Folk Performances, Job Fair Take Center Stage at SM CAMANAVA Malls Independence Day Tribute

As SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela presented a patriotic homage to the 126th Philippine Independence Day, fusing culture and community empowerment in this year's celebrations, the spirit of freedom came alive in Northern Metro Manila.

SM City Grand Central’s Kalayaan Job Fair featured 51 companies offering 3,563 jobs, local and abroad.

To begin the day's celebrations, hundreds of mall workers, renters, and community members assembled at SM City Grand Central and SM Center Sangandaan for solemn flag-raising ceremonies.  Following the festivities, there were cultural exhibits honoring Filipino heritage.  Folk dances like Binasuan and Sayaw sa Bangko attracted devoted audiences at SM City Grand Central.  Students and artists at SM Center Sangandaan gave a powerful Sabayang Bigkas that echoed the themes of bravery and patriotism.

Voices of Freedom. Students stir patriotic pride with a powerful Sabayang Bigkas at SM Center Sangandaan.

Proudly Filipino. SM City Valenzuela marked Independence Day with vibrant cultural performances.

In addition to honoring the past, SM City Grand Central's Independence Day celebration helped job seekers look to the future.  A significant aspect of the event was the Kalayaan Job Fair, which brought together 51 businesses with 3,563 job opportunities both domestically and abroad.  The occasion embodied the authentic essence of Kalayaan—empowerment via opportunity—with the mall crowded with candidates waiting in line with resumes in hand.

Grace in Motion. A performer at SM City Grand Central showcases the Binasuan, a cherished Filipino folk dance.

Balancing Tradition. SM City Grand Central highlights Sayaw sa Bangko during its Independence Day festivities.

In the meantime, SM City Valenzuela's own schedule of traditional performances and displays with a Filipino theme echoed the same sense of patriotism.  On June 27, a job fair specializing in foreign employment will mark the culmination of its celebration, providing job seekers with yet another opportunity to secure a better future.

Lights and Legacy. A graceful Pandanggo sa Ilaw lit up SM City Valenzuela’s Independence Day showcase.

Through lively performances and job-creation projects, the SM malls in Caloocan and Valenzuela have transformed Independence Day into a celebration of the nation's freedom and its citizens' unwavering quest for advancement.