03 Feb
2025
ARISE Philippines Holds First Annual General Meeting, Setting the Stage for a Resilient 2030
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general
28 Jan
2025
Tagaytay Highlands Unveils Visionary Blueprint for 2025 and Beyond
SETTING THE STANDARD IN EXCLUSIVE MOUNTAIN RESORT LIVING For over 30 years, Tagaytay Highlands has remained synonymous with distinction, luxury, and exclusivity. This expansive 1,200-hectare mountain resort community—spanning the provinces
28 Jan
2025
PSA: The SM Book Nook Reading Festival Is Happening This Friday—Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
This Friday, January 31, 2025, the SM Book Nook Reading Festival will transform SM Aura into a vibrant celebration of Filipino literature and creativity. One of the major highlights is
21 Jan
2025
Built to protect: SM Prime’s flood mitigation strategy
SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), a pioneer in sustainability initiatives in the Philippines, has longbeen committed to environmental stewardship and building resilient structures. From its earlyadoption of water recycling and
21 Jan
2025
Sensory-Friendly Screening of “Firefly” Shines a Light on Inclusion
“Lights Up, Sounds Down” offers inclusive movie experience for autism community In celebration of National Autism Consciousness Week, SM Cares, SM Cinema, Autism Society Philippines (ASP), and GMA Pictures partnered
10 Jan
2025
A brighter 2025 for Filipinos: SM Prime evolves with renewable energy
Imagine a world powered by the sun, the ultimate source of life. As climate change worsens due to fossil fuel use, sustainable energy alternatives are more crucial than ever. The
03 Jan
2025
SM Mall of Asia Complex: A Benchmark in Resilience and Innovation
The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, a 67-hectare landmark along Manila Bay, showcases SM Prime Holdings’ commitment to leveraging technology and innovation for disaster resilience and community protection for
02 Jan
2025
SM Mallgoers Donate Record-Breaking 50,000 Bears of Joy to Kids in Need
This holiday season, SM mallgoers achieved something truly remarkable—donating 50,000 SM Bears of Joy to children in underserved communities. In partnership with Toy Kingdom, this milestone was part of a
23 Dec
2024
Electrical Engineers, DTI, and SM EDD Collaborate to Advance Global Electrical Safety Standards
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) and the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards partnered with SM Engineering and Design Development (SM
18 Dec
2024
SM Prime Earns DOE Recognitions for Resource Conservation and Renewable Energy Initiatives
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, received top accolades at the 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards and Sustainable Energy Awards organized by
16 Nov
2007
SM Supercenter Muntinlupa opens today
When SM Supercenter Muntinlupa opens its doors to the public today, Nov 16, it will not only bring great shopping, leisure and entertainment to the south Metro area, but also mark a milestone as SM Prime Holdings’ 30th supermall. Strategically located in a 37,000 square meter property in Barangay Putatan in Muntinlupa City, the two level 54,000-square meter supermall will serve customers in bustling Muntinlupa City, as well as nearby towns in Laguna province. With its eye-catching design and great shopping and fun options, SM City Muntinlupa is envisioned to be one of the major destinations in the area. Its blue and yellow facade makes it stand out, while the interiors are play on color and light, making malling cozy and fun. SM Supercenter Muntinlupa has the SM Hypermarket as its major anchor. Hypermarkets are European concept merging food and non-food merchandise in an exciting one-stop shop, known for its fresh section, exciting concepts like takal-takal and promotions like Shop ‘n Win, the SM Hypermarket has changed the way Filipino homemakers shop. SM Supercenter Muntinlupa will also have four deluxe cinemas and the Quantum Amusement Center for fun around the mall. Shoppers will be delighted with the mall’s service outlets- banks; salon like Bench Fix, David’s, medical and dental services, Southern Sky Travel and Tours, an Everyday Laundry, photography services, as well as courier services like DHL and Mail & More. SM Supercenter Muntinlupa’s design team includes Design Associates, the mall designer’ G&W Associates, the architect of record;DA Adcede Associates; and DDT Konstruct Inc., general contractor.
15 Nov
2007
SM posts 14% rise in net income as its mall unit folds in China operations
SM INVESTMENTS Corp., the listed holding firm of tycoon Henry Sy, reported a 14% jump in net income in the three quarters ending September, buoyed by revenues from its retail merchandising, shopping mall and property businesses.
15 Nov
2007
SM Prime buys Sy family’s China malls for P10.8B
RETAIL giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) is acquiring the Sy family’s three malls in China for roughly P10.8 billion through a share-swap scheme. In a briefing Wednesday, SM Prime executive vice president Jeffrey Lim said the mall operator would still focus on expanding its malls in the provinces but has decided to also gain a foothold in China’s fast-growing economy and use this as a platform for long-term growth.
15 Nov
2007
SM folds in 3 Sy-owned China malls; SWAP VALUED AT P10.8B
SM Prime, the country’s largest mall developer and operators, has agreed to fold in three Sy-owned malls in China in a deal valued at P10.8 billion. Henry Sy, one of the Philippines’ richest men, owns both SM Investments and a portion of SM Prime, but his investments in China are personal.
15 Nov
2007
SM Prime to acquire Sy’s China malls
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH), the shopping-mall development arm of SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), will acquire the China-based malls owned by the Sy family for P10.8 billion.
15 Nov
2007
SMPI to acquire 3 SM malls in China
The board of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has approved the acquisition of three SM malls in China currently owned by the Sy Family via a share swap worth P10.8 billion. In a press briefing yesterday, SM Prime executive vice president Jeffrey Lim said the move will allow SM Prime to gain a foothold in China’s fastgrowing economy and use this as a platform for longterm growth outside of the Philippines where it is already the dominant shopping mall developer.
14 Nov
2007
Mall operator posts 11% income rise
SM PRIME Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ largest mall developer, said on Tuesday its net income climbed 11% in the nine months ending September, helped by sustained revenue gains as it opened more shopping centers.
13 Nov
2007
Philippines’ SM Prime Profit Increases 9.3% on New Malls
The opening of the SM mall in this town is another milestone in complementing efforts to boost the economy of the Rizal province.
12 Nov
2007
SMIC opens 31st department store, 10th hypermart in SM Taytay
The retail group of holding company SM Investments Corporation opened Friday its 31st Department Store and 10th Hypermarket, both in Taytay, Rizal.
12 Nov
2007
SM City Mall helps boost Rizal Economy-Ynares
The opening of the SM mall in this town is another milestone in complementing efforts to boost the economy of the Rizal province.