Fernando, Pampanga — Skyranch Pampanga opened its gates and hearts to young cancer warriors and their families on June 3, 2025, as it hosted Day 1 of the 27th
09 Jun
2025
SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy reaffirmed the vital role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction (DRR) during the 2025 Global Platform of
04 Jun
2025
Pedal Power: Empowering Wheels this World Bicycle Day
On June 1, the spirit of community, sustainability, and mobility rolled across the Philippines as SM Cares, in collaboration with bike groups across the country, launched Pedal Power—a purpose-driven celebration
02 Jun
2025
Strengthening disaster preparedness: SM makes the Incident Command System possible
In a country like the Philippines, where typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural calamities are part of the norm, resilience is not just a necessity but a way of life. Ranked
29 May
2025
Empowered to Serve: SM Cares Volunteers Rise
As the country commemorates National Volunteerism Month, SM Cares reaffirmed its commitment to building a more compassionate, resilient, and sustainable nation through a series of volunteer-driven programs and partnerships. Throughout
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21 Jan
2019
Henry Sy Sr. led the professionalization of SM Group
BEFORE the death of Henry Sy Sr., the country’s acknowledged retail king, he made sure that the professionalism of the company he built from the ground up will come into fruition.
21 Jan
2019
Remembering a prayerful leader
When we think about great men and women who have passed on, we usually think of the lessons that we gain from studying their lives. On Friday, January 25, we remember the late President Maria Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino on her birthday.
21 Jan
2019
Duterte pays last respects to tycoon Henry Sy
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday night visited the wake of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. who died in his sleep on Saturday morning.
21 Jan
2019
Ray Parks: Henry Sy touched everybody’s lives
MANILA, Philippines – Ray Parks is now known as one of the best young basketball players in the country.
21 Jan
2019
Henry Sy, Sr., ang batang sapatero
HINDI ko naman personal na kakilala si Henry Sy, Sr. pero kumpare ang tawag ko sa kanya.
20 Jan
2019
Mr. Sy, plain and simple
People from all walks of life—shod in all kinds of footwear—know him as the richest man in the Philippines. Henry Sy. The name was not preceded by an honorific such
20 Jan
2019
SM founder Henry Sy, Sr passes away
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the peaceful passing of our beloved Chairman Emeritus, founder and Tatang, Mr. Henry Sy, Sr. this morning,” SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said in a statement.
20 Jan
2019
Henry Sy, a hero of Philippine capitalism
“Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.” — Plato Until about the 1960s and 70s, Philippine business was dominated by the land-based and a few real estate wealthy
20 Jan
2019
Tributes for taipan: ‘He exemplified the hardworking Filipino’
Malacañang and business associates on Saturday paid tribute to Henry Sy Sr., his legacy and economic contributions as they condoled with the taipan’s family on his demise.
20 Jan
2019
DepEd thanks late SM founder for education initiatives
MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday expressed its deepest gratitude to the founder of SM Group, Henry Sy Sr., who passed away at the age of 94 on Saturday, January 19.
