MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) is expanding its transport infrastructure initiatives, partnering with government agencies to help ease daily commuting across Metro Manila and nearby areas.
The Sy family-led property giant said Wednesday it is leveraging the strategic locations of its malls to improve access to key transport hubs and reduce travel friction for commuters.
SMPH president Jeffrey Lim said urban mobility remains “central to national development,” noting that collaborations with the government began during the pandemic when transport access became a priority.
Pedestrian link
Among its major projects is a more than P300-million investment to build a direct pedestrian link between the LRT-2 Antipolo Station and SM City Masinag.
The planned covered walkway will provide weather-protected access, cutting transfer time and eliminating the need for commuters to cross busy roads at street level.
The project will include ramps, elevators, lighting and closed-circuit television systems to enhance accessibility and safety, with construction slated to start in the second quarter of 2026.
It is expected to be completed within six months under a public-private partnership with the Light Rail Transit Authority.
EDSA Busway
SMPH has also rolled out similar initiatives, including the SM North EDSA Busway Concourse, which opened in March 2025.
The concourse features covered walkways, elevators, escalators and direct access to the busway station to improve passenger flow.
The company is replicating this model at SM Megamall, with construction ongoing and the northbound section targeted for completion by the first quarter of 2026.
Beyond physical infrastructure, SM Prime has teamed up with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to provide real-time traffic information to the public.
Live feeds from the MMDA’s AI Traffic Management System are now available on select mall digital directories, helping commuters monitor road conditions and plan their routes more efficiently.
