In a significant accolade for Philippine business, four companies under the SM Group have been honored in FinanceAsia's prestigious Asia's Best Companies 2026 poll. This recognition, announced on April 17, 2026, in Pasay City, reflects the assessments of institutional investors and financial analysts across the region, who evaluated corporate performance and governance over the past year.
SM Companies Garner Multiple Awards
The recognized entities include SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, along with SM Retail, Inc., SM Prime Holdings, Inc., and BDO Unibank, Inc. Collectively, these companies secured a total of eight awards, underscoring their strong market presence and operational excellence.
SM Investments Leads with Gold and Silver Honors
SM Investments Corporation stood out by receiving Gold awards for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), as well as a Silver award for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category in the Philippines. Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments, expressed gratitude, stating, "We appreciate the recognition. It reflects our continued focus on delivering consistent results and creating long-term value for our stakeholders through disciplined execution."
Retail and Real Estate Sectors Shine
SM Retail was recognized as Best Managed Company in both the Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel categories. Jonathan Ng, President of SM Retail, commented, "This recognition reflects our team's ability to execute consistently across our retail platforms, anchored on serving Filipino consumers while delivering sustainable long-term value." Meanwhile, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. was honored as Best Managed Company in Real Estate. Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime, noted, "Earning the trust of the investment community affirms the discipline and consistency of our execution. We are grateful for this vote of confidence and remain focused on strengthening the business and creating long-term value for our stakeholders."
BDO Unibank and CEO Receive Accolades
BDO Unibank, Inc. was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, and its President and CEO, Nestor V. Tan, received a Bronze award in the Best CEO (Philippines) category. Tan emphasized, "These recognitions underscore BDO's disciplined pursuit of operational excellence, enabled by managers across the organization who consistently lead with accountability and keep our customers' needs firmly in mind."
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This recognition highlights the SM Group's commitment to excellence and governance, reinforcing its position as a key player in the Asian market. The awards serve as a testament to the companies' strategic initiatives and their ability to deliver value amid evolving economic conditions.
