05 Jun
2026
SM Hotels Appoints Janytte Siega as General Manager of Upcoming SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu
June 2026, Manila — SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) announces the appointment of Janytte Siega as General Manager of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, the country’s largest upcoming convention
04 Jun
2026
SM Supermalls builds future champions through the Philippines’ largest bowling network
Every champion starts somewhere. For dozens of young bowlers, that journey took center stage at the Learn to Bowl Culminating Day and the first-ever PBF Youth Cup National Finals held
04 Jun
2026
SM Cares Leads Earth Day Drive for Energy Conservation
MANILA, Philippines – SM Cares turned Earth Day into a meaningful community conversation through #SaveWATTMatters, a special Earth Day event held at SM City North EDSA – The Annex. Bringing
04 Jun
2026
Autism Society of the Philippines Recognizes SM Book Nook’s Heart For Inclusion
SM Book Nook, the community reading and learning space of SM Cares, has been recognized by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) as Autism Works Partner of the Year. The award
29 May
2026
SM Hotels’ Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Marks Seven Years of Heartfelt Service
Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo officially marks its seventh year in the City of Love and Creative Gastronomy, celebrating a journey defined by Ilonggo hospitality, culinary showcase, and deep-rooted community
28 May
2026
SM Supermalls Expands Nationwide Push for Cycling Through Bike-Friendly Facilities and Active Mobility Initiatives
MANILA, Philippines – Since the energy crisis, many Filipinos have been exploring alternative modes of transport and rediscovering the benefits of cycling—whether for daily commutes, quick errands, or weekend leisure
28 May
2026
SM tapped as first mall operator to roll out DOE’s Oras Natin sa Efficiency (O.N.E.) effort
SM joined the Department of Energy (DOE) in rolling out O.N.E.: Oras Natin sa Efficiency, a nationwide energy efficiency movement that calls on Filipinos to turn awareness into action through
20 May
2026
SM Offices Hits 100% Occupancy at Clark Tech Hub, 11th Tower Underway
(May 20, 2026, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Offices, the commercial leasing arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Offices), has achieved a 100% occupancy rate across its more than 100,000-square-meter,
13 May
2026
SM Seaside Cebu Arena on track for June 2026 opening
(May 13, 2026, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is set to open its second arena, the SM Seaside Cebu Arena, in June 2026. The large-scale venue
08 May
2026
One for the books: SM Book Nook celebrates the power of books and reading on World Book Day
SM Book Nook, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the International Board on Books for Young People-Philippines (IBBY-PH), recently marked World Book Day
Stories
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.
