25 Sep
2026
SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Brings Filipino Destinations to One Table through SMX’s Culinaire 2026
September 2026, Manila – From its hotels and resorts to its convention centers, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) connects guests and communities with the places, stories, and flavors that
24 Sep
2026
SM Supermalls Honored at Economic Times Human Capital Awards Southeast Asia 2026
Organization secures Gold for Visionary HR Leadership and Silver for ESG & CSR Excellence, reinforcing its commitment to high-potential talent growth and nationwide community impact. MANILA, Philippines — September 24,
23 Sep
2026
SM Mall of Asia Complex expands cultural offering with Philippines’ first experiential maritime museum
SM Mall of Asia Complex is expanding its cultural and tourism offering with Museo del Galeón, the first experiential maritime museum in the country. The new destination uses immersive storytelling,
16 Sep
2026
Costa del Hamilo, WWF-Philippines renew sustainability partnership
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through its leisure resort residences developer Costa Del Hamilo Inc., (CDHI) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have renewed their partnership to strengthen marine conservation
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
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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.
