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.
26 Apr
2020
Tagaytay Highlands remains a safe haven amid virus pandemic
MANILA, Philippines — Tagaytay Highlands, a leisure development of the SM Group of Companies, remains a safe haven with its relaxed and tranquil setting as quarantine protocols are put in
26 Apr
2020
Tagaytay Highlands is safe haven amid crisis
Tagaytay Highlands remains a safe haven with its relaxed and tranquil setting as quarantine protocols are put in place to ensure health and safety in this exclusive mountain resort. Read
24 Apr
2020
Safe haven in the mountains
An exclusive leisure destination in Tagaytay had quite a challenging start to the year. The Taal Volcano eruption forced it to close. It reopened weeks later. Then came coronavirus, which
13 Apr
2020
Sy-Coson: Govt should look into gradual increase of employment
BIG business is backing the government’s move to extend to April 30 the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to fight the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), but an industry leader said the government
13 Apr
2020
Filipino billionaires and their COVID-19 response
The story of the banana and the hard-boiled egg in the time of the new coronavirus pandemic could morph into a thousand and one imaginings. Read more: https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/04/13/2006839/filipino-billionaires-and-their-covid-19-response
12 Apr
2020
Tessie Sy urges gradual resumption of businesses post-quarantine
Businesses should be allowed to gradually resume at 50% capacity once the lockdown lapses to boost employment opportunities which have been at a standstill due to the coronavirus, business tycoon
12 Apr
2020
SM Group backs gradual reopening of businesses
The SM Group called for the gradual reopening of businesses once the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine period ends on April 30. Read more: https://www.manilastandard.net/index.php/business/corporate/321410/sm-group-backs-gradual-reopening-of-businesses.html
12 Apr
2020
SM Group backs gradual reopening of businesses
The SM Group called for the gradual reopening of businesses once the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine period ends on April 30. Read more: https://www.manilastandard.net/index.php/business/corporate/321410/sm-group-backs-gradual-reopening-of-businesses.html
12 Apr
2020
Coronavirus: Tycoon urges reopening of Philippines economy as temporary closures hit 1 million jobs
MANILA (BLOOMBERG) – The Philippines should gradually reopen the economy and allow businesses to operate at 50 per cent capacity to save jobs, according to Ms Teresita Sy-Coson, who helps
12 Apr
2020
SM Foundation delivers COVID-19 test kits, supplies to more hospitals
MANILA, Philippines — To boost the country’s fight against the coronavirus outbreak, SM Foundation donated test kits to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Muntinlupa City. Read more:https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/04/12/2006638/sm-foundation-delivers-covid-19-test-kits-supplies-more-hospitals