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.
24 May
2013
SM Foundation presents 225 scholar graduates to Sy family
SM Foundation recently presented to the Sy family 225 SM scholar graduates who finished their baccalaureate degrees at the dose of school year 2012-2013. Four summa cum laude graduates-Cederic Aeron R. Baybayon, Jennifer Z. Camenting and Dan Jeward Rubis graduates of the National University and Jessica Aliana S. Habunal from the Central Philippines University in Iloilo-lead this batch of scholar-graduates.
24 May
2013
European Brand Suitblanco opens its first store in Manila
24 May
2013
Kultura Filipino at SM Aura Premier
KULTURA Filipino’s recent opening of a new store at SM Aura Premier strengthened its niche as a distinctive showcase of Filipino creativity and innovation, and as a source of everything uniquely Filipino.
24 May
2013
Summa Cum Laude grad dedicates success to OFW dad
It was supposed to be just another ordinary day for 44-year-old Manuel Baybayon, Jr., an electronics technician In Jubail, Saudi Arabia. But it proved to be one of the happiest days of his life – perhaps, the proudest. On that day, Manuel received news that his son, Cederic, was graduating summa cum laude.
23 May
2013
Uniqlo to open first store in Central Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – Japanese retailer Uniqlo is set to open a store in SM City Pampanga on Friday. This will be Uniqlo’s first store in Central Luzon and its fourth in the Philippines.
23 May
2013
Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center renews partnership
23 May
2013
First NBA Cafe in Asia soon at SM Aura
MANILA, Philippines -The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Hoopla Inc. will open the first-ever NBA Café in Asia at SM Aura Mall in the Bonifacio Global City this September. The NBA Café will have an American bar and grill favorites and a selection of Asian-Filipino classics, giving it a local twist.
23 May
2013
SMX Convention opens in Taguig
23 May
2013
SM on Taguig mall row: We’re only a lessee
MANILA, Philippines – The Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest mall developer and operator, is tossing the ongoing legal row over its recently opened SM Aura mall in Taguig City back to the government.
22 May
2013
SM Aura problem in perspective
THE ongoing verbal tussle between the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and SM Prime Holdings Inc., owner of the SM malls, should not have happened at all were the dispute put in its proper perspective. For it appears that the SM Aura Premier, which is the mall brand’s entry into high fashion, is being caught in the crossfire between the BCDA, on one hand, and the Taguig City government, on the other.