14 Jul
2021
All SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Properties Get Safety Seal Certification
All properties under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) portfolio have recently obtained the Department of Tourism Safety Seal given to accommodation establishments who faithfully comply with the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) set by the government and integrate StaySafe.ph with their contact tracing.
09 Jul
2021
Hamilo Coast Breaks Ground for Sola at Pico De Loro Cove
Costa Del Hamilo Incorporated (CDHI), developer of SM Prime’s premium beach resort communities, held its groundbreaking event last July 5, 2021 for Sola at Pico De Loro Cove – its first horizontal real estate project in the luxury seaside sanctuary of Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas.
08 Jul
2021
Fifth Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in the Philippines Opens in Bacolod City
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) announces the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod on 8 July 2021. This is the fifth Park Inn by Radisson hotel in SMHCC’s portfolio and is the second hotel under its licensing agreement with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG).
30 Jun
2021
Sola at Pico De Loro Cove brings everything you love together
Many of us have spent our lives hurrying to and fro. Quality time feels like a blur. But when a pandemic marooned everyone at home—where jobs and classes are reduced to online interactions—it dawned on people how important the welfare of the family is and how essential residences and their location are. Cramped apartments, claustrophobic condos or houses in subdivisions which are becoming denser and denser could be taxing in what we call the new abnormal. Alternatives to these were few and far between.
24 Jun
2021
Park Inn by Radisson Clark’s new South Wing brings feel-good vibe to more guests in the Philippines
Park Inn by Radisson, the feel-good brand from Radisson Hotel Group, continues to delight hotel owners and guests in Asia Pacific with its stress-free experiences, laid-back charm and vibrant contemporary design. This colorful upper midscale concept exudes positivity through its “Yes I Can!” service ethos, and the brand’s upbeat attitude is now also being reflected by its rapid regional growth.
03 Jun
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Properties Promote Campaign to Phase Out Single Use Plastics
SMHCC properties fully support the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in their Campaign to phase out Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) in the Tourism Sector as it partners with the Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Inc. (PCEPSDI) under the Transforming Tourism Value Chains (TVC) Project, and the Department of Tourism through their sustainability thrust Save Our Spots.
27 May
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints New General Manager for its Park Inn by Radisson Property in Iloilo
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Rogelio “Ogie” Manuel as Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo’s General Manager. As a highly skilled and passionate hospitality professional, Ogie,
19 May
2021
SM Hotels Supports the Philippine Red Cross
SM Hotels supports the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in its efforts of setting up isolation facilities in the National Capital Region to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Various properties
03 May
2021
SM Prime’s Residential Sales Take-up Surge 31% in 1Q2021
(03 May 2021, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP6.5 billion consolidated net income in the first quarter
20 Apr
2021
SM Prime Announces Three New Independent Directors
(20 April 2021, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, announces its three new Board of Directors for the year
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18 May
2021
Edsa Busway breaks ground
The government on Tuesday broke ground for the Edsa Busway Concourse Project, a public-private partnership venture that would benefit both the commuters and pedestrians.
17 May
2021
Sam and Santi
SM introduces a new partner ready to help in disinfecting SM malls to provide a safer malling experience for customers. Santi has 360-degree misting feature, allowing it to quickly and efficiently disinfect mall surroundings. It uses VirusDOC, an FDA-approved disinfectant, sterilizer, and sanitizer in one that kills 99.9% of microorganisms within seconds. VirusDOC is 100% natural, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Santi is part of SM’s campaign, #SafeMallingAtSM, to help ensure malls are safe, clean and fun amid the pandemic. Shoppers can look forward to seeing Santi at SM Aura Premier and SM Megamall and in more SM malls soon.
17 May
2021
Sam and Santi
SM introduces a new partner ready to help in disinfecting SM malls to provide a safer malling experience for customers. Santi has 360-degree misting feature, allowing it to quickly and efficiently disinfect mall surroundings. It uses VirusDOC, an FDA-approved disinfectant, sterilizer, and sanitizer in one that kills 99.9% of microorganisms within seconds. VirusDOC is 100% natural, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Santi is part of SM’s campaign, #SafeMallingAtSM, to help ensure malls are safe, clean and fun amid the pandemic. Shoppers can look forward to seeing Santi at SM Aura Premier and SM Megamall and in more SM malls soon.
17 May
2021
US Embassy, SM host environmental film fest
SM Cares together with long-time program partner, the US Embassy in the Philippines, held the second Virtual Green Film Festival which showcased two short videos. Focusing on protecting the world’s oceans, the live stream was part of a continuing program to educate the public about the importance of marine conservation.
17 May
2021
SM Megamall is first mall to receive the Safety Seal from Mandaluyong LGU
SM Megamall was recently granted the safety seal by the local government of Mandaluyong, the first mall to receive the seal in the city from the COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force’s safety program which includes representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, and Department of Labor and Employment.
17 May
2021
SM ramps up support for San Pablo City in fight against COVID-19
SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM Group of Companies, remains committed to reaching more COVID-19 frontliners by providing them with much-needed medical supplies.
17 May
2021
Savor your own oasis in the city
Check your Facebook feed and it’s very likely that several of your friends have been going on a plant craze. It may seem like a social media fad, but for some people, caring for houseplants or adding a green touch to their homes has been a great stress reliever during quarantine.
16 May
2021
Tagaytay Highlands completes low-rise luxury condo series
Upscale property developer Tagaytay Highlands has completed works on its first integrated Asian-contemporary residential condominium project, adding the final piece that brings the mountain resort experience to a whole new level.
16 May
2021
Sanitation robot Santi beams down at SM
Santi, the sanitation robot, arrives in SM to fulfill a new mission. He came down to earth to help with the task of making sure that shoppers are safe. Equipped with misting powers, Santi will be disinfecting areas around him with VirusDOC, an FDA-approved disinfectant that it 100% hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and non-corrosive.
16 May
2021
SM deploys ‘Santi’—a sanitation robot that will help disinfect mall surroundings
There’s a new friendly robot at SM Supermalls—and it’s ready to help ensure that the mall is safe, clean, and fun amid the pandemic.
