SM City Marilao’s week-long celebration for Mother Earth

Eco-fashion show, exhibit and performances at the event center signaled the beginning of week-long celebration of earth day in SM City Marilao. Over 200 people came to participate in the fun filled activities for children, families and people of all ages. 

With a theme ‘Earth Day every day, everywhere ’SM City Marilao advocated the long term environmental stewardship and reduction of waste through the trash to cash program and three R’s- reduce, re-use and recycle activity. Shoppers lined-up to surrender their recyclables in exchange to cash. Free eco-bags were likewise given to customers to instill recycling and conservation as part of their daily routine. 

The indoor landscape by Floridana’s garden and the sound of chirping birds brought shoppers to contemplative nature of reflection on the importance of saving the environment. Alongside, exhibit from Haribon Foundation highlighted the endangered species and the need for conservation of Philippine biodiversity. In the same manner, the messages of recycling was delivered loud and clear through the art creation of Mr. Jojo Cruz, who made miniature robots out of recycled materials. 

 

Capping off the celebration was an eco-fashion show presenting clothes made from used materials. Models strutted down the runway in recycled couture. Newspapers and garbage bags were repurposed into cocktail dresses while ice-cream sticks and straws were weaved into men’s clothing.

Earth Day celebration is an annual activity of SM Supermalls as part of its advocacy for environmental conservation. The week-long celebration in SM City Marilao is sure to offer exciting opportunities for the general public on ways to engage in greener act. It will also serve as a reminder to people of their role in saving Mother Earth.

SWIRL SPINS

Children and adults alike will love SWIRL, a mini candy land of ice cream and treats at the east wing, ground floor of SM City Marilao. The store that serves classic vanilla soft serve sundae has stepped out of the candy box, to create a fun setting that will appeal to kids of all ages.

 Swirl’s concept is focus on fun, sheer delight and good ice cream. The store put a new spin on the simplicity and goodness of old fashioned ice creams by adding swirl layers of toppings, fudge and flavor. Store specialty features spinners that are available in variety of flavors such as strawberry, oreo, snickers, butterfinger, cherry, chocolates and many more.

 Beyond everyday cups, cones and sundaes, the store also offers decadent ice cream creation such as the carfait that comes in five (5) flavors; tower, choco brownie fudge, strawberry stripes, mango passion and blueberry cheesecake.


 Indulge to your sweet cravings! Come visit SM City Marilao for sweet treats any day of the week.

A glimpse of gift of faith at SM City Marilao

Filipino Altar Vestments are more than a colorful and fine needlework garment used by the priests. They are treasures of Filipinos' unwavering faith, rich culture, heritage and deep rooted traditions.

In celebration of the National Heritage Month and Annual Feast of St. Michael, SM City Marilao in cooperation with Sining Marileño Incorporated launched 'Abito: Pamanang Kasuotan ng mga Pari ng Marilao', a week-long exhibition featuring the 20 antique piece collection of liturgical vestments worn by Parish Priests of Marilao.

The 'abitos' documented the beauty of embroidery and intricacy of the different Philippine hand-woven holy garments made from indigenous materials. It highlighted the legacies of the past and town's identity. Details of the exhibit exuded the indigenous practices and classical artistry.

"Vestments or abitos are important aspect of our culture. They are the narratives of our faith and our glorious past. They are enshrined to bring us closer to the Creator", said Bulacan Historian Jaime Salvador Corpuz. "I am glad that SM Supermalls was able to accommodate this kind of exhibit. It helps to educate the public on our rich history and our strong faith in God", he added. 

Most of the garments that were featured in the exhibit were selected ecclesiastical garments of priests in the town of Marilao from 1920 to 1950. Highlighted in the exhibit was the ceremonial robe of Father Rufino Santos, the first Filipino Cardinal of the Catholic Church in 1932. Also featured were some garments by Father Roberto de la cruz (1934- 1938), Father Marcelino Fajardo (1938-1939), Father Gabino Baluyot (1939- 1945), Father Florentino Fuentes (1945- 1954), Father Angel Pengson (1954- 1956) and Father Avelino Santos (2001-present)

The exhibit kicked off with folk singing and theatre play replicating the re-enactment of events during the Colonial Era. Abito exhibit will run until May 11, 2012 at the event center of SM City Marilao.

THOUSANDS TROOPED TO LABOR DAY JOB FAIR AT SM

May 1, 2012, Labor Day- Two hours before the start of the registration, a heavy turnout of jobseekers flocked and started to queue outside SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag for the Job Fair 2012.

 This year’s job fair carried the theme “We Create Jobs” as a response to the National Government’s endeavor of providing a full, decent and productive employment for every Filipino. Held at the event centers of both SM Supermalls in Bulacan, the fair was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment Region 3 (DOLE-R3) in cooperation with the Bulacan Provincial Youth Sports, Employment, Arts, and Culture Office (PYSEACO) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in Baliwag and Marilao. Local officials of the provinces, with DOLE, PESO and SM Executives, welcomed the graduates of class 2012 and other job hopefuls looking for better opportunities.

During the event, Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo, president of PESOPHIL Federation, thanked SM for being the perfect venue for all jobseekers to meet potential employers. She also encouraged companies to evaluate the applicants right away for possible ready employment or hire on the spot.

The fair had drawn a crowd of 4,325 applicants and 111 participating companies. Particularly in SM City Marilao, a total of 61 companies participated while over 50 employers joined in SM City Baliwag, offering 7,191 job vacancies. Over hundred applicants were hired on the spot at SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag.

Aside from the job fair, applicants also benefitted on the one-stop-shop where various government services were offered including NBI clearance, SSS membership, community tax certificate, police clearance and PhilHealth membership. Likewise, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducted skills demonstration on massage therapy, as well as the basics in electrical and cellphone repair.


The job fair was simultaneously held in all 46 SM Supermalls nationwide as part of its corporate social responsibility. It brings together private and government sectors in pursuit of generating job employment and aims to lessen the inconvenience of job seeking process by providing valuable exposure to companies of their respective industries and vacancies.

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SM City Marilao prioritizes safety and emergency preparedness

MARILAO, Bulacan – As part of precautionary measure to ensure safety of clients, mall tenants and employees, SM City Marilao recently conducted its mall based earthquake and fire drill.

The emergency preparedness exercise provided opportunity for the participants to put into practice the things they have learned and work together in case of fire and earthquake. Simulations of earthquake and fire incidents were executed to illustrate the proper response before, during and after these hazards happen. This action sought to enhance skills in mobilization, communication and response, as well as the ability to account for all the people within the affected premises.

Likewise, the drill served as a refresher course for the emergency response team (ERT). Topics like prevention, nature of earthquake and fire disasters, emergency and first aid treatment were also discussed in an earlier seminar.

The earthquake and fire drill was a part of the simultaneous program observed by different government agencies in Bulacan. It is also a national activity in which all provinces, cities and towns are encouraged to participate to convey the importance of being alert in case tragedy happens.