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.
30 Jul
2021
A healthy farm-to-table lifestyle at Tagaytay Highlands
And if we are fortunate to have sizeable green spaces around our homes, growing our own produce to share or to sell totally means self-sufficiency in food for the long haul—no matter what happens outside.
07 Mar
2021
SM, UN Women Team Up for Women
SM Prime Holdings Inc. marked a milestone for National Women’s Month by signing the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) during the launch of the Women at Work popup market at the SM Aura Premier mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on March 5, 2021. The move made SM the largest homegrown company to sign the WEPs. Co-signatories were SM Prime Holdings Inc. and SM Supermalls, represented by the latter’s president, Steven Tan (second from left); The SM Store, represented by President Chelo Monasterio (third from left); and Chito Manalo (second from right), president of SM Retail Inc. With them are Lenlen Mesina (third from right), country program manager for UN Women WeEmpowerAsia Philippines; Kristine Yuson Chaves (far left), executive director of the Philippine Commission on Women; and broadcast journalist Karen Davila.
06 Mar
2021
SM salutes National Women’s Month by signing UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, ‘Women at Work’ webinar
SM celebrates National Women’s Month with two significant milestones to highlight the important role of women in the workplace. During the launch of its Women at Work pop-up market on March 5 at SM Aura Premier, SM officially became a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), making SM the largest homegrown company to sign the commitment to gender equality.
05 Mar
2021
Event spaces reimagined
Driven by a creative and an enterprising mindset to steadily propel the industry forward, SMX Convention Center (SMXCC) has repurposed its spaces to help other industries with their venue requirements.
04 Mar
2021
Reimagined event spaces at SMX Convention Center
The pandemic has left a big dent on the economy, and among the hardest hit was the tourism industry.
04 Mar
2021
SMDC South 2 Residences: Luxury and accessibility in a home
Upholding the standards of excellence that led to its recognition as 2020 Best Developer at the 8th PropertyGuru Awards, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) continues to redefine the landscape of urban dwelling with game-changing projects that perfectly strike the balance between luxury and accessibility.
03 Mar
2021
SM continues IWD 2021 celebration with ‘Women at Work’ free webinar
SM is inviting you to “Women at Work,” a 2-day free webinar for women entrepreneurs, on March 10 and 11. “Women at Work” will share ways to manage the many roles women play in life and how to make great things happen for themselves, their family, and their community.
03 Mar
2021
Trash to Cash recycling market with Watsons and SM Cares
WATSONS, in partnership with SM Cares, will give their customers access to exclusive discounts in exchange for their empty packaging of health and beauty products through SM’s Trash to Cash recycling market this Friday and Saturday at SM City Davao.
01 Mar
2021
Promoting greener and healthier environment
PLANTING has become one of the new trends since the pandemic struck. Some turned into farming, some develop their backyard garden, and a lot of us grow into indoor gardening and became ‘plantitos’ and ‘plantitas.’
01 Mar
2021
SM Supermalls rolls out SM electronic waste collection program
EVERY year, the world produces more electronic waste (e-waste) than the last due to advancements in technology that shorten the average life spans of gadgets and electronics. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, the world generated about 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, a 21-percent jump from 44.4 Mt in 2014. It is projected to increase to 74.7 Mt. by 2030.
01 Mar
2021
SMDC sets the gold standard in sustainable communities
Resiliency and sustainability, along with convenience and accessibility, are the new gold ticket to sustainable living in the time of COVID-19.