The Horti Filipina International Plant Show will formally open on Feb. 20 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, bringing together plant lovers, collectors, growers, and horticulture enthusiasts from across the Philippines and abroad. The opening will kick off a three-day event, which will...
SMX Convention Center Aura plays a vital role in enabling the immersive magic experience “Alice Saves Wonderland” to come alive in Manila. International creative technology leaders SparksLab Technology and FrameMotion Studio bring “Alice Saves Wonderland” to the Philippines, unveiling a...
The Philippines’ biggest SMX Convention Center is set to open in Cebu in the third quarter of 2026. Located at the Cebu South Coastal Road, the ₱3.3 billion landmark project of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) will offer over 21,000 square meters of leasable event space setting a new...
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is on schedule to open the ₱3.6 billion SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu in the fourth quarter of 2026, despite disruptions caused by recent natural calamities. “The recent events in Cebu caused some...
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...
SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights SMX’s dedication to setting new workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector. ...
For years, real estate value followed a familiar pattern: central business districts commanded a premium, while peripheral areas offered affordability in exchange for longer commutes. But the post-pandemic landscape has reshaped that logic. In a world shaped by shifting work models, rising...
Sy-led SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is investing ₱1.7 billion for the construction of SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCITE) — a large-scale venue rising within the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. The firm said...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) commenced at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and industry players. The two-day B2B trade show aims to fuel business momentum under the theme "Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency,...
CELEBRATORY TOAST From left: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior VP for operations convention centers Walid Wafik, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior vice president for operations hotels Cathy Nepomuceno, Chief City Tourism Officer of Bacolod City Teresa Manalili, City Councilor of...
The SM group is planning to significantly expand the SMX Convention Center Clark by 2026–2028 to boost its capacity to host large-scale events and address the growing demand in the region. SM Investments Corporation stated that this is made possible by its integrated property development...
Celebratory toast in honor of SMX Convention Center Bacolod’s 10th Anniversary. L-R: Mr. Walid Wafik - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations - Convention Centers, Ms. Cathy Nepomuceno - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations -...
