A Shimmering and Dazzling Christmas at SM City Marikina

The most wonderful time of the year is here at SM City Marikina as they unveiled their Christmas Centerpiece: “A Dazzling Holiday!"

The Christmas Centerpiece features a 30-foot Christmas tree, sparkling tunnels of golden splendid, and a merry orchestration of celestial stars that are already lit up for you and your family to enjoy.

Mr. John Brian Tarnate, the Assistant Vice President for Operations at SM Supermalls, Marikina Congresswoman Maan Teodoro, Santa Claus, Marikina Mayor Marci Teodoro, Mr. Don Edward Vijandre, the Regional Operations Manager of SM Supermalls and Mr. Francis Brian Cruz, the Mall Manager of SM City Marikina graced the momentous occasion.

This holiday season, step inside SM City Marikina and enter a world of wonder. A Dazzling Christmas awaits, enchanting mallgoers with its mesmerizing sights and sparkling magical Christmas decorations.

Come and join us in celebrating the season of joy and love at SM City Marikina. 

SM Distributes Kalinga Packs to Displaced Drivers in Rizal, Marikina and Pasig

The public transport sector is one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis due to the pandemic. This sector’s operations have been put into a halt for several months since March 2020. As the government eased restrictions gradually even for public transport, some are still left behind.  

SM Foundation, Inc. with SM Supermalls and SM Markets team up to extend assistance thru Kalinga Packs to displaced drivers in the country. These Kalinga Packs include 5 kilos of rice and groceries to aid the daily needs of drivers and their family. SM Supermalls in Rizal, Marikina and Pasig reach out to selected local public transport associations servicing the communities surrounding each mall through the Operation Tulong Express. 

SM City East Ortigas Mall Manager Tyrone Tan turns over Kalinga Packs to Kagawad Girlie Cruz for the residents of Morales Compound of Bgy. Sta Lucia, Pasig City

For SM City Taytay, Golden City TODA, SBM TODA, SMTT Blue Cab drivers receives 250 Kalinga packs handed over by SM Regional Operations Manager, Central 3, Mr. Cid Victoria and SM City Taytay Asst. Mall Manager Paolo Gunao. 144 drivers of SM East Ortigas TODA, Cubaro Jeepney Association and St. Joseph TODA in Cainta receive Kalinga Packs from SM City East Ortigas headed by Mall Manager Tyrone Tan. SM Center Angono with its Assistant Mall Manager Aimee Ramirez and Building Admin Manager Vennice Atun turns over 425 Kalinga Packs to drivers and operators of Biyaheng Turismo Transport Cooperative, ACACJODAI, ANG UNOTODA, COTODA and BITODA.

On the other side of the East, SM City Marikina with Mall Manager Francis Cruz turns over 280 Kalinga Packs to members of Kalumpang TODA tricycle riders and jeepney drivers of Antipolo – Crossing Transport Service. SM City San Mateo with Assistant Mall Manager Sean Arroyo distributes 487 packs to jeepney drivers of MSMMJODAI, tricycle drivers of ATODA and UV Operators and drivers of SILATAI. 

SM Cherry Antipolo Mall Manager Joey Tanyag and Building Admin Officer hands over Kalinga Packs to MMTSOCTODAI president Samson Villanueva

250 Kalinga Packs are received by tricycle drivers MMTSOCTODA from SM Cherry Antipolo headed by Mall Manager Joey Tanyag. SM City Masinag with Mall OIC Raymond Bonifacio and Assistant Mall Manager Matthew De Guzman also reached out to 470 affected drivers and operators of Pilillia Lakeshore Transport, PACCOCUDAI and MMTSOCTODA.  

Aside from transport groups, SM Operations Tulong Express distributes 2000 Kalinga Packs to more communities in the East. Among them are Sitios Tibagan and Unirock in Antipolo City, Sitios Tinapahan and Minahang Bato in Angono, Sitio Broadway in San Mateo, Sitio Bilucao in Brgy. Dolores, Taytay, Sitios Tambuli, Tambangan, Kalantiao, Justia in Brgy Kalumpang, Marikina City and Morales Compound in Bgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City

SM Operation Tulong Express is an immediate response activated to extend assistance to communities in form of basic needs during calamities.

SM Marikina's Summer Mess Fest 2018

When summer kicks in the first thing that comes to every kid's mind is PLAY! They have more time for physical play outside with their friends. And more time for the parents to rest and play with the kids as well. Physical Play has an important role in every child's development.

Physical play includes activities that use body movements to allow children to use their energy, and it gives children the chance to develop gross and fine motor skills, learn new things and socialize. Physical play also benefits a child’s health. It helps a child to develop connections between the nerve cells and the brain. As these connections develop, a child’s fine and gross motor skills, socialization, personal awareness, language, creativity and problem solving are improved. 

Last Saturday, I've been luckily invited to join a summer fest for kids and the whole family. I tagged my 2 kids along. It was not an ordinary fest, as attendees will get wet and messy. And for the first time in forever, I get to bring my son with special needs (ASD) in an event where I am invited to. I'm so happy I almost cried. 😭 Can't thank SM Supermalls especially SM City Marikina enough for making it possible and for having a fun summer activity like the #SummerMessFest2018 which is PWD friendly. Kudos! Indeed #SMCares.

WATCH THIS!

The #SummerMessFest was held first at SM Masinag (April 28-29), second leg was in SM Marikina (May 5-6) and the last leg will be at SM San Mateo (May 12). 

There are 5 different stations where kids can explore and help with their fine motor skills.

Messy Slide of Fun

Messy Splat of Colors

Messy Sands of Fun

Messy Sweet Land

             

Messy Colorful Fun Party

SM Summer Mess Fest is not only for kids but for the whole family. Honestly, I also enjoyed the 15-foot messy slide! It was also an instant family bonding for us while my kids and I play, MITD captures every moment of it. 

After the event we ate at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken. It was our first time to dine in there because we were afraid that our picky eaters will not eat, but to my surprise, #PrincessY ate! Personally, it was love at first bite. I like their dipping sauce (sawsawan) Cajun Remoulade (spiced mayonnaise), it complements the tangy and flavorful chicken taste. Little did I know that Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken is also one of the sponsors of the event. 

Thank you so much for having us SM Supermalls and SM City Marikina ❤