15 Oct
2020
Taal Vista Hotel marks 81st anniversary with special offerings
On October 7, 1939, Taal Vista Lodge first opened its doors to welcome and serve its guests. In its eighty-one years of heartwarming hospitality and excellence, the lodge has evolved,
11 Sep
2020
Tagaytay Highlands — A Good Investment for Your Second Home
Making the right investments is a challenge that may stump even the most astute business people when a global crisis hits. For property seekers, however, the pandemic has underscored how
11 Sep
2020
The Grove at Plantation Hills: a safe and sustainable haven in Tagaytay Highlands
The home has always been considered a retreat—a place where peace, security, and harmony prevail. In these times of uncertainty, the home as sanctuary has assumed even greater significance. It
10 Sep
2020
Dine and Unwind as Taal Vista Hotel Re-Opens
Taal Vista Hotel is pleased to announce the re-opening of its food and beverage outlets on September 4, 2020. The hotel will also begin accommodating room reservations on September 11,
03 Aug
2020
SM Prime Innovates and Strengthens Services in 1H2020
(03 August 2020, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, posted a consolidated net income of PHP10.4 billion in the
29 Jul
2020
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) repurposes its Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) properties to bolster the hospitality industry
The preceding months have enabled us to unravel opportunities, enhance our creativity and discover our new sense of purpose. The recent inevitable circumstances led to a paradigm shift not only
16 Jun
2020
SM Prime declares Cash Dividends of PhP5.34 billion
(15 June 2020, Pasay City, Philippines)SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime)’s Board of Directors has just approved the declaration of cash dividends of PHP0.185 per share, with the total value of
08 Jun
2020
Urban Resiliency: Key to Sustainability in the 21st Century Philippines
By Mr. Hans T. Sy Filipinos have direct experiences with the devastating effects of climate change. According to the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the Philippines ranks fourth
26 May
2020
A Better Way to Live the “New Normal”
In light of recent events, we have had to deal with a number of factors that have changed the way we live. At Hamilo Coast, on-Site property management has enabled
15 May
2020
SM Prime continues Servicing the Nation amid Crises
(15 May 2020, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), recorded a consolidated net income of PHP8.3 billion in the first quarter of 2020, down by 5% compared to PHP8.8
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21 Jun
2013
SM Foundation trains farmers
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Farmer empowerment in the province is underway by a giant mall here.
21 Jun
2013
Building boom hits Cabanatuan
SEEN along the stretch of the Cagayan Valley Road in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, is a billboard announcing “SM City Cabanatuan soon to rise.”
20 Jun
2013
The blinding aura of SM Prime Holdings’s position
LIKE moviegoers who walk into the theater long after the screening has started, we will not understand the melodrama that is the conflict between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and SM Prime Holdings Inc., the developer of the SM Aura Premier mall in Taguig City, unless we step back in time and understand how it began.
20 Jun
2013
The BCDA’s phantom lien
THE claim of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to a parcel of land it conveyed to the city of Taguig by way of a land-for-land deal when the agency encroached on the city’s own property can be considered a phantom lien—a nonexistent claim to a piece of land now owned by Taguig, but which the BCDA is trying to enforce its ownership rights thereto. The BCDA’s posturing is as preposterous as it is unenforceable, making it a laughingstock.
19 Jun
2013
French designers mix innovative elements at SM Aura’s Beauty Section
MANILA, Philippines – Shoppers at the SM Store at the upscale SM Aura Premier are awed at the elegance of its Beauty Section, as well as its exciting mix of new and exclusive products.
19 Jun
2013
The Aura of a Beautiful Mall
WITH its graceful lines, design innovations and green initiatives, SM Aura Premier’s architecture has drawn thousands of shoppers to the new upscale mall. Located at 26th Street corner McKinley Parkway in Taguig City, SM Aura Premier is envisioned as a landmark in the Taguig CBD, the fast flourishing “micro-city” where prestigious multinational and local corporations, as well as embassies, consulates and cultural offices, maintain their Philippine headquarters. High-end residential buildings, international and innovative schools, technologically advanced medical centers and other attractions have also transformed the area into an ethnically diverse community.
19 Jun
2013
Reyes wants Gilas mastery of MOA Arena
MANILA, Philippines – After a two-week training and team bonding in Lithuania, coach Chot Reyes now looks forward to getting Gilas Pilipinas familiarized with the Mall of Asia Arena, which is the main venue of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship in August.
18 Jun
2013
SM expands e-payment system, teams up with telco for IMAX card
THE SM Group announced plans to expand its current e-payment system for cinema tickets to enable users to pay for other mall services like transport shuttles and parking.
18 Jun
2013
KuItura Filipino opens at SM Aura Premier
KULTURA Filipino’s recent opening of a new store at SM Aura Premier strengthened its niche as a distinctive showcase of Filipino creativity and innovation, and as a source of everything uniquely Filipino.
18 Jun
2013
Baguio mall unveils largest floral Philippine flag during Independence Day
BAGUIO CITY, June 17 (PIA) — A shopping mall in Baguio City unveiled the largest Philippine flag made of flowers during the Independence Day celebration last week.
