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Surprises, parties kick off SM’s 60th year festivitie­s

- By Pam Pastor

When you spot those pretty pink, blue and white balloons, you know something awesome is happening. Here’s how these different SM malls launched their 60th year celebratio­n.

SM MEGAMALL

SM Megamall kicked off the festivitie­s in a dulcet way with the Sweet 60 #AweSM Weekend Party, transformi­ng the Mega Fashion Hall into a dessert wonderland. Apart from fun activities, sugary treats, freebies, and Instagramw­orthy corners – there were performanc­es by SM Woman Divas Frenchie Dy, Radha, and Bituin Escalante; SM Little Stars Annastacia Penny; the NU Pep Squad; and the relaunch of SM’s “We’ve Got It All” jingle sung by The Voice’s Ramonne Rodriguez.

SM CITY CLARK

At SM City Clark’s Event Center, 60 surprises worth over P100,000 were unboxed to celebrate SM’s 60th year. SM Youth, Surplus Shop and Bum ambassador­s were there to join the fun with SM Little Stars grand winners Marcus Cabais and Chun Sa.

SM CITY DASMARIÑAS

The energy was high at SM City Dasmariñas as Pilipinas Got Talent’s The Sinag Color Guards led the flash mob. Sixty happy shoppers spotted with the best smiles were given loot bags filled with #AweSM goodies.

SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU

SM Seaside City Cebu opted for a very Cebuano route, celebratin­g their #AweSM Weekend Party with the Santacruza­n sa Sugbo 2018. Focus was on Filipina beauty and grace as thirty elegant women from Cebu’s different communitie­s participat­ed in the event.

SM LANANG PREMIER

SM Lanang Premier put the spotlight on Davao’s young and stylish with a fun fashion show. There were special treats too, of course, with SM’s 60 Bursts of Surprises. Lucky guests got to bring home concert tickets and goodies from SM and participat­ing stores.

 ??  ?? The “Pampanga Eye,” the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippine­s, turned into a larger-than-life symbol of SM’s 60th anniversar­y at Sky Ranch Pampanga.
The “Pampanga Eye,” the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippine­s, turned into a larger-than-life symbol of SM’s 60th anniversar­y at Sky Ranch Pampanga.
 ??  ?? #AweSM happenings at the SM City Dasmariñas weekend party
#AweSM happenings at the SM City Dasmariñas weekend party
 ??  ?? (Back L-R) Tommy Esguerra, Kaila Estrada, Erika Kristensen, Joseph Rosal, DFA Angeles’ Liza Dean, Luisa Suñiga, Angeles City mayor Ed Pamintuan, Bien Mateo, Kyle Perry, DOT Region 3 Director Carol Uy, Park Inn By Radisson’s Zeny Alcantara, Alexa...
(Back L-R) Tommy Esguerra, Kaila Estrada, Erika Kristensen, Joseph Rosal, DFA Angeles’ Liza Dean, Luisa Suñiga, Angeles City mayor Ed Pamintuan, Bien Mateo, Kyle Perry, DOT Region 3 Director Carol Uy, Park Inn By Radisson’s Zeny Alcantara, Alexa...
 ??  ?? Adrien Semblat A Cordillera­n dance forming the number 60 and Go Bo lights at SM City Baguio
Adrien Semblat A Cordillera­n dance forming the number 60 and Go Bo lights at SM City Baguio
 ??  ?? Jonathan Santos, Davao vice mayor Bernard Al-ag, Hideo Muraoka, Kitty Duterte, Aina and son Gabe del Rosario, Mutya ng Davao 2018 Shellah Faye Juntilla, Davao City Tourism chief Generose Tecson, and councilor Al Ryan Alejandre at SMLanang Premier
Jonathan Santos, Davao vice mayor Bernard Al-ag, Hideo Muraoka, Kitty Duterte, Aina and son Gabe del Rosario, Mutya ng Davao 2018 Shellah Faye Juntilla, Davao City Tourism chief Generose Tecson, and councilor Al Ryan Alejandre at SMLanang Premier
 ??  ?? Janeena Chan, Jonjon San Agustin, Ramonne Rodriguez, Annastacia Penny, SM’s Steven Tan and Christian Mathay, and SM Woman Divas Radha, Bituin Escalante, and Frenchie Dy
Janeena Chan, Jonjon San Agustin, Ramonne Rodriguez, Annastacia Penny, SM’s Steven Tan and Christian Mathay, and SM Woman Divas Radha, Bituin Escalante, and Frenchie Dy
 ??  ?? Santacruza­n sa Sugbo 2018 for SMSeaside City Cebu’s #AweSMweeke­nd party, graced by Cebu vice governor AgnesMagpa­le (center)
Santacruza­n sa Sugbo 2018 for SMSeaside City Cebu’s #AweSMweeke­nd party, graced by Cebu vice governor AgnesMagpa­le (center)

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