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.

09 Dec

2021

Finding refuge amidst nature in Hamilo Coast

With the onset of COVID-19, Filipinos and the rest of the world have had to deal with an unprecedented upheaval in their lives: lockdown. Being confined in one’s home for an uncertain duration, with limited movement and access, required drastic adjustment, with some people inevitably experiencing higher levels of anxiety.

01 Dec

2021

Horizon Terraces Garden Suites: Come Home for Christmas Amid Nature Views

Dreaming of a green Christmas with the grandeur of nature in full view? You probably are if a nasty virus had you cloistered in a high-density condo or residential district in the congested metro for nearly two years. Now, all you want for Christmas is a place of your own surrounded by plentiful open green spaces that meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standards for adequate exposure to nature and opportunities for outdoor activities.

27 Nov

2021

A Season of Joy and Hope at Pico de Loro Cove

27 November 2021, Nasugbu, Batangas City Philippines– Pico de Loro Cove welcomes the holiday season with a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony led by SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. President Ms.

24 Nov

2021

SM City Grand Central: SM Prime’s Newest Mall Destination in Metro Manila

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is scheduled to open SM City Grand Central on November 26th, Friday. This latest development will add more than 116,000 sqm of gross floor area (GFA) in the Company’s mall portfolio providing six levels of retail spaces meant for a whole new level of shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational experiences in the City of Caloocan.

24 Nov

2021

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Welcomed the Holiday Season with its Newly-Opened Art Gallery and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, the new and vibrant upper midscale hotel in the City of Smiles, formalized its opening through a festive welcome of the holiday season. 

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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