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.
01 Mar
2021
Philippine Daily Inquirer: Henry Sy donates P400M BGC building to UP
SM Prime president Hans Sy turns over Henry Sy Sr. Hall to UP president Alfredo Pascual
28 Feb
2021
Empowering women
Women’s History Month kicks off tomorrow, March 1st; with March 8th as our National Women’s Day. This has been going on since 1988, and it’s all about advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) in the Philippines. To be fair, the position of our nation on Women’s rights is relatively developed compared to many other countries. There are Philippine laws in place that address workplace discrimination, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.
27 Feb
2021
SM, blood center lead donation drive
In partnership with the Philippine Blood Center, SM Foundation Inc. recently conducted a bloodletting program at SM City San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
27 Feb
2021
Resilient city of Tagaytay
To unwind without getting too far from the city center means one place: Tagaytay. The cool breeze and picturesque spots could fill the void felt by the travel-deprived due to the pandemic. Not to mention, the place is dotted with pleasing rest houses and bed and breakfast establishments catering to travelers and equipped with pandemic-related safety measures.
26 Feb
2021
The unspoken beauty of Art
Mall goers were given a glimpse of the world of unspoken beauty expressed in art in “Unspoken: Communications Through the Arts,” a back-to-back physical and virtual exhibit of young, talented and gifted students who are deaf, dahlings, at the North Tower of SM City North EDSA.
26 Feb
2021
SM Cinemas all set to reopen movie theaters on March 1
With the Covid-19 Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) decision to finally allow movie theaters, arcades and other leisure activity destinations to operate across areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) come March 1, SM Cinemas — the country’s largest chain of movie houses — reiterates its readiness to open on Monday with careful implementation of health and safety protocols.
26 Feb
2021
SM City Tarlac launches biker’s lounge
WITH bicycles becoming more widely used, SM City Tarlac creates bike-friendly infrastructures where bikers can safely and conveniently park and chill at Biker’s Lounge especially designated for them.
25 Feb
2021
8 SM companies bag Golden Arrow awards
Eight firms under the SM group of companies received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
25 Feb
2021
Lucky 8 firms in SM Group
Eight SM companies received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), an assessment benchmarked against international best practices on corporate governance standards across the region.
25 Feb
2021
SM Group units bag awards
Companies owned by the SM Group received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, an assessment benchmarked against international best practices on corporate governance standards across the region.