SM Offices is pouring more than P1 billion into Cebu as it doubles down on the regions, betting that provincial demand and mall-integrated workplaces will power a growth surge in 2026.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property flagship of the Sy Group, is lining up a balanced funding strategy for 2026, zeroing in on refinancing maturing obligations while bankrolling its flagship Bay City Reclamation Project.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia controlled by the Sy Group, is setting aside about P100 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, matching last year’s outlay while sharpening its focus on returns after posting a 7 percent rise in 2025 profit.
The Highlands Prime, Inc., the leisure residential arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has completed Provence, a new residential enclave tucked within Tagaytay Midlands along Lakeside Fairways Drive in Talisay, Batangas.
SM Prime–backed LOOK At Me is polishing its presence in the country’s premium beauty space, expanding its physical footprint as Filipino consumers grow more discerning about what earns a place on their vanity.
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.