SECURITY GUARD HONORED AT SM VALENZUELA

SM VALENZUELA- A security personnel was honored today for showing exemplary honesty, when he returned P43,000 worth of cash and other valuables to a Chinese national. 

SG Domingo Pulod found a black wallet containing ATMs and blank checks with owner’s signature while doing security rounds at the malls’ parking lot area. Pulod immediately reported the recovered valuables to the mall’s Customer Relations Office. 

Later, the purse was returned to the owner, Ms. Lucy Anne Cua Go. The 35-year-old Chinese national was very grateful to have the money returned. She recognized Pulod’s remarkable honesty and praised him for not being tempted to take the wallet himself. 

Pulod said he was not disappointed that he could not keep the money, even though his family is in debt. He was happy to be able to do a good deed. It would have been wrong to keep the money that did not belong to him.

“I can never take another person’s money because for me honesty is still the best policy.” Pulod added.

SM Marilao donates to elementary school

When the grade school students of Northville Elementary School arrive in their classrooms on next academic year 2013- 2014, a mountain of school supplies will be waiting.

A total of 600 brand new school supplies that included packs of pencils, writing papers and notebooks were donated by SM City Marilao to Northville Youth Reliable Organization, a community organization seeking ways to improve youth welfare through community service and youth oriented programs.

Through SM Foundation Incorporated, the donation sought to supply the needs of children and schools in less affluent areas of the basic materials they will need to carry out their education.

According to Northville Youth Reliable Organization President Jayson Sta. Rosa, parents typically struggle to provide the expensive list of items required for school like pencils, notebooks, papers, glue and colors. He also noted that students often use hand me downs or come to school with nothing at all.

Receiving the brand new school supplies from SM City Marilao will motivate students to do well in school. “We are thankful for the generous donation of SM City Marilao. Children will now be excited to go to school. The school supplies will surely help them to grow and flourish” Sta. Rosa explained.

Sta. Rosa added that the organization is also planning to give a part of the school supplies to students who were affected by the recent calamity. Many students don’t have the materials to begin with since classes resumed after the massive flooding in Bulacan. The donated school supplies will help students to start fresh.

SM SUPERMALLS SUPPORT NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR BOOK READING

JULY 17, 2012- A simultaneous celebration on the advocacy of instilling the culture of reading in young people was recently held at SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag and SM Supercenter Valenzuela. Various activities which included puppet shows, storytelling sessions, book donation drives and exhibits surely made the youngsters enjoy the wonderful world of literature.
The activity, spearheaded by SM Cares through SM Committee on Youth and Children’s Welfare, is aimed to encourage students to make reading a daily habit. Likewise, its main purpose was to let kids have fun while learning through interactive storytelling which helps reinforce a child’s rich and colorful imagination while proper and moral values are imparted.
Four different books complemented with visual presentations, role playing and vivid illustrations were read by invited storytellers to students aged 6-9. BDO Foundation Representatives in all malls read the book “Arroz Caldo ni Lolo Waldo” and relate the moral of the story to money management for kids. Featured stories were, ‘The Cardinal and the Cats’ based on a couple of charming vignettes that talks about the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI and his lifelong love for music and cats, ‘Ang Pagong at ang Matsing’, a Filipino animal tale about a gentle turtle and a wily monkey who plant halves of a banana tree and ‘Ang Malaking Kahon ng Sorpresa’, a fun story about parents working abroad, balikbayan boxes full of chocolates, and family togetherness.
 Highlight of the event was the turnover of brand new books to Marilao, Baliwag and Valenzuela public schools in support of DepEd’s Adopt-a-School program. Likewise, students received school supplies giveaways from National Bookstore, Vibal Publishing Inc. and BDO.

SAMSUNG OPENS AT SM CITY MARILAO

Sleek, modern and stylish are the words that best describe the new Samsung galaxy shop. The leading consumer electronic brand is now open at the south wing second floor of SM City Marilao to showcase their wide range of innovative products that include mobile phones, tablets, cameras, audio/ video products as well as accessories.

Technology interactions are encouraged as the latest mobile phone offerings are on display at the entrance of the store. Users can have a ‘feel’ of the products through the demo units and experience first-hand the latest mobile technology from Samsung. With trained staffs and specialists, customers can expect a total shopping experience and customer friendly store. Likewise, the new hub also provides great deals, discounts, freebies and service support to customers.

Come and experience the superior functionality. Visit SM City Marilao!

STAR STUDDED JULY AT SM CITY MARILAO

SM City Marilao shoppers can expect a star-studded weekend as popular artists and great performances lined up at the mall's Event Center.

XIAN LIM MALL TOUR Hearts will surely flutter as the Filipino- Chinese heart throb and certified hottie, who became Kim Chiu’s consort in ‘My Binondo Girl’, takes a detour at SM City Marilao. This talented model, actor and now singer Xian Lim will serenade our hearts with his self-penned love songs, “Puso Kong Hibang” and “Ako’y Sa ‘Yo Lamang” from his five-track hit album ‘So It’s You’. Buy his newest album and get a chance to have your CDs sign by Xian Lim on July 14.

ONE TRUE LOVE& LUNA BLANCA MALL TOUR The stars of the timeless and original drama series ‘One true love’ and ‘Luna Blanca’ will visit SM City Marilao for their mall tour. Promising love team Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes and Adorable Jillian Ward and Bea Binene will take the center stage along with other co-stars Winwyn Marquez, Mayton Eugenio, Derrick Monasterio, Kristofer Martin and Chynna Ortaleza. Catch the most- awaited star-studded cast on July 15.

POP STAR SHOWDOWN The event center will reverberate as the combined voices of power belters take center stage for their biggest performance at the mall. Catch the powerful vocals of 2008 Pinoy Idol 1st runner up Jayann Bautista, 2007 Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Contender April Delos Santos and 2004 Eat Bulaga’s Birit King Champion Hans Lee as they perform live on July 21.

DANCE TEENVASION Groove to the music and heat up the dance floor for the myphone dance teenvasion. Open to all dance groups of 5-10 teenager ages 13-19, the competition is a hip-hop dance showdown that features the funk dance moves of breaking, locking and popping. Interested participants are invited to show off their best variations of hip-hop moves. Exciting prizes are at stake. So bring your friends along and ‘krump’ your way on July 29. What more could you possibly ask for? We got it all for you! Make your weekend special at SM City Marilao!