01 Apr
2022
Tagaytay Highlands Provides Salient Home Considerations Underscored in Global Buyer Survey
Results of a global buyer survey recently disclosed that since the pandemic hit two years ago, a number of Filipinos have moved houses, driven by the need for outdoor space and a
01 Apr
2022
Embracing the Coastal Lifestyle in Hamilo Coast
All throughout the previously-unimaginable and drastic behavioral shifts brought about by the pandemic the past two years, the world has realized an oft-neglected aspect of human life: the need to
21 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Partners with the Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) recently partnered with Kris+ Lifestyle Rewards App by Singapore Airlines, to extend exclusive privileges to guests of SMHCC properties. This partnership is aligned with
14 Mar
2022
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) to Open SMX Convention Center Clark
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is set to open another iconic convention property, SMX Convention Center Clark this coming May 2022. The expansion of SMHCC’s brand portfolio in Central
07 Mar
2022
SM Hotel Properties, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Help Vaccinate More Ilonggos and Bacolodnons
In response to the call for solidarity in these uncertain times, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod extended their support to the Visayas region by
01 Mar
2022
Serenity and scenery: Summer in Tagaytay Highlands
After cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors—to a mountain aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience: multiple contrasting nature
21 Feb
2022
SM Prime’s Net Income Reported PHP21.8 Billion in 2021
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported a PHP6.2 billion consolidated net income in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company’s consolidated revenues registered PHP25.5 billion, which is 20% higher from PHP21.2 billion in the same period being reviewed. Likewise, consolidated operating income increased by 67% to PHP10.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 from PHP6.5 billion in 2020.
07 Feb
2022
Horizon Terraces Garden Villas: In-Demand Flexible Homes with Picturesque Views
Lush naturescapes have often been taken for granted for their sheer accessibility. That is, until a pandemic kept most Filipinos cloistered at home for two years and are now yearning to reconnect with nature. With studies showing that appreciating beautiful nature views promotes better mental health and a more positive outlook in life, property seekers are manifesting a growing preference for flexible homes with their own garden or ample backyard space.
04 Jan
2022
Tagaytay Highlands’ 2022 Outlook Bullish, Buoyed by DHSUD Award
Tagaytay Highlands ushers in the New Year with a special recognition from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) hailing its developer Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.
20 Dec
2021
SMX Convention Center Named Best Convention Center in The Philippines
SMX Convention Center Manila was recently named by World M.I.C.E Awards as the Best Convention Center in the Philippines for 2021. World M.I.C.E. Awards is an annual citation to honor the outstanding leaders in the M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry.
09 Jun
2014
SM selling P25-b bonds
SM Prime Holdings Inc. disclosed over the weekend a plan to sell P25 billion worth of retail bonds next month. SM Prime vice president for finance Ma. Teresa Cecilia Reyes
09 Jun
2014
Demand brisk for SM Prime’s P25B maiden bond sale – FMIC
MANILA – The issue manager of SM Prime’s maiden bond sale expects brisk demand for the Henry Sy-led property firm’s IOUs. First Metro Investment Corp (FMIC) Roberto Juanchito last week
09 Jun
2014
SM Prime P25 billion bond issue earns top grade from PhilRatings
THE mall operating arm of the SM group has secured the top credit rating for a bond issue of up to P25 billion, Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) said. SMPHI
05 Jun
2014
Philippine conglomerate lives larger with ‘lifestyle malls‘
(April 24, 2014 12:00 am JST) MANILA — The Philippines’ richest family has built one of Southeast Asia’s biggest property conglomerates: SM Prime Holdings. Now the group is launching an expansion
05 Jun
2014
PLDT expands global market with strategic Samsung, SM tieup
Multimedia provider PLDT, through its global arm PLDT Global, recently announced its expansion efforts in tapping the global Filipino market with a strategic partnership with leading electronics company Samsung and
05 Jun
2014
9 out of 10 mall goers have relatives working abroad
June 4, 2014 — Nine out of 10 people who enter a mall have a relative living or working abroad, according to an official of a leading mall chain in the
04 Jun
2014
SM joins Cebu Business Month 2014
SM CITY Cebu once again joins in the celebration of the month-long jubilee of the business community, the Cebu Business Month 2014. Launched as Cebu Business Month in 1996, this
04 Jun
2014
SM Woman launched in a powerful show
MANILA, Philippines – The show was all about branding — putting together several fashion labels of SM Store into just one label — SM Woman. And it was beautifully and
04 Jun
2014
Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2014 Award Winners
03 Jun
2014
The 1st SM Super Awards for Media
I was honored to host the first SM Super Awards for the Media which was recently held at the SMX Convention Center. This was the first in a series of