01 Apr
2022
Tagaytay Highlands Provides Salient Home Considerations Underscored in Global Buyer Survey
Results of a global buyer survey recently disclosed that since the pandemic hit two years ago, a number of Filipinos have moved houses, driven by the need for outdoor space and a
01 Apr
2022
Embracing the Coastal Lifestyle in Hamilo Coast
All throughout the previously-unimaginable and drastic behavioral shifts brought about by the pandemic the past two years, the world has realized an oft-neglected aspect of human life: the need to
21 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Partners with the Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) recently partnered with Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines, to extend exclusive privileges to guests of SMHCC properties. This partnership is aligned with
14 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) to Open SMX Convention Center Clark
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is set to open another iconic convention property, SMX Convention Center Clark this coming May 2022. The expansion of SMHCC’s brand portfolio in Central
07 Mar
2022
SM Hotel Properties, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Help Vaccinate More Ilonggos and Bacolodnons
In response to the call for solidarity in these uncertain times, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod extended their support to the Visayas region by
01 Mar
2022
Serenity and scenery: Summer in Tagaytay Highlands
After cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors—to a mountain aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience: multiple contrasting nature
21 Feb
2022
SM Prime’s Net Income Reported PHP21.8 Billion in 2021
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported a PHP6.2 billion consolidated net income in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company’s consolidated revenues registered PHP25.5 billion, which is 20% higher from PHP21.2 billion in the same period being reviewed. Likewise, consolidated operating income increased by 67% to PHP10.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 from PHP6.5 billion in 2020.
07 Feb
2022
Horizon Terraces Garden Villas: In-Demand Flexible Homes with Picturesque Views
Lush naturescapes have often been taken for granted for their sheer accessibility. That is, until a pandemic kept most Filipinos cloistered at home for two years and are now yearning to reconnect with nature. With studies showing that appreciating beautiful nature views promotes better mental health and a more positive outlook in life, property seekers are manifesting a growing preference for flexible homes with their own garden or ample backyard space.
04 Jan
2022
Tagaytay Highlands’ 2022 Outlook Bullish, Buoyed by DHSUD Award
Tagaytay Highlands ushers in the New Year with a special recognition from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) hailing its developer Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.
20 Dec
2021
SMX Convention Center Named Best Convention Center in The Philippines
SMX Convention Center Manila was recently named by World M.I.C.E Awards as the Best Convention Center in the Philippines for 2021. World M.I.C.E. Awards is an annual citation to honor the outstanding leaders in the M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry.
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime profit hits P6 B in 2007
Top mall developer and operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. posted a 10 percent growth in net income to P6 billion in 2007 from the previous year’s P5.4 billion. The firm
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime profit up on rentals, new malls
THE Philippines’ largest mall owner and operator said last year’s profits went up on the back of higher mall space rentals as it added three new malls and expanded existing
11 Feb
2008
Property companies record double-digit growth in 2007
PROPERTY FIRMS posted double-digit growth in 2007 as they added more projects and controlled expenses. Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), the country’s largest property developer, said on Friday that it posted
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime net income hit P6B in ’07 on new malls
SM Prime Holdings Inc. said its net income grew 10 percent to P6 billion in 2007 from P5.4 billion in 2006 with the entry of new malls. In a statement,
11 Feb
2008
Mall firm earns on higher rental revenues
THE Philippines’ largest mall builder and operator said earnings last year rose on increased rental revenues brought about by three new shopping centers it opened and expanded in 2007. Ticket
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime income up 10% to P6B in ’07
Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. reported a 10 percent rise in net profit last year, driven by the opening of three new malls and the expansion of three
07 Feb
2008
SM, Carlson Hotels tie up for 2 projects
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding firm of the family of retail tycoon Henry Sy, has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific for the
07 Feb
2008
Singapore firm to run 2 SMIC hotels
SM Investments Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide — Asia Pacific for the operation and management of two hotels worth P2.4 billion. In a
04 Feb
2008
Four SM malls offer Internet access; more to follow
RIDING ON the wireless technology wave, leading mall operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is planning to offer wireless Internet connections in all its malls after successful pilot-tests last year. The
04 Feb
2008
Watsons raises capital to P665M
Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines) Inc., a joint venture between the SM Group of Companies and Hong Kong-based A.S. Watson & Co. Ltd., is raising its capitalization to P665 million