Main Character Meals: Kain Lokal Arrives at SM City Baliwag

Local cuisine has a distinct flavor, and SM City Baliwag's Kain Lokal is a prime example. This locally owned restaurant celebrates the familiar and beloved Filipino cuisine that are prepared with love, tradition, and lots of sarap.

Kain Lokal is all about large flavors at affordable costs, from cozy classics to daring, contemporary spins on regional favorites. The dishes they serve, including silog, pares, unli rice, and unli kape, remind you of the past and make you exclaim, "Balik us here."

More than just a meal, Kain Lokal is a celebration of Filipino culture and cuisine, making it ideal for fast lunches, culinary excursions, or merienda breaks. It has never tasted better to support locals.

Visit Kain Lokal located at SM City Baliwag Central Terminal! Come hungry. Leave happy. Eat local.

Step Smart with Dr. Kong at SM City Grand Central

Shoppers of all ages can now enjoy comfort, care, and style at SM City Grand Central thanks to the official opening of Dr. Kong Shoes, the reputable Hong Kong brand that has been promoting foot health since 1999.  Dr. Kong is renowned for fusing technological advancements in ergonomics with stylish designs to make every step healthier, whether you're working hard at your job, going to the shopping, or spending a weekend away from home.

Dr. Kong provides footwear as well as solutions for all foot types and lifestyles.  Every pair has thoughtfully developed elements, such as breathable materials for all-day freshness, long-lasting outsoles with superior grip for safety, soft padded collars that prevent blisters, and strong heel counters that stability and align the foot.  Even their round toe anti-callus design softly keeps your feet in optimal condition.

The orthopedic footbeds and adjustable features offered by Dr. Kong guarantee a personalized fit for individuals who require additional support.  For people with plantar fasciitis, high arches, flat feet, or just those who spend a lot of time standing, this is ideal.  It's a stylish shoe that maintains the best possible posture and foot health.

Whether you are a parent chasing after children, a student, a busy professional, or a grandparent taking daily walks, Dr. Kong makes every step feel better.  Customers at SM City Grand Central may now choose the ideal pair that combines comfort, toughness, and style because taking healthy steps makes you happier and healthier.

Visit Dr. Kong at the 3rd level of SM City Grand Central. 

Here’s why #PinoyFreedom is more than just a holiday

In anticipation of the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, SM Supermalls shares why Independence Day is a pivotal turning point in our history.

It is a celebration of our identity as Filipinos. Independence Day represents the core of our beliefs and our identity as Filipinos – a strong and courageous race willing to fight for freedom’s sake. After almost 400 years of colonization, the raising of our flag and the singing of our anthem serves as more than an obligation; it commemorates the heroism embodied by every Filipino who fought for our freedom. This June 12, 2022 at 8:30 am, come in colors of the Philippine flag and head to the SM Supermalls’ Flag Raising Ceremony as we show love of our country and pay our respects to those who fought to protect it. 

It is a celebration of our rich and diverse culture. Each year, the month of June encourages us to exhibit our country’s rich culture in many different ways. Whether it be through food, fashion, or art, all 18 regions across the Philippines have so much to offer! At an SM mall near you, enjoy a taste of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao’s diverse cultures through Pinoy Eats and Pinoy Buys until June 12, 2022.

It is a celebration of our love for the country. Putting the country above one’s self is a great honor and responsibility. As Filipinos, it is our duty to keep the flame of patriotism alive by learning Philippine culture and history, to cultivate in us a sense of community and accountability towards our Filipino brothers and sisters. Visit SM City Cebu’s HeroiSM phygital exhibit until June 15, 2022 to explore Philippine history in an #AweSM way!

Celebrate #PinoyFreedom at SM Supermalls!

While we each exude patriotism in our own way, one cannot ignore the pride and enjoyment that comes with Philippine Independence Day celebrations! Commemorate Independence Day in a truly Pinoy way— sumptuous food, the company of loved ones, and great deals on all things local!

At SM Supermalls, activities are lined up to keep #PinoyFreedom alive nationwide! So come and celebrate the #AweSM and historic Philippine Independence Day at an SM mall near you.

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or like and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.

Mickey & Minnie Mouse goes local with ‘Mickey Go Philippines’ at SM Supermalls!

Disney’s most-loved iconic characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse have delighted the hearts of many across decades, and this year SM Supermalls and Disney have teamed up to launch the Mickey Go Philippines collection at The SM Store, featuring a range of merchandise with a Pinoy twist! What’s more, SM and Disney have planned a surprise virtual party for Mickey and Minnie on their birthday this November 27, and we’re expecting you to join us!

Be among the first to get exclusive Mickey Go PH merchandise! Get first dibs on adorable Mickey and Minnie collectibles from clothes and footwear to tote bags, pillows, tumblers, kitchen appliances, and more! Mickey Go PH and Mickey & Minnie classic merchandise will be available at the live selling events on:

• November 18 at 1pm-2m via Toy Kingdom’s official Facebook page
• November 24 at 1pm -2pm via The SM Store’s official Facebook page 

Join Mickey & Minnie’s first virtual surprise birthday party! After you’ve shopped to your heart’s content during the live-selling events on Facebook, or at participating SM Store branches, you will automatically get a code to enter the virtual surprise birthday party on November 27. All you need is a minimum of PHP 500 single-receipt purchase of Mickey Go PH or Mickey Mouse Classic merchandise in any participating The SM Store (Character Shop, Kids’ Wear, Boy’s Teens Wear, Girl’s Teens Wear, Kids’ Shoes, Baby Company & Toy Kingdom Express) or Toy Kingdom outlet. 

To join, simply scan the QR code to register from November 23-25. A confirmation email or SMS from SM Supermalls with the website link and passcode will be sent to you to join Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Birthday Party! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this big day filled with fun games, activities, and surprises!

Help Plan Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Birthday Party! Join us as we secretly plan for Mickey and Minnie’s party! Don’t spoil the fun okay? There are lots of games and prizes to be won! Kids will also get the chance to greet both of them and create their very own birthday card which they will be making during the event! Mickey and Minnie will surely appreciate the sweet gesture! After all the fun and games, it’s time to meet & greet Minnie, so get ready to strike a pose. Mickey and Minnie are excited to meet their Filipino fans! 

It’s going to be one special and memorable surprise birthday party for Mickey and Minnie, and we want you and your kids to join us! It’s time to bring back the nostalgia and relive your favorite childhood memories with Mickey & Minnie by celebrating their birthday only at SM Supermalls!

SM implements strict #SafeMallingAtSM protocols nationwide and offers an equally convenient online shopping option with the SM Malls Online app on the Google Play or App Store. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.

Enchanted Holidays at SM City North Edsa

Enchanted Holidays at SM City North Edsa

Sparkly lights of silver and gold, surrounded by the most bewitching greens… Christmas has never been this enchanting for one to see... Celebrate your most magical Christmas yet, only at SM City North Edsa’s Enchanted Holidays! 

Enchanted Holidays at SM City North Edsa

Here are some of the enchanting surprises that await our beloved shoppers:

1. ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TREE Featuring a grand 45-feet Christmas tree, embellished by elegant botanical species, The Block Atrium has transformed into an Enchanted Garden, towered by a large Victorian greenhouse, offering a freshly instagrammable walk-through experience for families to enjoy. Capture the experience with FREE Instax prints & 4R prints from FUJIFILM.  
2. SM MALLS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Shop from anywhere and enjoy a 15% OFF in-app exclusive at SM Malls Online. Choose from trusted brands and grab this deal when you order exclusively from SM City North Edsa. 
3. GIFT MARKET Start ticking off your gift list with SM City North Edsa’s Gift Market, featuring gift bundles, family feast favorites and Christmas holideals that will surely bring home the season’s cheer.
4. SM BEARS OF JOY SM City North Edsa brings back its annual tradition of SM Bears of Joy. Shoppers may choose from 4 bear characters: Cookie (Baker), Cammy (Vlogger), Speedy (Cyclist) & Sunny (Plant Lover). You’ll get a pair for P250, one bear for you to keep and the other for this year’s partner charity: CHILDHAUS QC.

Enchanted Holidays at SM City North Edsa

Rediscover the magic of Christmas with your family here at SM City North Edsa! 

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com, follow SM City North EDSA  on Facebook and on Instagram and Twitter!

SM Aura Premier Lights Up A Christmas To Fall In Love With

As mallgoers visit SM Aura Premier to complete their Christmas lists, they’re greeted not just by the glimmering mall decorations. An abundance of seasonally festive offerings are also in line to experience, enjoy and love.

In true fashion to the BGC-based upscale mall, saying that the holidays will be grand is something of an understatement. Going with an extravagant theme of reds and golds with shimmering bright lights, SM Aura Premier invites all to experience a Christmas that makes one feel like they’ve popped into their very own Christmas romance movie, like a wonderful scarlet dream. 

What’s so wonderful about these movies is that, apart from being aesthetically beautiful, they evoke heartstring tugging feelings of hope, wonder, joy and love. These are the very same emotions that SM Aura Premier is bringing this holiday season.

The Christmas tree centerpiece features giant red trees, Broadway-light adorned archways and larger-than-life romantic swans. Integrated into this is a safe designated dining area that’s decorated to match. The mall-based Christmas tree tradition is made more special as visitors are allowed to just admire but to also dine among and within a move set-like experience.

The opportunity to dine and get fancy is heightened with a by-reservation-only high tea service. Hosted by the mall’s newly opened store, T2, which is an Australian tea brand, will be open to accept reservations and to serve their selection of delectable teas in their exquisite teaware. The Royal High Tea with T2 will be available from Thursdays to Sundays of December 2021.

The Christmas tree set-up will also play host to a Santa Meet & Greet. The much awaited appearance of the iconic Christmas symbol of laughter and love is a yearly tradition and will return to SM Aura Premier on December 24th and 25th, 3pm onwards.

These immersive experiences aren’t just contained at the centerpiece vicinity. An equally spectacular experience awaits at SM Aura Premier’s Skypark at Level 5. At 7pm on all Sunday nights of December and December 25th itself, a jaw-dropping show will entrance and excite all who visit the Skypark’s red carabao sculpture. They can stop and enjoy the choreographed audio and visual performance, titled Nights of Dazzling Music & Lights.

All the holiday features and activities aren’t the only offerings to fall in love with. There are amazing deals and discounts from participating stores around the mall. This can even be enjoyed online through SM Supermalls’ new shopping app, SM Malls Online which SM Aura Premier is now a part of, just in time for the holidays. From November 1st until the end of December, app customers can enjoy a discount of 15% OFF when they use the special code: SMAURA.

For more information on SM Aura Premier’s holiday offerings, visit SM Aura Premier on Facebook and Instagram. 

SM, gives relief support to Typhoon Ulysses victims through its OPTE program

SM Employees prepare hot meals for the evacuees in Tuguegarao, Cagayan (left); SM Foundation and employees of SM Center Tuguegarao distribute 300 hot meals and bottled water to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.

 

A small help that comes from the heart will go a long way. Our kababayans from Cagayan that badly hit by the typhoon Ulysses needs a helping hand. Cagayan needs help. SM Foundation and Philippine National Red Cross launch a donation drive to help the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.

Relief for Cagayan. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman receive two truckloads of bottled water from SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown (left); SM Foundation through Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) donates boxes of bottled water for the evacuees at Cathedral Gym evacuation center and at East Central Elementary School in Tuguegarao.

SM Foundation and Philippine National Red Cross launch a donation drive to help the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan. SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown donated two truckloads of bottled water which were received by Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman. The donations were brought to Cathedral Gym and East Central Elementary School which served as evacuation centers for flood-stricken residents. Hot meals were also distributed to some 300 residents.

To those who wish to send help, SM through Philippine National Red Cross is only accepting cash donation. No in-kind donations will be accepted to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Donations can be deposited to the following BDO account:

Account name: Philippine National Red Cross

Peso savings: 00-453-0190938

Dollar savings: 10-453-003948

Swift code: BNORPHMM

This effort forms part of Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises.

For more updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@SMSupermalls).

Ngayong Pasko Sama-Sama tayo sa SM Supermalls Christmas Dispay of Lights

Christmas is almost here! Not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipino families to celebrate this joyous season at SM. Let the wonderful, magical and truly merry Christmas at SM drive away from the blues! Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM!

All throughout November and December, come and be dazzled by these exciting Holiday surprises that await you at SM:

1. Christmas Launches. On November 6, SM Supermalls treats everyone to a virtual, magical feast! Twelve different SM malls will light up their magnificent Christmas displays — from SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall to SM Seaside City Cebu and SM CDO Downtown Premier! SM truly brings the magic of Christmas online through fireworks, orchestra, and whimsical characters! All the SM malls nationwide follow suit with their own magical Christmas light up on November 7 and 8. Mallgoers will be delighted with a special lighting ceremony for hope and inspiration amid the pandemic, as well as singing flash mobs, cute Christmas characters, and surprise gifts.

2. Christmas Chorale. What’s Christmas without some music? Feel the merriments of the season by watching Holiday choir performances at select SM malls this December. Meet up with your family and friends at SM and enjoy some Holiday tunes! It will surely be an awesome experience! No need to worry because strict safety protocols are in place at SM malls, so you can just focus on the magic of the celebration.

3. Christmas Markets. It’s the season of giving! Help MSMEs bounce back from the negative impact of the pandemic by buying your Holiday essentials and gifts at SM’s nationwide Christmas Markets from November 9 to January 3. As part of the Kasama Ng SM campaign and DTI’s Buy Local, Support Local, the Christmas Markets will feature unique local products and goods so shoppers can buy from small businesses and help them bounce forward and recover.

4. Selfie with Santa. Don't fret - SM has made sure you won't miss your annual selfie with Santa this year! You can pose with a virtual Santa Claus safely and via augmented reality at SM. Wanna give it a try? Simply scan the AR markers located in select areas in SM malls and have a photo with virtual Santa. Don’t forget to share your Holiday snaps online to your family and friends!

5. SM Bears of Joy. Starting November 4 until Christmas Day, SM Supermalls is giving back through its annual Bears of Joy campaign. This time around, shoppers can collect special medical frontliner Bears of Joy. Throughout the Christmas season, you can buy a pair of bears for P200.00 – one bear for you to keep and the other for charity.

6. TikTok Fam Contest. Have fun with your family and spread some Christmas joy by joining the TikTok Fam Contest. Simply showcase your dance moves to your favorite Christmas song in your favorite SM mall and you can get a chance to win exciting prizes!
   
   
   For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on Facebook and Instagram.

Immunity System Boosters available at SM Supermalls

VitaCinc and PedZinc are few of the vitamin brands available for kids and adults at Watsons. They are available at all Watsons branches in SM Supermalls.

Fruits, especially the citrusy ones like lemons, are natural health boosters for our bodies. Fresh fruits are available daily at SM Supermarket in SM Cherry Antipolo, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and Savemore SM Center Angono. Lemon stands like Lemon Stop in SM Center Angono provides healthy instant refreshment without the guilt.

Our immune system is our body’s built-in defense against illness and disease. To best protect our bodies from harm, every component of our immune system needs to perform in sync. Eating a healthy diet, keeping stress under control, getting plenty of quality sleep, exercise, proper hygiene, are just a few of the basic steps to maintain a healthy immune system. 

Shops at SM Supermalls are stocked up with health essentials to help us enhance our body defenses against diseases.

Fresh lemons in packs of 6 are available at SM Supermarket Masinag, San Mateo, Cherry Antipolo and Savemore SM Center Angono. Prices subject to change without prior notice

Newly-opened Lemon Stop at SM Center Angono provides instant refreshment packed with health benefits.

Turmeric is one of the classified superfoods by health experts. Yamang Bukid Turmeric Tea is packed with more benefits from other superfoods blended to its tea powder. It is good for colds, cough, sore throat even for weight loss. 



Turmeric Tea from Yamang Bukid is available at SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo and SM Center Angono

Vitamins are aplenty at Watsons. Multivitamins, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc are few of the popular vitamins that are proven to strengthen our body’s immune system. Aside from adult vitamins, there are also vitamins for kids mostly in syrup or chewable form. While almost all vitamins are readily available, it is best to consult a physician before taking any of these. 

VitaCinc and PedZinc are few of the vitamin brands available for kids and adults at Watsons. They are available at all Watsons branches in SM Supermalls.

Although there are restrictions now when it comes to exercising outdoors, there are workout equipment that is available at sports shops at SM. Treadmills, jump ropes, resistance bands are just a few of the available equipment which can help us push ourselves to keep moving while we are in quarantine. 

Trax Ultra Slim Runner from Chris Sports SM City San Mateo at P 49,998.00 completes your personal gym at home. 

This SKLZ Jump Rope Conditioning Trainer is available at Chris Sports in SM City San Mateo for P 789.00

Stay connected with the latest updates of your favorite shops through official social media accounts of your nearest SM Supermall.