01 Apr
2022
Tagaytay Highlands Provides Salient Home Considerations Underscored in Global Buyer Survey
Results of a global buyer survey recently disclosed that since the pandemic hit two years ago, a number of Filipinos have moved houses, driven by the need for outdoor space and a
01 Apr
2022
Embracing the Coastal Lifestyle in Hamilo Coast
All throughout the previously-unimaginable and drastic behavioral shifts brought about by the pandemic the past two years, the world has realized an oft-neglected aspect of human life: the need to
21 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Partners with the Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) recently partnered with Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines, to extend exclusive privileges to guests of SMHCC properties. This partnership is aligned with
14 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) to Open SMX Convention Center Clark
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is set to open another iconic convention property, SMX Convention Center Clark this coming May 2022. The expansion of SMHCC’s brand portfolio in Central
07 Mar
2022
SM Hotel Properties, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Help Vaccinate More Ilonggos and Bacolodnons
In response to the call for solidarity in these uncertain times, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod extended their support to the Visayas region by
01 Mar
2022
Serenity and scenery: Summer in Tagaytay Highlands
After cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors—to a mountain aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience: multiple contrasting nature
21 Feb
2022
SM Prime’s Net Income Reported PHP21.8 Billion in 2021
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported a PHP6.2 billion consolidated net income in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company’s consolidated revenues registered PHP25.5 billion, which is 20% higher from PHP21.2 billion in the same period being reviewed. Likewise, consolidated operating income increased by 67% to PHP10.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 from PHP6.5 billion in 2020.
07 Feb
2022
Horizon Terraces Garden Villas: In-Demand Flexible Homes with Picturesque Views
Lush naturescapes have often been taken for granted for their sheer accessibility. That is, until a pandemic kept most Filipinos cloistered at home for two years and are now yearning to reconnect with nature. With studies showing that appreciating beautiful nature views promotes better mental health and a more positive outlook in life, property seekers are manifesting a growing preference for flexible homes with their own garden or ample backyard space.
04 Jan
2022
Tagaytay Highlands’ 2022 Outlook Bullish, Buoyed by DHSUD Award
Tagaytay Highlands ushers in the New Year with a special recognition from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) hailing its developer Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.
20 Dec
2021
SMX Convention Center Named Best Convention Center in The Philippines
SMX Convention Center Manila was recently named by World M.I.C.E Awards as the Best Convention Center in the Philippines for 2021. World M.I.C.E. Awards is an annual citation to honor the outstanding leaders in the M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry.
04 Feb
2008
Chinese firm to put up US$ 200-M retirement facility near SM MOA
Chinese firm Sunshine Corp. plans to put up a US$ 200-million retirement facility near the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) to cater to Chinese retirees. In an interview, Philippine Retirement
25 Jan
2008
SM Prime profit increases on mall rentals, expansion
THE Philippines’ largest shopping mall developer and operator said its first-half earnings rose on the back of higher revenues from space rentals and mall expansion. In a statement, SM Prime
24 Jan
2008
SM Prime raises P3B from fixed rate notes issue
Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. said it has raised P3 billion from the issuance of fixed rate notes. In a disclosue to the Philippine Stock Exchange, SM Prime
24 Jan
2008
SM inks deal to open IMAX cinemas in North Edsa, Cebu
SY-LED SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has signed a deal with IMAX Corp. for the opening of two more theaters in the country following the success of the Mall of Asia
24 Jan
2008
SM gets incentives for P714.96-m infotech investment
Shoemart Inc. of taipan Henry Sy Sr. has secured incentives from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority in exchange for a P714.96-million investment to develop and operate an information technology center
24 Jan
2008
Solons push ban on parking fees at shopping malls, private hospitals
Congressmen batting for a ban on pay vehicle parking at shopping malls, hospitals and other similar commercial establishments yesterday demanded the conduct of continuous hearings on a number of legislative
24 Jan
2008
SM City Naga breaks ground
Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo and SM Prime Holdings president Hans Sy led the groundbreaking ceremony of SM Naga in Camarines Sur. Located along the entrance of the Central Business
24 Jan
2008
SM Prime earmarks P1B for China mall
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH), the shopping mall development arm of the Sy group, is spending P1 billion for the construction of its fourth mall in China later this year.
02 Jan
2008
SM to build shopping mall in San Pablo
THE country’s largest mall owner and operator said it will build another shopping center in Laguna late this year to early 2009 as part of its provincial expansion. Jeffrey C.
02 Jan
2008
Retailers wait for last-minute shopping to boost sales
Local retailers are counting on last-minute holiday shopping to boost sales, which as of the middle of the month was down 10 percent year-on-year, according to Samie Lim, chairman emeritus