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
20 Apr
2021
SM Prime Announces Three New Independent Directors
(20 April 2021, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, announces its three new Board of Directors for the year
20 Apr
2021
SM Prime Sets 2021 CAPEX; Declares Cash Dividends
(20 April 2021, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) sets PHP80 billion for its 2021 capital expenditures, focusing on its mall and residential business segments, with due consideration to
09 Mar
2021
Summer Plans Made Perfect with Pico Sands Hotel’s Break Free Package
The sandy shores of Pico de Loro Cove awaits! The stress of organizing the perfect summer getaway is no more with Pico Sands Hotel’s Break Free package, a fully planned
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20 Feb
2014
SM Megamall opens new cinema, IMAX Theatre
20 Feb
2014
Don’t tinker with this great skater’s golden values
The clamor gets louder to give Olympic figure skater Michael Christian Martinez his due when he comes home. Of course, there’s no word yet on when the Filipino wonder boy
19 Feb
2014
Shall I see you at SM Mega Fashion Hall, ‘palangga’?
The SM Group continues to innovate with the recent opening of Mega Fashion Hall—a newly expanded wing at SM Megamall. As its name suggests, Mega Fashion Hall will showcase world-class
17 Feb
2014
Brilliant! Phl’s Martinez advances in Sochi
Michael Christian Martinez shows off a Philippine team jacket after his routine. AP MOSCOW – Michael Christian Martinez has already made history for tropical Philippines by competing in the 2014
17 Feb
2014
Family music along Hamilo Coast (Part 2 of 2)
The view from the balcony of a penthouse loft Last week I detailed in part the start of a wonderful family bonding weekend at the Pico de Loro Cove of
17 Feb
2014
Our economy needs more dreamers like Michael Martinez
Clockwise from upper left: Michael Christian Martinez, Southeast Asia’s first figure skater in the Winter Olympics. Henry Sy Sr., builder of the Philippines’ first ice skating rinks. PCCI President Alfredo “Fred”
17 Feb
2014
From SM to Sochi, an impressive Martinez
The TV commentator said those words last Valentine’s night. He wasn’t talking about food, chocolates or red roses last Feb. 14. He was referring to our country’s new gem Michael
17 Feb
2014
The kid from the mall
For roughly a half hour on Friday, Michael Christian Martinez was the top male figure skater at the Sochi Olympics. He skated early in the finals, earning a score that
17 Feb
2014
Mall of Asia in Pasay hosts Angels Walk
Special children hold their photo exhibit at an SM mall. DAVID CHAN The Autism Society of the Philippines recently held the Angels Walk at the Mall of Asia in Pasay
10 Feb
2014
Family music along Hamilo Coast- Part1
Santelmo Cove, one of three Marine Protected Areas along Hamilo Coast, with its crescent of powdery white sandWe’ll long remember how we reassembled as a core family after two decades,
