03 Nov
2021
Tagaytay Highlands bares hopes for gladder tidings this Yuletide
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tagaytay Highlands, with its homeowners getting all psyched up for the most wonderful time of the year. For one, while precautionary measures remain in place in the premier mountain resort community, it has its holiday agenda all mapped out to ensure that residents’ Yuletide celebrations will be merry and bright.
03 Nov
2021
Ten Outstanding Local Governance Units honored in Galing Pook Awards 2021
Ten outstanding local governance programs from different cities, municipalities, and provinces across the country were recognized in the 2021 Galing Pook Awards.
29 Oct
2021
SM Prime Issues Interest Rate for Retail Bond Series O
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has set the interest rate for its Peso-denominated Series O, 7-year retail bond at 5.0994 per cent due on 2028.
20 Oct
2021
SM Supermalls, ARISE Philippines and Korean Embassy celebrate International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines and ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies – Philippines, hosted a webinar last October 13 on disaster risk reduction (DRR) in celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
13 Oct
2021
SM Prime to Open New Mall in Daet, Camarines Norte
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, will open SM City Daet on Friday, October 15th, its newest and first mall in the Province of Camarines Norte. This is also the Company’s third mall in the Bicol Region, which will add 47,000 square meters (sqm.) of gross floor area (GFA) in its mall portfolio.
11 Oct
2021
Pico Sands Hotel Donates Vaccines
Inspired by the spirit of unity and camaraderie in the midst of adversity, Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel donated 200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Rural Health Unit of Nasugbu, Batangas last October 4, 2021. In the same way the properties ensure that the staff have secure and comfortable access to vaccines, they likewise endeavor to extend a helping hand to all those in need through actionable programs. Certainly, though the pandemic has posed incredible challenges, everyone remains headstrong in its wake, in part thanks to the support of loved ones and the community.
01 Oct
2021
SM Prime Targets to Minimize Operations’ Carbon Footprint Through Enhanced Sustainability Program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, sets a new milestone in its sustainability program as the Company commits to expand its energy source portfolio gearing towards clean energy across all of its business segments over the medium term.
01 Oct
2021
Hamilo Coast Safeguards Its Marine Biodiversity
In line with its core emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious living, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, recently completed a Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessment. The sites targeted were three of 12 coves in the property, established as MPAs for CDHI’s Sustainable Development Project, implemented from 2017 to 2019.
01 Oct
2021
Green-thumbing: the art of self-care at The Grove at Plantation Hills
As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever. This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significantly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.
29 Sep
2021
SM Prime supports Manila Observatory’s clean energy, climate, and weather prediction system
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Manila Observatory for the “High Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines” Project, a data-driven system that utilizes automated weather stations (AWS) and high-performance computer modeling to provide clean energy and weather forecasts up to five days in advance.
30 Jan
2015
Manila is The 1975’s ‘second home’
The 1975 rocking the SM Mall Of Asia Arena stage. Image by Janine Villagracia/INQUIRER.net. MANILA, Philippines—It was rather surprising to see a multitude of teenagers attend The 1975’s concert at
29 Jan
2015
Sustainability efforts net ‘People of the Year’ award for Hans Sy
L-R: Kevin Belmonte, People Asia President and associate publisher; Hans Sy, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, Publisher and CEO of PeopleAsia; and Joanne Rae Ramirez,
29 Jan
2015
Scenic Manila view at SMDC Breeze Residences
SM Development Corp. (SMDC) Breeze Residences, a 38-story residential community located along Roxas Boulevard, rises within the renowned city of Manila. And it will stand at a point that will
29 Jan
2015
UFC to promote first Philippine event on May 16
Homegrown talents Mark Eddiva and Roldan Sangcha-an are expected to take part in the event at Mall of Asia Arena, with Mark Munoz a question mark as he fights on
29 Jan
2015
UFC announces first event in Manila
UFC® AND SM LIFESTYLE ENTERTAINMENT INC. ANNOUNCE UFC FIGHT NIGHT MANILA, MAY 16, 2015 Singapore – The UFC® today announced their inaugural, and much anticipated UFC Fight Night Manila event
28 Jan
2015
Hans Sy cited by magazine for sustainability efforts
For advocating sustainable green business practices in the company’s operations, SM Prime Holdings and SM Investment Corporation First Executive Vice President Hans Sy was named one of the 14 People
28 Jan
2015
Sy wins People of the Year award
Photo shows (from left) Kevin Belmonte, People Asia president and associate publisher; Hans Sy, president of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Jose Manuel ‘Babe’ Romualdez, Publisher and CEO of PeopleAsia; and
26 Jan
2015
My City, My SM, My Crafts: Fiesta crafts at SM
The “My City, My SM, My Crafts” launch at SM City Lucena included souvenir items by Renato Deveza’s Lucban Kiping Manufacturing. Lucban, Quezon is famous for its Pahiyas Festival held
26 Jan
2015
SM Aura Premier blooms with Olivia d’Aboville’s art
The dazzling giant dandelions at the Sky Park are an added attraction at SM Aura Premier. MANILA, Philippines – For the new year, SM Aura Premier’s Sky Park blooms with
26 Jan
2015
Experience Paris at SM City Clark
January 24, 2015 – THE French-themed café is finally here at SM City Clark. Gustav Café (named after the tower’s engineer Gustave Eiffel) offers a wide selection of international and local