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
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.
