A new district is taking shape in Cavite with a focus on long-term use. Key elements like mobility, services, and sustainability are being planned early, through a shared effort between public planning and private development. This direction was marked by a key milestone, as SM Prime Holdings Inc.,...
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s largest property developers, is opening SM City Zamboanga on Friday, March 20, marking its eighth mall in Mindanao and its 90th mall in the Philippines. Reinforcing its growing footprint in the southern island of Mindanao, the four-level...
You’ve probably come across her on Instagram—even if you don’t follow her yet. Her posts are filled with clean lines, effortless neutrals, and outfits that look polished without trying too hard. For Stephanie Dods, fashion is about movement, rhythm, and intention. With her interior design...
Three of the country’s top business leaders remain optimistic that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will be resolved within the year, although it may lead to weaker consumer demand, rising operating expenses (opex), and higher interest rates. During the Philippine Stock Exchange ’ s...
Sy-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) and its real estate subsidiary SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) are planning to tap the offshore bond market to fund their continued growth and expansion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, March 17, the two firms said SMIC SG...
In life, we want nothing more than realness. We cling to those who show true signs of authenticity. We seek out those who are honest with themselves, and in return, we often do our best to stay true to our own honest selves. Sincerity is something we can all agree on, because when it comes to the...
After years of organizing trips for our family, packing has become second nature. I’ve learned that while efficiency is essential, intention matters just as much. Every piece that goes into the luggage must meet these criteria: useful, versatile, and, whenever possible, proudly Filipino-made....
If there’s one thing I look forward to after a long day of work—after meetings, deadlines, and endless stream of messages—it’s the quiet comfort of stepping into my bedroom. It is, quite simply, my sanctuary. There is something almost ceremonial about the end of the day. The moment when the...
2026 is looking bigger and bolder at SM Megamall as it welcomes another wave of “first in the Philippines” brands—bringing cult favorites from Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and beyond straight to the heart of the metro. Long known as a go-to destination for generations of shoppers, SM Megamall is...
Aside from office leasing, SM Offices, the commercial property arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is now focusing on industrial leasing with ready-to-move-in warehouses in the cities of Pasig and Taguig, as well as build-to-suit developments in other locations nationwide. SM Offices’...
SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), turned SM City North EDSA into a one-stop hiring hub where 236 job seekers walked out with jobs. More than a thousand job seekers attended the annual SM Group Job Fair,...
Philippine Geothermal Production Co. (PGPC), the renewable energy unit of SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), plans to spend at least ₱2.9 billion this year to ramp up drilling and exploration across its existing facilities and six new concession areas. Frederic C. Dybuncio, SMIC president and chief...
