SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group was recently conferred the Grand Tourism Excellence Award by The Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) last August 15, 2025. The award recognizes the company’s exceptional execution and management across the SM Group, empowering many tourism-related MSMEs and contributing towards a thriving, fulfilling travel industry.
The award further validates SM’s strategic investments in integrated tourism developments from hotel and resort properties, shipping and logistics across the Philippines and retail establishments and entertainment complexes that cater to local and international travelers.
Receiving the award on behalf of the company was Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. Chairman of the Board of SM Investments (center). With him were (from left) Christina Garcia Frasco, Department of Tourism Secretary (DOT); First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos; Tony Lopez and Eric Canoy, MOPC Chairman and President, respectively.
