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.
19 Nov
2020
SM City Butuan opens to serve Caraga region
SM City Butuan opened its doors to the public on November 13 for great shopping, leisure and entertainment to serve northeastern Mindanao or the Caraga Region. Read more: https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/19/public-square/sm-city-butuan-open…
19 Nov
2020
You’ll Soon See These Footbridges Rise Along Edsa
We have some welcome news to start the week for you, commuters: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has just announced that new footbridges will soon rise along EDSA to complement the current Busway system.
19 Nov
2020
What are 15-minute cities?
SM Development Corp. (SMDC) has long pioneered the establishment of integrated cities that mirrors the “15-minute city” concept applied and tested around the world. Read more: https://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news_special_feature/what-are-15-minute-…
19 Nov
2020
Strict enforcement of health protocols key for Cebu malls’ optimism
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As long as minimum health standards are in place, and health protocols are being observed, malls in Cebu are optimistic that the industry’s road to recovery
19 Nov
2020
‘OPTE’ for Bacoor
Elderly residents of Barangay BARS, Habay 1 in Bacoor, Cavite receive Kalinga Packs from SM City Bacoor through the SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE). A total of 500 packs
19 Nov
2020
SM urges Filipinos to ‘Buy Local, Support Local’ this Christmas Season
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Christmas is the season of gift-giving, and a better way to do so is by supporting small, local businesses that would also help them bounce back
19 Nov
2020
Help rebuild the economy, support MSMEs, DTI chief appeals to public
PASIG CITY, Nov. 19 (PIA) –Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez urged public to help rebuild the country’s economy by patronizing locally made products specially those produced by the Micro,
19 Nov
2020
Reopening cinemas
MOVIEHOUSES BACK: Are movie houses back in operation? I keep on reading posts on Facebook that our colleague, Mell Navarro, has been enjoying himself watching movies at SM Marilao in
19 Nov
2020
Olongapo is ready for MICE
The national tourism organizations of countries all over the world spend a lot of money attracting the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) sector of the tourism industry to their shores,
18 Nov
2020
Business groups show support to PH’s shared prosperity vision
Hans Sy, chairman of the executive committee of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) underscored the importance of the business sector’s commitment to the environment in emerging strong against the Covid-19