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.
24 Sep
2009
SM Prime sees 9% hike in 2009 income
LISTED SM Prime Holdings Inc. expects its net income to grow by 8 percent to 9 percent this year, according to company president Hans Sy.
23 Sep
2009
2009 Gawad Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo: Natatanging Parangal sa Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño
The 2009 Gawad Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo: Parangal sa Natatanging Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño was recently held at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City. Honorable Governor Ayong S. Maliksi takes the hand of Atty. Antonio Oposa Jr, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and Global Caviteño Awardee, in recognition of his advocacies on environmental laws (upper left photo). The Honorable Governor stands with Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr., a national scientist who receives the Dakilang Caviteño Award. Together with them is the family of Dr. Topacio (upper right photo).
23 Sep
2009
SM launches cellphone waste collection
SM launched recently its cell-phone waste collection program, which highlighted the setting up of Nokia trash bins in all 36 SM Malls nationwide. This program is in partnership with the National Solid Waste Management Commission and Nokia.
23 Sep
2009
Charlene Gonzales, True to Form
CHARLENE GONZALEZ has a new beauty directive: to help women find the perfect fit for their body type. The most unforgettable Binibining Pilipinas recently bowed out as the larger-than-life image of the mammoth SM Supermalls to take on a more discreet endorsement as the figure of ForMe.
23 Sep
2009
A NEW LOOK FOR SURPLUS
AT the ribbon-cutting ceremony during the opening of the brand-new Surplus at SM Megamall, SM Foundation executive director Debbie Sy and SM VP for merchandising-nonfashion Aida de la Cruz.
23 Sep
2009
All Boxed Up
The name says it all: the big box, a warehouse-like structure lined with tall shelves and sitting on enough land – up to 10,000 square meters – to rival a rural farm, had been anointed after its intended size and shape. These retail mammoths, built to contain virtually every household product under the sun, carry such a wide selection of merchandise that they have been nickname ‘category killers’.
23 Sep
2009
There’s more in store from SM HYPERMARKET
The new Hypermarkets boast of modem indoor wet markets with fresh seafood and meat products. AU produce are carefully examined and policed for proper handling and food safety, and customers can be assured of their correct weight with ‘Tamang- Timbang’ weighing scales.
23 Sep
2009
Battle of the boxes
BIG BOX shopping often implies bulk buying – a method that would suit the typically large Filipino household. But the local consumer culture is also known for its sachet mentality, which makes mom-and pop and sari-sari stores perennially popular among rural and urban neighborhoods.
22 Sep
2009
The Imax experience
Movies are a great way to pass the time. For about two hours, you’re taken out of your mundane world and transported to a world of over-the-top explosions, twisted storylines and given a chance to live a life vicariously.
22 Sep
2009
SM LAUNCHES CELL PHONE WASTE COLLECTION
SM launched yesterday (Sept. 14) its cell phone waste and collection program which highlighted the setting up of Nokia trash bins in all 36 SM Malls nationwide.