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
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15 Sep
2020
Index gains on hopes of economic recovery
MANILA, Philippines — Share prices started the week on a positive note, gaining nearly 30 points as investors turned hopeful the economy is on its way to recovery. The PSEi
15 Sep
2020
SM drive-in theater opens at Mall of Asia
SIX MONTHS into lockdown and traditional cinemas are still not open because of health risks, but SM Cinema, arguably the largest cinema operator in the country, has found a modicum
15 Sep
2020
SM City Puerto Princesa celebrates 3rd anniversary
Envisioned as Palawan’s premier mall, SM City Puerto Princesa is a resort-style complex that reflects the province’s tropical feel while integrating SM’s innovative design approach. For the past 3 years,
15 Sep
2020
SM provides relief goods to transports groups, communities
SM Foundation (SMFI) distributed 58,100 Kalinga packs worth P26.5 million to transport groups and communities across the country through its Operation TulongExpress (OPTE) program. The distribution of Kalinga packs, each
15 Sep
2020
Bicycles boost mall complex’s green movement
The coronavirus crisis may have affected transportation at the beginning of the quarantine, but it has made commuters more creative. Bicycles, trolleys and other two-wheeled vehicles became popular as means
14 Sep
2020
And then there was Light
Artist’s perspective of SMDC Light 2 Residences BASED in Cagayan de Oro City, Ron Jacobe was looking for a home away from home for days when he would be in
14 Sep
2020
Going Green: Mall promotes biking with infrastructures, facilities
Biking’s health and environmental benefits have long been established, but it was only when public transportation has been limited during the quarantine that its value was finally noted. Read more: https://manilastandard.net/lifestyle/wellness-environment/334147/going-g…
13 Sep
2020
From weekend to lifetime getaway
Why settle for a brief weekend escape if you can have the luxury of having a home with scenic views and cool breeze for a lifetime? This is how SM
13 Sep
2020
A salute to ‘ParaHero’ drivers
On National Heroes’ Day celebration, SM Supermalls honored ParaHERO tricycle and school bus drivers with its Shop For Me program in the south metro area. Servicing residents in communities around
13 Sep
2020
ARISE PH announces first Board of Directors, 2021 agenda
ARISE Philippines convened and announced its first batch of Board of Directors in a virtual meeting held last Friday. The new and pioneering Board exchanged ideas and further discussed the
