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.
20 Feb
2014
SM Megamall opens new cinema, IMAX Theatre
20 Feb
2014
Don’t tinker with this great skater’s golden values
The clamor gets louder to give Olympic figure skater Michael Christian Martinez his due when he comes home. Of course, there’s no word yet on when the Filipino wonder boy
19 Feb
2014
Shall I see you at SM Mega Fashion Hall, ‘palangga’?
The SM Group continues to innovate with the recent opening of Mega Fashion Hall—a newly expanded wing at SM Megamall. As its name suggests, Mega Fashion Hall will showcase world-class
17 Feb
2014
Brilliant! Phl’s Martinez advances in Sochi
Michael Christian Martinez shows off a Philippine team jacket after his routine. AP MOSCOW – Michael Christian Martinez has already made history for tropical Philippines by competing in the 2014
17 Feb
2014
Family music along Hamilo Coast (Part 2 of 2)
The view from the balcony of a penthouse loft Last week I detailed in part the start of a wonderful family bonding weekend at the Pico de Loro Cove of
17 Feb
2014
Our economy needs more dreamers like Michael Martinez
Clockwise from upper left: Michael Christian Martinez, Southeast Asia’s first figure skater in the Winter Olympics. Henry Sy Sr., builder of the Philippines’ first ice skating rinks. PCCI President Alfredo “Fred”
17 Feb
2014
From SM to Sochi, an impressive Martinez
The TV commentator said those words last Valentine’s night. He wasn’t talking about food, chocolates or red roses last Feb. 14. He was referring to our country’s new gem Michael
17 Feb
2014
The kid from the mall
For roughly a half hour on Friday, Michael Christian Martinez was the top male figure skater at the Sochi Olympics. He skated early in the finals, earning a score that
17 Feb
2014
Mall of Asia in Pasay hosts Angels Walk
Special children hold their photo exhibit at an SM mall. DAVID CHAN The Autism Society of the Philippines recently held the Angels Walk at the Mall of Asia in Pasay
10 Feb
2014
Family music along Hamilo Coast- Part1
Santelmo Cove, one of three Marine Protected Areas along Hamilo Coast, with its crescent of powdery white sandWe’ll long remember how we reassembled as a core family after two decades,