SM Malls in Bulacan Share Holiday Cheer Through “ChriSMiles”

At least 110 children of SM Supermalls' janitorial and security workers got holiday pleasure from SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulilan through ChriSMiles, the company's annual employee volunteer program.

During the initiative's free play events at mall amusement centers, kids had fun with games, recreational activities, and mascot appearances. Additionally, SM "Besties of Joy" were given out, gifts were shared, and lunches were had.

The event honors the families and children of janitorial and agency employees in appreciation of their dedication, according to Prescila Salamat, Senior Human Resources Manager at SM City Marilao. Established in 2012, ChriSMiles is a nationwide SM volunteer program that encourages employees to share their blessings and uplift communities throughout the holiday season.

The Best Unlimited Dining Spots at SM Malls in Grand Central and Valenzuela

There should be plenty of celebration during the holiday season, and nothing compares to the delight of a decadent, limitless treat that is well worth the expense.  Visit some of the restaurants at the SM Malls in Grand Central and Valenzuela. These establishments offer the best unlimited food deals and are perfect for any kind of gathering.

SUMO NIKU & DOOKKI AT SM CITY GRAND CENTRAL 

SM City Grand Central remains a supreme destination for food enthusiasts, and truly a prime spot for unlimited dining options. 

The third floor of SM City Grand Central is home to Sumo Niku, an exciting culinary destination that serves endless Japanese barbecue.  Sumo Niku offers a genuine Samgyup experience, which includes excellent grilled pork, beef, and chicken along with side dishes, special sauces, and an infinite supply of drinks. Gather the team and get ready for a delicious feast.

Foodies will be immediately taken to the ultimate Korean buffet at Dookki, where a vast array of dishes are arranged into a street food section, a sauce bar, and side dishes.  Here, diners may also enjoy the well-liked rice station where they can prepare their own kimchi fried rice, rice cakes, noodles that are fantastic to blend with other foods, and endless drinks, among other things.

MEATSUMO AT SM CITY VALENZUELA

Meatsumo in SM City Valenzuela offers the best Korean and Japanese barbecue.  This well-known restaurant offers endless steak, chicken, and hog as well as the best samgyupsal discounts.  In order to satiate desires, they also serve endless meat with seafood, side dishes, and special sauces. 

Enjoy delicious food while making the most of the festive season.  Only the SM malls in Grand Central and Valenzuela offer the greatest endless dining options.

Lucky Hues of Red at SM Bulacan Malls

As the vibrant and celebratory ambiance of the upcoming Chinese New Year draws near, it's time to welcome good luck and prosperity by embracing the symbolic color of red, readily available at SM Malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan.

Huggable dragon plushies bring luck and fun to your kids. Grab yours now at Toy Kingdom in SM City Marilao and The SM Store’s Toy Express at SM Bulacan Malls.

In Chinese traditions, red holds significance as the color associated with luck, joy, and prosperity, believed to repel negative forces and invite positive outcomes. The SM Bulacan malls, including anchors and various retailers, have carefully curated a selection of fantastic items to elevate your festive moments, all centered around the theme of red. The SM Store, Miniso, Surplus, and SM Home present a diverse range of red-themed products, encompassing clothing, accessories, novelty items, home essentials, and much more.

Bring fortune wherever you go with this jelly sling bag from The SM Store at SM Bulacan Malls.

Hydrate Insulated Tumbler in striking red. Available now at The SM Store in SM Bulacan Malls.

Shop for red dresses at The SM Store in SM Bulacan Malls to spice up any occasion.

Red coral charm bracelet exudes a lot of luck this Lunar New Year. Get yours at the Accessories section of The SM Store at SM Bulacan Malls.

Miniso storage box in a shade of red to keep things clean and tidy. This and other selections of organizers and home essentials are available at Miniso branches in SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulilan.

SM Home’s red dinner set from Multiple Choice will make any feast a lot merrier. Shop for home essentials at SM Home in SM City Marilao.

Moreover, Toy Kingdom and The SM Store's Toy Express feature delightful and cuddly red dragon plushies, serving as symbols of good fortune and prosperity in the year 2024. These auspicious toy dragons go beyond mere playthings; they represent a meaningful way to embrace the spirit of the Chinese New Year. Whether used as festive decorations or enjoyed in playful interactions, these dragons carry positive energy and are believed to usher blessings into your home.

Strive for positivity and abundance by attracting good fortune. Explore the world of everything red at SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulilan.

Top Lucky Foods you can find at SM Bulacan Malls

Celebrate Chinese New Year by indulging in traditional festive foods, each carrying symbolic significance for good luck. Whether it's enjoying sticky rice balls to foster togetherness or savoring a whole steamed fish for prosperity, discover a variety of auspicious dishes at SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan.

1. Dumplings

Chinese New Year wouldn’t be complete without the sumptuous dumplings available at DECS, located at SM Markets in SM Bulacan malls.

Dumplings are still at the top of the list. Usually associated with wealth, it has been a Chinese tradition that the more dumplings you eat during the New Year celebrations, the more money you can make.

Now, ready-made dumplings that you can conveniently enjoy anytime, anywhere are available at DECS, Hen Lin, and Pao Tsin, located at SM Markets in SM Bulacan malls.

2. Spring Rolls

Everyone’s favorite Lumpiang Shanghai, is a carrier of prosperity and is also associated with wealth. Try the extra meaty goodness of Lumpiang Shanghai at Max’s Restaurant in SM City Marilao.

In the Philippines, any gathering would not be complete without spring rolls—specifically, Lumpiang Shanghai. At any celebration, Filipinos love to have these on their tables because of their simple recipe.

For extra meaty goodness, Lumpiang Shanghai at Max’s Restaurant and Goldilocks at SM City Marilao are a must-try. This dish is a carrier of prosperity and is also associated with wealth because of its resemblance to gold bars.

3. Whole Fish

A serving of steamed whole fish is considered a good omen to having more money in the upcoming year. The Chinese character for fish is "yu,” which, when pronounced in modern Chinese, means abundance.

For a tasty platter of sweet and sour fish or steamed fish in light soy sauce, head on to SM Bulacan malls’ Kuya J, Gerry’s Grill, and Giligan’s Restaurant for a satisfying fix that you can enjoy for dine-in or to-go.

4. Noodles

Pancit Canton symbolizes long life this Chinese New Year. Enjoy this popular dish at Chowking in SM Bulacan malls.

The so-called longevity noodles are served not only at Chinese New Year celebrations but even on birthdays. These noodles are particularly auspicious as they represent health and long life.

Chowking at SM Bulacan malls offers aromatic noodle dishes like the long-life Pancit Canton. Experience with Chowking the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that define Chinese cuisine without breaking the bank.

5. Rice cakes

This Chinese New Year, Classic Savory brings in good luck as they offer Special Tikoy available at their branches in SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag.

Nian gao, better known as tikoy in the Philippines, is one of the most popular dishes during Chinese New Year. Tikoy brings prosperity to those who give and receive it, so you can expect to be gifted a few boxes of this rice cake throughout the season. Tikoy comes in different flavors and may come in different shapes. Available at SM City Marilao’s Eng Bee Tin and SM Bulacan malls’ Classic Savory and SM Markets.

6. Fruit and vegetables

Vegetables and fruits play a vital role at a Chinese dinner table, each symbolizing specific prosperity. For instance, grapefruit represents family, while mushrooms represent blessings and fortune. All these are freshly available at SM Markets in SM Bulacan malls.

You are undoubtedly prepared to welcome the prosperity of the Lunar New Year and celebrate with these lucky food guides. These basic, ordinary dishes are made more significant when imparted to friends and family. For an exciting and memorable Chinese New Year celebration, go to your favorite SM Malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan.

Doraemon celebrates its 20th year in Philippine TV with Doraemon Gadget Park event and Doraemon and Nobita in their next adventure at SM Cinema.

Doraemon has captured the hearts of the Filipinos since it was first shown in Philippine TV in 1999. The 90's kids were the time when the "Ang Mahiwagang Mensahe" became every kid's word back then. Since then, Doraemon has become a part of every Filipino kid's childhood. 

Doraemon's Gadget Park Mall Tour happening from July to October 2019 in partnership with SM Group of Malls. This coincides with Doraemon TV series being back on air since last May 27, 2019, at ABS-CBN's YEY Channel, from 5pm to 6pm every Monday to Friday. These are new episodes with a new storyline of Doraemon's adventures. ABS-CBN's iWant mobile app also has the episodes for any time, any day binge-watching.

Doraemon's Gadget Park mall tour will be happening in the following malls:

• SM Mall of Asia, July 19-30, 2019
• SM City Dasmarinas, August 16-25, 2019
• SM City Cebu, October 11-20, 2019

Doraemon's Gadget Park will showcase limited-edition Doraemon merchandise at the pop-up store within the event area. All the Doraemon merchandise will only be available during the event period. Catch Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration starting July 24 exclusively at SM branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM mobile app. You may also follow/SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates.