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.
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
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23 Dec
2013
SM mall, church ink pact on free parking
(December 22, 2013) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — At least for a little more than two months starting this latter part of December to January 2014, businessmen and Fernandinos wishing to renew or get new business permits, licenses or pay taxes will be relieved from parking woes.
23 Dec
2013
SM building homes for Cebu victims
(December 22, 2013) BOGO CITY, Cebu, Philippines – The SM Group, through SM Cares, yesterday broke ground for its housing project in Barangay Pulambato here. The project aims to lessen the burden of residents in the area badly hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda last Nov. 8.
23 Dec
2013
SM to build 200 houses in Bogo City
Free storm-proof shelters for typhoon Yolanda survivors
23 Dec
2013
SM City Cebu raise funds for quake, ‘Yolanda’ victims
SM City Cebu turns 20
23 Dec
2013
SM City Cebu raise funds for quake, ‘Yolanda’ victims
SM City Cebu turns 20
20 Dec
2013
Largest shoe selection in the country now at SM Makati
With over 5,500 square meters, 300 brands and 25,000 pairs at any given time, the newly launched Shoe Department on the fourth level of SM Store Makati may be said to have the largest shoe selection in Metro Manila.
18 Dec
2013
Celebrities in SM Operation Tulong Express
SM Supermalls, together with select members of the entertainment industry, assembled an Operation Tulong Express booth at the SM Megamall Atrium last Nov. 18 to accept donations and encourage people to donate to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
18 Dec
2013
SM City Clark raises P800,000 for ‘Yolanda’ victims
CLARK FREEPORT—SM City Clark raised P800,000 in its Tree of Life, Tree of Light fund-raising program for the victims of Supertyphoon Yolanda (international code name Haiyan) in Monday’s ceremony at the mall’s north-east wing acacia promenade here.
16 Dec
2013
SM Supermarket BF Paranaque Opens with Kris Aquino Showing Us How to Shop for Food
December 13, 2013– When in Manila, who doesn’t know Kris Aquino? Not only is she a famous TV personality, but she is also the daughter of two icons. To date, she is known to be one of the top celebrity endorsers with good taste and sophistication. However, she makes it a point to still focus on practicality and simplicity at the same time.
16 Dec
2013
SM Aura’s Sky Park: An oasis in the heart of bustling Global City
Dec. 14, 2013 — Since it opened last May, SM Aura Premier has redefined the retail and lifestyle scene in the country with its groundbreaking architecture, global brands, and innovative promotions.
The recent opening of the Sky Park, the mall’s multi-level roof garden, provides a much- needed green space in the dense urban environment of Metro Manila.
More than that, it highlights SM Prime Holding’s commitment to sustainable design and energy efficiency, actively taking bold steps toward the reduction of our carbon footprint and preparing for a cleaner and better environment for the future.
Located on the mall’s fifth level, the Sky Park is bathed in glorious sunlight the whole day. Landscaped gardens and delightful water features – and a wonderful sculpture by Impy Pilapil – provide customers with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and the benefits of the outdoors. As soon as the sun sets, the clear evening sky and the cool breeze will add a touch of romance and elegance that one cannot find anywhere else.
Given its sculptural form, many images can be read into the composition: the flow of water, the turbulence of air, or the strata of the earth. Inspiration is thus drawn from the elements of nature itself.
Or alternatively, the various green terraces can be literally described as
Floating or Hanging Gardens; creating a cultural and historical reference for the contemporary shopper.
Whichever way it is interpreted, the design is a functional solution to the site and the project’s programmatic content. But it also responds to the need for a distinct identity and a meaningful setting for the communal activities happening within the development.
The Sky Park itself has al fresco coffee shops, bars and restaurants; open air performance places and sculpture courts; with the lawns and gardens providing a cool green setting.
The dining mix itself is wonderfully global and contemporary. There are more exciting restos soon to open. Operable glass doors will allow customers to enjoy their dining experience whatever the weather may be.
The Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod is located at the top of the ribbon. With an unorthodox yet highly aesthetic tubular design, the Chapel is an exercise in quiet elegance. The chapel’s modern simplicity is highlighted by sculptures of the Blessed Mother, San Pedro Calungsod, and the 14 Stations of the Cross by Eduardo Castrillo.
Finally, the Samsung Hall, a performance hall, which can be used for concerts, parties, and other events, tops the roof. This takes on the iconic shape of an egg to provide a highly visible symbol for the roof garden.
