SM Prime Earns Top ESG Honors at 15th Asian Excellence Awards

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, was honored with six major awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards held by Corporate Governance Asia on June 27 in Hong Kong. The recognition affirms SM Prime’s leadership in advancing environmental sustainability, sound corporate governance and strong investor engagement in the region.

The 15th Asian Excellence Awards honors companies and executives across Asia who demonstrate exemplary performance in governance, business ethics, environmental responsibility and investor engagement.

Among the accolades received were the Sustainable Asia Award, Best Environmental Responsibility and Best Investor Relations Company – Philippines. These awards reflect SM Prime’s integrated approach to climate resilience and stakeholder engagement. 

In addition to corporate honors, SM Prime’s leadership team was individually recognized for excellence in governance and capital market engagement. President Jeffrey C. Lim was named Asia’s Best Chief Executive Officer for Investor Relations, while John Nai Peng C. Ong was recognized as Asia’s Best Chief Finance Officer for Investor Relations and Compliance Officer. Alex D. Pomento was also awarded Best Investor Relations Professional.

“These recognitions reflect our continued focus on sustainability, transparency and long-term value creation,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime. “We are committed to developing resilient communities while upholding strong corporate governance and aligning our growth with the evolving expectations of our stakeholders.”

Now in its 15th year, the Asian Excellence Awards honors companies and executives across Asia who demonstrate exemplary performance in governance, business ethics, environmental responsibility, and investor engagement. This year’s theme, “The Role of Asian Corporations on Climate Neutrality,” highlights the growing urgency for credible, ESG-driven leadership in the region.

SM Prime’s strong showing at this year’s awards underscores its role as a key contributor to sustainable urban development in the Philippines—anchoring growth in climate-aligned innovation, inclusive stakeholder value and good governance practices. (SM PRIME)

Record-Breaking Launch: HONOR 400 5G Shines on Day One with Celeb Guests

 The wait is over! Today, you can grab your AI Phone — the HONOR 400 5G!

Malls nationwide, such as SM Baliwag, SM MOA, SM North Edsa, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM Fairview, and more, filled up for the First Day Sale of HONOR 400 5G.  

Manila, Philippines – June 28, 2025 – Global tech leader HONOR Philippines has officially launched its latest AI-powered smartphone, the HONOR 400 5G, nationwide. Starting today, June 28, pre-ordered customers can claim their units at any HONOR Experience Store or through online platforms: Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

The HONOR 400 runs on a 6000 milliamp silicon carbon battery that delivers long-lasting power, even in tough conditions, and keeps over 80 percent of its battery health even after four years of use.

The HONOR 400 5G is now available for only Php 22,999, and it comes with exciting freebies worth up to ₱9,397. When you pre-order from June 17 to 2, 2025, you’ll get a JBL Go 4 speaker, HONOR Choice Earbuds Clips, and a Jisulife Pro 1 absolutely free.

On top of that, pre-order customers also have the chance to win either a Rolex GMT Master II worth ₱600,000 or a Hermès Lindy Mini Bag worth ₱420,000.

The HONOR fever is real. The HONOR 400 5G started with a record-breaking first sales day on June 28, 2025. Across the country, excited shoppers who pre-ordered the viral AI smartphone were seen lining up to claim their units.

The HONOR 400 5G just had an exciting launch at the brand new HONOR Experience Store in SM Seaside City Cebu. What made it even more special was the presence of Miss Universe Philippines 2019, Gazini Ganados, who joined in on the celebration!

“We are honored to have been joined by the HONOR Stars --- Miss Universe Philippines 2019, Gazini Ganados, and one of GMA Kapuso’s leading ladies, Ashley Ortega, in this very special milestone. For months, the team has worked tirelessly to bring Your AI Phone HONOR 400 5G to the Philippine market. Today’s launch is a proud moment that reflects the success of those efforts,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Cebu, your next favorite smartphone is finally here! 

Redefining Mobile Photography 

The HONOR 400 comes packed with a powerful 200MP Ultra Clear AI Camera that lets you capture every detail, even in low light. Thanks to its large sensor and intelligent dual stabilization, your shots stay sharp and steady no matter the setting. It also has a 12MP Ultra Wide and Macro Camera for those epic landscape or close-up moments, plus a 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera that gives you stunning, true-to-life selfies every time.

Unleash Your Creativity with AI

The HONOR 400 makes creating content easy and enjoyable with powerful AI editing tools. You can turn your photos into stunning videos using Google’s Veo 2 model on Google Cloud. Capture vivid moving moments with the HD Moving Photo feature, and edit with ease using the AI Eraser and AI Outpainting tools. No need to be an expert—anyone can create something amazing.

Made to Last and Keep Up with You

The HONOR 400 has a powerful 6000 milliamp silicon carbon battery that keeps you going longer, even in harsh conditions. It is designed to stay strong and still hold over 80 percent of its battery health even after four years. And when you need a quick boost, the 80-watt HONOR Wired SuperCharge can power the phone up to 40 percent in just 15 minutes.

Price and Where to Get It

The HONOR 400 5G is now open for pre-order across the Philippines for only Php 22,999 with 24 gigabytes of memory and 512 gigabytes of storage. It comes in three eye-catching colors — Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, and Desert Gold.

You can get yours at any HONOR Experience Store, partner store, or online through Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Lazada: https://bit.ly/Laz_H400_PR 

Shopee: https://bit.ly/Shop_H400_PR

TikTok Shop: https://bit.ly/TikTok_H400_PR

You can also #BringPhotosToLife with #YourAIPhone via Home Credit easy installments of as low as ₱979/month for 18 months! Check the best HONOR products and deals for you here: https://hcph.info/3I2m1gb. 

Drop by the 3rd Level of SM Seaside and be among the first to explore HONOR’s latest innovations and experience the HONOR 400 5G in person. 

To learn more about HONOR 400 5G, head to https://bit.ly/Web_H400_PR. For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph), and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.