SM OPENS 50TH MALL IN THE ART CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

SM Prime Holdings recently marked a milestone when it opened its 50^th mall SM Center Angono, in the Art Capital of the Philippines. It is SM’s third mall in the province of Rizal, after SM City Taytay and SM City Masinag.

            Everyone was in a celebratory mood when SM Prime Holdings President Hans T. Sy – in the SM tradition – opened the mall to the first wave of shopper.  Happy Rizalenos quickly crowded the mall, which was in a festive spirit with a parade of Angono’s iconic Higantes and a performance by cultural performers.

            Located on a 12,650 square meter property along Manila East Road and Quezon Avenue in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal the 42,000 square meter three level mall will serve customers in Angono and Binangonan as well as other towns in the province of Rizal like Cardona, Teresa, Morong, Baras, Tanay, and Pililla.

            With its rich natural and indigenous resources, rich cultural heritage, as well as all-out government initiatives, Rizal today is a first class province. It is envisioned to be the country’s next business capital with its strategic geographical location, artistic and talented work force, dynamic small and thriving large industries, and an expansive infrastructure.

            SM Center Angono creates a memorable identity along Manila East Road with a bold, varied, and dynamic exterior wall; a vivid backdrop for two strategically located and prominent entrances.  A series of brightly colored art pylons located along the front of the center highlight Angono as the Art Capital of the Philippines.

            Colors in the mall’s design are bright and memorable, creating visual interest as well as a memorable retail icon.  Whether entering the mall from the street or from the parking ramp, all customers will have convenient access to the heart of the SM Center Angono experience.

            SM Center Angono is organized around a soaring pedestrian mall, generously sized and configured to allow a clear to line sight to every shop and restaurant at all levels.  Conveniently placed bridges and balconies provide convenient access to all portions of the mall; while elevators and escalators enhance customer convenience.   

            The mall is illuminated from above via continuous clerestories, which provide ample daylight without glare.  A custom-designed ceiling feature – especially designed for SM Center Angono – add additional visual interest and texture.

            SM Center Angono has Savemore as its major anchor along with SM mainstays like Watsons, Watsons, and BDO.  It has fashion boutiques like Shapes,Mint, and Aksesoriz; jewelry stores like Jewels, Silverworks, Imono, and Unisilver Time; eyewear stores like Executive Optical and Ideal Vision; sports stores like World Balance and Toby’s Sports; and a National Bookstore branch.  Also scheduled to open soon are SM Appliance Center, Simply Shoes, and Bench.

            The mall will also have services, wellness centers, amusement centers like Worlds of Fun for kids, and an IT Zone for techies.

            Eating out options include Razon’s, Classic Savory, Coco Fresh Tea, Katsumi’s Cocoro, Turk’s Shawarma, Potato Corner, and Dorothy’s Waffle House.

            SM Center Agono’s design team includes DSGN Associates, mall designer; G&W Architects, Architect of Record; Don Lee Builders; DA Abcede, Construction Manager; and EDD Construction, Project Managers.

Rizal Governor Rebecca Ynares, Vice Governor Frisco San Juan, Congressman Joel Duavit, Angono Mayor Gerardo Calderon, and Most Reverend Bishiop Gabriel Reyes were the guests of honor during the ribbon cutting ceremony of SM Center Angono. They are shown with Mrs. Felicidad Sy, SM Prime Holdings President Hans T. Sy, and SM Supermarket Vice Chairman Herbert Sy.

Rizal Board Member Teddy del Rosario, Amando Villamayor and Vice Gov. Frisco San Juan, Jr.

Congressman Joel Duavit, (center) with Prudential Guarantee’s Roberto Coyuito, Jr and Celestino Ang

SM Prime Holdings president Hans T. Sy welcomes the first wave of shoppers of SM Center Angono.

Angono Mayor Gerardo Calderon and TV young actress Jasmine Curtis join SM Prime Holdings Inc president, SM Supermarket Vice Chairman Herbert T. Sy and SM Supermarket Vice Chairman Herbert Sy in opening the SM Center Angono doors to the public.

Renowed artist, Nemiranda

A parade of Rizal’s iconic Higantes.

These performers make the event more festive with their cultural performances all around the mall.

SM Prime Holdings president Hans T. with the Barangay San Isidro officials.

SM Center Angono is SM Prime's 50th mall and the third in the province of Rizal after SM City Taytay and SM City Masinag.

A custom-designed ceiling feature – especially designed for SM Center Angono – adds additional visual interest and texture

The mall is illuminated from above via continuous clerestories, which provide ample daylight without glare.