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SM Supermalls: Announcement for New Nationwide Mall Hours Starting March 30

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  SM Supermalls Announces New Nationwide Mall Hours Starting March 30 SM Supermalls, the country’s leading integrated property developer and retailer, officially announced today a nationwide adjustment to its standard operating hours. In response to the National Energy Emergency, all SM Supermalls across the Philippines will shorten mall operating hours effective Monday, March 30 . This change in strategy is a direct reaction to the pressing need for power conservation across the country. SM Supermalls hopes to drastically lower demand on the national grid by modifying daily opening timings. This step guarantees that the business will manage resources efficiently during this period. "SM is proactively adapting to the current situation by adjusting our operating hours. We remain committed to delivering elevated retail experiences for all Filipinos, supported by our increased use of renewable energy to power our malls," said Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls. For m...

GRAD FEASTS AT SM:TO EAT, CELBERATE, REPEAT

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Graduation season is here. It is time to toss the cap, snap the selfies, and celebrate the sweet reward after years of hard work, late-night study sessions, and countless group projects. In Caloocan City and Valenzuela City, the celebration does not end on campus. It continues at the vibrant dining spots in SM Center Sangandaan, SM City Valenzuela, and SM City Grand Central. Whether you're gathering with family or celebrating with your barkada, these restaurants serve feasts worthy of your milestone. Giligans – SM Center Sangandaan Celebrating with the whole squad? Giligans is a go-to for Filipino comfort food done right. Crowd favorites like sizzling sisig, garlic fried chicken, and hearty group platters make it perfect for sharing. The vibe is lively and casual, ideal for laughter, stories, and group photos. Nabe Unlimited Japanese Hotpot – SM City Grand Central Nabe offers an enjoyable and engaging dining experience if variety is your thing. Enjoy limitless portions of meats,...

Women Entrepreneurs empowered at SM Supermalls this Women’s Month

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Successful Women Strong Network event launched at SM Lanang showcasing women-led MSMEs. L-R: Irene Boey Lin Fong,  Chairperson of AWEN Singapore, Toukta Chounramany, Focal Point of AWEN Laos, Rhoda Caliwaran, Chairperson of  WomenBizPH, Maika Nurhayati, Focal Point of AWEN Indonesia, Baby Montemayor, Trustee of Women Biz PH Davao, Mylene  Abiva, Trustee of WomenBizPH, Mr. Lin Fong and Russel Aldaba, SAVP for Marketing in Mindanao of SM Supermalls. Women-led businesses took center stage as the WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully opened at SM Lanang Premier from March 12–14, celebrating the creativity,resilience, and growing impact of Filipina micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Organized by WomenBizPH in partnership with SM Supermalls, the three-day trade fair brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs showcasing a vibrant mix of proudly local products—from artisanal pastries and handcrafted accessories to healthy snacks, woven apparel, delicacies, and wellnes...

Setting the scenes for Mindanao’s main casts at SM Supermalls

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   Setting the scenes for Mindanao’s main characters at SM Supermalls Let’s be honest, Mindanao–we’ve never been background characters. There’s a certain confidence in the way we move. We’re sharp, bold, and sure of what we want. We don’t need to be loud to show who’s the leading character. And since we know what iconic-ness we bring to the table, the place we spend our time in? Well it has to keep up. The vibe, the energy, the experience. The good news is that across Mindanao, new firsts are arriving, firsts that can keep up and set the scene at your most-loved mall, SM Supermalls–the mall of firsts. The Opening Act: Serving Cravings And Lewks Because once the plans are locked, it’s never just about the food. It’s about how you show up. The table becomes the backdrop, the look comes together, and suddenly your first act is in full motion Soul Kitchen / Fast Fresh   Certain scenes require comfort, and the first soon-to-open Soul Kitchen/Fast Fresh in SM at the expansion w...

We Stannin’ HARD: Best New Finds in South with SM Supermalls

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  We Stannin’ HARD: Best New Finds in Luzon with SM Supermalls We are all about that stan life. A new album from a rising artist? Fanboy/fangirl mode activated. A freshly opened concept store? Consider us a fan. Entering your fitness era? Support. Whether it's a personality we love or a lifestyle we aspire to, as long as it resonates with the life we want, we are stanning hard. You don't have to search any farther here at SM Supermalls. This is where you'll find everything—and we mean everything—that will keep you excited for months. These shops have us enthralled, and we simply can't get enough of everything from the newest discoveries throughout Luzon to everyday necessities that are unique. As your favorite shopping center, SM is still a symbol deserving of our whole attention. All For Our Foodie Stans Ah yes, food. Who isn’t a fan, right? From familiar dining destinations to new food hubs to explore, we are stanning hard! Pho Hoa A fan of Vietnamese classics? The so...

Vinta Market sets sail at newly opened SM City Zamboanga, championing local MSMEs

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  The ceremonial opening marks the launch of Vinta Market, a vibrant marketplace dedicated to showcasing proudly local products from MSMEs across the Zamboanga Peninsula. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — As SM City Zamboanga opened its doors on March 20 , the vibrant spirit of local entrepreneurship and culture took center stage with the unveiling of Vinta Market , a colorful marketplace dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the Zamboanga Peninsula . Launched in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 9 and the SM for MSMEs program , the Vinta Market brings together 20 local MSMEs , showcasing proudly regional products ranging from handcrafted items and artisanal goods to local delicacies, fashion pieces, and unique souvenirs. SM Supermalls executives  and DTI Region 9 officials lead the ceremonial opening of the Vinta Market at SM City Zamboanga, celebrating a new platform for local MSMEs. (L-R: DTI Zamboang...