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.
15 Jul
2020
Doing business with a purpose
How SM Supermalls gears up for economy’s reopening in the new normal For several months now, a lot of Filipinos might have missed going to malls when the coronavirus disease
14 Jul
2020
Awards: Winners in 2020 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards announced, Philippines Win 19 Gold, 31 Silver and 69 Bronze
Fairfax, VA USA – Winners in the seventh annual Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in business throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region, were announced today. The list
13 Jul
2020
Business amid a Crisis: SMDC extends a Lifeline to Residents displaced by the Pandemic
For 15 years, she rode the waves, her days spent making sure passengers were happily cruising the seas, docking from city to city, in Asia, Europe and America, their dissatisfactions
13 Jul
2020
A first look at IKEA Manila and what it would look like when it opens in 2021
When Swedish retail giant IKEA officially announced it would be bringing its world-famous home goods and furniture, as well as its unique in-store shopping experience, here in Manila, the anticipation
12 Jul
2020
My first social event: Buying farmers’ fresh produce
Slowly but surely, life as we know it is returning to its new and improved state. After months of staying home and avoiding any external activity, I actually had a
12 Jul
2020
SM launches farmers produce market
Many farmers and their families find themselves struggling to get back on their feet and make enough to get by amid the pandemic and to extend its assistance, SM Supermalls
11 Jul
2020
Tagaytay Highlands rises from twin crises
MANILA, Philippines — Organizations either successfully adjust to the prevailing situation or simply fall by the wayside in the face of adversity. For some, it is even during adverse natural
10 Jul
2020
Stock market up slightly; SM Prime, Meralco climb
Stocks rose slightly Friday, lifted by last-minute buying that erased losses in the early session of trading. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index added 4.8 points, or 0.08 percent, to 6,197.38
10 Jul
2020
SM launches Farmers Produce Market with DA and Resto PH
Many farmers and their families find themselves struggling to get back on their feet and make enough to get by amid the pandemic. To help, SM Supermalls formally launched Farmers’
08 Jul
2020
The importance of handwashing outside the home
With most of the country easing lockdown restrictions and allowing businesses to resume operations, it is important for Filipinos to remember that Covid-19 is still as present and as threatening.