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.
09 Dec
2021
Finding refuge amidst nature in Hamilo Coast
With the onset of COVID-19, Filipinos and the rest of the world have had to deal with an unprecedented upheaval in their lives: lockdown. Being confined in one’s home for an uncertain duration, with limited movement and access, required drastic adjustment, with some people inevitably experiencing higher levels of anxiety.
01 Dec
2021
Horizon Terraces Garden Suites: Come Home for Christmas Amid Nature Views
Dreaming of a green Christmas with the grandeur of nature in full view? You probably are if a nasty virus had you cloistered in a high-density condo or residential district in the congested metro for nearly two years. Now, all you want for Christmas is a place of your own surrounded by plentiful open green spaces that meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standards for adequate exposure to nature and opportunities for outdoor activities.
02 Sep
2015
Business Mirror: SM, Disney seal partnership
THE Sy family’s SM Group announced on Tuesday that the company is collaborating with The Walt Disney Co. Southeast Asia (WDC-SEA) to bring the Disney brand to the Philippines.
01 Sep
2015
Business World: DoubleDragon-SM joint venture to operate 25 CityMalls by 2016
CityMall Commercial Centers, Inc. — 66% owned by DoubleDragon and 34% by SM Investments Corp. — already secured 32 sites for its community malls that will be spread across the country.
01 Sep
2015
Manila Standard; Cherry Foodarama set to reopen By Jenniffer B. Austria
Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. plans to re-open newly acquired grocery chain Cherry Foodarama in October, a top executive said over the weekend.
01 Sep
2015
Manila Standard: Foundation helps Yolanda victims rebuild
For the victims of typhoon Yolanda in Leyte and Samar, rebuilding their lives has not been easy. But they find comfort in the various non-government organizations and private institutions that are committed to help them move forward and overcome the trauma caused by the destruction of Yolanda.
01 Sep
2015
Inquirer: Sy-Coson to businesswomen: Be confident By Nikko Dizon
TOKYO—There’s a simple formula, Filipino tycoon Teresita Sy-Coson said, on how to be successful in the tough world of entrepreneurship: Be confident.
01 Sep
2015
Inquirer: SM’s Sy-Coson to address Tokyo meet By Nikko Dizon
TOKYO—Two Filipino women who have made significant impact in the fields of entrepreneurship and disaster management are among the invited speakers to the World Assembly of Women (WAW), a gathering spearheaded by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aimed at advancing women’s rights and active participation in the global community.
28 Aug
2015
Tempo: SM Foundation distributes school supplies in Leyte
SM Foundation in partnership with the 19th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army visited the municipalities of Jaro, Carigara and Tunga in Leyte to distribute school supplies, shoes, and toys. Books were also donated to elementary and high school public schools.
26 Aug
2015
Forbes: 43 Global Business Leaders Confirmed To Speak At The Forbes Global CEO Conference In Manila
MANILA / SINGAPORE (August 24, 2015) – Forty-three global business leaders and entrepreneurs have confirmed to speak at the annual Forbes Global CEO Conference, which will take place in Manila for the first time from October 12-14, 2015. Now in its 15th year, the Forbes Global CEO Conference gathers some 400 of the world’s most successful tycoons, entrepreneurs, multinational CEOs, emerging company CEOs, financiers and thought leaders to discuss and debate key issues of global concern and build key relationships.
26 Aug
2015
Manila Bulletin: SM helps equip poor for disasters
MARILAO, Bulacan — SM City malls are inviting shoppers to help provide less fortunate communities with disaster-ready tools through its “Gamot Para sa Kapwa” campaign. Gladiz May Latiza, mall public relations officer here, said the campaign aims to provide quality health and emergency assistance to indigent communities in the country. It is a joint project of the SM Store and Watsons in partnership with the Department of Health, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and SM Foundation.
25 Aug
2015
The Philippine Star: SM gives shoppers wiser Waze
SM Supermalls, the country’s biggest mall network, announced a strategic partnership with Waze (Waze.com), the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. This is the first time a Philippine mall chain has tied up with a global pioneer in social navigation. To further extend its service to shoppers, SM joined forces with Waze to provide the 1.8 million active Filipino Waze users, also known as Wazers, with real-time relevant information including turn-by-turn directions to nearby SM Supermalls that appear along the driver’s route.