The community theater will be branded as Blink Cinema, SM Lifestyle Entertainment says

The SM Group, the largest cinema chain operator in the country, is venturing into stand-alone theaters this year as it moves to diversify its cinema offering outside shopping centers.

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services and logistics provider, and SM, the Philippines’s largest chain of shopping malls, announced a partnership to provide business-payment services for DHL Express customers in over 300 SM Bills Payment centers nationwide, offering greater convenience for shippers.

Malls are expected to fuel the retail growth in the Philippines but an expert in homegrown franchising said landlords prefer established brands in their tenant mix.

TWO more MyBus units would be allowed to operate as soon as a franchise is issued.

ALTHOUGH the Philippines has made a mark globally for its expansive malls, smaller lifestyle retail establishments may start sprouting in the market this year, property analysts forecast.

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest real estate developer, said it will spend between P4 billion and P5 billion to develop high-end office towers near SM Megamall in the Ortigas central business district.

With Filipinos aged 18 to 35 comprising 46 percent of the voting population, the youth sector has been tagged as an influential force in putting into power the most qualified leaders that can lead the country to progress.

WHEN thousands of youth gathered for the Global Youth Summit, they all have one thing in mind – make a difference. And they are beginning that change in the upcoming national elections by voting and making their voices heard.

MANILA — SM Prime Holdings, the Philippines’ largest property developer by market value, said on Thursday it plans to open six new shopping centers this year.