SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has appointed hospitality veteran Melissa J. Carlos as vice president for commercial, strengthening its leadership team as the company expands its portfolio and sharpens its growth strategy in the increasingly competitive Philippine hospitality market.
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is expanding its social impact beyond hotel operations by equipping Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with hospitality skills that could help them secure jobs and rebuild their lives after release.
Lanson Place Mall of Asia has secured a major regional accolade, winning the Gold Award for Outstanding Architecture – Hotels/Resorts (Project Outside of Hong Kong) at the Build4Asia 2026 Awards.
Janytte Siega is stepping into one of the most significant roles in the Philippine meetings and events industry as SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) taps the seasoned hospitality executive to lead SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu ahead of its scheduled opening in November 2026.
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.
Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.