11 Jun

2025

Philippine women’s ice hockey team wins gold at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup

History made! The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team clinches gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after

11 Jun

2025

“Learn to Bowl with Bong Coo” crowns champions at SM Game Park MOA

What a month it has been! The “Learn to Bowl with Bong Coo” grassroots program recently culminated in a thrilling tournament at SM Game Park Mall of Asia (MOA) on

11 Jun

2025

A Hub for Community Connections: Book Nook Blooms in May

At Book Nook, every month continues a story of learning, connection, and creativity—and May’s chapter brought new ways for people to gather, imagine, and grow. From nature-inspired crafts to meaningful

10 Jun

2025

SM Hotels to Add Over 1,300 Rooms by 2029

Pasay City, Philippines [June 10, 2025] – SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is accelerating its national expansion with seven

10 Jun

2025

 Waves of Change: Thousands Join SM Cares’ Coastal Cleanup

In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025 In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, over 5,000 volunteers from all walks of life united on June 7 for a massive nationwide

09 Jun

2025

Young Heroes Enjoy a Joyful Day at Skyranch Pampanga

San Fernando, Pampanga — Skyranch Pampanga opened its gates and hearts to young cancer warriors and their families on June 3, 2025, as it hosted Day 1 of the 27th

09 Jun

2025

SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy reaffirmed the vital role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction (DRR) during the 2025 Global Platform of

04 Jun

2025

Pedal Power: Empowering Wheels this World Bicycle Day

On June 1, the spirit of community, sustainability, and mobility rolled across the Philippines as SM Cares, in collaboration with bike groups across the country, launched Pedal Power—a purpose-driven celebration

02 Jun

2025

Strengthening disaster preparedness: SM makes the Incident Command System possible

In a country like the Philippines, where typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural calamities are part of the norm, resilience is not just a necessity but a way of life. Ranked

29 May

2025

Empowered to Serve: SM Cares Volunteers Rise

As the country commemorates National Volunteerism Month, SM Cares reaffirmed its commitment to building a more compassionate, resilient, and sustainable nation through a series of volunteer-driven programs and partnerships. Throughout

19 Jan

2019

From local shoe shop to global conglomerate: Henry Sy’s list of companies

MANILA – Before his death, tycoon Henry Sy Sr. was the Philippines’ richest man, expanding his shopping mall business into banking and real estate. Read more: https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/19/19/from-local-shoe-shop-to-global-conglomerate-henry-sys-list-of-companies

19 Jan

2019

Retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr passes away

MANILA (6th UPDATE)—Retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr. has passed away, ABS-CBN News confirmed Saturday. He was 94.

19 Jan

2019

Henry Sy, Billionaire Who Started as a Shoe Seller, Dies at 94

Henry Sy, who became a billionaire by parlaying a shoe store into the biggest retailer in the Philippines, has died. He was 94.

19 Jan

2019

Gokongweis, JAZA, Injap Sia, Business Elite Pay Tribute to Henry Sy Sr.

Some of the country’s biggest and most notable names in business have issued tributes and expressions of condolences at the passing of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. The

19 Jan

2019

SM’s Henry Sy Sr. dies at 94

The Philippines’ richest man Henry Sy Sr., founder of SM Group, has passed away on Saturday morning. He was 94.

19 Jan

2019

Henry Sy Sr. ‘visionary, pillar of PH economy’: Palace

MANILA — Malacañang on Saturday expressed condolences to the family of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr., who died at 94.

19 Jan

2019

From shoe seller to empire builder: Henry Sy Sr., 94

MANILA, Philippines — Taipan Henry Sy Sr. — the country’s wealthiest man and one of its most generous philanthropists — died “peacefully in his sleep” on Saturday, his daughter Teresita Sy-Coson told the Inquirer.

19 Jan

2019

The Henry Sy Playbook: 9 lessons from Philippines’ richest man

SMIC chair Sio (fifth from left) receive a plaque from FFCCCII officers led by president Domingo Yap

19 Jan

2019

Henry Sy Sr., PH ‘Father of Retail,’ passes away at 94

It is well-known that Henry Sy Sr., fondly called “Tatang” by both family and those who have worked under him, started out as a shoe vendor in Quiapo after the war and went on to build one of Asia’s big­gest business empires and named as the Philippines’ top billionaire with a net worth of $19 billion as of Friday, according to Forbes. com.

19 Jan

2019

In Memoriam, The Legacy of Henry Sy, Sr

We face this morning of January 19 with a heavy heart as we say goodbye to one of the country’s top business leaders, philanthropist, and a remarkable family man, Mr. Henry Sy, Sr.

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