Your Magical Northern Holiday is Here at SM North Edsa!

SM Supermalls brings back the excitement in every visit, joy in every sight, and a magical connection in every experience that will make every Filipino’s Christmas happier and brighter.

Your Magical Northern Holiday is Here

SM continues the holiday season with a spectacular play of lights & festive celebration at the Magical Northern Holidays at the SM North Edsa on October 21.

 

A holiday Aurora playpark experience awaits, donned by a 60-foot giant Christmas tree, surrounded by multi-sensory display of Aurora trails, and adorable reinbears. The joyous celebration will continue until January 8, 2023. 

 

If you missed the SM North Edsa's Christmas event, there are still more ways to celebrate the joys of the holidays. SM Supermalls has lined up exciting and festive activities just for you and your loved ones! Check out the details below:

 

More Christmas Tree lighting activities in your favorite SM mall!

Apart from SM North Edsa, other premier SM malls will light up their massive 60-foot Christmas trees to share hope, joy, and love with every SM shopper. Check out the dates below so you can drop by your favorite SM mall and watch the lighting of its dazzling trees full of lights, stars, and colorful ornaments:

●      SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, The Podium - October 22

●      SM Southmall and SM Cagayan de Oro Downtown Premier - October 23

●      S Maison - October 25

Santa-approved Christmas Playpark

Witness as your favorite SM mall opens a new world of Christmas with towering centerpieces, functional spaces, and sprawling activities at the Christmas Playpark. Explore the Christmas markets and play areas, and watch out for Santa appearances, character meet and greets, and other surprises! Plus, you also get to have a multisensory experience at the playpark’s light and sound shows, festive eats and holiday treats, and a whole lot more scents and feels that will embrace you in holiday warmth and ambiance.

 

Sparkling lights to brighten up your holidays

Christmas won’t be festive without lights. Be in awe as you pass by hallways decked with twinkling lights, illuminated tunnels, beaming driveways, and lit parking spaces as they glow at their best. 

 

Dining out al fresco style at the Super Spots decked with lights

SM Supermalls has also created outdoor attractions for that picture-perfect, memorable shopping, dining, and leisure activities for the whole family. At The Podium, shoppers are in for Joie De Vivre with its Holiday Night Cap on October 21-23 and 28-30 at the ADB Al Fresco, and the Food Lab on October 24-30 at the Atrium East Level 2 so everyone can discover new food specials this Christmas. You can also enjoy special treats, promos, and exclusive deals from your favorite restaurants and food merchants at the SM mall near you!

 

Turn Christmas AReality at SM

Don’t miss out on a phygital Christmas experience as SM incorporates the festive season with Augmented Reality. In SM Megamall, four AR filters have been made available, including Santa Claus, Reindeer, Snowman, and Sparkle. You just need to scan the QR code at the SM mall near you and see the Christmas centerpiece and magical spots come alive!

 

Check out the Happiness Stations

SM installed various happiness stations where you can create lasting memories with family and friends. Spot the giant bears with lights at Bears of Joy corner, the happiness photo wall, the Christmas tree decors with your family photos, or the huge TV screen where you can watch your recently filmed Tiktok or IG video at your favorite mall.

 

Make your furbabies feel the happiness and love

Christmas is for the whole family including furbabies! Make them happy and feel loved by joining the Holiday Paw Play Dates and Costume PAWty. You can also flex them at the Christmas photo challenge and win amazing prizes, or shop for them at the Christmas markets. Also, SM Supermalls will be partnering again with organizations for a pet adoption drive so you can help the little ones find a home in time for the holiday.

 

Unlock a bigger, better, and brighter virtual Christmas Village

SM will reopen its virtual Christmas Village to bring an exciting, engaging, and rewarding holiday experience to Filipinos. Check out https://gosm.link/ChristmasVillage2022 as it goes live from October 28 to January 5 for an awesome augmented reality shopping, dining, and leisure experience. Create your own avatar, e-meet fellow shoppers and SM ambassadors, and enjoy bonding time with your family and friends while playing fun games at the immersive virtual Christmas zones made for you.

 

Create circles of happiness by buying products for cause-oriented programs 

Since it’s the season of giving, you can support cause-oriented advocacies of individuals and organizations by purchasing products that provide opportunities and livelihood to marginalized sectors. For this year’s 100 Days campaign, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, and the Quezon City LGU for its Vote to Tote initiative.

 

“This Christmas, we are sending a message of happiness to every Filipino. With every activity we have for them, we hope to inspire everyone to spread sparks of happiness in their homes and communities as we celebrate this year’s holiday festivities,” said Steven T. Tan, president of SM Supermalls.

A new light of experiences will bring happiness and kindness to every Filipino as SM Supermalls create more magical memories and opportunities to touch other people’s lives this holiday season. Check out www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts to stay updated on the various holiday happenings

#SportsforEveryJuan: Decathlon opens its first “City” concept store at the SM North EDSA

 

Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, opened its first “City” concept store at the SM North EDSA last November 26, 2021.

The first time I heard about Decathlon was when I accompanied my partner to buy some warmers, leggings  and winter shoes in Pasig for his London trip.  That was when I discovered some affordable fitness and gym shirts for me too. 

When we were abroad, we would eventually looking for a Decathlon and would hoard gloves, leggings and shorts too.

That's why I was happy to learn that Decathlon has opened  in SM North Edsa, who would not be if youre a sports enthusiast like me and our place is near the SM North Edsa. 

Located at Level 2 North Towers Building, the new branch brings the number of Decathlon branches to four with another one scheduled to open at the SM Mall of Asia. Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, a sports enthusiast himself, joined the opening ceremonies to formally open the new store.  

The story of Decathlon in the Philippines unfolded in 2017 offering over 70 sports under one roof through its first store in Alabang, Muntinlupa. This was followed by Decathlon Pasig at the Tiendesitas Shopping Centre and Decathlon Masinag located at Marcos Highway, Antipolo.Further expansion is planned as multiple stores are expected in the next two years.

 

Earlier this year, Decathlon announced its partnership with  the largest mall developer--SM Supermalls to build more hubs for multisport lovers within Metro Manila. 

 “We want Decathlon to become one of the most loved brands in the Philippines. Thanks to the innovation and unbeatable value of our passion brands, we continue to deliver the best quality and safety to guarantee customer satisfaction,” Decathlon Philippines CEO Hans Iff said in an interview. 

 

As more Filipinos become more concious about becoming fit and living healthy lifestyles, the fresher and more digital “City” concept gives them access to over 5,000 products for over 70 sports. The brand also  promises to make multiple sports accessible through digital and omni-channel features as well as faster shopping through self-checkout and RFID technology. Bundled with these digital solutions will be classic Decathlon services like click and collect, free membership and free product testing. 

 

The Decathlon motto of #SportsForEveryJuan comes alive even within the confines of these smaller “city” concept stores but you’ll still find a wide selection of affordable sportswear, shoes, equipment, and gear for over 70 sports—that’s actually more sports than you probably enumerate on top of your head--making it the most complete stores you can ever find. 

 

To make sport accessible for everyjuan, their products are actually available to test and try, so you can get a feel for something before deciding to buy it at a price most can afford.  As soon as you enter the store you will see tents pitched like a campsite so you could get inside and feel how spacious it is. There are racks of sports wear for gym, yoga and every other sports, there are even bicycle lanes so kids can try out the bikes or rollerskates. 

 

Speaking of cycling, the store has a varied selection of bikes for hardcore, endurance, off-track, recreational, or beginner--as well as smaller bikes for your children. 

 

The physical stores are interactive, and best for those who want to tryout the sizes or learn more about the sport from their very well informed staff. If some sizes or products are not available you can simply head over to their online store and arrange for either pickup or delivery of the merchandise. 

 

 

If you are new  or just starting to get interested in a sport, the Decathlon staff are more than ready to assist as they too are often enthusiasts of the sports they represent. So instead of just someone assigned to sell a product, the staff can offer advice about the sport itself as they have real knowledge and experience of what he/she is offering to you.

 

 

 For more information and updates visit www.decathlon.ph and follow their social media accounts On Facebook - @decathlonph and Instagram 

Have a glitter-y and critter-y christmas at SM City North Edsa

SM North Edsa never stops offering theme celebration during the holidays. This time around  Glitter Critter Characters will be at SM The Block and Sky Garden during the Holiday season to give joy to kids and kids at heart.

Everything is merry and bright at SM City North EDSA as it celebrates a Glitter Critter Christmas for kids of all ages.

Leading the festivities are the mall’s Glitter Critter Characters from the Planet Hopitu, who led by Cop, looked for explorers from the citizens of Planet Hopitu to join him on his mission to find the happiest place in the universe. The Critters made their biggest discovery and found a spectacular place full of wonder and joy in SM City North EDSA.

After their arrival, the Glitter Critter Characters Cop, Boom, Chum, Lox, Cola and Lola, Puchik, Ching, Twinkle, Mick, Boloo, 0nd Bobo explored the mall, discovered Christmas, and decided to make it even more festive and fun.

Cap together with the Glitter Critters transformed The Block and Skygarden into a happy ploy pork in glittering lights where the Glitter Critters play around and enjoy the holiday season. At the Skygorden, one can find Glitter Critter ploy pork installations: the KIDS Mountain, the Space Shuttle Sleigh which Baloo and Baba pilot to deliver gifts and Christmas magic; and the Fun Christmas Roller Coaster Ride, which kids can share with their new-found friends.

Likewise, SM City North EDSA will make the world go RAWR this Christmas during the special Meet and Greet sessions with the Glitter Critter Characters on November 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at The Block and Skygarden.

They will get to meet up close Cap, the wisest of the critter bunch and the captain of the expedition; Boom, the DJ of the critter planet who loves music: Chum, the foodie always hungry critter who thinks of food all the time: and Lox, the mischievous critter who stalks Cop, sneaking into the ship to join the expedition.






Kids will be spellbound with A Magical Science Show by Nutty Scientist on November 30 and December 16: and get a chance to share their wishes as they Meet and Greet Santa on December 2, 9, 23, 24, and 25, at The Block Atrium. Christmas is definitely in the air with live performances from the NU Chorale  on December 7, as well as Ben&Ben, Keiko Necessario, Leanne & Nooro and December Avenue. Northern skies will light up with the Grand Firework Display on December 15, 22, and 29.

The Glitter Critter Christmas is one of the many exciting seasonal events at SM City North EDSA. #SMGIitterCritterChristmas

Take a peak at other countries through PSID’s “Globalscapes”

One of the most exciting and most enriching things one can do is to travel. You get to learn so much, from art and architecture to local customs to even spirituality, all while having fun. Every country has something very unique to offer visitors.

However, going on a trip around the world can be quite expensive. Now, you can do just that while marveling at exquisitely-designed spaces for free as the Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) Advanced Class of 2014 holds “Globalscapes”, a graduation exhibit running from Oct. 1-31 at the Super Sale Hall of SM North EDSA, Quezon City.

Marking the 47th year of PSID, this year’s exhibit showcases 22 exquisitely-designed spaces that showcase the beauty and cultural richness across six continents. The students not only took into account their assigned country’s culture but also basic design principles and ergonomics.

"What we want visitors to the exhibit to feel is that they have traveled around the world. At the same time, we want them to get to know a country through our exhibit,” says PSID Advanced Class of 2014 advisor Nicky Jardenil. The exhibit is divided into different continents.

 One of the booths in the Africa section is Egypt, an elegant kitchen design by Michelle Almanzor, Pamela Carunungan, Samantha Flores, Patrice Huang, and Christinne Maron featuring the black and gold motif of luxurious Egyptian temples. The booth features pyramid-shaped lighting with settings for cooking and entertaining, marble countertops and island, custom-designed seating inspired by the Egyptian klismos chair, and a fully-stocked wine cellar. The kitchen also features clever and practical storage solutions such as a cabinet in the kitchen columns, a built-in cabinet for pet bowls, and Press Memory cabinets and drawers that open with just a slight push.

The South Africa dining room by Jasmine Bullecer, Paola Engracia, Michael Go, Felix Guerra, Nydia Ochoa, and Dana Uy that incorporates safari culture and Ndebele art. There’s also Kenya, a design for a living room by Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Myrrh Astrid Cortes, Kim Tan, Janis Tesoro, Kady Robles, and Sharlene Yu that takes inspiration from the kraal, the traditional houses of the Maasai tribe.

Turkey’s famous baths and mix of East and West are interpreted into a lovely Hagia Sophia-inspired bathroom space by VitoyBernabaye, Lauren Chua, Shirley Chua, Tina Mendoza, and Daphne Ong. The space features a walk-through layout, a luxurious tub area , and a mix of Christian and Muslim design elements

“Turkey is the only country that’s both in Europe and Asia, so we wanted to combine design elements from East and West. To us, there was no better place to look for inspiration than the Hagia Sophia,” says group member Vitoy Bernabaye.

The vibrant culture of the Americans also comes to life at the PSID exhibit. Ann Chua, Czarina Indigne, Arata Kobayashi, and Valerie San Antonio do an unexpected take on the USA through a kitchen design that incorporates Native American design elements, particularly that of the Lakota tribe. Their main inspiration is the dreamcatcher, a motif seen in the dreamcatcher-shaped ceiling and the twig-inspired chandelier. The kitchen is also painted in a bold mustard shade common in Native American cultures and an incorporation of Native American symbolism.

The South Africa dining room by Jasmine Bullecer, Paola Engracia, Michael Go, Felix Guerra, Nydia Ochoa, and Dana Uy that incorporates safari culture and Ndebele art. There’s also Kenya, a design for a living room by Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Myrrh Astrid Cortes, Kim Tan, Janis Tesoro, Kady Robles, and Sharlene Yu that takes inspiration from the kraal, the traditional houses of the Maasai tribe.

India by Josh Celiz, Janelle Edquiban, Rolini Pineda, Krizsha Soriano, and Cat Yao, a den design that incorporates traditional Indian design elements such as arches and a peacock chair; Cambodia by Ericka Dizon, Mariel Eseque, Hannah Lomibao, Angel Marquez, Patricia Morato, and Allen Sadsad, a design for a modern lanai taking inspiration from the Mekong River.

Japan by Jenina Cabiltes, Janine Cam, Sandy Dong, Sheena Dy, and Rhejayne Tan, a modern take on the traditional Japanese dining space inspired by crane’s nests found in the Japanese grasslands.

Sweden by Lotus Cantillas, Karl Hansley Carlos, Donna Dychinco, Julienne Mae Go, and Angeluz Millano, a modern bedroom design that combines clean, functional Scandinavian aesthetics with architectural elements from Sweden’s famous landmarks

Meanwhile, Europe is represented by Russia by Kaye de Jesus, IC Encinas, RhiaFlordeliza, Tony Lim, and Lesly Yiu, a kitchen design inspired by different periods of Russian art and architecture; ; Spain by Rhum Bonsol, Jericko Isidro, and Rusheen Velasco, a unique bathroom design inspired by the flamenco dance and with a combination of rustic colonial elements and a contemporary look; Italyby Anna Bardillon, Angela Bugayong, Jeanne Gumangan, MJ Pascasio, and Trish Garcia, a study room that gives a more global, cosmopolitan feel to traditional Italian design; Greece by Suzette Co, Camille Depano, Miguel Fedillaga, Amanda Ngo, and Tom Regis, a lanai design featuring a geometric vertical garden, a rich color palette of blues and golds; United Kingdom by Carlo Canto, Ann Bernadette Gabato, Marina Nicole Manuzon, and Kristine Lei Salarda, a modern living room design inspired by the country’s capital and top tourist destination: London; and Czech Republic by Natalia Alegre, Alexandra Esguerra, Kim So Hyun, Gabrielle Racelis, and Dea Carina Sy, a dining room design inspired by two of the Czech Republic’s most popular tourist attractions, beer festivals and castles.

 Australia by Donae Edusada, Kat Morales, and Sasa Rodriguez, is a living room design that combines modern tropical architecture elements with Australian Aboriginal culture. It features the use of different textures concrete, a sustainable design technique common in Australia.

SM Cinema brings you the best of Chinese Film Festival, Admission is free!

In time for the celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese Moon Festival, SM Cinema is hosting the Chinese Film Festival this September 5 to September 9. This partnership between the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines and SM Cinema aims to promote cultural understanding between China and the Philippines.

The screening showcases innovative Chinese films of high artistic value that gears towards Filipinos’ understanding of the Chinese cultural diversity and heritage. Movies that are part of the Chinese Film Festival will be available in selected SM Cinema branches such as SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM San Lazaro and SM Manila.

SM Cinema will be running popular movies including “Back to 1942” which won awards at the International Rome Film Festival in 2012 and Hong Kong Film Awards in 2013; “Caught in the Web” whose story ensembles a young woman who was victimized by a massive viral internet campaign; “The Grandmaster” which won several awards and nominations from different organizations such as the 50th Golden Horse Awards and 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards; The Romance-Fantasy movie of 2013 “Say Yes” is also included in the list along with the Comedy-Drama about old people “Full Circle” and last, but definitely not the least, is “Little Big Soldier” who was produced and written by Jackie Chan himself which he starred also in the movie.


SM Cinema is the cinema and exhibition brand under SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc, or SMLEI, the lifestyle and entertainment company of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. SM Cinema is one of the many premium brands managed by SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Tucked under SMLEI’s belt are: Mall of Asia Arena, Snack Time, SM Tickets, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, e-PLUS Digital, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, SM Skating Rink, the Exploreum, IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema, WM Cinemas, and SM Cinema.

As part of the celebration, SM Cinema will be holding the admissions for free.

Better "Selfie" with Huawei Ascend G6

Huawei unveiled a new stylish smartphone Ascend G6 to the public on May 31, 2014 at SM North Edsa Annex Cyberzone.   Huawei, the third largest manufacturer of smartphones worldwide, introduced its new contender in the smartphone category, with its new ambassador Jasmine Curtis Smith.

 The Ascend G6, heralded as the mini Ascend P6, boasts of an eight-megapixel rear camera and a five-megapixel front camera.  Users can also take 88-degree wide-angle shots and explore endless creative options with additional features such as the Voice Photo, it is  a voice-activated hand-free “selfie” function to improve selfie pictures multi-shot capture and horizontal shooting.  The front-face camera has a four-element lens and comes with “audio-controlled spontaneous snapping, auto-scene recognition and auto-facial enhancement.

The launch also coincided with the introduction of Huawei’s first brand shop, located at the fourth floor of the SM North EDSA Annex Cyberzone. “This is only the beginning of our commitment and desire to cater to our customers’ growing demand for high quality mobile phones at reasonable prices,” said Charles Wu, Huawei Technologies Philippines country manager.

In photo (l-r): Wu; Gavin Dai, Huawei Technologies Philippines CEO; Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Huawei ambassador; Leo Bernardino and Ellen Bernardino, Berlein general managers; and Richard Estanislao, Digital Mobile Engine Group operation OIC.