Armed with the simple, guiding principle: “Whatever decision we make, we should be able to eat and sleep well,” Hans T. Sy found the moral certainty to endure public fury over a construction project. For decades, the SM Group, founded by his late father, retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr., has been...
Long before Muntinlupa became one of Metro Manila’s most connected cities, Susana Heights Village had already made its mark as a serene community along the South Luzon Expressway. For decades, it stood as a quiet witness to the south’s steady rise, its name synonymous with familiarity and...
It was a quiet Sunday in 2009, a day of reprieve for business journalists enjoying a brief ceasefire from the endless churn of the financial markets. But one reporter’s weekend “me time” at the familiar, bustling SM North EDSA was about to take an unexpected turn. Suddenly, she spotted them:...
Sy-led SM Investments Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, sees new growth in its logistics and renewable energy units even as its core real estate, retail, and banking businesses continue to thrive with the country’s economy. “But, really, all of our businesses have...
The race for the title of the Philippines’ wealthiest person is tightening, with ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. narrowing the gap on the long-reigning Sy siblings. The Sy siblings, heirs to the SM group, held onto the top spot on the 2025 Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest,...
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...
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...
Ten outstanding STEM students (TOSS) have been officially selected for the 2025–2026 academic year, through a joint initiative between SM Retail’s Shop & Share program and Mastercard, in support of the SM Foundation’s College Scholarship Program. The scholars were selected through a...
Ferronoux Holdings Inc. reported that not a single minority shareholder availed of the tender offer, as its market price is several times higher than the tender offer price of ₱2.22 offered by the controlling shareholder, Themis Group Corporation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Personnel from the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine National Police-Maritime Group display the Philippine flag on Sandy Cay (Pag-asa Cay 2) during an inter-agency maritime operation on April 27, 2025 to counter China's narrative that it seized the cay. (Courtesy of NTF-WPS)...
Police officers arrest a Chinese chef for selling an illegal gun online in Makati City. A 33-year-old Chinese chef was arrested by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for selling online a gun with an expired license in Makati City. The police said the suspect posted the...
(Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity) The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kennemer Group, a Philippine-based international agri-business organization, to enhance...
