13 Sep
2024
SM Supermalls Powers Up Sustainability with Expanded Electric Vehicle Charging Network
SM Supermalls, a leading Philippine mall operator, reinforces its commitment to sustainability by significantly expanding its Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) network. With the completion of stations at SM City
12 Sep
2024
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Works with Technical Inspection Association Rheinland for its Food & Safety Hygiene (FSH) Policies
SMHCC collaborated with TUV Rheinland, (Technischer Überwachungsverein or Technical Inspection Association), one of the world’s leading testing service providers in the review of SMHCC’s FSH guidelines, upholding the company’s commitment
11 Sep
2024
National Resilience Council Foundation Elects Board and Kicks off with Expert-led Risk Governance
The National Resilience Council (NRC) Foundation, Inc. held its inaugural meeting and elected Board officers on September 2, 2024, at the SM Prime Headquarters in Pasay City. SM Prime’s Hans
06 Sep
2024
PRC Engineering Board, IIEE, and SM Prime Collaborate on Rooftop Solar PV Compliance
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE) and the Institute of Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) collaborated with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) to study improvements
04 Sep
2024
SM City Baguio’s Rainwater Treatment Facility: A Model for Water Sustainability
SM City Baguio is making significant strides in water stewardship with its innovative rainwater treatment facility (RTF), launched in July 2023. In the months since, the facility has already processed
30 Aug
2024
SM Prime Scores Big at the 14th Asian Excellence Award
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, received awards at the 14th Asian Excellence Award by Corporate Governance Asia, held in
23 Aug
2024
Book Nook Expands Horizons with New Branch at The Podium
In a celebratory atmosphere brimming with literary enthusiasm and community spirit, the Book Nook launched its second branch at the fifth level of The Podium on August 15, 2024. Building
22 Aug
2024
Double Recognition for SM Supermalls at HR Asia Awards
SM Supermalls scored a double win at the 2024 HR Asia Awards held last Friday, August 16. Recognized as both a ‘Best Company to Work For’ for the second consecutive
22 Aug
2024
Highlands Residences’ Ochre Tower: Everyday adventures at Tagaytay Highlands
Tagaytay Highlands stands as the pinnacle of exclusive residential living in the Philippines, renowned for its signature log cabins and sweeping mountain views, all set against a backdrop of cool,
21 Aug
2024
Embracing Net Zero: The Philippines’ Urgent Call to Climate Action
As we enter the typhoon season, recent extreme weather events have once again underscored the Philippines’ vulnerability to such conditions. As the nation grapples with the potential aftermath, it is
Stories
17 Jul
2006
SM group to conclude talks with hotel investors by yearend
SM group to conclude talks with hotel investors by yearend- BusinessWorldAuthor: Ruby Anne M. Rubio Sy-led holding firm SM Investments Corp. expects to conclude by yearend talks with international hotel
17 Jul
2006
SM Group convinces Davao council to review tax code
Davao City- This city’s legislative council has decided to review the new Davao City tax code, approved in November last year, following a request made by representatives of retail giant SM Prime Holdings.
17 Jul
2006
SM Buying 2 PriceSmart Stores
The SM Group, which has the country’s biggest chain of department stores and supermarkets, is in the thick of negotiations with PSMT Philippines for the purchase of two PriceSmart outlets, a source said.
10 Jul
2006
SM Group forms finance company
SM Group forms finance companyBy Jennifer B. Austria Retail magnate Henry Sy has formed a financial holding company called Syntrix Holdings Corp. to assist in SM Group’s real estate transactions
05 Jul
2006
6,000 Pasay residents find jobs at Mall of Asia
The opening of SM’s Mall of Asia has provided jobs to least 6,000 unemployed residents of Pasay City.
26 Jun
2006
Metrobank, SM Prime sign P3-B notes float deal
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. and publicly listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc have signed a facility agreement for the issuance of P3 billion worth of SM Prime floating rate notes (FRN) due 2011.
22 Jun
2006
SM to focus on 4 property projects
SM Investments Corp.’s newly formed will focus in developing the central business park along Roxas Blvd, its Tagaytay properties, Hamilo Coast, a new residential resort complex in Batangas, and the mall-anchored residential projects.
14 Jun
2006
SM group finalizes acquisition of supermarket units
Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has finalized the acquisition of the supermarket and hypermarket operations of its affiliate firms through a share-swap deal with majority shareholders.
14 Jun
2006
SMIC absorbs supermarkets
SM Investments Corp. of taipan Henry Sy Sr. will absorb its supermarket and hypermarket businesses through a share swap deal valued at roughly P12.5-P13 billion.
13 Jun
2006
SM Prime to fast-track Bacolod mall development
SM Prime Holdings, operator of the SM Malls, is expecting early completion of the construction of its shopping center project in Bacolod City. Instead of finishing early next year, the new mall might open before the end of 2006.
