11 Oct
2021
Pico Sands Hotel Donates Vaccines
Inspired by the spirit of unity and camaraderie in the midst of adversity, Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel donated 200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Rural Health Unit of Nasugbu, Batangas last October 4, 2021. In the same way the properties ensure that the staff have secure and comfortable access to vaccines, they likewise endeavor to extend a helping hand to all those in need through actionable programs. Certainly, though the pandemic has posed incredible challenges, everyone remains headstrong in its wake, in part thanks to the support of loved ones and the community.
01 Oct
2021
SM Prime Targets to Minimize Operations’ Carbon Footprint Through Enhanced Sustainability Program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, sets a new milestone in its sustainability program as the Company commits to expand its energy source portfolio gearing towards clean energy across all of its business segments over the medium term.
01 Oct
2021
Hamilo Coast Safeguards Its Marine Biodiversity
In line with its core emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious living, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, recently completed a Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessment. The sites targeted were three of 12 coves in the property, established as MPAs for CDHI’s Sustainable Development Project, implemented from 2017 to 2019.
01 Oct
2021
Green-thumbing: the art of self-care at The Grove at Plantation Hills
As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever. This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significantly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.
29 Sep
2021
SM Prime supports Manila Observatory’s clean energy, climate, and weather prediction system
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Manila Observatory for the “High Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines” Project, a data-driven system that utilizes automated weather stations (AWS) and high-performance computer modeling to provide clean energy and weather forecasts up to five days in advance.
31 Aug
2021
Tagaytay Highlands’ immersive experience ramps up digitalization efforts
When the world was thrust into a health crisis early in 2020, it left people sheltered in place. Yet, even as most stick close to home, the property market continues to thrive. Amid quarantine restrictions, real estate, deemed one of the best-performing industries during the pandemic, has readily transitioned to the digital space.
18 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Tops-Off Lanson Place Mall of Asia
SMHCC topped-off yet another iconic property, Lanson Place Mall of Asia. Leading the ceremony were SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp President Elizabeth T. Sy, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp Executive Vice President Peggy E. Angeles.
09 Aug
2021
#SMXREADY To Host Events
MX Convention Center (SMXCC), the leading convention center in the country, continues to uphold its commitment for its guests’ and colleagues’ safety and security with its #SMXsafespaces.
05 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints General Manager for its New Park Inn by Radisson Property in Bacolod
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Sherwin Lucas as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s General Manager.
02 Aug
2021
SM Prime Reports 12% Increase in 1H2021 Net Income
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP11.6 billion consolidated net income in the first six months of 2021, 12% higher from PHP10.4 billion in the first half of 2020. This is on the back of improvement in second quarter net income to PHP5.2 billion from PHP2.1 billion in the same period last year. First half consolidated revenues recorded at PHP41.1 billion, down 6% from PHP43.7 of 2020’s first half.
23 Oct
2009
SM Center Las Piñas opens
NOT even the rains could stop shoppers from making a stop at SM Center Las Pinas when it opened its doors to the public. When SM Supermarket president Herbert Sy opened its doors to the first wave of customers – as is the SM tradition – customers quickly packed the mall, filling its stores and restaurants.
22 Oct
2009
SM Group, Unilever okay partnership
THE SM Group and Unilever Philippines Inc. are jointly going into the mall-based integrated retail concept geared for a specific market.
22 Oct
2009
SM Mall of Asia puts up RP’s first recreation center for children
A world-class recreation center for children has been put up at the SM Mall of Asia, the Philippines’ second-largest mall.
22 Oct
2009
P100-million recreation center planned for Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia, the country’s premier mall, has spent over P100 million to put up a world-class recreation center for kids inside the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
21 Oct
2009
City honors top Bacoleños
The Bacolod City government honored its outstanding citizens and taxpayers for their invaluable contribution to the community during the 71 st Charter Day program at the Bacolod City Government Center yesterday with Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita as keynote speaker.
21 Oct
2009
SM wants cut in amusement tax
THE country’s biggest mall operator wants the Quezon City government to hasten the enforcement of a national law reducing the amusement tax to 10 percent of gross receipts.
20 Oct
2009
Police to step up security in other malls
MANILA, Philippines—Police on Monday gave assurance they will secure SM Megamall and other major malls in eastern metropolis to prevent brazen daylight robberies similar to what happened Sunday at a luxury watch store Greenbelt 5 in Makati City.
20 Oct
2009
Flair wins in Surplus Shop’s promo
Flair Monge was the lucky winner of a brand-new red Cheny QQ at Surplus Shop’s recently-concluded Sizzling Hot Wheels promotion.
20 Oct
2009
SM Foundation to distribute books to schools affected by typhoon ‘Ondoy’
The Department of Education (DepEd)’s partnership with various private sector organizations like SM Foundation not only through the Adopt-A-School program but also through book donations has contributed to the improvement of the learning environment. This translates to higher achievement levels especially in the provinces as shown by the results of National Achievement Test (NAT), an annual examination given to public school students nationwide to determine the achievement levels, strengths and weaknesses.
20 Oct
2009
Mall launches mobile phone waste collection campaign
Starting in 2007, SM Supermalls has partnered with the Department of Environment and National Resources’ (DENR) National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Japan International