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.
30 Jul
2021
Reveries are weatherproof at Tagaytay Highlands
The scorching hot summer has passed and in its wake come the rainy days and constant drizzling of the monsoon season. However, no matter the weather or the season, Tagaytay Highlands continues to indulge residents and their guests with its enjoyable indoor fun and outdoor vibe—rain or shine, weather or not.
12 Oct
2009
Charm, Culture and Cholesterol
WHAT’S in Cebu, besides lechon, dried mangoes, and boneless danggit?
12 Oct
2009
1,000 stranded in SM mall in Rosales
An aerial view of SM Rosales in Pangasinan after it was submerged in floods brought on by Tropical Depression Pepeng.
12 Oct
2009
SM’s Operation Tulong Express assists typhoon victims
IN response to the urgent need to attend to the plight of victims of typhoon Ondoy, SM supermalls in cooperation with SM Foundation have set up Operation Tulong Express booths in all SM Supermalls nationwide. SM is calling for volunteers who can donate their time and effort to the cause and for donations whether cash or kind. SM has tied up with Channels 4, 9 and 13 in an effort to consolidate efforts so that these channels will direct their viewers to bring donations to Tulong Express counters. Donations will all be forwarded to Caritas Manila.
12 Oct
2009
UN official due today to check on relief efforts
UNITED NATIONS Undersecretary General John Holmes will arrive today to meet with government officials handling disaster response and relief activities for victims of storm ‘Ondoy’ and typhoon ‘Pepeng.’
12 Oct
2009
Retailers to pull out stocks; Suppliers mulling ‘inventory holiday’
CONSUMERS may soon find dwindling stocks of basic goods in supermarkets, as some major retailers will be pulling out items which the government requires to be sold at lower prices in light of recent calamities, an industry group warned on Friday.
12 Oct
2009
SM helps ‘Pepeng’ victims in Pangasinan
SM Prime Holdings Inc., and SM Supermalls immediately responded to the call for rescue and relief operations in Pangasinan to help out victims of Typhoon Pepeng. The company, utilizing its resources, as well as employing the help of the Navy, conducted evacuation efforts as well as started sending relief goods to the area.
12 Oct
2009
SM group responds to relief calls
Henry Sy companies SM Prime Holdings Inc. and SM Supermalls immediately responded to the call for rescue and relief operations in Pangasinan to help out victims of typhoon ‘Pepeng.’
10 Oct
2009
SM execs belie looting reports; Flood victims find bounty in floating goods
CALASIAO, Pangasinan, Philippines—Residents displaced by floods in Rosales town fished out grocery items that floated out of a shopping mall here on Friday, and mall officials on Saturday belied ealier reports of looting.
09 Oct
2009
‘Hello Malaysia’ at the SM Mall of Asia
The recent “Hello Malaysia” exhibit at the SM Mall of Asia gave mall-goers the rare opportunity to get a glimpse of the scenic beauty, people, lifestyle, and culture of this Southeast Asian country through 100 compelling photographs taken by some of the country’s leading photojournalists.
09 Oct
2009
SM donates P1 M to Damayan
MANILA, Philippines – SM Foundation Inc. recently donated P1 million in SM gift certificates to The Philippine STAR to assist in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of tropical storm “Ondoy.”