27 Feb
2023
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Partners with Airspeed for Value-Added Guest Services
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) launches ParcelExcellence™ in partnership with Airspeed, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corp. that provides end-to-end logistics solutions and express courier services. Available in all
20 Feb
2023
SM Prime’s Net Income Reaches PHP30 billion in FY2022
(20 February 2023, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, registered a PHP30.1 billion consolidated net income in
23 Jan
2023
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Announces the Appointment of SMX Convention Center’s New Vice President/General Manager
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) announces the appointment of Mr. Albaña has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry from reputable hotel brands here and abroad. Prior
04 Jan
2023
Tagaytay Highlands rising: The call of Midlands West
There’s something auspicious about the new year at Tagaytay Highlands. With the world now teetering on the brink of a new beginning, the country’s most exclusive leisure-residential mountain resort is
20 Dec
2022
SMX Convention Center Clark is Now DOT-Accredited
SMX Convention Center Clark was recently accorded its Accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT). The DOT Accreditation is a comprehensive program that ensures tourism-based businesses and enterprises in the
13 Dec
2022
Hans Sy, Recognized for Resilience And Sustainability Efforts At The Outstanding Filipino Awards 2022
SM Prime’s Hans T. Sy was recently recognized for his contribution to nation-building and resiliency in the country through sustainability and disaster risk reduction at The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Awards
05 Dec
2022
Tagaytay Highlands Remains to Be Discerning Filipinos’ Top “Destination Estate” For the Holidays
This time of the year is what Filipinos consider as the happiest. Spending the holidays away from the stressful vibe of the big city, and finding peace and serenity in
26 Nov
2022
A Holly Jolly Holiday at Pico de Loro Cove
26 November 2022, Nasugbu, Batangas City Philippines – Pico de Loro Cove opened the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting event by the beach led by Pico de Loro
25 Nov
2022
Hamilo Coast: An Idyllic Sanctuary For Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
Flaunting breathtaking vistas, a plethora of recreational opportunities, and posh residential enclaves, Hamilo Coast is, without a doubt, an oasis for city-weary urbanites. But what makes the 40-hectare prime leisure
17 Nov
2022
Rounding up an urban retreat: SMDC launches The Strip at Lush Residences
Completeness is one of the most sought-after markers of an ideal home. For today’s property seekers, a complete development is characterized by its access both to health and wellness features,
Stories
23 Dec
2013
SM mall, church ink pact on free parking
(December 22, 2013) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — At least for a little more than two months starting this latter part of December to January 2014, businessmen and Fernandinos wishing to renew or get new business permits, licenses or pay taxes will be relieved from parking woes.
23 Dec
2013
SM building homes for Cebu victims
(December 22, 2013) BOGO CITY, Cebu, Philippines – The SM Group, through SM Cares, yesterday broke ground for its housing project in Barangay Pulambato here. The project aims to lessen the burden of residents in the area badly hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda last Nov. 8.
23 Dec
2013
SM to build 200 houses in Bogo City
Free storm-proof shelters for typhoon Yolanda survivors
23 Dec
2013
SM City Cebu raise funds for quake, ‘Yolanda’ victims
SM City Cebu turns 20
23 Dec
2013
SM City Cebu raise funds for quake, ‘Yolanda’ victims
SM City Cebu turns 20
20 Dec
2013
Largest shoe selection in the country now at SM Makati
With over 5,500 square meters, 300 brands and 25,000 pairs at any given time, the newly launched Shoe Department on the fourth level of SM Store Makati may be said to have the largest shoe selection in Metro Manila.
18 Dec
2013
Celebrities in SM Operation Tulong Express
SM Supermalls, together with select members of the entertainment industry, assembled an Operation Tulong Express booth at the SM Megamall Atrium last Nov. 18 to accept donations and encourage people to donate to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
18 Dec
2013
SM City Clark raises P800,000 for ‘Yolanda’ victims
CLARK FREEPORT—SM City Clark raised P800,000 in its Tree of Life, Tree of Light fund-raising program for the victims of Supertyphoon Yolanda (international code name Haiyan) in Monday’s ceremony at the mall’s north-east wing acacia promenade here.
16 Dec
2013
SM Supermarket BF Paranaque Opens with Kris Aquino Showing Us How to Shop for Food
December 13, 2013– When in Manila, who doesn’t know Kris Aquino? Not only is she a famous TV personality, but she is also the daughter of two icons. To date, she is known to be one of the top celebrity endorsers with good taste and sophistication. However, she makes it a point to still focus on practicality and simplicity at the same time.
16 Dec
2013
SM Aura’s Sky Park: An oasis in the heart of bustling Global City
Dec. 14, 2013 — Since it opened last May, SM Aura Premier has redefined the retail and lifestyle scene in the country with its groundbreaking architecture, global brands, and innovative promotions.
The recent opening of the Sky Park, the mall’s multi-level roof garden, provides a much- needed green space in the dense urban environment of Metro Manila.
More than that, it highlights SM Prime Holding’s commitment to sustainable design and energy efficiency, actively taking bold steps toward the reduction of our carbon footprint and preparing for a cleaner and better environment for the future.
Located on the mall’s fifth level, the Sky Park is bathed in glorious sunlight the whole day. Landscaped gardens and delightful water features – and a wonderful sculpture by Impy Pilapil – provide customers with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and the benefits of the outdoors. As soon as the sun sets, the clear evening sky and the cool breeze will add a touch of romance and elegance that one cannot find anywhere else.
Given its sculptural form, many images can be read into the composition: the flow of water, the turbulence of air, or the strata of the earth. Inspiration is thus drawn from the elements of nature itself.
Or alternatively, the various green terraces can be literally described as
Floating or Hanging Gardens; creating a cultural and historical reference for the contemporary shopper.
Whichever way it is interpreted, the design is a functional solution to the site and the project’s programmatic content. But it also responds to the need for a distinct identity and a meaningful setting for the communal activities happening within the development.
The Sky Park itself has al fresco coffee shops, bars and restaurants; open air performance places and sculpture courts; with the lawns and gardens providing a cool green setting.
The dining mix itself is wonderfully global and contemporary. There are more exciting restos soon to open. Operable glass doors will allow customers to enjoy their dining experience whatever the weather may be.
The Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod is located at the top of the ribbon. With an unorthodox yet highly aesthetic tubular design, the Chapel is an exercise in quiet elegance. The chapel’s modern simplicity is highlighted by sculptures of the Blessed Mother, San Pedro Calungsod, and the 14 Stations of the Cross by Eduardo Castrillo.
Finally, the Samsung Hall, a performance hall, which can be used for concerts, parties, and other events, tops the roof. This takes on the iconic shape of an egg to provide a highly visible symbol for the roof garden.
