01 Oct
2021
Hamilo Coast Safeguards Its Marine Biodiversity
In line with its core emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious living, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, recently completed a Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessment. The sites targeted were three of 12 coves in the property, established as MPAs for CDHI’s Sustainable Development Project, implemented from 2017 to 2019.
01 Oct
2021
Green-thumbing: the art of self-care at The Grove at Plantation Hills
As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever. This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significantly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.
29 Sep
2021
SM Prime supports Manila Observatory’s clean energy, climate, and weather prediction system
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Manila Observatory for the “High Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines” Project, a data-driven system that utilizes automated weather stations (AWS) and high-performance computer modeling to provide clean energy and weather forecasts up to five days in advance.
31 Aug
2021
Tagaytay Highlands’ immersive experience ramps up digitalization efforts
When the world was thrust into a health crisis early in 2020, it left people sheltered in place. Yet, even as most stick close to home, the property market continues to thrive. Amid quarantine restrictions, real estate, deemed one of the best-performing industries during the pandemic, has readily transitioned to the digital space.
18 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Tops-Off Lanson Place Mall of Asia
SMHCC topped-off yet another iconic property, Lanson Place Mall of Asia. Leading the ceremony were SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp President Elizabeth T. Sy, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp Executive Vice President Peggy E. Angeles.
09 Aug
2021
#SMXREADY To Host Events
MX Convention Center (SMXCC), the leading convention center in the country, continues to uphold its commitment for its guests’ and colleagues’ safety and security with its #SMXsafespaces.
05 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints General Manager for its New Park Inn by Radisson Property in Bacolod
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Sherwin Lucas as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s General Manager.
02 Aug
2021
SM Prime Reports 12% Increase in 1H2021 Net Income
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP11.6 billion consolidated net income in the first six months of 2021, 12% higher from PHP10.4 billion in the first half of 2020. This is on the back of improvement in second quarter net income to PHP5.2 billion from PHP2.1 billion in the same period last year. First half consolidated revenues recorded at PHP41.1 billion, down 6% from PHP43.7 of 2020’s first half.
30 Jul
2021
Reveries are weatherproof at Tagaytay Highlands
The scorching hot summer has passed and in its wake come the rainy days and constant drizzling of the monsoon season. However, no matter the weather or the season, Tagaytay Highlands continues to indulge residents and their guests with its enjoyable indoor fun and outdoor vibe—rain or shine, weather or not.
30 Jul
2021
A healthy farm-to-table lifestyle at Tagaytay Highlands
And if we are fortunate to have sizeable green spaces around our homes, growing our own produce to share or to sell totally means self-sufficiency in food for the long haul—no matter what happens outside.
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23 Feb
2021
BCDA, SM ready to develop Army lot in Taguig next year
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Department of National Defense plan to transfer the Army Support Command facilities in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig to a new P1.5-billion site in Camp Servillano Aquino in Tarlac province next year.
23 Feb
2021
How SMHCC taps Trace Together as a unified solution in intensifying health and hygiene protocols
After the SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s (SMHCC) properties have rolled out its contact tracing technology solutions across the country to fully intensify health and hygiene protocols, it was still waiting for the right timing and blessing from Mr. Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime, who wanted a unified solution in handling contact tracing data in malls. This was later enrolled in the system of the Retail group and its affiliates in the department stores.
23 Feb
2021
E-waste recycling
A shopper drops off an old electronic mobile device at SM City Marilao’s e-waste collection drop box located at the entrance of IT Zone. The designated e-waste collection drop boxes at SM Malls in Marilao, Baliwag, Pulilan, and San Jose Del Monte aim to raise public awareness on the need to practice and responsibly manage e-waste.
23 Feb
2021
Private partners step up efforts to help gov’t end hunger by 2030
Various private companies have promised to proactively support the government efforts as they stepped up endeavors to help address involuntary hunger and malnutrition in the country.
22 Feb
2021
SM Prime shares fall, but recovery seen
Listed SM Prime Holdings Inc. saw its stock dip week-on-week after disclosing its full-year financial earnings earlier last week, but it is expected to bounce back.
22 Feb
2021
Staying fit at SM Seaside City Cebu
AS part of its Stay Fit program to provide the community with a safe space for outdoor activities, the Skypark at SM Seaside City Cebu recently opened the first Roofdeck Ninja Obstacle Course in the Visayas in partnership with the Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation and the United Vismin OCR (Obstacle Course Race) Community. This pop-up facility includes an over 6’ wall with an underwall, through wall, pull-ups, monkey bars, rings, inclined push-up equipment, twister rings, dips, a traverse wall, an inverted wall and rope climbs. Guided sessions are offered to the public at the third floor of the Amphitheater 2, beginning this February 13 every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. via preregistration for limited slots. Photo shows former Philippine Basketball Association player and current Cebu City Councilor Dondon Hontiveros using the pull-up bar while other members of the OCR community in the Visayas and Mindanao area are getting fit.
21 Feb
2021
Keep growing greens with SM City Clark’s Plant Fest
CHANNEL your inner plantito/plantita and bring a bit of outdoors into your home with greens from SM City Clark’s Plant Fest.
20 Feb
2021
Calling All Plant Parents!
SM is well aware of the growing number of Plant Parents, today’s plantitas and plantitos; and so SM has gone nationwide in offering their first ever Plant Fest. It’s the heaven-sent festival for anyone who has a passion—new-found or long established—for gardening and growing plants. Besides promoting a green environment, these plants have become a source of comfort and happiness, reducing the stress and anxiety that’s been such a prevalent part of our lives ever since the pandemic struck.
20 Feb
2021
SM Seaside opens the first-ever Roofdeck Ninja OCR Pop Up Facility in the Visayas
OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) is one of the fastest-growing sport in the country and is also gaining popularity around the world. More and more people find it as a fun way to keep themselves physically fit.
19 Feb
2021
Online GC Sale back in time for summer
SM Hotel’s online GC Sale is back with equally enticing offers to perk up everyone’s summer plans.
