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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01 Mar
2021
Philippine Daily Inquirer: Henry Sy donates P400M BGC building to UP
SM Prime president Hans Sy turns over Henry Sy Sr. Hall to UP president Alfredo Pascual
28 Feb
2021
Empowering women
Women’s History Month kicks off tomorrow, March 1st; with March 8th as our National Women’s Day. This has been going on since 1988, and it’s all about advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) in the Philippines. To be fair, the position of our nation on Women’s rights is relatively developed compared to many other countries. There are Philippine laws in place that address workplace discrimination, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.
27 Feb
2021
SM, blood center lead donation drive
In partnership with the Philippine Blood Center, SM Foundation Inc. recently conducted a bloodletting program at SM City San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
27 Feb
2021
Resilient city of Tagaytay
To unwind without getting too far from the city center means one place: Tagaytay. The cool breeze and picturesque spots could fill the void felt by the travel-deprived due to the pandemic. Not to mention, the place is dotted with pleasing rest houses and bed and breakfast establishments catering to travelers and equipped with pandemic-related safety measures.
26 Feb
2021
The unspoken beauty of Art
Mall goers were given a glimpse of the world of unspoken beauty expressed in art in “Unspoken: Communications Through the Arts,” a back-to-back physical and virtual exhibit of young, talented and gifted students who are deaf, dahlings, at the North Tower of SM City North EDSA.
26 Feb
2021
SM Cinemas all set to reopen movie theaters on March 1
With the Covid-19 Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) decision to finally allow movie theaters, arcades and other leisure activity destinations to operate across areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) come March 1, SM Cinemas — the country’s largest chain of movie houses — reiterates its readiness to open on Monday with careful implementation of health and safety protocols.
26 Feb
2021
SM City Tarlac launches biker’s lounge
WITH bicycles becoming more widely used, SM City Tarlac creates bike-friendly infrastructures where bikers can safely and conveniently park and chill at Biker’s Lounge especially designated for them.
25 Feb
2021
8 SM companies bag Golden Arrow awards
Eight firms under the SM group of companies received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
25 Feb
2021
Lucky 8 firms in SM Group
Eight SM companies received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), an assessment benchmarked against international best practices on corporate governance standards across the region.
25 Feb
2021
SM Group units bag awards
Companies owned by the SM Group received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors for performing well in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, an assessment benchmarked against international best practices on corporate governance standards across the region.
