SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the flagship of the Sy family’s SM Group, will continue expanding its various businesses amid optimism over the Philippines’ consumer-driven economy. “Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the Philippine growth outlook, supported by easing inflation, steady...
Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase. Communities are asking deeper questions, not just about who is being helped, but whether programs create lasting change. In this environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an important role, but it must evolve from...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy family, is set to open a multipurpose indoor arena in Cebu this June that will surpass the capacity of its flagship venue in Manila as it seeks to capture regional tourism demand. In a briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 24, SM Prime President...
SM Offices, the office leasing arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is continuing to expand its presence in Metro Manila and key cities nationwide, starting with the investment of more than ₱1 billion to complete over 60,000 square meters (sqm) of leasable space in Cebu City by the fourth...
SM Supermalls rolls out a nationwide February hiring caravan that turns its malls into recruitment hubs and documentation centers to provide Filipinos direct access to jobs and government services. The February leg of the #SMJobFair series spans major cities nationwide, linking jobseekers with...
Despite prevailing challenges in the real estate industry, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) expects to surpass the record profits it earned last year and is supporting its continued growth in 2026 with a capital expenditure (capex) budget of ₱100 billion. “For 2026, the estimate is to spend...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the integrated property developer led by the billionaire Sy family, posted a seven percent increase in full-year consolidated net income as recovery in commercial property and rigorous cost-cutting measures shielded the bottom line from a slowdown in residential sales. The...
Love, luck, and luxe-for-less moments collide this February as SM North EDSA brings back its biggest Great Northern Sale, happening from Feb. 11 to 15. For five exciting days, shoppers can score up to 70 percent off across retail, tech, beauty, make-up, and more, making it the perfect time to...
SM Supermalls’ bike initiative, launched during the pandemic, has become a nationwide active mobility system and won 36 recognitions at the 2025 Mobility Awards for promoting safe and accessible cycling across its properties. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recognized SM Supermalls with...
Valentine’s Day has always been a celebration of the small, tender gestures that make our relationships feel cherished like a handwritten note slipped into a bag, a favorite snack bought “just because,” or a thoughtful surprise waiting at the end of a long day. But as Feb. 14 draws near, the...
In Filipino households, love expresses itself in the quiet rituals of everyday living: the table set with care, the scent that greets you at the door, and the meals prepared not just to nourish but to comfort. Homemakers have long been the keepers of these moments, weaving warmth into ordinary days...
The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2026 is back and it is bigger than last year. Set at the Seaside Boulevard of SM Mall of Asia, the country’s biggest fireworks competition levels up into a fully maxed out experience built for how Gen Z shows up, hangs out, and shares moments. ...
