If you are always looking for what’s new, SM has several fresh reasons to visit.

From the much-anticipated arrival of a popular tumbler brand in the Philippines to the opening of new dining concepts and lifestyle destinations, SM malls across Metro Manila continue to welcome new stores and experiences for shoppers.

Here’s a look at some of the latest openings across Metro Manila.

Garmin

Experience the newly opened biggest Garmin store in Southeast Asia at Level 4, Mega B, SM Megamall. Explore Garmin's full lineup of GPS smartwatches, fitness trackers, cycling computers, dive watches, and outdoor navigation devices—all in one immersive space designed for athletes, adventurers, and everyday movers alike.

SM City Fairview opens new doors and reasons to go around, shop, dine and enjoy as it opens its newest Parkway expansion wing.  This is a bigger and spacious ground to explore, more exciting shopping experience. Parkway offers a wide array of retail, dining, wellness, and service concept shops cater to every type of shopper taste.


Last April, SM City Fairview held its Grand Launch as it officially opens the whole expansion area to shoppers. With over 239 new shops, the SM City Fairview Parkway expansion wing puts together a complete mix of the top and trendiest local and global brands that go beyond the typical shopping and dining options. Delightful dining selections at the Parkway includes Frankie's New Your Buffalo wings, Mihimihi, 1Reserve Burger, Original Cake, Gringo, Cinnabon, Macao Imperial Tea, Super Bowl of China, Samgyeopmasarap, Overdoughs, Elait, nitro 7 Coffee and Tea, and Pretzelmaker to name a few, with Mihimihi and 1Reserve Burger this is their first ever branches in the country.


During the opening of SM City Fairview Parkway, SM executives and Congressman Alfred Vargas are present to grace the event. The event covers few areas as part of its opening. The wine toasting at the main hall, the Art Corner with colorful doodles created by Weewilldoodle was also opened and the Taste Series where the foods are.

Parkway also houses various fashion, wellness , and specialty choices like Urban Athletics, Noregold Fine Jewelry, Asian eye Institute, Bruno's Barbers, Kathnails, All About You Day Spa, Ogawa, Fully Booked, Tickles, Nutrition Depot, and Basekamp among many others.

Other shopping and convenience that caters to home and personal needs are Urban Concepts, La Sedia, Gintell, Hoton, 2Go, BDO, Travelpros, Doctor Leather, Stitchers, and more.

Also vibrant amusement hub are in line where kids and kids-at-heart can play the day away at World of Fun, sports Zone, Tom's World, and Sairam playland among others.

There's also a Gigantic art installations to amaze shoppers and of course to add up a creative look. the gigantic wall of colorful doodles by Weewilldoodle in collaboration with SM City Fairview and Boysen Philippines, the collection of bright, bold, and quirky crochet art pieces by Aze Ong at her fiber art exhibit entitled "Liwanag". Plus the mesmerizing Lucid Lights installation.

Other than these highly-anticipated mall features, the SM City Fairview Parkway expansion wing is also home to the newest covered parking area that has 942 additional parking slots, with easy access to The SM Store, SM Supermarket, and SM Hypermarket.

Rising atop the SM city Fairview Parkway expansion wing are five (5) new Fairview Towers, with Tower 1 & 5 already completed as the National University Fairview and a future BP office space respectively, Towers 2, 3 and 4 will be built in progression which are also intended for commercial and corporate use.

Shopping definitely just got bigger at SM City Fairview! Come see, explore, and discover a vast variety of fun shopping, dining and entertainment choices at the newest Parkway expansion wing. Bring your family and friends and get first dibs on all the exciting things that are about to unfold by following SM City Fairview on Facebook and Instagram.

Our favorite Rebisco celebrates its 55th Anniversary with  a love to spread its anniversary joy to its grassroots business partners.

As part of its 55th year celebration, Rebisco awarded 55 lucky sari-sari store owners with store makeover and products for each. The winners were selected among hundreds of small business proprietors who shared their stories detailing how the snack food giant has made an impact on their lives and businesses.

According to Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng, the project was borne out of a simple yet poignant motivation: to express gratitude. “Sari-sari stores are crucial to our business model,” he said. “These entrepreneurs are our loyal and hardworking community partners who help nourish Rebisco’s continued growth and success. This project is one of many ways we want to give back, by empowering them and their businesses.”

Shining the spotlight

Of the 55 winners, three were featured in an online video recently released by Rebisco.


Ester Recinto, a 66-year-old sari-sari store owner from Batangas, runs a strategically located store near an elementary school. She started selling in 1974, with a P300 capital. Over the years, she was able to grow her business from a cabinet display of Rebisco products to an actual store.


Twenty-two-year-old Naname Dahoya from Cebu started a sari-sari store to help augment her parents’ meager income and support her six siblings. She calls Rebisco her “superhero” because the company’s popular snacks helped her small business grow, thus providing her and her family a more stable income.


The third featured winner is Sally Angulo from Zamboanga del Norte. At first, Sally only sold condiments and vegetables but eventually realized that there was a market for snacks. After researching her options, she decided to sell Rebisco products because of its high-quality products at more affordable prices.

“We hope that their stories inspire others to persevere amid adversities,” Rebisco Trade Marketing Head Michelle Ceniza said. “We are grateful to our partner sari-sari store owners for their loyalty and patronage these past five decades. It truly is an honor for Rebisco to be an instrument to the success of their business.”

Stronger partnership

After a momentous year-long anniversary celebration, Rebisco looks to the future with optimism.

“We look forward to sharing more successful years with our sari-sari store partners,” Ng added.

To watch the video, check out Rebisco Snackademy Facebook page.