07 Sep

2026

SM Cares to host largest mall-initiated International Coastal Cleanup with 32 malls nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — A cleaner coastline begins with people willing to show up for it. This September, SM Cares is calling on Filipinos across the country to come together in

04 Sep

2026

Universal Accessibility by Design and Practice earns SM Group 23 industry distinctions

Through its group-wide drive to create truly inclusive and accommodating spaces for Persons with Disabilities, SM was commended by key industry organizations focused on disability affairs. With inclusivity and access

04 Sep

2026

Better Days at SM Brings Hope Closer to Youth

SM Cares’ multi-mall mental health caravan created safe spaces for young people to share, connect, and build resilience MANILA, Philippines. When it comes to mental health, room must be made

02 Sep

2026

SM Hotels Strengthens its Gastronomy Tourism Platform through Conrad Manila’s Filipinas

Conrad Manila’s all female chef-led culinary experience brings regional flavors, Filipino heritage, and contemporary craftsmanship to the table Philippine cuisine is more than a collection of dishes. It is a

26 Aug

2026

SM Hotels and Convention Corporation Strengthens Loyalty with PRiMO Rewards for M.I.C.E. Professionals

Every successful event is not just built on a well-executed program, but also on strong partnerships. Recognizing the value of these relationships, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) continues to

26 Aug

2026

SM Prime Adds 70,000 sqm to Regional Mall Portfolio

(August 26, 2026, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is expanding three malls in the Western Visayas, Calabarzon and the Bicol Region, adding approximately 70,000 square meters

24 Aug

2026

SM Expands ‘Green Recycling Machine’ Network to Boost Nationwide Recycling

MANILA, Philippines — What if your used plastic bottle could become part of something much bigger? Through the right machine it can! SM Cares, through the SM Green Movement, has

24 Aug

2026

The Blackout Zone: SM Cares, CHED Turn Experience Into Understanding

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—SM Cares, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), brought The Blackout Zone to the CHED Central Office Auditorium at the Higher Education Development Center Building

24 Aug

2026

Emergency Preparedness Forum: SM Cares hosts largest gathering for inclusive preparedness 

MANILA, Philippines. July 20, 2026. Preparedness became a shared promise as SM Cares and SM Supermalls brought together 3,500 senior citizens, persons with disabilities, caregivers, family members, community leaders, and

20 Aug

2026

SM Warehouses Expands E-commerce Logistics Footprint to Over 126,000 sqm

SM Warehouses, a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has expanded its logistics space for Shopee partners SPX Express (SPX) and Scommerce Philippines, Inc. (Scommerce) with the turnover

21 Nov

2018

Costa del Hamilo bullish on Freia

COSTA del Hamilo Inc. (CDHI) wants buyers of Freia to maximize the comforts and benefits it offers whether for weekend gatherings or a getaway address.

21 Nov

2018

Ikea Philippines Set To Become World’s Largest

Ikea, the largest furniture retailer on a global scale, was attracted to the Philippines booming economy, and strong housing and condominium market that it decided to build its world’s largest store in Manila.

21 Nov

2018

SM breaks ground for SMX Convention, Park Inn Clark

On Tuesday SMHCC executives led by its EVP Peggy Angeles broke ground for the construction of the SMX Convention Center Clark and the 100 additional rooms for Park Inn Hotel by Radisson Clark.

21 Nov

2018

Costa del Hamilo bullish on Freia

COSTA del Hamilo Inc. (CDHI) wants buyers of Freia to maximize the comforts and benefits it offers whether for weekend gatherings or a getaway address.

21 Nov

2018

IKEA to open world’s biggest store in Manila

Swedish furniture maker Ikea is putting in P7 billion (S$183 million) worth of initial investments for its biggest store in the world, which will open in Manila in the end of 2020.

21 Nov

2018

Ikea Philippines Set To Become World’s Largest

Ikea, the largest furniture retailer on a global scale, was attracted to the Philippines booming economy, and strong housing and condominium market that it decided to build its world’s largest store in Manila.

21 Nov

2018

World’s biggest Ikea store will open in the Philippines in 2020, continuing retailer’s rapid Asia expansion

Ikea will spend an initial US$134 million to build, stock, and staff the store, which will carry 9,000 products
The company has more than 400 outlets in more than 50 countries. It posted retail sales of US$44 billion in the year to August 31.

20 Nov

2018

Why IKEA chose PH for world’s biggest store

MANILA — A growing middle class and a booming residential market led Swedish furniture-maker IKEA to build its biggest store ever in the Philippines, officials said Tuesday.

20 Nov

2018

Furniture with a chance of meatballs: Manila’s IKEA store will be as big as 150 basketball courts

IKEA announced today its plans to open its largest store in the world in 2020, and it’s going to be—you guessed it—in the Philippines, specifically at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

20 Nov

2018

World’s Largest Ikea to Open in Manila as Company Bets on Asia

The world’s largest Ikea store will open in 2020 in the Philippines as the Swedish furniture retailer presses on its bets in Asia.

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