Corporate Bulletins

SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) sharpened its talent playbook as it joined SM Prime Holdings, Inc. in hosting Career Connect, an integrated career fair designed to funnel fresh talent into one of the country’s largest corporate ecosystems.

Many young Filipinos want to live independently and improve their lifestyle, but daily expenses such as rent and bills often slow progress toward bigger goals.

SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, was named Best Annual Report at the IR Impact Awards – Southeast Asia held in December 2025. The award recognizes the company’s strong reporting and disclosure practices, particularly its integrated report, which clearly explains its business strategy, performance, governance, and long-term plans for creating value.

Globe Telecom Inc. is deploying battery charging hubs in typhoon-prone areas of South Luzon and Bicol to help keep mobile and internet services running during power outages.

Philippine National Bank (PNB) has donated 70 desktops and 20 laptops to St. Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, helping students—many from farming families—access digital learning. The turnover, held during PNB’s Christmas Tree Lighting, was facilitated by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation. PNB said the initiative supports education, sustainability, and nation-building, continuing its practice of donating refurbished devices to schools nationwide since 2019.