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.
30 Jul
2021
A healthy farm-to-table lifestyle at Tagaytay Highlands
And if we are fortunate to have sizeable green spaces around our homes, growing our own produce to share or to sell totally means self-sufficiency in food for the long haul—no matter what happens outside.
24 Aug
2012
SM Supermalls celebrates White Cane Safety Day
A VISUALLY-IMPAIRED child receives a white cane from Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga, acting executive director of the National Council on Disability Affairs during the 23rd White Cane Safety Day celebration at SM North Edsa Skydome.
24 Aug
2012
SM Cinema goes full digital with VPF agreement
SM Cinema, currently the largest film exhibitor in the country with 240 theaters in 44 branches and four IMAX theaters, has innovated in the local cinema industry when it opened its first digital theater at The Block in SM City North Edsa three years ago. This year most SM Cinema theaters have gone fully digital while some are still undergoing its digital conversion.
23 Aug
2012
SM holds seminar on breastfeeding
SM CITY Cagayan de Oro in partnership with the Department of Health will hold a seminar on the importance of breastfeeding today, August 22, 10 a.m. at the Atrium, Ground Floor.
23 Aug
2012
Life-size replica of ‘Lolong’ newest M.O.A. attraction
A MARSHLAND and crocodile-habitat exhibit featuring a life-size replica of “Lolong,” the saltwater crocodile that has been declared as the biggest crocodile in captivity by the Guinness Book of World Records, is the newest addition to the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center (NFSDC) at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) in Pasay City.
23 Aug
2012
Lolong in the Metro
Lolong is in Metro Manila — but be not afraid. The 20.3 ft. crocodile is still at home in Mindanao. But a non-violent twin — a replica — is set
22 Aug
2012
SM Supermalls roll out ‘Tulong Express’
MANILA, Philippines – As a response to recent calamities, SM Supermalls launched “Operation Tulong Express” wherein donations and relief goods were distributed to various barangays and communities severely affected by the recent monsoon rains and flooding.
22 Aug
2012
SM malls start relief drive
As a response to recent calamities, SM Supermalls launched “Operation Tulong Express” wherein donations and relief goods were distributed to various barangays and communities severely affected by the recent monsoon rains and flooding. The malls also served as a hub in accepting various donations from customers and tenants, which in turn, will be given through the SM Foundation.
22 Aug
2012
After Ondoy, businesses more flood-ready
MANILA, Philippines – The torrential rain brought in early August by southwest monsoon and enhanced by tropical storm ‘Haikui’, poured down over Manila and Luzon from August 6 to August 8, hitting leading retail, fast food and telecommunication businesses.
22 Aug
2012
SM City opens in San Fernando, Pampanga
(August 18, 2012) MANILA, Philippines – Kapampangans gave SM a warm welcome, as crowds packed SM City San Fernando when it opened recently. Not even the overcast skies and rainy weather could stop shoppers from quickly filling up the mall as soon as SM Prime Holdings president Hans T. Sy — in the SM tradition — opened the doors to welcome the first wave of customers.
16 Aug
2012
SM City General Santos Opens