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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20 Nov
2018
World’s biggest Ikea store to open in PH by 2020
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 20) — The world’s biggest store of Swedish home furnishing retailer Ikea will open in the Philippines by “late 2020.”
20 Nov
2018
Ikea anchors at MOA
Swedish furniture maker Ikea is putting in P7 billion worth of initial investments for its biggest store in the world, which will open in Metro Manila at the end of 2020.
20 Nov
2018
PH’s Biggest Retailer Is Building World’s Largest IKEA Store
Swedish furniture brand IKEA expects to open its first Philippine branch by the end of 2020, it announced last November 20 in a launch event.
20 Nov
2018
IKEA Philippines Will Be the World’s Largest, With Over 9,000 Items
As the IKEA Philippines website launches today, more details are being made known about the Scandi-style store’s setup in the country.
20 Nov
2018
IKEA will open in the Philippines 2020: What to expect
There will be meatballs and more come 2020 as Swedish-founded multinational furniture giant IKEA finally sets up shop in the Philippines.
20 Nov
2018
In photos: What to watch out for when IKEA opens its first store in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Global furniture retailer IKEA announced on Tuesday its plan to open its largest store in the world in the Philippines in 2020, with a promise to bring with it affordable home furnishings, Swedish meatballs and additional jobs for Filipinos.
20 Nov
2018
Everything you need to know about IKEA’s first PH store
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been rumored and talked about for years.
On Tuesday, November 20, the official announcement was finally made: IKEA is opening its first store in the Philippines in “late 2020.” While that’s a couple of years away, here’s what we know about the store:
20 Nov
2018
World’s biggest IKEA store to open in PH by ‘late 2020’
MANILA, Philippines – Furniture retail giant IKEA will be opening its biggest store yet at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Metro Manila by “late 2020.”
20 Nov
2018
Confirmed: There Will Be a Restaurant at IKEA Philippines
(SPOT.ph) We know, we know. We’ve been raving about the opening of IKEA in the Philippines for over two years now (see the first article we wrote after learning about it in 2016) and you probably feel like you’re getting hyped up for nothing. As the saying goes: Good things come to those who wait..and this holds true for the opening of the first IKEA store in the country.
20 Nov
2018
Best developers honored at Lamudi awards
ONLINE property marketplace Lamudi recognized the year’s best real estate developers and projects at The Outlook 2018 Philippine Buyers’ Choice Property Awards.
