The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair officially opened today at SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, igniting a new chapter for Negros heritage and enterprise with its 39th edition, “Himbon”—meaning “to gather.” Some of you may not remember that the Negros Trade Fair once...
SM Investments Corp. led four firms under the SM Group that have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025 by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. Other SM companies also earned Great Place to Work Certification this year, including SM Prime Holdings, Inc., SM...
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:...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is planning to expand its portfolio to 130 malls by its 50th year, in 2035, as it intends to consistently open four new malls starting next year. During Manila Bulletin’s The Sit Down, SM Supermalls...
Thousands of job seekers trooped to SM Supermalls this September as SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Civil Service Commission (CSC), launched nationwide job fairs to celebrate the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). The job fairs opened opportunities for Filipinos to pursue...
An SM Partner’s Appreciation Night, held at the Forbes Ballroom of Conrad Manila, marked SM Supermalls’ grand 40th anniversary celebration. Bringing together SM tenants, lessees, stakeholders, and media friends, the event turned the evening of Sept. 1 into a night filled with great food,...
The future of business isn’t just about selling a product—it’s about selling an experience. This is the core belief of Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls, and it’s a philosophy that has guided the company‘s evolution. During a recent media meeting, Steven argued that the most...
The Viyline MSME Caravan is bringing its vibrant showcase of local entrepreneurship and proudly Filipino products to the east as it lands at SM City Masinag from Sept. 17 to 23, 2025. Organized by Viyline Group of Companies together with SM Supermalls, the caravan has become a well-loved platform...
SM Supermalls marks 40 years of retail leadership with a bold roadmap: to deliver one flagship mall every year from 2026 to 2030, transforming malls into future-ready spaces that anchor regional growth. Alongside these landmark projects, SM is investing over PHP150 billion in 16 major...
As SM Supermalls celebrates its 40th anniversary, it clinches four major honors at the prestigious HR Asia Awards 2025, reaffirming its legacy of people-first leadership and transformative workplace culture. For the third consecutive year, SM Supermalls was named one of HR Asia’s Best Companies...
SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s business group, is strengthening its entertainment ecosystem across its portfolio to be more appealing and in tune with the preferences of the new generation of Filipino consumers. “At SM, we recognize the younger generation’s growing...
Kadayawan season unfolds in full color as SM City Davao and SM Lanang turn the malls into creative and festive spaces with a full lineup of exciting events and vibrant experiences. Feel the urban vibe and immerse yourself in cultural pride in Davao City’s vibrant shopping destinations. Kadayawan...
