A total of 40 Filipino companies were included in the second annual Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, which ranked the region’s top corporations based on their 2024 revenues. Topping the list of Philippine firms are the largest conglomerates, banks, and utilities, with San Miguel Corporation...
SM Supermalls has once again received international acclaim, taking home a Bronze award in the Customer Loyalty category at the 2025 PR Awards Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong. The recognition was for their successful nationwide “100 Days of Joy” campaign. This award underscores SM Supermalls '...
The success of the May 2025 CPA Licensure Examination top five, Rica Marbebe, is an achievement reached after a steep and difficult climb. Rica grew up in a loving yet financially challenged household. Her father worked at a motorcycle parts shop, while her mother stayed home to attend to her...
If you’re still unsure how to celebrate Father’s Day, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether your dad’s a thrill-seeker, anime lover, style icon, or a foodie, SM North EDSA has something for every kind of dad. Check out the recommendations below and make this Father’s Day one to...
Feel the rush. Embrace the energy. Get ready to welcome a wave of fun and fresh experiences lighting up Northern Luzon. Ilocanos can now delight in a vibrant mix of firsts with the grand opening of SM City Laoag—unlocking limitless opportunities for buzz, enjoyment, and discovery. Taking the...
I’ve always loved all things handmade. Over the years, I’ve learned to make candles and soaps, sew pillowcases, and even crochet a blanket with my daughter. Because of my affinity for handcrafted products, I’m naturally drawn to items that share the same care and effort, with exceptional...
The Sy family’s flagship SM Investments Corporation and its banking arm, BDO Unibank, led the seven Philippine companies that made it to Forbes Magazine’s 23rd Global 2000, which ranks the largest public companies in the world. SMIC was ranked at No. 811 among the world’s top public...
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 the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the...
SM Supermalls’ “SM 100 Days of Joy” campaign clinched Silver for Marketing Excellence in the Community category at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) MAXI Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada last May 18, 2025. The MAXI Awards recognize innovative events, programs and technology...
SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is expanding nationwide with the addition of seven new hotels by the end of 2029. SM Prime said the move will increase the SM property group’s hotel count from 10 to 17 and boost total room inventory...
The SM group’s retail and hotels units are seeking to boost sales by enhancing their customer experience strategies in response to consumers’s preference for personalized shopping and lifestyle experiences. A recent 2025 global consumer trends report by experience management firm Qualtrics...
The SM Group has cemented its status as a regional powerhouse, amassing an impressive 42 award points at the prestigious Asia Pacific Stevies that propelled the conglomerate to win the coveted title of "Most Honored Organization of the Year," with SM Supermalls leading the charge by clinching 12...
