“You don’t need to finish the entire chocolate,” says our host during the opening of Venchi—their third branch—at SM Mall of Asia last Thursday, April 30. There was a chocolate tasting portion during the event, and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity. We tried six pieces of the best...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the integrated property developer led by the Sy family, plans to open its flagship SM Nuvali mall in Santa Rosa, Laguna, in October 2026, marking the start of a multi-year expansion strategy targeting high-growth regional hubs outside Metro Manila. Jeffrey Lim, SM Prime...
Sy-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is shrugging off geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as a manageable disruption, betting that its diversified consumer-driven portfolio and disciplined capital management will shield it from global volatility. Amando M. Tetangco Jr., SMIC chairman, said the...
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding company of the Sy family, reported a seven-percent growth in consolidated net income to ₱21.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, from the ₱20.1-billion profit it earned in the same period last year, reflecting steady performance across its...
The ship Espiritu Santo left Manila on its maiden voyage 424 years ago in 1602. It is back, centerpiece of the magnificent Museo del Galeón, inaugurated the other week by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos. Reproduced from surviving plans and drawings in Spanish and Mexican archives, it is the...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ largest integrated property developer, is signaling a more cautious approach to its expansion plans as geopolitical volatility in the Middle East threatens to disrupt the domestic economy. In a briefing, Jeffrey C. Lim, SM Prime president and chief...
The peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Tuesday, April 28, breaching the 61-level as a resurgent United States (US) dollar and the broad exodus from emerging-market assets overwhelmed the central bank’s recent efforts to shore up the currency through tighter monetary policy. The peso plunged to...
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is planning to raise ₱18 billion from a planned bond issuance to refinance maturing obligations and fund capital expenditures (capex). Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) said it has assigned its...
In the Philippine music landscape, particularly in hip-hop and rap, Gloc-9, born Aristotle Pollisco, remains one of the most respected voices of his generation. Known for chart-topping tracks like “Upuan,” “Sirena,” and “Walang Natira,” his music confronts socio-political realities...
Japanese eyewear brand Jins previewed its most versatile eyewear yet alongside the unveiling of its refreshed space at SM Mall of Asia. The modern, minimalist store served as the perfect backdrop for the Jins Airframe Zero Gravity Balance Design Collection—ultra-lightweight eyeglass frames...
PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 2026 — SM Supermalls marked the first anniversary of SM Active Hub with a nationwide activation across its malls, transforming them into the largest playground in the country and the biggest shared space for movement in one synchronized day. Launched a year ago, SM...
This summer, your most-loved SM Supermalls turn up the energy with experiences designed for every kind of barkada. At the heart of it all is the SM Active Hub—a growing community of movers, players, and fitness enthusiasts—bringing together activities that let you truly Gala To The Max. Dive...
