Manny B. Villar, Chairman of the Villar Group of Companies, welcomes leadership speaker, Francis J. Kong, to the Sandiwa Sales Conference Vista Land commemorated 50 years of creating thriving communities and fulfilling the Filipino dream of homeownership with a landmark event: Sandiwa . Held...
In a dynamic celebration of Filipino entrepreneurship, SM Supermalls proudly unveiled the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Champions' Wall, a visual tribute to the resilience, dedication, and excellence of the country’s 17,000 MSMEs. Held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), the special...
A group of freshman students pose for the camera during their student orientation at the APC Auditorium as the school year 2024-2025 starts. Asia Pacific College (APC), a cornerstone of the SM group's commitment to education, is aggressively pursuing university status, fueled by international...
In 2024, SM Malls continued to solidify its reputation as a leading hub for job seekers and companies, hosting a series of successful job fairs across the Philippines. Mostly done in partnership with, and through the initiative of, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Public Employment...
Taal Vista Hotel, one of Tagaytay’s most iconic landmarks, marks its 85th anniversary this year with a legacy of empowerment and community-building that extends far beyond its picturesque views of Taal Volcano. Through its deep commitment to sustainability and support for local communities, the...
Kenangan Coffee, a leading Indonesian coffee brand with 950 branches worldwide, has officially arrived in the Philippines. The brand’s first branch opened on Nov. 12 at SM Mall of Asia’s North Entertainment Mall, introducing Filipino customers to its acclaimed coffee menu, known for rich...
On account of higher finance charges that it incurred due to direct equity acquisitions, the net income of Yuchengco-led of PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) had declined 11% to P527 million in the first half of the year from heftier P591 million in the same period last year. The company...
SM Supermalls and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have joined forces to create a beacon of hope for Micro-, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Typhoon Carina. The DTI-SM MSME Calamity Recovery Care Center offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to help businesses...
The officers and shareholders of MFT Group of Companies and The Foundry Ventures issued a statement reiterating their position that “we never engaged in securities transactions in violation of the Revised Securities Act.” They noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a...
Accounting firm Isla Lipana & Co. issued a statement pointing out that it is the auditor of Maria Francesca Tan (MFT) Group of Companies, Inc. only, and not any other companies under the group. “‘Maria Francesca Tan (MFT) Group of Companies, Inc.’ is our audit client. While the name of...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made permanent the cease and desist order (CDO) it issued against Maria Francesca Tan (MFT) Group of Companies, Inc. and Foundry Ventures I, Inc., along with their officers and agents. In a resolution promulgated on April 1, the Commission En Banc...
Equity acquisition in existing renewable energy (RE) projects had driven up the net income of Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) by 9.0% last year to P944 million from P863 million in 2022. The corresponding portfolio boost, according to the company, likewise shored up its...
