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

07 Mar

2021

SM, UN Women Team Up for Women

SM Prime Holdings Inc. marked a milestone for National Women’s Month by signing the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) during the launch of the Women at Work popup market at the SM Aura Premier mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on March 5, 2021. The move made SM the largest homegrown company to sign the WEPs. Co-signatories were SM Prime Holdings Inc. and SM Supermalls, represented by the latter’s president, Steven Tan (second from left); The SM Store, represented by President Chelo Monasterio (third from left); and Chito Manalo (second from right), president of SM Retail Inc. With them are Lenlen Mesina (third from right), country program manager for UN Women WeEmpowerAsia Philippines; Kristine Yuson Chaves (far left), executive director of the Philippine Commission on Women; and broadcast journalist Karen Davila.

06 Mar

2021

SM salutes National Women’s Month by signing UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, ‘Women at Work’ webinar

SM celebrates National Women’s Month with two significant milestones to highlight the important role of women in the workplace. During the launch of its Women at Work pop-up market on March 5 at SM Aura Premier, SM officially became a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), making SM the largest homegrown company to sign the commitment to gender equality.

05 Mar

2021

Event spaces reimagined

Driven by a creative and an enterprising mindset to steadily propel the industry forward, SMX Convention Center (SMXCC) has repurposed its spaces to help other industries with their venue requirements.

04 Mar

2021

Reimagined event spaces at SMX Convention Center

The pandemic has left a big dent on the economy, and among the hardest hit was the tourism industry.

04 Mar

2021

SMDC South 2 Residences: Luxury and accessibility in a home

Upholding the standards of excellence that led to its recognition as 2020 Best Developer at the 8th PropertyGuru Awards, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) continues to redefine the landscape of urban dwelling with game-changing projects that perfectly strike the balance between luxury and accessibility.

03 Mar

2021

SM continues IWD 2021 celebration with ‘Women at Work’ free webinar

SM is inviting you to “Women at Work,” a 2-day free webinar for women entrepreneurs, on March 10 and 11. “Women at Work” will share ways to manage the many roles women play in life and how to make great things happen for themselves, their family, and their community.

03 Mar

2021

Trash to Cash recycling market with Watsons and SM Cares

WATSONS, in partnership with SM Cares, will give their customers access to exclusive discounts in exchange for their empty packaging of health and beauty products through SM’s Trash to Cash recycling market this Friday and Saturday at SM City Davao.

01 Mar

2021

Promoting greener and healthier environment

PLANTING has become one of the new trends since the pandemic struck. Some turned into farming, some develop their backyard garden, and a lot of us grow into indoor gardening and became ‘plantitos’ and ‘plantitas.’

01 Mar

2021

SM Supermalls rolls out SM electronic waste collection program

EVERY year, the world produces more electronic waste (e-waste) than the last due to advancements in technology that shorten the average life spans of gadgets and electronics. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, the world generated about 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, a 21-percent jump from 44.4 Mt in 2014. It is projected to increase to 74.7 Mt. by 2030.

01 Mar

2021

SMDC sets the gold standard in sustainable communities

Resiliency and sustainability, along with convenience and accessibility, are the new gold ticket to sustainable living in the time of COVID-19.

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