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.
16 Dec
2013
A shoe lover’s dream
A shoe addict may think she’s died and gone to heaven when visiting SM Makati’s new shoe department — an entire 5,500 square meter floor filled with 25,000 pairs of shoes. It is the biggest shoe store in the country.
16 Dec
2013
Trend Micro, SM Cyberzone promote Net safety among teens
MANILA, Philippines – In line with its ongoing advocacy to build a safe online environment for kids and teens, Trend Micro Inc., a global leader in online security solutions, partnered with SM Cyberzone to spread awareness on how to safeguard oneself through online safety practices.
13 Dec
2013
SMDC allots P18b next year
SM Development Corp., the residential development arm of the family of retail tycoon Henry Sy, is investing P18 billion in 2014 to launch new condominium projects and acquire more lands.
13 Dec
2013
SMDC to spend up to P18 billion for six residential projects by VG Cabuag
RESIDENTIAL builder SM Development Corp. (SMDC) will spend between P15 billion and P18 billion to develop six projects as the company expects demand to continue since these are all located in Metro Manila.
13 Dec
2013
SMDC allots P18 B to fasttrack condo projects
MANILA, Philippines – SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential arm of mall and banking conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), is fasttracking the expansion of its condominium offerings in the metropolis next year.
12 Dec
2013
OFW processing center opens at SM City Manila
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has opened a new processing center at a popular mall in Manila, in an effort to make processing procedures easier for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
12 Dec
2013
SM BF Paranaque opens
At the are Congressman for District 2 Gus Tambunting (second from right), Congressman for District 1 Eric Olivares (fourth from left), Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivares, Vice Mayor Rico Golez (third from left) and Ofelia Viola (second from left). Joining them are Felicidad T. Sy (third from right), SM Prime Holdings president Hans T. Sy (extreme right), Vice Chairman for Food Retail Group Herbert T. Sy (extreme left) with Bishop Jessie Mercado. Below: Facade of SM BF Parañaque.
11 Dec
2013
Olongapo receives backhoe from mall chain, to begin river-dredging works
OLONGAPO CITY, December 9 (PIA) — Local government of Olongapo is set to begin its massive river dredging works that is meant to mitigate severe flooding in the city after receiving a P2.4 million backhoe from a mall chain.
11 Dec
2013
Ilonggo film festival set to help typhoon survivors
December 10, 2013 — THE first Ilonggo film festival featuring all film genres made by Ilonggo filmmakers starts December 10 until December 14 at SM Cinema 1 in Iloilo City.
09 Dec
2013
Fashion industry fundraiser reaches P1M
December 8th, 2013 — The community truly banded together, but this effort is not unique–it’s happening everywhere in the Philippines