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.
31 Aug
2021
Tagaytay Highlands’ immersive experience ramps up digitalization efforts
When the world was thrust into a health crisis early in 2020, it left people sheltered in place. Yet, even as most stick close to home, the property market continues to thrive. Amid quarantine restrictions, real estate, deemed one of the best-performing industries during the pandemic, has readily transitioned to the digital space.
18 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Tops-Off Lanson Place Mall of Asia
SMHCC topped-off yet another iconic property, Lanson Place Mall of Asia. Leading the ceremony were SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp President Elizabeth T. Sy, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp Executive Vice President Peggy E. Angeles.
09 Aug
2021
#SMXREADY To Host Events
MX Convention Center (SMXCC), the leading convention center in the country, continues to uphold its commitment for its guests’ and colleagues’ safety and security with its #SMXsafespaces.
05 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints General Manager for its New Park Inn by Radisson Property in Bacolod
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Sherwin Lucas as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s General Manager.
02 Aug
2021
SM Prime Reports 12% Increase in 1H2021 Net Income
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP11.6 billion consolidated net income in the first six months of 2021, 12% higher from PHP10.4 billion in the first half of 2020. This is on the back of improvement in second quarter net income to PHP5.2 billion from PHP2.1 billion in the same period last year. First half consolidated revenues recorded at PHP41.1 billion, down 6% from PHP43.7 of 2020’s first half.
07 Oct
2015
Business Mirror: THE SM STORE Commits Full Support For Manila Aprce 2015
The SM Store, a “dynamic group of stores” and one of the country’s leading and biggest retail chains, has signed up as Copresentor of the 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE) 2015, slated from October 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center, Ma” of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
07 Oct
2015
Inquirer Visayas: New colored houses far from sea buoy survivors’ hopes
CONCEPCION, Iloilo—From this day onward, Nestor Deloviar is a resident of Unit No. 1 Fruitas Street here.
Deloviar, 60, is among the survivors of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) who received 200 new houses donated by the SM Group through SM Cares in Barangay Bacjawan Sur in Concepcion, 109 kilometers northeast of Iloilo City.
06 Oct
2015
The Philippine Star: SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Reaffirms Partnership with PLDT and Smart for a Fortified Messaging and Communications Platform
06 Oct
2015
Manila Bulletin: 77 high quality buses to ply Cebu routes
Cebu City – A public hearing has been set for the roll out of a high quality public transport system (HQPTS) in Cebu, involving 77 new buses that will traverse so-called developmental routes in the metropolis.
05 Oct
2015
Business World: Railway project could clear hurdle
THE DEADLOCK on a project that will link Metro Manila’s two elevated railways may soon be over, with a senior SM official saying last week that the group was open to the government’s proposal to build two “common stations.”
05 Oct
2015
Manila Standard: SM mall to open amid talk of harm to small business
CABANATUAN CITY—The country’s largest retail operator will open its newest mall on Oct. 9 amid fears of displacement of small and medium enterprises.
05 Oct
2015
The Philippine Star: MM fast running out of mall space
One of the country’s largest mall developers believes Metro Manila is nearing its saturation point in terms of shopping centers, causing less established names to be out of business in a few years’ time.
05 Oct
2015
Manila Bulletin: SM spells magic with Disney
05 Oct
2015
Business World: Solar rooftop firm’s 2016 target set at 30 megawatts
SOLAR PHILIPPINES Power Project Holdings, Inc. has set a target to install rooftop systems totaling some 30 megawatts (MW) next year, the company’s top official said recently.
Leandro L. Leviste, Solar Philippines president, said the company wants to introduce solar energy to big shopping malls in the country.
05 Oct
2015
Malaya: Solar Panels To Line Roofs of 20 Malls
Solar panels will line up roofs of at least 20 malls come next summer, generating about 30 megawatts (MW).
The 1.5 megawatts of electricity produced by the solar panels at the roof top of SM North Edsa was enough to power 16,000 lighting fixtures and 20 escalators enabling SM to save P2 million per month in electricity bill.