When it officially opened its doors on May 30, 2025, SM City Laoag set a new standard for what today’s malls should be. As SM Prime Holdings’ 88th mall in the Philippines—and the very first in Ilocos Norte—SM City Laoag blends local culture with modern shopping, dining, and leisure, making...
The effects of the 7.7 magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar and the aftershocks in Thailand continue to be seen months after the events. The ultimate question is asked: Are we prepared for “The Big One”? As one of the most vulnerable countries to disaster and climate risk, SM Prime Holdings, Inc....
SM Hotels and Convention Corporation (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is investing ₱5.3 billion to ramp up its MICE footprint over the next five years, starting with two major developments in Cebu and Pasay. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm stated...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has expanded its retail aggregation program (RAP) to include schools, allowing educational institutions to consolidate their electricity demand and choose their own power suppliers. In a statement, ERC said that SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and Aboitiz-led...
A wave of global acts and local talents took over the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena as it celebrated numerous milestones and various forms of art in the venue. Home to premier live acts, the venue has become a top-of-mind space where the world-class stage becomes a sanctuary for the arts. Amongst...
SM Retail, one of the core subsidiaries of SM Investments Corporation, has received the Privacy Management Program Award from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in recognition of its consistent and structured efforts in upholding data privacy standards across its operations. The Privacy...
The future of employment in the Philippines ' wholesale and retail trade sector got a major boost on June 16, 2025. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP),...
In support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) annual Brigada Eskwela initiative, SM Supermalls mobilized thousands of volunteers across its malls nationwide from June 9 to 13, 2025, to help prepare public schools for the upcoming academic year. This year’s Brigada Eskwela carried the...
The consumer sector continues to show signs of post-pandemic growth with SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, reporting a 15 percent increase in first-quarter foot traffic at its flagship Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. The firm said that...
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...
