29 Jul
2025
SM Group’s Relief Operations Deliver Aid to Thousands
In the wake of continuous rains and widespread flooding brought by Severe Tropical Storms Crising, Dante, Typhoon Emong, and the southwest monsoon, SM Foundation rolled out its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to
28 Jul
2025
Two Properties of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) are Nominated at the Renowned World Travel Awards
Topnotch hotel brands under SMHCC’s roster of properties, Conrad Manila and Lanson Place Mall of Asia have both been nominated at the prestigious World Travel Awards. Admirably, Conrad Manila is
28 Jul
2025
SM Debuts Biggest Rooftop Solar Panel System at SM Fairview
In line with its 40th anniversary, SM Supermalls has unveiled the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system on a commercial building in the country at SM City Fairview, reinforcing its
23 Jul
2025
Over 40,000 Join SM Cares in Championing Inclusion
In celebration of National Disability Rights Week 2025, SM Cares—the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls—reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to inclusivity through a series of meaningful events and initiatives
23 Jul
2025
Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2025 Kicks Off at SM Skating MOA
Get ready for a breathtaking spectacle as Asia’s finest figure skaters take center stage at the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2025, happening from August 1 to 5, 2025 at
23 Jul
2025
SM Supermalls Marks National Disaster Resilience Month with Capacity Building Events
In celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, SM Supermalls is leading the private sector in promoting lifesaving skills and community preparedness through a series of impactful activities. The month opened with the
18 Jul
2025
SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) Park Inn Property in Davao Recognized as the First DOT-Accredited Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment in the Davao Region
SMHCC announces Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s recent recognition by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the first Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment in the Davao Region. This milestone underscores the hotel’s
17 Jul
2025
Jessica Soho Headlines 2025 Global Youth Summit
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s biggest youth gathering returns as the Global Youth Summit 2025 is set to inspire and energize thousands of young leaders and changemakers at the SM
14 Jul
2025
Department of Energy and SM Cares launch “You Have the Power” caravan at SM Sucat
The Department of Energy in partnership with SM Cares, officially launched the “You Have the Power” education and information campaign at SM Sucat. This muli-mall roadshow is designed to promote
14 Jul
2025
Leadership Renewed: NRC Welcomes New Board
The National Resilience Council of the Philippines (NRC) convened for the Members Meeting to present key milestones from the past year and formally induct the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees. During
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20 Sep
2006
SM opens 28th mall in Lipa City
Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. will open this Friday its second mall in Batangas — SM City Lipa — aimed at taking advantage of the area’s huge and progressive population base.
19 Sep
2006
SM Prime Opens 2nd Mall in Batangas with SM City Lipa
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) will open its second mall in Batangas Province on September 22. SM City Lipa, which is strategically located along the Lipa’s Ayala Highway, occupies 103,242 square meters (sqm) of land, with 77,682 sqm of gross floor area.
18 Sep
2006
SM Group gains control of Aklan Property
NABAS, Aklan—Tycoon Henry Sy has bought majority control of a 430-hectare property here that is being eyed as recreation area for local and foreign tourists visiting Boracay Island.
14 Sep
2006
Supermalls gain popularity, but retailers not favoring one format
Big-space shopping centers are becoming popular retail formats given their revenue-generating and customer-convenience appeal. They have, however, yet to significantly affect the market share of smaller-sized operations, and Philippine retailers are finding their own approaches as competition intensifies.
13 Sep
2006
SM Rolls out high-tier loyalty program
SM Mart, Inc. has launched the SM Advantage Prestige, an elite membership club of the SM Advantage, the consumer loyalty program of SM retail stores.
12 Sep
2006
NEDA: SM mall will enhance economy of Cagayan Valley
The proposed construction of an SM mall in Cagayan Valley is seen to further enhance the region’s economic turnaround after a rebound in its agriculture production
11 Sep
2006
BPOs, OFWs are it in real estate
PROPERTY advisory firm CB Richard Ellis Philippines said the real estate sector will continue to be buoyed by hefty demand for office spaces particularly from business process and outsourcing firms which in turn, will boost expansion of retail development in the provinces, it said in a study dated Aug. 28.
04 Sep
2006
Property sector outlook bullish on strong demand … but mall business expected to lag office, residential segments
Prospects for the Philippine property sector remain bullish as office space vacancies continue to shrink in the Makati central business district (CBD) demand for Metro Manila residential units increases.
28 Aug
2006
SM Prime seen to post higher profit
Stock brokerage firm ATR-Kin-Eng Securities has raised its 2007 net profit target for SM Prime Holdings Inc. by three percent to P6.59 billion, mainly due to stronger cash flows from new malls.
26 Aug
2006
Solon wants malls to allow free parking for Christmas
THIS Christmas season, a Metro Manila congressman wants shopping mall owners to temporarily give up parking fee collections. Pasig Representative Robert “DodotJaworski Jr. said this would be the best Christmas
