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SM Group bags 12 Stevies for reporting, community programs

By Richmond Mercurio | August 23, 2026 - 12:00am

The SM Group of the Sy family earned numerous recognitions for parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its...

Business

SM Group hauls corporate governance awards

By Richmond Mercurio | July 3, 2026 - 12:00am

The Sy family’s SM Group has strengthened its governance, sustainability, investor relations and corporate leadership...

Business

4 SM firms named among Asia’s best companies

By Richmond Mercurio | April 17, 2026 - 12:00am

Four companies under the Sy family’s SM Group have been named in Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll by Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia.

Business

Pacific Online stepping away from online gambling

By Richmond Mercurio | February 13, 2026 - 12:00am

Listed Pacific Online Systems Corp., a subsidiary of the SM Group’s Belle Corp., is stepping away from the online gambling...

Business

SM optimistic on Philippines market despite risks, uncertainties

By Louella Desiderio | November 25, 2025 - 12:00am

SM Group remains optimistic and committed to investing in the Philippines despite challenges being faced by the country....

Business

SM meets growing demand for beauty, wellness

By Richmond Mercurio | September 21, 2025 - 12:00am

The Sy family’s SM Group, through its retail subsidiaries, is addressing the growing consumer demand for beauty and...

Business

SM Group going full throttle in clean energy push

By Brix Lelis | August 27, 2025 - 12:00am

The SM Group, owned by the country’s richest family, is positioning renewable energy as a cornerstone of its long-term...

Business

Forbes: Sy siblings Philippines wealthiest; Razon, Villar, Ang follow

By Richmond Mercurio | August 8, 2025 - 12:00am

The five wealthiest tycoons in the country have retained their spot in the Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 richest...

Headlines

SM unlikely to add new listing for now

By Richmond Mercurio | July 16, 2025 - 12:00am

The Sy family’s SM Group is far from adding a new member to its impressive roster of publicly listed companies, with...

Business

SM putting up 200 more Alfamart stores

By Richmond Mercurio | February 27, 2025 - 12:00am

The SM Group is expanding its minimart business with the planned addition of at least 200 new stores in Luzon this year.

Business