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.
22 Aug
2013
Phl skaters win medals in Bangkok
August 20, 2013, MANILA, Philippines – Veteran Melissa Bulanhagui and 11-year-old Sofia Isabel Guidote won bronze medals in the Asian Figure Skating Trophy held Aug. 8-11 in Bangkok.
22 Aug
2013
SM group ramps up investment in education
August 18th, 2013 — For Henry Sy Sr., the richest man in the Philippines according to Forbes Magazine, education provides the best return on investment.
15 Aug
2013
SM Center Angono Breaks Ground
SM prepares to build a new mall in the Art Capital of the Philippines with the recent groundbreaking of SM Center Angono in Rizal.
15 Aug
2013
3k fun run kicks off general assembly of SM Foundation scholars
MANILA, Philippines -A yearly general assembly of SM Foundation scholars is usually held at the start of each school year not only to welcome new scholars but also to promote camaraderie amongst the present scholars. This year however was not the usual general assembly for the scholars and some alumni at the Mall of Asia complex recently, as they had to get up early and don their running attire to join the opening activity — a three-kilometer fun run. For SM scholars Abby Malabag taking BS Electronics & Communications Engineering now in her 5th year and Ruemer Allan Santillan, a National University scholar taking BS Education, both will not forget their fun run experience which taught them the value of punctuality. “Maraming bagay ang maaring ma-miss kapag late,” they added.
15 Aug
2013
Providential finish for Gilas
There were many fateful things that happened along the way in Gilas’ long, hard road to a silver finish at the recent FIBA-Asia Championships. Things happen for a reason, it is said, and in Gilas’ case, it was like Somebody Up There had a hand in guiding the Philippine team back to the FIBA World Cup after a wait that started in 1978.
14 Aug
2013
SM Foundation plants 10,000 trees
SM Foundation, together with SM City Cebu managers and employees and its affiliates, Philippine Navy and Cammita people’s organization, successfully held a tree planting activity last Aug. 7 in barangay Camp 4, Talisay City, Cebu.
14 Aug
2013
Tender offer for SMDC, HP completed
MANILA, Philippines—The group of tycoon Henry Sy has executed the first step towards the consolidation of property units to create Southeast Asia’s largest property firm: completing a tender offer for residential development units SM Development Corp. and Highlands Prime Inc.
13 Aug
2013
Consolidation advances
SM GROUP’S consolidation of its real estate assets has gained ground, according to separate disclosures yesterday.
13 Aug
2013
SM Land acquires SMDC, Highlands Prime
MANILA – The SM Group has moved a step forward in its plan to consolidate its property assets under one company.
13 Aug
2013
Block sale of SM property firms keeps PSEi above 6,400-mark
MANILA – Philippine share prices on Monday posted modest gains in light trading to keep the benchmark index above the 6,400-mark.