19 Jul
2021
Galing Pook Foundation, SM Prime sign MoA in support of Galing Pook Awards
SM Prime Holdings recently entered a five-year partnership with the Galing Pook Foundation (GPF) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Local Government Academy (LGA) in support of the annual Galing Pook Awards, which recognizes local government units for their exemplary governance, innovation, sustainability, and resilience initiatives.
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
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14 Mar
2021
Backyard farming thrives at Tagaytay Highlands’ The Grove
As the pandemic continues to take its toll on food supply, an increasingly popular trend nowadays among self-sufficient as well as enterprising Filipinos is growing their own food, which has become as essential as it is doable. At The Grove at Plantation Hills, one of the residential developments in Tagaytay Highlands, vegetable gardening has become a way of life for its homeowners.
13 Mar
2021
Ayala-SM consortium forges Cebu project
Developed by the consortium of SM Prime Holdings, Ayala Land Inc. and Cebu Holdings Inc., 26-hectare property South Coast City in South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City broke ground in 2020.
13 Mar
2021
ALI launches District Square project at SRP
Ayala Land Inc., (ALI) has launched its 2.7-hectare integrated development dubbed as the District Square at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City.
13 Mar
2021
Real estate is still ‘gold’ in the new normal
Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, real estate still remains a safe and viable investment option.
13 Mar
2021
Life as a genteel farmer
With solutions to the global health situation remaining fluid, staying vigilant to continue adhering to health protocols to keep safe is a must. With one’s primary home as the safest place to be, lessons in self-sufficiency abound and continue to ensure the health of the family.
13 Mar
2021
A paw-some indoor park & café coming soon at SM City Fairview!
It’s an undeniable fact that most of us learned to appreciate our four-legged pals more during months of lockdown. They’ve been the ultimate source of happiness of many and are able to spark joy in every home.
12 Mar
2021
Safe gatherings in safe spaces
THE last time I went to a social gathering with more than 100 people was in December 2019, having gone all the way to Bulacan just to watch the “greatest rock band of all time,” U2, in concert for the first time in Manila. I was standing the entire night, while dancing and singing (okay, screeching mostly) along with my friend, as Bono belted out the Irish group’s most popular hits.
11 Mar
2021
Drive-in Czech movie night
The Embassy of the Czech Republic screened the recent Czech blockbuster, Women on the Run, in an exciting new way at the SM Cinema Drive-In at the Mall of Asia.
11 Mar
2021
Celebrating AweSM Women at SM City Iloilo
March is a month where women are celebrated and are given due appreciation for their multi-faceted lives. SM City Iloilo joins the rest of the SM Supermalls in giving honor to the amazing women who perform different roles.
11 Mar
2021
SM Supermalls keeps doors open amidst pandemic, to launch more ‘smart cities’ and e-commerce channels
When the Philippine government ordered the shutdown of malls except for essential services and asked workers to stay home in March 2020, SM Supermalls president Steven T. Tan new he had a problem. The easy solution was to do nothing, but for Tan there were opportunities in this crisis. Perhaps nowhere else in Asia are shopping malls as important to the people as the Philippines, and with SM’s Mall of Asia being the largest, they are certainly super scaled.
