01 Oct
2021
SM Prime Targets to Minimize Operations’ Carbon Footprint Through Enhanced Sustainability Program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, sets a new milestone in its sustainability program as the Company commits to expand its energy source portfolio gearing towards clean energy across all of its business segments over the medium term.
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.
09 Nov
2020
There’s No Place Like Gold
An overall sensory experience. That, for Michael Fiebrich, is what defines design, not just mere aesthetics. His passion for innovation and desire to create moving experiences has won him numerous
08 Nov
2020
SM City San Jose Del Monte kicks off Christmas with hope
This year may be far from how we imagined it to be, yet SM City San Jose del Monte kicks off the holiday season with hope. Read more: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/11/08/sm-city-san-jose-del-monte-kick…
06 Nov
2020
‘Mini economies’: Pandemic tests the Philippines’ mighty malls
MANILA — When one of the world’s longest Christmas celebrations kicks off in the Philippines, its shopping malls are among the first to greet the season. Vast emporiums are spruced
06 Nov
2020
Arise renews commitment to creating disaster-resilient PH
THE local network of the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies or Arise-Philippines renewed its support and commitment to creating a risk resilient society amid the Covid-19 pandemic during
06 Nov
2020
What’s new at Conrad Manila
One of the many reasons why I like this hotel-by-the-sea is its continuous stream of new offerings to the public. I remember that, before this pandemic set in, I was
06 Nov
2020
Finding opportunities in ‘Gold’
Opportunities continue to abound for Philippine real estate. Despite these unprecedented times, real estate has proven anew that it remains a safe and viable investment option, particularly for those looking
04 Nov
2020
Malls open doors to ‘Rolly‘ victims
SM malls in Metro Manila and in Luzon became temporary shelters to stranded customers and to nearby residents when typhoon “Rolly” unleashed its destructive power after making landfall in the
04 Nov
2020
When the ‘Market’ is the school
Jasper Munji woke up that morning with the mix of excitement and anxiety of a schoolboy preparing for the first day of classes. The 39-year-old general manager was, indeed, in
03 Nov
2020
SM Supermalls provide shelter, food packs for typhoon victims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) SM malls in Metro Manila and Luzon opened their doors to take in stranded customers and nearby residents affected by the wrath of Typhoon Rolly over
03 Nov
2020
Big businesses mount relief ops for victims ravaged by Rolly
MANILA – Some of the country’s biggest corporations are pitching in to help thousands of victims of super typhoon Rolly, the strongest storm worldwide so far this year, which cut