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.
18 Sep
2015
The Philippine Star: How EDSA paved the road to SM’s success
The importance and value of EDSA, the acronym for Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, has long been known to entrepreneur Henry Sy, who started investing heavily along the metro’s main highway as early as the 1970s.
18 Sep
2015
Manila Standard: Market extends rally; SM Prime, BDO advance
The stock market extended its gains for a fifth day Thursday ahead of a crucial US interest rate decision.
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index rose 30.07 points, 0.4 percent, to 7,123.99 on a value turnover of P6.8 billion. Gainers overwhelmed losers, 114 to 62, with 37 issues unchanged.
18 Sep
2015
InterAksyon.com: COCKTALES: SM battles Manila’s ‘confiscatory’ tax hike By Victor C. Agustin
The SM Group like many Chinoy businesses is not known for taking City Hall to court, especially when the mayor not only happens to be the former president whose political reach still extends to the Senate and, of course, neighboring San Juan.
18 Sep
2015
Malaya: SM employees share love with the elderly
STAYING true to their commitment to continuously improve their relationship with the communities they serve, as well as strengthening their skills towards community development, SM employees took part in a program that aimed to give love to the elderly.
18 Sep
2015
Manila Bulletin: Hospital Improvements
18 Sep
2015
Manila Bulletin: SM Prime to issue up to P20B retail bonds
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH), one of southeast Asia’s largest property developers, is raising up to P20 billion from the issuance of Fixed Rate Peso Retail Bonds with maturities of 5.25 years and 10 years.
18 Sep
2015
Manila Standard: PH real estate on the move as election fever rises
(First of Two Parts) The Philippine real estate industry, and the economy in general, are quietly moving forward despite the distracting backdrop of various politicians jockeying for position as focus on
17 Sep
2015
The Philippine Star: Deutsche Bank, SM Prime, SMF build new school
The partnership of SM Prime Holdings Inc., Deutsche Bank Ag Manila and SM Foundation Inc. has resulted anew in a newly constructed two-storey, four- classroom building complete with chairs, tables, wall fans, computers and a toilet per classroom in Wawang Pulo, Valenzuela.
15 Sep
2015
The Daily Tribune: Hamilo Coast passes EarthCheck standards
In an important milestone, Hamilo Coast, SM Prime’s premier beach resort community in Nasugbu, Batangas was recently conferred the Bronze Benchmarked status through EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism.
15 Sep
2015
Business Mirror: Analysts see more condo units loaded to market
WITH barely three months before the year ends, residential supply remains intact, as delivery of new condominium units continue for the rest of 2015.