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hirolionheart

October 4th, 2008, 02:34 AM

sabi sa article ay November 2008 magbubukas ang Annex ng SM NoE. Kung tutuusin yung New Annex ang pinaka-malaking component ng re-launch so madali lang maisasabay yung The Garden dito. Tapos yung mga wavy cladding naka-pwesto na at pipilasin nalang cover. So maaaring 4th quarter na natin makita ang soft re-launch ng SM NoE.

big chance talaga na ang sky garden ay ang the garden...
so ibabalik ko ang question na nasa isip ko dati... bakit SKY?! 1 floor lang naman itinaas
wala bang appropriate name para dun...?

basta siguro elevated eh sky-garden na yun jeje...

Yup, mga November 2008 daw ang opening ng bagong Annex ng SM NoE at "The Garden" = "Sky Garden" kaya ginawa na lang "The Sky Garden Park". Oo nga eh, up by one level lang naman, hindi masyado angkop yung term na "Sky", pwede na rin siguro 'wag lang nasa ground floor, hehehe^_^

Ngayon ko lang nabasa yung bagong article ng Wikipedia about SM City North EDSA. Eto daw:

News

The Greening of SM North EDSA

Construction is now underway to create a 400-meter long “The Sky Garden Park” with a gross floor area of approximately 15,500 square meters and a "Sky-Garden" located at the top of the car park section of the New Annex Building.

In "The Sky Garden Park", shoppers can stroll along a landscaped and covered path, pleasantly lined with tropical trees, flowering plants, and shrubs. It will stretch from one end of "The Annex" to the end of "The Block". A number of entryways will be constructed that leads to different parts of the mall. It will be decorated with a lagoon, an aviary, an amphitheater, cafés, specialty restaurants, and novelty shops. A waterfall will cascade from the Skygarden at level four down to "The Sky Garden Park" at the ground level facing EDSA— producing a piece of art that promises to create a calming and colorful scene, especially at night when various lights provide an added dimension to the falls and the pond beneath. Below the Skygarden will be a transport depot for buses and added parking space for shoppers.

This is the first SM Supermall to add green elements in honor of the original SM North EDSA, being the very first in the Philippines.

After construction and redevelopment, including the Skygarden and the Annex building expansion, SM North EDSA’s gross floor area will quadruple to 456,000 square meters from its original size, making it the country’s largest mall, surpassing SM Mall of Asia.

SM City Annex set to open in November

SM City North-EDSA's new Annex Building, is a 92,830-square-meter, six-level Annex, which will rise on the site of the old Annex building, was recently presented to tenants giving them a first look. It was designed to create an enjoyable and festive shopping experience, and to provide an entertainment environment.

Design

The exterior of the new Annex is a simple block clad in undulating perforated aluminum panels. The façade is interspersed by either glass or metal-clad cubes. The undulations of the cladding panels make for every dynamic composition. The eastern end of the Annex overlooking the Sky Garden Park will consist of a monumental glass wall, which will stretch to the whole height of this end wall. This creates a grand shop front from which the atrium, its scenic lifts, as well as various retail outlets and restaurants can be seen from The Sky Garden Park. The choice of aqua suggests an affinity with other SM malls, SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia. In all, a dynamic composition is created aimed to give the mall a distinct architectural identity with a balance of dynamism and elegance.

Inside tenants are arranged along the ribbon-like atrium with vertical circulation provided by escalators and lifts at opposite ends. Interiors are clean and modern, and centered around a curvilinear atrium, which stretches its length. Daylight is provided through a series of circular glass cones set into the ceiling, giving the interior a light, airy feeling.

Tenant Mix

The new Annex's tenant mix will include high-end retail, various dining establishments, a Cyberzone, a games arcade, and a bowling center, creating a cutting-edge mix of shopping and entertainment.

Its lower ground floor will include leisure shops while its upper ground floor will consist of general services. Nourishment and indulgence shops will be on the second floor, while specialty shops and fashion finds complete the third floor. The biggest Cyberzone is the attraction of the fourth and fifth floors, while an upcoming call center will be on the sixth floor.

Cyberzone

One of the new Annex' major attractions is the Cyberzone, and its fourth and fifth floors are dedicated entirely to the virtual world. The Cyberzone at SM City North EDSA will be the largest tech center in all SM malls, and a one-stop haven for the tech-savvy shoppers. With over a hundred shops and tech service centers, it will include tenants offering hardware and software solutions, mobile communications, Internet and gaming services. The Cyberzone is envisioned to be the center of the technology lifestyle: more tech, more brands, and more shops.

traveljunkie

October 4th, 2008, 07:49 AM

Are they going to rename SM NoE? We have SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia...so dapat iba rin for SM NoE. :D

traveljunkie

October 4th, 2008, 07:51 AM

SM Garden Park Mall

ona

October 4th, 2008, 10:49 AM

^^Gusto ko SM SUPERBLOCK - "super" being the first sm supermall, tapos "block" kasi yung mga bldgs. resemble blocks.

alexcerado

October 4th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Are they going to rename SM NoE? We have SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia...so dapat iba rin for SM NoE. :D

i hope they'll not. sayang ang 21 years. sm north edsa remains sm north edsa, sm city and sm west in the hearts of the filipinos in the philippines and in the world.

Sinjin P.

October 4th, 2008, 12:03 PM

or simply SM Supermall. :lol:

Sinjin P.

October 4th, 2008, 12:04 PM

Ang original name naman ng SM City North EDSA ay The SM City 'diba? I think they should restore that name. Very fitting naman kasi: a city within a city, hehehe.

alexcerado

October 4th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Ang original name naman ng SM City North EDSA ay The SM City 'diba? I think they should restore that name. Very fitting naman kasi: a city within a city, hehehe.
sorry, i don't know.. but maybe they called the mall as sm city because SM City North Edsa, ang mga pinoy, they love abbreviating long words, kaya sm city. when I was in QC, many people called sm north as "sm west" akala ko nga at first sm west eh sm megamall, sm north pala. sm west daw, kasi nasa west avenue.

medyo bata pa ako at hindi pa ako buhay sa mga panahong nagbukas ang sm north. nagkaroon lang ako ng alam because of reading write ups and articles in the internet. tnx talaga sa internet, at marami akong alam :lol:

atsaka matanong lang, bakit may call center sa 6th level ng sm north? sana ginawa nalang nilang sm cinemas. do a mall needs a call center? i don't think so...

ona

October 4th, 2008, 12:24 PM

^^O kaya SM Capital City - kasi marami ng SM Cities tapos capital nila yung original...jeje

stanleymalls

October 4th, 2008, 12:37 PM

^^Gusto ko SM SUPERBLOCK - "super" being the first sm supermall, tapos "block" kasi yung mga bldgs. resemble blocks.

SM SUPERBLOCK seems powerful! Pwede din!

Yah. The SM City was its very 1st name. Dinagdagan lang nila ng North Edsa para recognizable. Pero parang di akma sa market ngayon. Unless gagawin talaga nilang city within a city with the already-bought lands sa likod. The Grass Residences, tapos yung parang undending expansion ng NoE.... o san ka pa?

They also need those call centers para extra income na din for the mall.

ona

October 4th, 2008, 12:43 PM

^^ang problema kahit i-rename nilang "The SM City", people will still call it SM City (North Edsa)...kasi kailangan i-distinguish yung location nitong SM City from the others. Pwede ko kasing sabihin. I'm going to "The SM City" pero di talaga dun sa North Edsa kundi to another SM City in Bacoor. From a marketing stand-point it will just confuse people kaya di advisable yang "The SM City".

cq40

October 4th, 2008, 03:39 PM

As far as I Know SM North Edsa's first name is ShoeMart or simply SM like SM Makati.
Then it was expanded, it became ShoeMart City or SM City.
SM Centerpoint came along, then SM Megamall. then all other malls like SM Southmall etc...SM noticed they don't have enough names to call their malls so they adopted the location of that mall, 1st to be is SM City-Cebu.

That's when they run out of creativity on naming so they applied SM City to all of their big malls. SM Supercenter to Small Malls and Save More to Stand-alone Supermarkets. SM Centerpoint became SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City became SM City North Edsa and so forth. Only these malls retained the pseudonyms of the past: SM Megamall - it's iconic mega-like structure, SM Southmall dunno i guess las pinas is not appealing lol, SM Mall Of Asia, their cream of the crop

Same with Small players like Waltermart, NCCC and Gaisano followed suit.
The Ayala's have few malls but great malls so they don't have difficulty naming them...so their malls have cutesy names and sometimes tossing the location.
Robinson's names their malls in mixed form, Putting a creative name and the place next to it. ;)

hirolionheart

October 4th, 2008, 03:54 PM

As far as I Know SM North Edsa's first name is ShoeMart like SM Makati.
Then it was expanded, it became ShoeMart City or SM City.
SM Centerpoint came along, then SM Megamall. then all other malls like SM Southmall etc...SM noticed they don't have enough names to call their malls so they adopted the location of that mall, 1st to be is SM City-Cebu.

That's when they run out of creativity on naming so they applied SM City to all of their big malls. SM Supercenter to Small Malls and Save More to Stand-alone Supermarkets. SM Centerpoint became SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City became SM North Edsa and so forth. Only these malls retained the pseudonyms of the past: SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM Mall Of Asia

Same with Small players like Waltermart, NCCC and Gaisano followed suit.
The Ayala's have few malls but great malls so they don't have difficulty naming them...
Robinson's names their malls in mixed form, Putting a creative name and the place next to it. ;)

Very well said!, hehehe^_^
Sa dami na ng SM sa Pilipinas at sa patuloy pang pagdami, ang nakakabit na pangalan na lang ay kung saan nakatirik ang SM Supermall o Supercenter man. Ayala Malls, cool din yung mga names kahit konti pa lang malls nila, tulad na lang ng tinatayong "Abreeza" sa Davao City^_^

ona

October 4th, 2008, 03:54 PM

hirolionheart

October 4th, 2008, 04:02 PM

^^IMO di na kailangan i-rename ang SM City North Edsa - it's significance and grandeur will speak of itself. SM Mall of Asia - "no other mall comes close", TriNoma - "Where All Come Together". Ano kaya sa SM NoE, pwede ring "The Original Is Still The Best".

Yup, agree ako diyan, bigatin na rin naman ang SM City North EDSA, may sentimental value na, hehehe. Ang alam kong tagline ng SM NoE dati ay: "It's not just a Center, it's a City", kaso kasi marami na ngayong SM City [insert a location], hehehe^_^

ona

October 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM

^^pagkakaalam ko sa nationwide TV Ad nila noon "It's waiting for you"

hirolionheart

October 4th, 2008, 04:08 PM

^^pagkakaalam ko sa nationwide TV Ad nila noon "It's waiting for you"

Eto, hindi ko na matandaan, meron na kasing SM City North EDSA, ako wala pa sa mundo, hehehe^_^

feistyradical

October 4th, 2008, 04:09 PM

I agree. Sana stadium style cinemas na lang sa 6th floor.

atsaka matanong lang, bakit may call center sa 6th level ng sm north? sana ginawa nalang nilang sm cinemas. do a mall needs a call center? i don't think so...

hirolionheart

October 4th, 2008, 04:12 PM

I agree. Sana stadium style cinemas na lang sa 6th floor.

Ang alam ko pati ata sa SM Fairview magkakaroon din daw ng call center (hindi ako sigurado dito). Yan na nga ba sinasabi ko, medyo mababawasan ang esensya ng pagiging mall kapag nagkaroon ng call center sa loob. Dapat sana nakabukod sa mall, pwedeng malapit na lang dito...

ona

October 4th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Eto, hindi ko na matandaan, meron na kasing SM City North EDSA, ako wala pa sa mundo, hehehe^_^

sayang at di mo nakita yung commercial nila noon for SM City NoE. lagi itong laman ng telebisyon at may CG graphics narin w/c for that time was really very expensive - it could have been the most expensive commercial campaign in the history of SM. Aired ito nationwide at lagi kong nakikita noong 1987-1990. matagal yung commercial mga 1 minute.

noon ang daming commercial airtime ng Ayala Center at SM NoE - at makikita mo ito sa bawat commercial break noon, sabihin nating parang kasing dalas ng Clear o Safeguard commercial ngayon...sa panahon ngayon wala nang mall commercial na madalas ipinapalabas.

stanleymalls

October 4th, 2008, 04:58 PM

I agree. Sana stadium style cinemas na lang sa 6th floor.

Agree! Sana lahat ng SM Cinemas tadium style. Sawa na ang tao sa auditorium style!

Ang alam ko pati ata sa SM Fairview magkakaroon din daw ng call center (hindi ako sigurado dito). Yan na nga ba sinasabi ko, medyo mababawasan ang esensya ng pagiging mall kapag nagkaroon ng call center sa loob. Dapat sana nakabukod sa mall, pwedeng malapit na lang dito...

Yes! Sa 3rd Floor ata ilalagay. Pwede rin na nasa labas ng mall.

sayang at di mo nakita yung commercial nila noon for SM City NoE. lagi itong laman ng telebisyon at may CG graphics narin w/c for that time was really very expensive - it could have been the most expensive commercial campaign in the history of SM. Aired ito nationwide at lagi kong nakikita noong 1987-1990. matagal yung commercial mga 1 minute.

noon ang daming commercial airtime ng Ayala Center at SM NoE - at makikita mo ito sa bawat commercial break noon, sabihin nating parang kasing dalas ng Clear o Safeguard commercial ngayon...sa panahon ngayon wala nang mall commercial na madalas ipinapalabas.

Ang SOSYAL naman! Siguro kasi kasagsagan ng EDSA Fever noon tsaka mejo lustay ang kaperahan sa bansa. May graphics na noon? Ang SOSYAL ulet! Ah..... siguro kasi gustong ipakita ni Henry Sy sa mga detractors niya na tama siya na itinayo niya ang SM-NoE kasi back then, pinagtawanan lang yung idea niya na to create a mall for the Filipinos. And the rest is history. :applause:

evilgenius15

October 4th, 2008, 05:03 PM

^^ ako rin, hehehe...

traveljunkie

October 4th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Kala ko pa naman they will have a floor solely for furnishings, home decor and art galleries on the new Annex. Kung sabagay the main building already has this on the 3rd floor.

ona

October 4th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Ang SOSYAL naman! Siguro kasi kasagsagan ng EDSA Fever noon tsaka mejo lustay ang kaperahan sa bansa. May graphics na noon? Ang SOSYAL ulet! Ah..... siguro kasi gustong ipakita ni Henry Sy sa mga detractors niya na tama siya na itinayo niya ang SM-NoE kasi back then, pinagtawanan lang yung idea niya na to create a mall for the Filipinos. And the rest is history. :applause:

gasgas na siguro ito pero mapapabilib ka talaga kay Henry Sy, he was literally against the world back then pero naging matatag sya sa sariling desisyon...noon lahat pinagtatawanan sya pero ngayon sya ang may huling halakhak...jeje

anyway, talagang Mall FEVER nanaman sa MM with SM North Edsa's new style this November. swerte mga Mallers ng QC kasi laging may exciting dev't sa kanila syudad...last year TriNoma, this year SM NoE, tapos next year o sa 2010 another major face-lift sa Araneta with the New Ali-Mall, New SM City Cubao at Gateway Expansion (?)...

traveljunkie

October 4th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Yup. I remember my dad telling us na puro talahib ata yung area na yon when Mr. Sy decided to put up a mall there. It was solely his vision. Who would've known it would be a mega success? Hats off to him!

gasgas na siguro ito pero mapapabilib ka talaga kay Henry Sy, he was literally against the world back then pero naging matatag sya sa sariling desisyon...noon lahat pinagtatawanan sya pero ngayon sya ang may huling halakhak...jeje

ona

October 4th, 2008, 05:58 PM

^^Ironic pa kasi 28 years after yung risky mall investment nya na ito turned out to be his most profitable. Masasabi nating SM North Edsa was born out of fire. Kaya siguro parang Phoenix ang SM NoE, laging nag-eevolve & it just keeps getting better.

In a few more weeks masisilayan na ang biggest SM mall evolution so far...

stickerPROXY18

October 4th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Kung magrerelaunch ang SM NoE, magbabalik narin kaya ang....... Kwarta o Kahon? :naughty: :lol:

cq40

October 4th, 2008, 10:00 PM

SM North EDSA's first TV Ad?

3 years old plng yata aku nun :lol: Yun yata yung futuristic ang dating, cgi effects loaded, colorful, may lalaking naka silver shades na nakasakay sa sports car tapos nag-gate crash sya sa north edsa, pintakbo nya yung car sa hallways tapos nakikita yung front ng mga tenants, nilibot nya yung mall, tapos lumabas yung car sa mall, parang papuntang West Avenue tapos sa huli makikita yung buong SM North EDSA nag zoom out sa screen, tapos nag stop yung car, binuksan nya yung window, tapos inalis nya yung shades nya, sabi nya yata "What are you waiting for?"...tapos may music.. "SM CITY....." Yun :lol:

alexcerado

October 4th, 2008, 10:42 PM

cq40

October 4th, 2008, 11:49 PM

What's the GLA of SM North EDSA? IS it 195,000 sq.m.?
because Glorietta's is 264,000
Greenbelts is 250,000
What if they completed greenbelt 5 and after redeveloping the entire area counting The Landmark, if they unify their malls and called it in one name, this is the largest mall in the philippines, or in asia, incase Mall Of Arabia is not yet finished by that time, Mall of Arabia: 900,000 sq.m. :D

hirolionheart

October 5th, 2008, 01:48 AM

Kung magrerelaunch ang SM NoE, magbabalik narin kaya ang....... Kwarta o Kahon? :naughty: :lol:

Hehehe, eto naaalala ko, yung kay Pepe Pimentel sa Channel 9 (sa SM NoE kasi dati ginaganap ito)^_^

sayang at di mo nakita yung commercial nila noon for SM City NoE. lagi itong laman ng telebisyon at may CG graphics narin w/c for that time was really very expensive - it could have been the most expensive commercial campaign in the history of SM. Aired ito nationwide at lagi kong nakikita noong 1987-1990. matagal yung commercial mga 1 minute.

noon ang daming commercial airtime ng Ayala Center at SM NoE - at makikita mo ito sa bawat commercial break noon, sabihin nating parang kasing dalas ng Clear o Safeguard commercial ngayon...sa panahon ngayon wala nang mall commercial na madalas ipinapalabas.

SM North EDSA's first TV Ad?

3 years old plng yata aku nun :lol: Yun yata yung futuristic ang dating, cgi effects loaded, colorful, may lalaking naka silver shades na nakasakay sa sports car tapos nag-gate crash sya sa north edsa, pintakbo nya yung car sa hallways tapos nakikita yung front ng mga tenants, nilibot nya yung mall, tapos lumabas yung car sa mall, parang papuntang West Avenue tapos sa huli makikita yung buong SM North EDSA nag zoom out sa screen, tapos nag stop yung car, binuksan nya yung window, tapos inalis nya yung shades nya, sabi nya yata "What are you waiting for?"...tapos may music.. "SM CITY....." Yun :lol:

wow.. ganda ng mga commercials nung 80's. sana meron sa youtube.

Wow, talagang ginastusan ni Sy para mapaganda yung commercial TV Ad para sa SM City noon. Sayang talaga, hindi ko naabutan or hindi ko na maaalala kasi 1-2 years pa lang ako nun, hehehe
Siguro naman na-archive ito ng SM at sana i-upload nila sa YouTube... Gusto kong makita, hehehe^_^

hirolionheart

October 5th, 2008, 02:03 AM

gasgas na siguro ito pero mapapabilib ka talaga kay Henry Sy, he was literally against the world back then pero naging matatag sya sa sariling desisyon...noon lahat pinagtatawanan sya pero ngayon sya ang may huling halakhak...jeje

anyway, talagang Mall FEVER nanaman sa MM with SM North Edsa's new style this November. swerte mga Mallers ng QC kasi laging may exciting dev't sa kanila syudad...last year TriNoma, this year SM NoE, tapos next year o sa 2010 another major face-lift sa Araneta with the New Ali-Mall, New SM City Cubao at Gateway Expansion (?)...

Yup, halimaw na talaga ang "birthplace" at "hometown" (este "homecity" pala) ko na Quezon City. Tuloy-tuloy lang ang mga major developments^_^

Yup yup yup, maraming magiging pagbabago sa Araneta Center ng Cubao. Kasama pa diyan yung magiging Manhattan Garden City malapit sa Gateway Mall^_^

Yup ulit, magiging SM City Cubao na. Magkakaroon pa ng bridge interconnecting SM City Cubao and its near shopping mall, Ali Mall, na magbabagong bihis din^_^

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/SM_Cubao_5.jpg/800px-SM_Cubao_5.jpg

blueguy

October 5th, 2008, 03:34 AM

^^
Was in SM Marikina, Trinoma, SM NOE and SM Mega last week....bakit ganun ang Trinoma?...ang bilis mag deteriorate?...yung activity center nila reminded me of G-Mall in Davao....

Super ganda ng SM Annex at Mega Expansion....you will be surprised once they open....got pixes but for my eyes only...

evilgenius15

October 5th, 2008, 07:21 AM

^^ trinoma kasi ibang concept ginamit nila... madali nga lang madumihin
(ex. yung tiles nila hindi katulad sa sm na polished, tapos maliliit pa,
iniisip ko nga nung unang kita sa trinoma, parang naligaw na mall, kasi parang
mas suited siya sa desert, hehehe)

ona

October 5th, 2008, 08:07 AM

^^Siguradong i-rerenovate ng TriNoma yung mga nagdedeteriorate na areas sa mall nila once nag-relaunch ang SM NoE. Baka lagyan na nila ng cladding o veneer yung palibot ng atrium nila at iba pang pader para madaling i-maintain.

alexcerado

October 5th, 2008, 08:10 AM

evilgenius15

October 5th, 2008, 08:33 AM

ona

October 5th, 2008, 09:04 AM

^^pwede kung brick-like veneer na tulad ng nasa columns ng main-entrance nila.

stanleymalls

October 5th, 2008, 09:42 AM

ona

October 5th, 2008, 10:11 AM

that was really one of the most imaginative mall commercials I have ever seen...

icarusrising

October 5th, 2008, 12:37 PM

^^ Yeah, I remember that one too. Babaw pero I decided to study at a high school at the first SM City's periphery because of the attraction of the mall.

Yup, halimaw na talaga ang "birthplace" at "hometown" (este "homecity" pala) ko na Quezon City. Tuloy-tuloy lang ang mga major developments^_^

Yup yup yup, maraming magiging pagbabago sa Araneta Center ng Cubao. Kasama pa diyan yung magiging Manhattan Garden City malapit sa Gateway Mall^_^

Yup ulit, magiging SM City Cubao na. Magkakaroon pa ng bridge interconnecting SM City Cubao and its near shopping mall, Ali Mall, na magbabagong bihis din^_^

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/SM_Cubao_5.jpg/800px-SM_Cubao_5.jpg

Yehey! Was born in Cubao myself so I'm mega-happy about these developments in QC.

waahh.. share ka naman.. andaya ^^

Di yata pwede i-share ni Van yan until the appointed time. SM exclusive ata yan... :D

Sinjin P.

October 5th, 2008, 12:46 PM

waahh.. share ka naman.. andaya ^^

He can't share it simply because.... .... hmm, h'wag nalang. :laugh:

hirolionheart

October 5th, 2008, 01:54 PM

He can't share it simply because.... .... hmm, h'wag nalang. :laugh:

I smell something fishy around here, hehehe
Wala lang, na-curious tuloy ako lalo, ano kaya yun........?:nuts:

hirolionheart

October 5th, 2008, 02:16 PM

^^ Yeah, I remember that one too. Babaw pero I decided to study at a high school at the first SM City's periphery because of the attraction of the mall.

Yehey! Was born in Cubao myself so I'm mega-happy about the these developments in QC.

Super excited din ako sa developments sa Araneta Center, Cubao kasi sa Proj. 4, QC ako tumira ng hanggang 8 years old, tapos sa Roosevelt Cubao pa ako nag-aral ng grade 1 & 2, at ngayon, isang sakay lang naman Cubao mula sa amin at bumibisi-bisita pa rin naman kami sa bahay ng relatives ko sa Proj. 4, hehehe^_^

cyberkada

October 5th, 2008, 02:46 PM

^^pagkakaalam ko sa nationwide TV Ad nila noon "It's waiting for you"

There's nothing like ... SM City!

sana ito ang gamitin ng SM North EDSA sa relaunch nila this November 2008.

traveljunkie

October 5th, 2008, 02:55 PM

What are high-end retail stores in the Annex? Sana someone can give us a list. :)

icarusrising

October 5th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Super excited din ako sa developments sa Araneta Center, Cubao kasi sa Proj. 4, QC ako tumira ng hanggang 8 years old, tapos sa Roosevelt Cubao pa ako nag-aral ng grade 1 & 2, at ngayon, isang sakay lang naman Cubao mula sa amin at bumibisi-bisita pa rin naman kami sa bahay ng relatives ko sa Proj. 4, hehehe^_^

Ah, naging taga Proj. 4 ka rin pala. Hehe. Taga-P.Tuazon kami dati malapit sa Public Market. :cheers:

There's nothing like ... SM City!

sana ito ang gamitin ng SM North EDSA sa relaunch nila this November 2008.

:rock: Yeah! This would show my age but I don't care. I was able to watch Ghost, Titanic and the first Silence of the Lambs at the SM City! :lol:

hirolionheart

October 5th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Ah, naging taga Proj. 4 ka rin pala. Hehe. Taga-P.Tuazon kami dati malapit sa Public Market. :cheers:

:rock: Yeah! This would show my age but I don't care. I was able to watch Ghost, Titanic and the first Silence of the Lambs at the SM City! :lol:

Yup yup yup, second home ko ang Proj. 4, QC, madalas din nga kami dun sa Daily Supermarket yung sa may corner ng 20th Ave. at P. Tuazon, tapos halos lahat kami sa pamilya, sa QC pumapasok hanggang ngayon, hehehe^_^

Lalo akong na-e-excite sa re-launching ng SM City North EDSA dahil sa taas ng energy ng usapan dito^_^

cyberkada

October 5th, 2008, 03:24 PM

:rock: Yeah! This would show my age but I don't care. I was able to watch Ghost, Titanic and the first Silence of the Lambs at the SM City! :lol:

yan ang tagline ng SM North EDSA sa old advertisement nila.

my first SM North EDSA experience is way back 1988 pa. grade 4 pa lang ako nun.

stanleymalls

October 5th, 2008, 04:07 PM

evilgenius15

October 5th, 2008, 04:14 PM

^^ may kakilala ako sa project 4, hehehe

pronghorn

October 5th, 2008, 05:31 PM

pronghorn

October 5th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Sharin' these photos from Trinoma's garden area. Again, phone quality. 2mp though :)

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evilgenius15

October 5th, 2008, 07:16 PM

namimiss ko na ang trinoma, huhuhu...

grabe naman yung escalator sa shangrila... doon ka lang sa yellow box...
"wag ka na tumapak sa escalator" hahaha...
gusto ko ung escalator from 3rd to 6th floor... astig... sana biglang maputol, aahaahha

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 12:07 AM

OT: Wui. May relatives ka sa Project 4? Meron din ako. :lol: :lol: :lol:

^^ may kakilala ako sa project 4, hehehe

OT: Yup, marami akong relatives sa Proj. 4, QC.
Naks, small world talaga tayo, hehehe^_^

skyscraper100

October 6th, 2008, 01:18 AM

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IslandSon.PH

October 6th, 2008, 03:46 AM

RonnieR

October 6th, 2008, 05:05 AM

pronghorn

October 6th, 2008, 05:19 AM

cool..... very nice.

Thanks, sir! :)

icarusrising

October 6th, 2008, 05:22 AM

Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong.
(sorry sa quality, camphone lang)

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There was a time when throngs of people from Megamall would stroll continuously to Shangrila and vice-versa as if they're one complex. :lol: You'd really feel the difference in the ambiance of the two malls. Does Shangrila still hold the distinction of having the largest lobby of any building in the Republic?

icarusrising

October 6th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Trinoma Mall

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2899865937_556f2b56f3_o.jpg

Photo by: Filipeanut (http://www.flickr.com/photos/filipeanut/2899865937/sizes/o/in/set-72157607206679058/)

icarusrising

October 6th, 2008, 12:57 PM

SM Mall of Asia

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Photos by: Filipeanuts (http://www.flickr.com/photos/filipeanut/sets/72157607206679058/)

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 02:50 PM

icarusrising

October 6th, 2008, 03:01 PM

from the grapevine..

Taipan Henry Sy hopes to even up the LRT advantage of the Ayala’s Trinoma mall by opening an SM Hypermart at the LRT station of Edsa and Quezon avenues in the upcoming 12-hectare commercial-residential complex being developed by fellow taipan Lucio Tan.

Maybe related to their planned expansion in MM and environs...

SM group plans more hypermarkets
BUDGET ALLOCATION SEEN TO REACH P750 MILLION (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/10062008/companies01.html)

By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes
Reporter

THE SM group is spending between P450 million and P750 million to build additional SM Hypermarkets in 2009.

In an interview, SM Hypermarket executive vice president Robert Kwee said the company plans to put up three to five branches at an investment cost of P150 million per location.

“Actually, that is our target every year,” he said, saying the additional hypermarkets will be located in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

The group expects to end the year with 13 hypermarkets, with the last two in Rosales, Pangasinan and Baliuag, Bulacan set to open soon.

Kwee said all the branches are delivering “good numbers” in terms of sales.

“We are growing double-digit in sales,” he said without details.

SM Hypermarket was a concept started by the Sy family in the late 1990s to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for retail convenience. The said format started in Europe, which combines a supermarket with a department store and a number of independent stalls offering food, entertainment, wellness services, among others.

“The market seems to have warmed up to this new format in retail merchandising which offers a balanced mix of food and nonfood items,” said Kwee.

The existing SM Hypermarkets are located in Bicutan, Clark, Marilao, Mall of Asia Complex, Molino, Muntinlupa, North Edsa, Pasig-C5, Sucat, Taytay and Valenzuela.

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:20 PM

^^ baka magkaroon na rin ng hypermarket sa sm fairview, hehehe...
tapos mawawala na ang supermarket, yehey!

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:26 PM

^^ baka magkaroon na rin ng hypermarket sa sm fairview, hehehe...
tapos mawawala na ang supermarket, yehey!

Ayos! Level-up!, from SM Supermarket to SM Hypermarket. Pero SM City North EDSA aztig, may SM Supermarket na, may SM Hypermarket pa^_^

stickerPROXY18

October 6th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Napadaan ako sa SM NoE kanina then I noticed that the monumental SM Sign at the Main Building has been removed. Sayang sana nirestore nila yun, landmark na sa SM North yung sign na yun.

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:29 PM

^^ minsan nareredundant ako sa dalawa... kung bakit nageexist pa both ang super at hyper sa iisang location...

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Sinjin P.

October 6th, 2008, 03:32 PM

^^ minsan nareredundant ako sa dalawa... kung bakit nageexist pa both ang super at hyper sa iisang location...

Simple lang. Law of supply and demand

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:32 PM

Maybe related to their planned expansion in MM and environs...

SM group plans more hypermarkets
BUDGET ALLOCATION SEEN TO REACH P750 MILLION (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/10062008/companies01.html)

By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes
Reporter

THE SM group is spending between P450 million and P750 million to build additional SM Hypermarkets in 2009.

In an interview, SM Hypermarket executive vice president Robert Kwee said the company plans to put up three to five branches at an investment cost of P150 million per location.

“Actually, that is our target every year,” he said, saying the additional hypermarkets will be located in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

The group expects to end the year with 13 hypermarkets, with the last two in Rosales, Pangasinan and Baliuag, Bulacan set to open soon.

Kwee said all the branches are delivering “good numbers” in terms of sales.

“We are growing double-digit in sales,” he said without details.

SM Hypermarket was a concept started by the Sy family in the late 1990s to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for retail convenience. The said format started in Europe, which combines a supermarket with a department store and a number of independent stalls offering food, entertainment, wellness services, among others.

“The market seems to have warmed up to this new format in retail merchandising which offers a balanced mix of food and nonfood items,” said Kwee.

The existing SM Hypermarkets are located in Bicutan, Clark, Marilao, Mall of Asia Complex, Molino, Muntinlupa, North Edsa, Pasig-C5, Sucat, Taytay and Valenzuela.

Naks, sa sobrang successful ng SM, ginagastos na lang nila yung sobrang milyones/bilyones sa pagtatayo pa ng mga panibagong SM Hypermarkets as well as Supermalls sa buong bansa. Since sa article na ito nasabi ang Metro Manila and nearby provinces..., sana magkaroon ng kahit SM Hypermarket pa lang sa San Mateo, pantapat naman sa Puregold San Mateo na currently under construction. Parang nangyari sa Puregold Taytay na tinapatan ng SM City Taytay na may SM Hypermarket^_^

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Simple lang. Law of supply and demand

sa bagay, hehehe...
any updates sa sm annex...?
color green na ba siya?

stickerPROXY18

October 6th, 2008, 03:35 PM

^^ huli ko nakita kulay cement pa :p

Sinjin P.

October 6th, 2008, 03:35 PM

tinanggal nila un kasi irereplace nila yung glass wall ng main building into
concrete walls... tapos after installing the panels, ibabalik nila yung SM dun
i think mas malaki pa ata, heehe...

Sana gawin nalang nilang mas glassy 'yung area which holds the SM logo tapos lagyan nila ng lighting features gaya ng sa TriNoma. :yes:

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Napadaan ako sa SM NoE kanina then I noticed that the monumental SM Sign at the Main Building has been removed. Sayang sana nirestore nila yun, landmark na sa SM North yung sign na yun.

tinanggal nila un kasi irereplace nila yung glass wall ng main building into
concrete walls... tapos after installing the panels, ibabalik nila yung SM dun
i think mas malaki pa ata, heehe...

Hehehe, nakita ko rin ito kanina bago ako umuwi. Este, hindi ko na pala nakita yung SM sign na yun sa main building kasi gaya na rin ng sinabi ni evilgenius15, pero mas maganda siguro kung bago na lang 'wag na yung dati.
Itago na lang nila yung monumental sign na yun, hehehe^_^

richard24

October 6th, 2008, 03:39 PM

^^ minsan nareredundant ako sa dalawa... kung bakit nageexist pa both ang super at hyper sa iisang location...

dahil OA ang pila sa mga yan pag weekend. as in OA

kaya kailangan talaga. kaya nga Sy even wants to put up a hypermart sa quezon ave cor. edsa, which is a few meters away from his other hypermart., ganun kalaki ang maket jan.

imagine how much hypermarkets/supermarkets we have in that area.
SM hypermarket
SM supermarket
Landmark
Waltermart
Circle C
SnR
Cherry Foodarama
etc. (i'm sure i forgot a lot more)

Sinjin P.

October 6th, 2008, 03:41 PM

dahil OA ang pila sa mga yan pag weekend. as in OA

kaya kailangan talaga. kaya nga Sy even wants to put up a hypermart sa quezon ave cor. edsa, which is a few meters away from his other hypermart., ganun kalaki ang maket jan.

True. At maglalagay pa ng hypermarket ang TriNoma. Grabe ang QC and environs market. :yes:

stickerPROXY18

October 6th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Lagay nalang nila yun SM Sign sa SM Museum tabi ng SM Hospital at SM University. Darn lahat na ata ng dito sa Pinas SM :lol:

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:43 PM

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Lagay nalang nila yun SM Sign sa SM Museum tabi ng SM Hospital at SM University. Darn lahat na ata ng dito sa Pinas SM :lol:

^^ baka kapag nagawa na yung eton centris... eeksena ulit si Sy, hehehe...
pansin ko parang may SM na lagi sa major hotspots ng EDSA, haha...
North EDSA
Cubao
Ortigas
Makati
Bay City
tapos dadagdagan pa ng Quezon Ave...
wow...

That's what we call business...
Hahaha, oo nga no, baka magkaroon na rin ng SM Hospital at SM University pagdating ng panahon, hehehe^_^

stickerPROXY18

October 6th, 2008, 03:51 PM

^^ baka kapag nagawa na yung eton centris... eeksena ulit si Sy, hehehe...
pansin ko parang may SM na lagi sa major hotspots ng EDSA, haha...
North EDSA
Cubao
Ortigas
Makati
Bay City
tapos dadagdagan pa ng Quezon Ave...
wow...

Mas mabigat eh 3 flagship malls ng SM nasa EDSA. Kaya pag sinabing EDSA tatlo lang ibig sabihin nyan: Trapik, MRT at SM :)

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:51 PM

True. At maglalagay pa ng hypermarket ang TriNoma. Grabe ang QC and environs market. :yes:

QC, halimaw na talaga, (QC) >> (Other Cities in Metro Manila), hehehe^_^

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:52 PM

paano nga nu kung umabot ang oras na puro SM nalang...
naalala ko tuloy ang wall-e, hehehe

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 03:55 PM

paano nga nu kung umabot ang oras na puro SM nalang...
naalala ko tuloy ang wall-e, hehehe

Hmmm, medyo nakakatakot din 'pag nagkataon... Kakainin na ng SM ang iba pang mga kumpanya..., wawa naman sila..., give chance to others, hehehe

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Mas mabigat eh 3 flagship malls ng SM nasa EDSA. Kaya pag sinabing EDSA tatlo lang ibig sabihin nyan: Trapik, MRT at SM :)

haha... grabe naliliitan na ako sa EDSA... dahil sa commonwealth, hahaha

Hmmm, medyo nakakatakot din 'pag nagkataon... Kakainin na ng SM ang iba pang mga kumpanya..., wawa naman sila..., give chance to others, hehehe

matagal pa siguro mangyari yan...
dahil buhay pa ang mga Ayala, hahaha:banana:

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:02 PM

haha... grabe naliliitan na ako sa EDSA... dahil sa commonwealth, hahaha

matagal pa siguro mangyari yan...
dahil buhay pa ang mga Ayala, hahaha:banana:

Yup yup yup, walang sinabi ang EDSA sa lapad ng Commonwealth Avenue natin evilgenius15 at stanleymalls, hehehe^_^

Buti na lang at may Ayala, thanks!^_^

richard24

October 6th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Lagay nalang nila yun SM Sign sa SM Museum tabi ng SM Hospital at SM University. Darn lahat na ata ng dito sa Pinas SM :lol:

actually may SM university na. :)

NU.

stanleymalls

October 6th, 2008, 04:03 PM

^^ baka magkaroon na rin ng hypermarket sa sm fairview, hehehe...
tapos mawawala na ang supermarket, yehey!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Ayos! Level-up!, from SM Supermarket to SM Hypermarket. Pero SM City North EDSA aztig, may SM Supermarket na, may SM Hypermarket pa^_^

^^ minsan nareredundant ako sa dalawa... kung bakit nageexist pa both ang super at hyper sa iisang location...

Simple lang. Law of supply and demand

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Economics daw? :nuts:
______________________________________________________________

Napadaan ako sa SM NoE kanina then I noticed that the monumental SM Sign at the Main Building has been removed. Sayang sana nirestore nila yun, landmark na sa SM North yung sign na yun.

tinanggal nila un kasi irereplace nila yung glass wall ng main building into
concrete walls... tapos after installing the panels, ibabalik nila yung SM dun
i think mas malaki pa ata, heehe...

Dapat lang na mas malaki. Gawin kaya nilang parang monument sa harap or sa atrium ng NoE.

sa bagay, hehehe...
any updates sa sm annex...?
color green na ba siya?

^^ huli ko nakita kulay cement pa :p

Err....

____________________________________________________________

Mas mabigat eh 3 flagship malls ng SM nasa EDSA. Kaya pag sinabing EDSA tatlo lang ibig sabihin nyan: Trapik, MRT at SM :)

QC, halimaw na talaga, (QC) >> (Other Cities in Metro Manila), hehehe^_^

TRUE! TRUE! TRUE! TRUE! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM

actually may SM university na. :)

NU.

Oh talaga?, pero mas makulit sana kung yung mismong name ay SM University, hehehe^_^

stanleymalls

October 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Yup yup yup, walang sinabi ang EDSA sa lapad ng Commonwealth Avenue natin evilgenius15, hehehe^_^

Buti na lang at may Ayala, thanks!^_^

Wui! Sama nyo naman ako! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anu ibig sabihin ng NU?

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Yup yup yup, walang sinabi ang EDSA sa lapad ng Commonwealth Avenue natin evilgenius15, hehehe^_^

Buti na lang at may Ayala, thanks!^_^

hahaha... o hail ayala malls, hahaha...

actually may SM university na. :)

NU.

uu nga pala, 60% na pala ng NU kay Henry Sy na...
edi may SM Supercenter NU na...
isusunod niya ata FEU eh... balita ko nagpatayo siya ng foodcourt sa loob...
:)

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 04:07 PM

Wui! Sama nyo naman ako! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anu ibig sabihin ng NU?

national university... na dapat sa amin ung name? hehehe...

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Wui! Sama nyo naman ako! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anu ibig sabihin ng NU?

Ay, sorry stanleymalls, wala ka pa kasi kanina, 'di bale, in-edit ko na, kasama ka na sa Commonwealth Avenue natin, check my previous post, hehehe^_^

National University...

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:14 PM

hahaha... o hail ayala malls, hahaha...

uu nga pala, 60% na pala ng NU kay Henry Sy na...
edi may SM Supercenter NU na...
isusunod niya ata FEU eh... balita ko nagpatayo siya ng foodcourt sa loob...
:)

national university... na dapat sa amin ung name? hehehe...

Wow, ngayon ko lang nalaman ang tungkol sa NU ah, hehehe, SM sa NU, ayos!, hehehe^_^

Yup, kung ganun na lang din, gawin na lang SM University yung NU tapos dapat ang tawag sa UP namin ni evilgenius15 eh, National University of the Philippines, redundant, hahaha^_^

stanleymalls

October 6th, 2008, 04:15 PM

richard24

October 6th, 2008, 04:15 PM

hahaha... o hail ayala malls, hahaha...

uu nga pala, 60% na pala ng NU kay Henry Sy na...
edi may SM Supercenter NU na...
isusunod niya ata FEU eh... balita ko nagpatayo siya ng foodcourt sa loob...
:)

mas mahirap na laban para kay henry sy ang FEU. baka mas mahirap pa kesa sa nilaban niya for EquitablePCI. cash-cow kasi ang FEU.

may SM foodcourt sa loob?!? astig naman. :)

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Talagang inedit! :lol: :lol: :lol: Salamat! Hehehehehehe...........

Anyways, update sa SM Fairview ko...

Roofings are being installed and cladding for the rest of the buildings is on-going.

Basta hula ko matatapos to bago mag-December. They cannot compromise the people that will flock it after it is finished. Syempre last minute Christmas shopping.......

Basta. Bukas ang pics. :)

Unga pala. Bakit nga ba hindi NUP? Hmmm........

SM, may stocks sa NU? :?

what the... may bubong na ang annex2? di ko nakita, wah...
halos tapos narin yung glass frame sa main entrance ng annex2...
grabe... isang malaking atrium ata ang mangyayari doon... hhehe...
walang hallway, kung meron man baka sa 2/f at basement squared, hehe

mas mahirap na laban para kay henry sy ang FEU. baka mas mahirap pa kesa sa nilaban niya for EquitablePCI. cash-cow kasi ang FEU.

may SM foodcourt sa loob?!? astig naman. :)

baka ung foodcourt na ung unang step ni sy para makuha ang puso ng mga
taga feu, hehehe...

stanleymalls

October 6th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Half circle yata yung Atrium ng SM Fairview A2.

Sarado na kasi yung mga stores dun sa dulong part ng A1 na katabi ni A2. Pati rin yung entry-exit point sa ground floor ng Annex 1 hinarangan di ba?

Feeling ko nga mejo lugi lugi ng konti yung mga stores na malapit sa Annex 2 construction.

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Talagang inedit! :lol: :lol: :lol: Salamat! Hehehehehehe...........

Anyways, update sa SM Fairview ko...

Roofings are being installed and cladding for the rest of the buildings is on-going.

Basta hula ko matatapos to bago mag-December. They cannot compromise the people that will flock it after it is finished. Syempre last minute Christmas shopping.......

Basta. Bukas ang pics. :)

Unga pala. Bakit nga ba hindi NUP? Hmmm........

SM, may stocks sa NU? :?

Naniniwala na rin akong kayang matapos ang Annex 2 bago mag-Pasko kung sa ganyang bilis ng progress.
Thanks stanleymalls for always updating us to "your" SM City Fairview (talagang binigay ko na sa'yo eh, hehehe)

NUP, hindi pwede kasi nga redundant, tapos in-confilct with National University (NU), tapos UP, eto na ang kasaysayan kaya mahirap na palitan pa at ok na ok kasi pataas (up) naman ang isa pang meaning, hehehe^_^

stickerPROXY18

October 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM

actually may SM university na. :)

NU.

yung nga dapat ang sasabihin ko...hehe... sosyal na ng mga bulldozer err... bulldogs

hirolionheart

October 6th, 2008, 04:52 PM

baka ung foodcourt na ung unang step ni sy para makuha ang puso ng mga
taga feu, hehehe...

Naks, maka-bisita nga sa SM foodcourt ng NU minsan...
Gumagapang na rin ang SM sa mga universities/colleges, gaya ng Ayala na ginapang na ang UP Diliman, hehehe^_^

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 05:29 PM

evilgenius15

October 6th, 2008, 05:30 PM

hahaha... bawal tayo kunin, hahaha...

alexcerado

October 7th, 2008, 09:01 AM

mukhang mababawasan ang bisita ng trinom at sm north pag magkaSM sa diliman..

ona

October 7th, 2008, 09:06 AM

^^di naman kasi sadyang dadayuhin ng mga tao sa malayong lugar yang SM NoE dahil sa upcoming grand relaunch at TriNoma naman may surprise improvements din pagkatapos.

alexcerado

October 7th, 2008, 09:17 AM

^^di naman kasi sadyang dadayuhin ng mga tao sa malayong lugar yang SM NoE dahil sa upcoming grand relaunch at TriNoma naman may surprise improvements din pagkatapos.

question lang, alam nyo po kung kelan ang isaktong araw ng opening ng sm north edsa?anong day ng november? baka kasi busy ako.. try ko pumunta.

:banana: so excited na.. hheheh

ona

October 7th, 2008, 09:26 AM

alexcerado

October 7th, 2008, 11:13 AM

^^ di ko din alam eh

opinyon ko lang...medyo tentative pa siguro yang November re-launch kasi maraming pwedeng mangyari sa construction na makakaapekto sa opening. pasalamat nga tayo sa double-effort ng SM para mapa-aga opening kasi most were really expecting the earliest would be next year pa...

yup.. gusto ko rin nga sanang next year pa para sabay-sabay na together with the main building and sabi nila baka rin ung carpark/cyberzone irenovate.

ona

October 7th, 2008, 11:53 AM

okay din sa akin yung early opening sa 4th quarter kasi based sa observation ko kaya naman...ano lang ba i-renovate sa main building kundi exteriors? sa akin lang basta mag-open na yung New Annex parang re-launch narin nila yun kasi halos lahat ng bago nandun.

icarusrising

October 7th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Wala lang... I found this article somewhat amusing... :)

Ever Gotesco malls highlight ‘one-stop-shopping’ convenience in new marketing campaign (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business%20As%20Usual&p=49&type=2&sec=39&aid=2008100526)

Monday, October 6, 2008

Malls are virtually a “second home” for most Filipinos. A national survey revealed that around 80 percent of the population has made it a habit to visit a shopping center, with 36 million people going to the mall once or twice a month.

Malls are almost always crowded, especially during weekends as a “one-stop shop” for fulfilling various consumer needs: to buy food and other household essentials, meet with colleagues or friends, eat or watch a movie, pay the bills, hear Mass, or even just to walk around and enjoy respite from the heat at the fully-airconditioned venues.

It is exactly this aspect for providing the needs of its target market which has worked well for the success and resiliency of Ever Gotesco malls, an established name in the industry with more than 30 years’ experience of running the “one-stop shop” complex. Even with the recent economic crises, Ever Gotesco malls has maintained its number of branches around Metro Manila, its loyal patrons still intact and highly valued as members of the community or neighborhood.

Ever Gotesco malls pioneered the concept of the “community mall” where the immediate vicinity benefits from the shopping convenience offered at strategically located branches, specifically in Ortigas, Pasig; Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City; Monumento/Caloocan; Recto, Manila. This year, the company launched a new campaign in Ortigas and Commonwealth aimed at strengthening their brand identity, and inviting everyone to their stores with the tagline: “Mag Ever Tayo.”

“When we started 30 years ago, we’ve always had the Filipino family in mind,” said Joel Go, president of Ever Gotesco Malls. “It is important for us to be the provider of family needs, so that when they need anything, they can just go to our mall which is located right within their neighborhood or community. They don’t have to travel far and waste valuable time, money and effort.”

“We want the statement ‘Mag Ever Tayo’ to be present in every home that surrounds our malls,” said Chie S. Arao, corporate marketing manager of Ever Gotesco Malls. “Since we are practically part of their neighborhood, we want our clients residing within the 8-km radius of the store to associate us with their essential needs such as groceries, play time, household needs, and even for various occasions such as birthdays, celebrations, and other situations that take place in every home. Ever shall always be there to provide their basic needs,” Chie explained.

Go added that another advantage of Ever Gotesco malls is its thrust for being market-oriented, manifested through the line-up of tenants gathered to address the needs of their clientele. “We are confident to say that we have a better feel of what our market needs. We certainly have shops with popular brand names mixed with the more affordable ones.” For instance, in Ortigas, which is a family community composed of subdivision dwellers from Ortigas, Pasig, Cainta, and parts of Rizal, we have more of family-friendly tenants like amusement centers, play areas, entertainment areas, a big Jollibee outlet, a medical clinic, and basic services like a barber shop on the ground floor, among others. We tailor-fit the list of tenants according to what our market needs and not just randomly assign any shop there,” he explained.

On the other hand, the Commonwealth branch, which is located near sprawling middle-income communities in the areas of Commonwealth Avenue, Fairview, and Batasan – offers three levels of the department store, the biggest supermarket and amusement center for families and government employees residing in the area. It also has a big number of cellphone shops to cater to the young market and BPO workers, and a tiangge or flea market catering to the needs of the masses within the vicinity.

The recent economic crunch felt all over the world has also emerged as an advantage for Ever Gotesco malls, Chie noted. “Everyone is trying all their means to save, so for us, it’s an opportunity to strengthen our key points, which are affordability and convenience. You can get your basic needs from us, so you don’t have to spend money on gas or transportation because we’re just a walk away from your neighborhood.”

As part of the “Mag Ever Tayo” campaign, the Ortigas and Commonwealth branches will launch marketing efforts to reach their surrounding communities. The malls are expected to participate in the community events and reach out to their neighbors as a valuable member of society.
For inquiries, call 735-6901 or e-mail: info@evermalls.com.ph or mktg@evermalls.com.ph.

alexcerado

October 7th, 2008, 01:13 PM

bye guys, off na ako :)

icarusrising

October 7th, 2008, 01:14 PM

bye guys, off na ako :)

:lol: Nyahahaha! Ginawang YM ang SSC.

alexcerado

October 7th, 2008, 09:30 PM

:lol: Nyahahaha! Ginawang YM ang SSC.

:lol:

november 29, 1985 nagbukas ang SM main building, so baka november 29, 2008 ang opening ng new sm annex.

atsaka any updates about sa LRT at sm annex? ito ba ang mounmento-roosevelt-sm north? magiging patas na ang labanan kung magkakalrt sa sm north.

cq40

October 7th, 2008, 11:40 PM

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/SMAnnex.jpg

alexcerado

October 8th, 2008, 08:24 AM

sana magkatimezone na sa sm north!

feistyradical

October 8th, 2008, 09:19 AM

When will the SM NoE main mall be renovated?

evilgenius15

October 8th, 2008, 09:42 AM

sana magkatimezone na sa sm north!

oo nga oo nga hahaha... nammiss ko na timezone sa trinoma...
pati yung tinatawag naming timezone annex, hehehe

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

tama nga yung design... ganyan din yung nakita ko in real life, hehehe
:banana:

:lol:

november 29, 1985 nagbukas ang SM main building, so baka november 29, 2008 ang opening ng new sm annex.

atsaka any updates about sa LRT at sm annex? ito ba ang mounmento-roosevelt-sm north? magiging patas na ang labanan kung magkakalrt sa sm north.

nagpicture ako kanina ng mga excavation sites along edsa, hehehe...

When will the SM NoE main mall be renovated?

i think the interiors of the main mall will be renovated as the new annex,
and the sky garden will be finished... so that the block
and the annex will be easily accessible...

kung irrenovated yun main mall mukhang ididikit sa siya sa old cyberzone...
para mas lumaki pa yung mall space... at hindi masyado kalat yung buildings...

Waldenstrom

October 8th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Parts of Glorietta 4 Food Choices are closed for renovation. :)

Fly2Bacolod

October 8th, 2008, 12:20 PM

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/SMAnnex.jpg

^^
cool!

stickerPROXY18

October 8th, 2008, 01:28 PM

sana magkatimezone na sa sm north!

I have a strong feeling na Powerstation ito. :D

evilgenius15

October 8th, 2008, 01:43 PM

strong feelingsss, heheeh...
baka magka EGG na rin dian...

stickerPROXY18

October 8th, 2008, 01:47 PM

^^ :)

vanderites

October 8th, 2008, 02:51 PM

nakita ko dati worlds of fun daw ung arcade :p.... Pero may machines na din ng timezone ako nakita sa hypermarket dati wahaha! :D

stanleymalls

October 8th, 2008, 03:07 PM

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/SMAnnex.jpg

ÜBER COOL! :rock::righton::okay::nocrook::cheers1::cheers::banana2::drool:

ANG SOSYAL!

stanleymalls

October 8th, 2008, 03:10 PM

feistyradical

October 8th, 2008, 03:36 PM

So kung ididikit ang old cyberzone (which is just the first level) sa main building, does that mean that the 2nd level and 3rd level of car park will be turned into mall space too? Or will they retain the car park levels?

i think the interiors of the main mall will be renovated as the new annex,
and the sky garden will be finished... so that the block
and the annex will be easily accessible...

kung irrenovated yun main mall mukhang ididikit sa siya sa old cyberzone...
para mas lumaki pa yung mall space... at hindi masyado kalat yung buildings...

icarusrising

October 8th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Aren't the three largest malls in the Philippines- SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall and SM North EDSA and that they are all in NCR?

Mall-crazy Manila among Asia’s shopping meccas: poll (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/08/08/mall-crazy-manila-among-asia%E2%80%99s-shopping-meccas-poll)

DAVID DIZON, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/08/2008 5:10 PM

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Every Filipino knows that Manila is a good place as any to shop. Apparently, the rest of Asia thinks the same way after voting Manila as one of the top10 shopping destinations in the region.

Manila ranked fifth in the 2008 online poll conducted by Smart Travel Asia, edging out places such as Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Hanoi, Vietnam; Seoul, Korea; Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Shenzhen, China.

Hong Kong topped the poll with 25 percent of the vote followed closely by Bangkok, Thailand with 24 percent. Singapore trailed in third with 11.8 percent and Kuala Lumpur scrambled into fourth place with eight percent of the vote.

According to Smart Travel Asia, the poll results reflect the online voters' "substantial hands-on travel experience, word-of-mouth at dinnertime chats, as well as an idea of the brand drawn from advertising and editorial exposure in the media, which is mostly online." Smart Travel Asia is the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide.

Vijay Verghese, Smart Travel Asia editor, said voters in the annual travel poll took an average 15.5 annual air trips and earned $175,162 with roughly 60 percent based in Asia, 20 percent in UK/Europe and 20 percent in the United States.

The Philippines has three of the world's 10 largest shopping centers, two of them in the capital, Manila. SM Prime, the largest mall operator in the Philippines, said 2.5 million people still visit their 30 shopping centers across the country every week.

A study done by Nielsen Media Research said around 80 percent of the country's population go to shopping centers and around 36 million people visit shopping plazas once or twice a month.

Boracay, Palawan are top vacation spots

The same online poll also showed Boracay Island and Palawan province in the Philippines as among the best holiday destinations in Asia this year.

The 2008 online poll showed Boracay and Palawan ranking seventh and eighth respectively in the top 10 holiday destinations in Asia. Palawan shared eighth place with Chiang Mai, Thailand. Both Philippine destinations were jointly ranked seventh in the 2007 Smart Travel Asia poll.

Boracay is famous for its white sand beaches, which make it a popular tourist spot in the country. On the other hand, Palawan is rated by National Geographic Traveler magazine as the best island destination in East and Southeast Asia region in 2007, and the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes." Some of the most famous tourist spots in Palawan are the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Coron Bay in Busuanga and the El Nido Marine Reserve Park.

The otherworldly Bali, Indonesia was chosen Asia's top holiday destination in the Smart Travel Asia poll for the third straight year followed by Phuket, Thailand; Kerala, India; the island republic of Maldives; shopping mecca Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. Angkor, Cambodia ranked ninth place while Koh Samui, Thailand and Rajasthan, India both shared tenth place.

as of 10/08/2008 5:57 PM

evilgenius15

October 8th, 2008, 04:00 PM

So kung ididikit ang old cyberzone (which is just the first level) sa main building, does that mean that the 2nd level and 3rd level of car park will be turned into mall space too? Or will they retain the car park levels?

i think ireretain parin nila yung parking space...
however ididikit para mas mas accesible...
baka pataasin rin nila para maaccomodate ang huge number of motorists
na ppnta sa NoE

stanleymalls

October 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM

ona

October 8th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/SMAnnex.jpg

mukhang na-impluwensyahan ng TriNoma yung color scheme at mga curved corridors ng bagong SM NoE Annex.

stanleymalls

October 8th, 2008, 08:00 PM

SM Fairview Annex 2 Updates!

Kahit may exams, tuloy pa rin ang updates!

Taken Tuesday:
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Taken Wednesday:
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May glass na! :banana:

SOSYAL! :lol: :lol: :lol:

skyscraper100

October 8th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Cyberzone and The "Ribbon" like atrium - SM Annex, SM City North EDSA

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/SMAnnex.jpg

ganda ng atrium.kulay dilaw kaya lalabasan nito o mga puting lights?

alexcerado

October 8th, 2008, 10:34 PM

May entertainment center ba sa SM Annex?

evilgenius15

October 9th, 2008, 03:54 AM

^^ NoE o Fairview? hehe

RonnieR

October 9th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Any new update sa Star Mall? just curious, nobody mentions about this mall. It's been years that I have not been to this mall. :) It is very visible from Shangri La plaza

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/97/StarMall_Shaw.jpg/300px-StarMall_Shaw.jpg

alexcerado

October 9th, 2008, 09:05 AM

^^ NoE o Fairview? hehe

sa north?

evilgenius15

October 9th, 2008, 10:32 AM

^^ mukhang wala... para sakin maliit soya para lagyan ng entertainment center...
main mall nalang siya ilagay, eehe...

pansin ko lang, parang bibihira na magshow mga artista sa NoE...

Waldenstrom

October 9th, 2008, 11:09 AM

hirolionheart

October 9th, 2008, 12:56 PM

^^ mukhang wala... para sakin maliit soya para lagyan ng entertainment center...
main mall nalang siya ilagay, eehe...

pansin ko lang, parang bibihira na magshow mga artista sa NoE...

Hehehe, sa dami ba naman ng SM Supermalls ngayon sa Pilipinas...
Give chance to others, yung iba naman ang pinupuntahan ng mga artista para mas makilala't dayuhin ng mga tao^_^

stanleymalls

October 9th, 2008, 02:01 PM

richard24

October 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM

yah., both star mall and edsa central get very decent number of people everyday. they're not crazy crowded, but they get a lot of people. usually pedestrians. hub din kasi ang crossing. parang cubao.

oboi

October 9th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Parking sensors at the parking building of SM Mall of Asia.

I think it's cool. 'Di na mahirap maghanap ng slot na available. :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/moapark02.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/moapark01.jpg
October 7, 2008

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 12:02 AM

RonnieR

October 10th, 2008, 05:00 AM

^^ cool...

nayki

October 10th, 2008, 06:25 AM

oboi

October 10th, 2008, 07:55 AM

RonnieR

October 10th, 2008, 09:09 AM

i was here few days ago. there are a lot of tiangges inside. there's not much changes.

ah okay....so, only the facade has changed...inside it's still the same. :)

IslandSon.PH

October 10th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Ayala Malls go green

Friday, October 10, 2008

Eco-friendly malls are fast becoming the standard bearers for sustainability in the architectural world.

From the desert metropolis of Dubai to the industrial hub of Chicago, developers from around the world are reshaping malls into environmentally responsible structures through green retrofitting – the process of making an existing building more eco-friendly through structural improvements or additions.

This trend is becoming more popular among retail establishments because of its many upsides. It promises lower disruption as compared to rebuilding from the ground up, lower energy costs because of energy-efficient equipment, higher occupant satisfaction brought by the aesthetic of natural interiors, and reduced impact to Mother Nature due to less CO2 production.

Here in the Philippines, the Ayala Malls Group is spearheading the eco-friendly mall movement by green retrofitting two of its malls—Shops at Serendra and Greenbelt 5—with sustainable cooling technology.
Sustainable Cooling

Both Ayala malls have adopted the Ice-Cel Thermal Energy Storage (TES) System, an innovative air conditioning technology that cuts down energy consumption by up to 40%, according to a report in the September 2004 edition of ASHRAE Journal.

By significantly reducing their energy consumption, these Ayala malls are contributing to a more sustainable world, since numerous studies correlate higher energy consumption to higher greenhouse gases that cause global warming.

The secret behind Ice-Cel System’s energy-saving feature is the creation and storage of cooling at night. This stored cooling is then used during daytime operations to provide air conditioning for the malls. By shifting ice production from daytime to nighttime, less energy is consumed, electricity cost is reduced, and less greenhouse gases are emitted back in the atmosphere.

The technology behind Ice-Cel is the crowning glory of Dunham-Bush International Sales and Services, Inc. (DBI), the Philippine distributor of Dunham-Bush, the world-renowned manufacturer of energy-efficient air conditioning systems, which include Ice-Cel tanks, screw chillers, pumps and cooling towers, and its proprietary micro computer control system.

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 10:51 AM

Waldenstrom

October 10th, 2008, 11:23 AM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/moapark02.jpg
This is the sensor. Once it detects an object is below it the indicator light turns red. I stood directly under it and the green light turned red. :colgate:
i can imagine you doing that hehehe. :D maybe you have a hard piece of metal in you. j/k :colgate: anyway, thanks for updating us! every big malls and establishments in our country should have this.

alexcerado

October 10th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Ask any young child where he or she wants to go on a weekend, and inevitably, they all say “SM." I’ve seen it firsthand in my little nephews and nieces, who learn these two letters way ahead of anything else.

MY OWN memories of SM hark back to the old SM Cubao days when it was a two-storey building standing beside an old hamburger joint whose name escapes me now (Gloria's? I honestly can't remember). Before that, my mom would often bring us to SM Echague, but my recollection of those days are dimmer, unlike the days of my Robbie Rabbit craze (available at the ground floor, accessories), the times my sisters and I descended the large staircase in SM Cubao like pint-sized debutantes decked in new finery, and even the smell of those luscious hamburgers we ended getting after every shopping date. Memories of childhood are often most vivid, colored as they are with innocence and happiness. And of course, I still remember Ms. Lucy Arcaina and Mr. Javier of SM Cubao. Their kindness and patience to their little clients set the bar for how well we wanted to be treated as adult consumers and customers.

No wonder, then, that when SM North EDSA opened in 1985, the year my husband and I graduated from a certain high school in Agham Road and entered college, this would become a frequent place of rendezvous among our friends. SM NE defined our mall experience. Where once we went to department stores for a singular purpose, this first SM supermall provided us with more choices for dining, shopping, and entertainment than anything else before.

A few years later, SM NE would metamorphose from hangout to date place. This was where my husband and I indulged in the rituals of courtship while feasting on lasagna and chicken a la king at the Cafe Elysee, where we would pore over books at National Bookstore, and where he and I would watch our first movie as a couple ("Platoon," if you should know), and many, many more after it.

In 1993, we started a family, and by then, SM NE had become part of the landscape of our lives. A day after I was discharged from the hospital delivery of our firstborn, I was seen hobbling around SM NE's Infants' Department, still wearing loose maternity clothes, swaddled in bandages and a "bigkis," and cradling a painful C -section, but absolutely in baby heaven.

What SM (and SM NE, in particular) has been to my family has never been more acutely felt or understood than when our lives were touched by a special blessing. In truth, I think of my family as both ordinary and extraordinary. We are ordinary in the sense that our family of four (rather, mother, two sons) live a most conventional lifestyle. And yet, we are extraordinary at the same time, because, unlike many "normal" families, ours is one of more than 400,000 Filipino families with autism in their lives.

When my son was diagnosed in 1996, we knew little about autism. Suddenly, even every day, simple things became complicated. The more we met with the challenges of living with it, the more overwhelmed we were of the changes in our lives. And yet, despite our son's difficulties, we strove to keep as close to normal as possible our routines as a family. And like any other ordinary, "normal” family, we went to the mall with the children.

My son is nonverbal. Even today, at a month short of 14 years, he has A very limited language, mostly one syllable utterances for the most common words: "e" for help, "ma" for mama, and 'ha" for hi. Language still remains one of his biggest deficits, and to help him communicate with us, we use picture cards.

Long before the Internet and the digital camera entered Our lives, we used picture cards made from laminated cardboard and magazine cutouts. One of his favorite cards was a simple white board with two blue letters: SM. Often, when he was feeling antsy or unsettled, he would hand us this card and ask to be brought to SM NE. lt was if by going there, he was reliving some pleasurable experience that gave him joy.

His favorite part of SM NE was the old Super Sale Club. Its wide aisles and extra large carts made shopping enjoyable, and with the years of frequenting the supermarket, most employees knew us by sight. Years before all SM employees were given training on the handling of special kids (in collaboration with Autism Society Philippines), these kind people already seemed to know what to do. They would smile at Alphonse, wave at him, and would give us permission to let him eat one of his purchases even before we got to the checkout counter. He loved being part of good people, and he would often display his happiness with loud shrieks and yells.

Most nights, he would request to ride the A car with his dad. Often, just the sight of the billboards would be met with squeals of glee. He would literally body-hop for joy, bouncing in the car's seat, rocking the entire vehicle with his body's overt movements. These days, while we still miss the old Super Sale Club, we enjoy the long walks we can take at The Block in the early morning as soon as the mall is opened. There, Alphonse, his father, brother, and I can shop or browse or simply take a stroll away from the crowds.

I've often read that SM NE is by far one of the most successful branches of this mall chain, and with good reason. We are part of the "masa" who feel like SM is an extension of their home. For within its welcoming walls, even autism has a place in ordinary, everyday life.

Part na talaga ng buhay ng Pinoy ang SM North Edsa. Ang sarap magbasa ng mga ganitong stories

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 11:58 AM

^^
Nice story!^_^

le Reine

October 10th, 2008, 12:16 PM

OH my, I can also relate with that story. I lived in QC for 2-3 years and I would also had fun memories with my friends in SM NE. Then came Trinoma. The shopping and entertainment experience in that place is getting more and more exciting. I just love how they improve their malls and make it more environmentally and aesthetically pleasing.

Waldenstrom

October 10th, 2008, 12:19 PM

ganda ng story. pang-MMK. makagawa nga rin ng ganyan about alimall and farmer's plaza. naging malaking parte ng buhay ko yun e.

le Reine

October 10th, 2008, 12:21 PM

^^Bakit Alimall and Farmer's? :lol::jk:

Waldenstrom

October 10th, 2008, 12:30 PM

^^Bakit Alimall and Farmer's? :lol::jk:
Abangan na lang ang kwento. :D Basta lam ko masaya pa rin at maraming nagaganap sa Araneta Center. First time ko nakapag tsubibo sa Fiesta Carnival. ang saya saya... parang maiiyak na ko..wait lang.

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Abangan na lang ang kwento. :D Basta lam ko masaya pa rin at maraming nagaganap sa Araneta Center. First time ko nakapag tsubibo sa Fiesta Carnival. ang saya saya... parang maiiyak na ko..wait lang.

Naks, exciting ah, hehehe^_^

Yup, marami rin akong Cubao experience dati gaya dun sa Fiesta Carnival na naka-pwesto sa Shopwise ngayon^_^

le Reine

October 10th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Abangan na lang ang kwento. :D Basta lam ko masaya pa rin at maraming nagaganap sa Araneta Center. First time ko nakapag tsubibo sa Fiesta Carnival. ang saya saya... parang maiiyak na ko..wait lang.Talagang may drama effect. :lol::rofl: Although lagi kong nadadaanan ang Farmer's dahil sa LRT-2 and MRT-3. Sayang yung lugar na yun. Nadadaanan ng lahat pero hindi pa rin nirerenovate ng maayos.

alexcerado

October 10th, 2008, 12:45 PM

feistyradical

October 10th, 2008, 01:33 PM

richard24

October 10th, 2008, 01:47 PM

ako din sobrang close sa puso ko ang alimall. :) me and my mom often go there nung maliit pako. dun ko nabili ang 1st lego set ko. :)

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 03:31 PM

SM Hypermart will be the anchor tenant of Eton Centris. Eton Cetris Station is the main shopping area and will feature SM Hypermart, retail stores and other conveniences. Targeted completed for Eton Centris Station is 4th quarter of 2009. I got this info from the Philippine Star today.

Thanks for the update about Eton Centris!^_^

Siguradong mas magiging masigla ang part na yan ng corner ng Quezon Avenue at EDSA kung saan ang Eton Centris kapag natapos na:banana:

stanleymalls

October 10th, 2008, 03:42 PM

stanleymalls

October 10th, 2008, 03:46 PM

ÜBER special sa akin yung Fiesta Carnival sa akin kasi it was the first time na nakapunta ako ng carnival.

Tsaka yung NoE, my very first visit to a mall. :)

Eton Centris Station? Di ba ito yung existing na Quezon Blvd. Station? Nsa may tapat ng McDo?

hirolionheart

October 10th, 2008, 03:55 PM

ona

October 10th, 2008, 05:51 PM

SM Hypermart will be the anchor tenant of Eton Centris. Eton Cetris Station is the main shopping area and will feature SM Hypermart, retail stores and other conveniences. Targeted completed for Eton Centris Station is 4th quarter of 2009. I got this info from the Philippine Star today.

itong Eton Centris ang 2nd official locator sa QC Triangle Park

alexcerado

October 10th, 2008, 06:14 PM

memorable sakin sm north coz when we came from province, around 6 palang ata ako, pumunta kami dun at pinakain ako ng napakaraming cake sa red ribbon. nanakit pa nga ngipin ko nun.

kevinb

October 10th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Waldenstrom

October 10th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Meron din ako kakaibang experience sa Cubao. :naughty::D:lol:
nag tsubibo ka rin dun? saya no? :cheers:
anyway, kumusta na ba yang Fiesta Carnival?

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 02:44 AM

nag tsubibo ka rin dun? saya no? :cheers:
anyway, kumusta na ba yang Fiesta Carnival?

Nilipat na ang Fiesta Carnival sa likod ng SM Cubao (just beside to where the original site of Automatic Center Cubao branch was). Tuloy, lumiit ang area nito (konti na lang ang rides), tapos naging outdoor carnival pa (from indoor carnival na kahit umuulan eh tuloy ang ligaya), kaya naman kumonti na lang ang pumupunta dito ngayon at parang dinadaan-daanan na lang.....:ohno:

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 03:34 AM

Mega Atrium opens this month

Source: Manila Standard Today

MEGA'S growing much more with the addition of the SM Megamall Atrium, which is scheduled to open this October. A first look at this exciting new lifestyle area was recently previewed at the site in Ortigas Center.

The 16,000 sqm addition to the existing Megamall is located over Doña Julia Vargas Avenue, and when completed with fully bridge the gap between Mega A and B. With Megamall being a linear development that spans more than half a kilometer, the Atrium is envisioned to be a center of respite and relaxation.

Upscale retail shops and restaurants are planned around a circular atrium with an area of 452 sqm. Access to the center is designed to offer an air of drama and surprise. Off the existing bridgeway, the visitor approaches the center through a low ceiling hallway that widens toward the cylindrical skylight.

Dynamic non-concentric circles on the floor are achieved with the application of yellow tiles of varied hues. An equally dynamic skylight design matches the non-concentric circles in the floor. The curved patterns ripple out beyond the atrium area on both floors and ceilings to great consistency and harmony to the general look of the center.

The deep end of fifth level of the SM Megamall Atrium will be the site of the 1,585 sqm Chapel of the Eucharistic Lord. This grand chapel with a separate adoration chapel has a modern design with the Eucharist as the focal point. This is highlighted in the neo-classical retablo or altar with the crucified Christ at the center, which is in sharp contrast to the modern theme of the rest of the chapel.

The color scheme of the area is earth inspired with a neutral palette. Finishes are similar to stones used in the Roman times, which gives the chapel a structurally sound impression with a soft and warm approach. Wood in its natural oil finish is the most common material, which will be used in chapel.

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 03:36 AM

SM City Annex set to open in November

Source: Phil Star

SM City North-EDSA's new Annex Building, which is scheduled to open in November, was recently presented to tenants giving them a first look at the exciting redevelopment and expansion of SM's first supermall.

When SM City North-EDSA opened in November 1985, the country was in the middle of a major political and economic crisis, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, as SM celebrates its 50th anniversary with 31 supermalls all over the Philippines, it returns to its roots with the redevelopment of the mall that started it all. The new Annex highlights the initial phase of the mall's redevelopment, which began with the opening of The Block in 2006.

The new 92,830-square-meter, six-level Annex, which will rise on the site of the old Annex building, was designed to create an enjoyable and festive shopping experience, and to provide an entertainment environment. It is also an iconic symbol in Metro Manila's rapidly changing and growing cityscape and community.

The exterior of the new Annex is a simple block clad in undulating perforated aluminum panels. In the context of the total redevelopment, the façade treatment is carried over to the Main Mall and The Block. The façade is interspersed by either glass or metal-clad cubes. The undulations of the cladding panels make for every dynamic composition.

The eastern end of the Annex overlooking the park will consist of a monumental glass wall, which will stretch to the whole height of this end wall. This creates a grand shop front from which the atrium, its scenic lifts, as well as various retail outlets and restaurants can be seen from the park. The design merges the indoor and the outdoor.

The choice of aqua suggests an affinity other SM malls, Megamall and Mall of Asia. In all, a dynamic composition is created aimed to give the mall a distinct architectural identity with a balance of dynamism and elegance.

Inside tenants are arranged along the ribbon-like atrium with vertical circulation provided by escalators and lifts at opposite ends.

Interiors are clean and modem, and centered around a curvilinear atrium, which stretches its length. Daylight is provided through a series of circular glass cones set into the ceiling, giving the interior a light, airy feeling.

The new Annex's tenant mix will include high-end retail, various dining establishments, a Cyberzone, a games arcade, and a bowling center, creating a cutting-edge mix of shopping and entertainment.

Its lower ground floor will include leisure shops while its upper ground floor will consist of general services. Nourishment and indulgence shops will be on the second floor, while specialty shops and fashion finds complete the third floor. The biggest Cyberzone is the attraction of the fourth and fifth floors, while an upcoming call center will be on the sixth floor.

One of the new Annex' major attractions is the Cyberzone, and its fourth and fifth floors are dedicated entirely to the virtual world. The Cyberzone at SM City North-EDSA will be the largest tech center in all SM malls, and a one-stop haven for the tech-savvy shoppers. With over a hundred shops and tech service centers, it will include tenants offering hardware and software solutions, mobile communications, Internet and gaming services. The Cyberzone is envisioned to be the center of the technology lifestyle: more tech, more brands, and more shops.

Plans for the new Annex as well as the rest of SM City North-EDSA were revealed during the Tenants Preview. One of the highlights of the program was a presentation of the SM City North-EDSA Experience as narrated by the mall's pioneer tenants.

The event was attended by the Annex's prospective tenants, who were welcomed by SM officials led by SM prime Holdings president Hans T. Sy, SCMC president Annie Garcia, VP for Leasing Daisy Chua, and A VP for operations Bien Mateo.

With the new Annex opening in November, as well as the upgrading of its popular main mall, SM City North-EDSA is all set to establish new benchmarks in the shopping world. Given the comprehensive and exciting retail mix, its modem interiors, and eye-catching iconic facades, the mall becomes an exciting and modern destination for mall visitors in the metropolis and nearby provinces.

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 03:37 AM

Mall-crazy Manila among Asia’s shopping meccas: poll
By DAVID DIZON, 9 Oct 2008
Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Every Filipino knows that Manila is a good place as any to shop. Apparently, the rest of Asia thinks the same way after voting Manila as one of the top 10 shopping destinations in the region.

Manila ranked fifth in the 2008 online poll conducted by Smart Travel Asia, edging out places such as Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Hanoi, Vietnam; Seoul, Korea; Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Shenzhen, China.

Hong Kong topped the poll with 25 percent of the vote followed closely by Bangkok, Thailand with 24 percent. Singapore trailed in third with 11.8 percent and Kuala Lumpur scrambled into fourth place with eight percent of the vote.

According to Smart Travel Asia, the poll results reflect the online voters' "substantial hands-on travel experience, word-of-mouth at dinnertime chats, as well as an idea of the brand drawn from advertising and editorial exposure in the media, which is mostly online." Smart Travel Asia is the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide.

Vijay Verghese, Smart Travel Asia editor, said voters in the annual travel poll took an average 15.5 annual air trips and earned US$ 175,162 with roughly 60 percent based in Asia, 20 percent in UK/Europe and 20 percent in the United States.

The Philippines has three of the world's 10 largest shopping centers, two of them in the capital, Manila. SM Prime, the largest mall operator in the Philippines, said 2.5 million people still visit their 30 shopping centers across the country every week.

A study done by Nielsen Media Research said around 80 percent of the country's population go to shopping centers and around 36 million people visit shopping plazas once or twice a month.

nayki

October 11th, 2008, 04:02 AM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/moapark02.jpg

This is the sensor. Once it detects an object is below it the indicator light turns red. I stood directly under it and the green light turned red. :colgate:

Astig. I guess this device also gives a more reliable information to the admins if how many slots are still available.

evilgenius15

October 11th, 2008, 05:03 AM

wow na ako sa moa ngaun... ganda na ng san miguel by the bay, hehehe...
1am na kami nakauwi with my schoolmates, hehehe

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 05:13 AM

wow na ako sa moa ngaun... ganda na ng san miguel by the bay, hehehe...
1am na kami nakauwi with my schoolmates, hehehe

At mas magiging aztig pa ang SM Mall of Asia kapag nagawa na ang SM Bay City Arena. Kasama pa rito ang iba pang projects sa Bay City ng Pasay^_^

alexcerado

October 11th, 2008, 05:57 AM

Pics naman sa SM North Edsa Annex one month before it opens!!

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 05:58 AM

Pics naman sa SM North Edsa one month before it opens!!

Promise, kukunan ko ang SM City North EDSA..., tina-timing-an ko lang, baka masita kasi ng mga gwardiya, hehehe^_^

Maxxclip

October 11th, 2008, 06:41 AM

Naks, high-tech ang parking sa SM Mall of Asia, galing!^_^

kabahan ka kung yung slot kung saan ka nag-park e naka-green light:D

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 06:46 AM

kabahan ka kung yung slot kung saan ka nag-park e naka-green light:D

Yun lang....., baka bungguin sasakyan mong naka-park sa slot na may green light, hehehe
The sensors are sensitive naman siguro when a car parks to a certain slot. Tsaka 'wag hayaan na may masirang sensor^_^

Waldenstrom

October 11th, 2008, 07:10 AM

di yan, si oboi nga nadetect eh hahaha :lol:

evilgenius15

October 11th, 2008, 07:20 AM

magkaka Sea Residences pala sa MoA in the future...
SM NoE = Grass Residences
SM MoA = Sea Residences
SM ??? = Lava Residences? hehehe

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 07:31 AM

magkaka Sea Residences pala sa MoA in the future...
SM NoE = Grass Residences
SM MoA = Sea Residences
SM ??? = Lava Residences? hehehe

Yep!, kaya malupit talaga ang SM Mall of Asia
Eh di dapat nasa tabi ng bulkan kung Lava Residences, hehehe^_^

May kulang pa:
SM City Sta. Mesa = Mezza Residences
SM City Bicutan = Chateau Elysee

Isama na rin yung ibang proyekto ng SM Development Corporation:
Susana Heights, Muntinlupa City = Lindenwood Residences
Katipunan, Quezon City = Berkeley Residences

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 07:38 AM

di yan, si oboi nga nadetect eh hahaha :lol:

Oo nga no, hehehe, kahit sa tao, sensitive yung sensors ng parking slots sa SM Mall of Asia^_^

oboi

October 11th, 2008, 09:03 AM

di yan, si oboi nga nadetect eh hahaha :lol:

:rofl:

and to answer your previous post, the only metal sa body ko are the amalgam fillings sa mga ngipin ko. :colgate:

ona

October 11th, 2008, 09:17 AM

any updated pics of SM NoE?

jefflacs

October 11th, 2008, 09:50 AM

wala na yung fiesta carnival matagal na hinde nageexist...

Waldenstrom

October 11th, 2008, 10:19 AM

:rofl:
and to answer your previous post, the only metal sa body ko are the amalgam fillings sa mga ngipin ko. :colgate:
thanks for doing that oboi! just don't overdo it. who knows, you might be exposing yourself to other kinds of radiation :colgate: is this the first kind here in the country?

wala na yung fiesta carnival matagal na hinde nageexist...
:cry:

stanleymalls

October 11th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Ewan ko lang kung tuloy ako bukas sa NoE. Kung matuloy, kuha ko kayo ng pics! Kung hinde, malas ko! :bash:

Pabago bago plano ng nanay. Ayaw paalisin sa bahay. Darn! :rant:

hirolionheart

October 11th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Ewan ko lang kung tuloy ako bukas sa NoE. Kung matuloy, kuha ko kayo ng pics! Kung hinde, malas ko! :bash:

Pabago bago plano ng nanay. Ayaw paalisin sa bahay. Darn! :rant:

Naku..., sana naman matuloy ka bukas, hehehe^_^

ona

October 11th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Ewan ko lang kung tuloy ako bukas sa NoE. Kung matuloy, kuha ko kayo ng pics! Kung hinde, malas ko! :bash:

Pabago bago plano ng nanay. Ayaw paalisin sa bahay. Darn! :rant:

jeje...wag ka mag-alala marami ka pang pagkakataon kunan ng pics yan

alexcerado

October 12th, 2008, 02:04 AM

jeje...wag ka mag-alala marami ka pang pagkakataon kunan ng pics yan

andami kasing excited.. hehhe^^

evilgenius15

October 12th, 2008, 02:45 AM

18 (ba?) days left bago ang november, hehehe...
malay mo november 1 pala opening ng annex, hehehe...

hirolionheart

October 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM

18 (ba?) days left bago ang november, hehehe...
malay mo november 1 pala opening ng annex, hehehe...

Hahaha, 'wag naman sa Undas...:ohno:

Waldenstrom

October 12th, 2008, 03:21 AM

18 (ba?) days left bago ang november, hehehe...
malay mo november 1 pala opening ng annex, hehehe...
:lol:

nayki

October 12th, 2008, 04:58 AM

Pag tinitigananko ung SM annex at skygarden ngayon feeling ko next year pa siya mag bubukas..hehe pero sabi nila last quarter ng 2008 eh. Sana nga matapos na.

part timer

October 12th, 2008, 05:06 AM

sm city marikina

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/jglaz/smcitymarikinabanner4cropped.jpg

alexcerado

October 12th, 2008, 08:03 AM

Wag namang November 1 magopen ang SM North..

evilgenius15

October 12th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Pag tinitigananko ung SM annex at skygarden ngayon feeling ko next year pa siya mag bubukas..hehe pero sabi nila last quarter ng 2008 eh. Sana nga matapos na.

uu nga eh, parang hindi pa tapos yung interiors ng sm north annex,
hindi pa ata naiinstall yung elevator dun malapit sa the sky garden...
tapos wala pang shops na nagaayos...

hirolionheart

October 12th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Wow! palabas ngayon sa ABS-CBN yung tungkol sa mga successful business tycoons ng bansaa at kung pano sila nakakatulong sa komunidad. Ngayon about kay Henry Sy at sa mega-success ng SM.
Hmmm... 83 years old na pala si Henry Sy..., nagtatrabaho pa..., sipag!^_^

evilgenius15

October 13th, 2008, 04:44 AM

83? wow... parang lolo ko lang na nagttrabaho sa bukid, hehehe...

hirolionheart

October 13th, 2008, 04:48 AM

83? wow... parang lolo ko lang na nagttrabaho sa bukid, hehehe...

Yep! Tapos naka-wheel chair siya nung binisita yung SM Mall of Asia. Iba talaga 'pag bigating negosyante, trabaho pa rin hangga't kaya...

cq40

October 13th, 2008, 05:01 AM

hirolionheart

October 13th, 2008, 05:26 AM

Henry Sy said he goes to SM Mall of Asia 6x a week, so most likely dapat makita ko sya duun hehe. Ang dami nyang bodyguards, puro babae hehe..wla lang. Ang galing galing nya magpayaman sa bansa naten heheh joke.

I'm sorry.

I watched the show and i'm looking forward with the Sy Family, I'm surprised when Ms Teresita Sy, is not that good in grammatical english sorry, ok pa naman accent nya, cguro magaling sya sa chinese, so forgiven :D

Ang lawak pala ng company ng mga Gokongwei
napaka inspiring na palabas.

Basically, the fruit of their hardwork is for the generations to come. So if you care about your future, your family;s future, you better start now. :)

Grabe, kulang na lang 7x a week, buti may pahinga naman si Henry Sy...

Yup yup! Nagulat din ako kay John Gokongwei Jr., andami palang hawak na kumpanya. Akala ko dati Robinsons Land/Malls lang, hehehe. Ngayon hawak na ni Lance Gokongwei ang kanilang group of companies^_^

Hanggang kay Manny Pangilinan ng Smart at PLDT lang pinanood ko sa Special ng ABS-CBN kagabi na "Walang Iwanan" kasi antok na antok na ako eh, pero natuwa din ako sa kanila kasi napaka-matagumpay na nga nila, mga pilantropo pa sa mga Pilipino, hehehe^_^

evilgenius15

October 13th, 2008, 07:28 AM

6x a week?
wow... baka nasa ilalim na ng moa ung bahay niya, nyahahah...

hirolionheart

October 13th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Underground?, pwede..., hehehe
Sabagay nasa SM MoA naman ang main office ng SM eh kaya malamang dun na nakatira si Henry Sy at kaya halos araw-araw siyang nakakadalaw dito, hehehe^_^

ona

October 13th, 2008, 12:25 PM

^^f you think about it SM MoA is like Henry Sy's grand mansion...talk about luxury...jeje

alexcerado

October 13th, 2008, 12:51 PM

After the renovations of main building and cyberzone carpark ,what's the next move for sm north? another building to build?

hirolionheart

October 13th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Ngayon-ngayon lang mula sa TV Patrol World:
From 300,000 na taong pumupunta kada araw sa SM Megamall noong 2007, umaakyat pa ito sa 350,000 kada araw ngayong 2008 sa kabila ng world financial crisis.
Ibang klase talaga ang pinoy, hehehe^_^

hirolionheart

October 14th, 2008, 01:05 AM

Listed Ayala Land, SM Prime still expect good growth this year

By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes, 13 Oct 2008
Source: Business Mirror

TWO of the country’s most profitable listed companies, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and SM Prime Holdings (SMPH), expect to end the year on a positive note despite the prevailing global financial crunch. Next year, however, could present a different story.

In an interview over the weekend, ALI president Jaime Ayala said the company is still seeing good growth this year as shown by strong sales of residential products, particularly the affordable to middle-income segments.

“The trend is still quite strong overall, especially in our Alveo and Avida projects. Sales of the Ayala Land Premiere, on the other hand, have dropped partially because of the OFW sales in the US, which is down significantly, and the fact that we don’t have much inventory available anymore,” he said.

Before the global financial debacle, sales to the US account for close to 50 percent of ALI’s total foreign sales. Now, this number has been reduced to 25 percent.

“Fortunately, our sales in the Middle East are going very strong and is up 70 percent in the first nine months. And a lot of that went to the Avida products,” he said.

While he admits that 2009 would be a challenging year, he said ALI would definitely finish on schedule its existing projects.

“As for the new projects, we will have to see how the global situation plays out. It is hard to tell where 2009 will be headed. A lot of it depends on confidence. Right now, people are a bit rattled despite the fact that many of the underlying drivers in the Philippines remain to be pretty good,” Ayala said.

For his part, SMPH executive vice president and chief finance officer Jeffrey Lim said the performance of the group’s retail and shopping mall businesses is expected to continue to be upbeat this year.

“We would still be okay, especially this fourth quarter, with the onset of the holiday season. But 2009 could be challenging. However, we would still continue to expand and build more shopping malls,” he said.

It cannot be denied that the country’s property sector is being sustained by the reliable foreign-exchange remittances of overseas Filipino workers who buy residential properties, as well as bullish prospects of the office sector, largely dictated by demands from business-process outsourcing companies and the retail sector.

The Philippines has also one of the lowest mortgages to Gross Domestic Product ratios in the world at 2 percent.

hirolionheart

October 14th, 2008, 01:07 AM

Pioneers share life with SM

By , 13 Oct 2008
Source: Philippine Star

SM City North-Edsa was the mall that started it all and changed Filipino lifestyles forever. For many of us to whom malling has become a way of life, it’s hard to imagine the circumstances how SM founder and chairman Henry Sy Sr.’s decision to open the mall was a big risk during that time.

In 1985, the country was in the midst of a major political and economic crisis brought about by the assassination of Senator Ninoy Aquino. Inflation was soaring at double-digit level, a huge capital flight and a lot of uncertainty. The fact that the mall seemed to be in the middle of nowhere fueled doomsday predictions.

But Sy saw it differently. Instead of a road to nowhere, he saw a crossroads linking the metro and provincial areas. Instead of a crisis, he saw an opportunity to serve more customers. During his buying trips to the US during the 1950s and 60s, Sy had seen how the suburbs had grown from the East to West coast, each with a shopping mall as its center, and from that time knew that this would be possible in the Philippines. The rest, as they say, is history.

As SM City North-Edsa today prepares for yet another transformation beginning with the opening of the new Annex later this year, some of the mall’s pioneer tenants share with us the reasons why they took the risk that time with Sy. They also share with us how they have grown with SM, and why they will continue to be part of the mall as it renovates.

MANELS
Opened November 12, 1985

Why they chose to open at North-EDSA: “Tessie Sy-Coson invited me and some other colleagues in the retail industry to have a tour of the mall as it was being built and gave me prime space,” recalls Manels chairman Manuel Siggaoat. “While I was apprehensive because of the crisis during that time, this was overcome by my experience working with SM — its track record in Makati, and the all out support of the mall’s management.”

How they have grown with SM? “Sales were good from the time we opened, and I remember that the mall even had to extend its closing hours to 9:00 and 10:00 PM to accommodate the many customers. We now have 42 stores all over the Philippines, 18 of which are at SM.”

Why they will continue to be part of the North-EDSA transformation: “We have a dynamic relationship, and I want to be part of the new mall, just as I was part of North-EDSA the first time it opened.

JOLLIBEE
Opened 1986

Why they chose to open at North-EDSA: We’ve had a long, solid relationship with SM for so many years,” says Jollibee president William Tan. “I remember the time I was scheduled to meet Henry Sy Sr. about opening a branch at SM City North-EDSA. I was surprised that they had scheduled the meeting at SM Echague at 12 midnight. We went as were asked to and were shocked to see Sy still in the office with his staff at that time.

I was also impressed and touched when Tessie-Sy Coson who was heavy with her first child at the time took time to tour me around the construction site and show me the space SM was providing. We were amazed at the SM management’s dedication to work and thought that despite the odds, the mall would be a success.”

How they have grown with SM: “We have more than 30 Jollibee outlets in its malls and supercenters. We have a mutually beneficial relationship with SM.”

Why they will continue to be part of the SM City North-EDSA transformation: “We will always remain committed to support SM in its malls in the Philippines and overseas.”

RICKY REYES
Opened November 12, 1985

Why he chose to open at North-EDSA: “I’m a very adventurous businessman,” says Ricky Reyes, who founded his popular chain of hair and beauty salons. “Besides, I could see the trend leading to shopping malls.”

How he has grown with SM: “I was a pioneer tenant at SM City North-EDSA opening the same time as the Department Store and Supermarket, and have grown as SM has grown. Today, I have salons in almost SM Malls — except those in Sucat, Batangas, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.”

Why he will continue to be part of the SM City North-EDSA transformation: “It’s because of my loyalty to Henry Sy Sr. whom I fondly call Tatang. I remember when SM City North-EDSA first opened, he would be in the mall every other day. He would often visit my salon and our interactions became learning sessions for me. For me, Mr. Sy is not only a business icon, but someone who has become very much like a father to me.”

NATIONAL BOOKSTORE
Opened April 11, 1986

Why they chose to open at North-EDSA: “My mother in law, National Bookstore founder Socorro Ramos and Mr. Henry Sy, Sr. had known each other for sometime as they both had stores downtown,” says National Bookstore president Precy Ramos. “He invited us to be part of the mall, and we agreed.”

How they have grown with SM: “ We have been able to grow together and today 30 of our 100 branches are at SM.”

Why they will continue to be part of the SM City North-EDSA transformation: “We are happy to be part of the new SM City North-EDSA the way we were the first time it opened.”

FRENCH BAKER
Opened September 1989

Why they chose to open at North-EDSA: “Before I thought of investing in French Baker, our family was already supplying bread to the SM Supermarket,” says French Baker president Johnlu Koa. “Deciding to join SM was not difficult as I’ve known the Sy brothers, especially Herbert, very well. I knew it would work because I’ve done my homework and studied market opportunities.”

How they grew with SM: “I was one of the first tenants at the old SM City Annex. During that time, the crises were different - brownouts and coup attempts, but I was given much support and encouragement by the SM management. I hope that I will have 40 stores by the end of the year, and am happy that 90 percent of these are at SM.”

Why they will continue to be part of SM City North-EDSA’s transformation: “Putting up a store at SM makes it very accessible and convenient for customers. Having worked with SM for 20 years has made us aware of the vision of SM Founder Henry Sy, Sr. to always be innovative and up to date. We are happy to be part and share this vision.”

SPORTSHOUSE
Opened December 1985

Why they chose to open at North-EDSA: “We believed in the mall concept,” says Sportshouse president Mars Chua. “ I vividly remember our opening day at SM City North-Edsa, which was graced by celebrities, PBA players, sporstscasters and sports enthusiasts. We dressed our mannequins in sports attire and were surprised that shoppers were having their picture taken with those mannequins.”

How they grew with SM: “We have around 32 stores nationwide, 22 of which are at SM.”

Why they will continue to be part of SM City North-EDSA’s transformation: : I am very grateful to SM especially to Mr. Sy for all the support and encouragement through the years. Wherever SM goes, we are looking forward to be part of the group.”

Some of SM City North-EDSA’s other pioneer tenants include McDonald’s, Max’s, Goldilocks, Dimensione, Magic, Ideal Vision, Fabric Warehouse, and Multi Time, each one with their own SM story, each looking forward to open new stores as SM City North-EDSA undergoes its transformation.

hirolionheart

October 14th, 2008, 01:08 AM

SM Prime to open two more malls in China, 14 more locally

By Marites S. Villamor, 13 Oct 2008
Source: BusinessWorld

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mall operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. plans to open one or two more malls in China even as it continues to expand its mall network in the Philippines over the next five years.

Expansion in China would be initially slow as the company tries to build its brand, strengthen its organization and gather financial strength, SM Prime President Hans T. Sy said.

"Our China direction mirrors our growth story," Mr. Sy said on the sidelines of a project launch.

He noted that when the company went public in 1995 it had only four malls. The company now has 31, but the last 17 malls were built in the last five years, he pointed out.

Last week, the mall operator launched its SM City Cebu Northwing, the annex building that provides an additional leasable area of 17,677 square meters. The SM mall in Cebu, which has a total leasable area of about 130,000 square meters, is the fourth largest in the country.

China, however, is the next logical site for expansion when SM Prime completes its targeted 45 malls in the Philippines, Mr. Sy said.

The company’s 31 SM malls nationwide have a gross floor area of nearly three million square meters. Its biggest is the Mall of Asia in Pasay City and the newest is SM Marikina, which was opened last month.

"We’re looking at 45 [malls] here... What comes next? That’s where China comes in. But we need to build up our brand there first. Here, everybody knows SM. But not many know about SM in China," Mr. Sy said.

SM recently acquired three malls in China and is building a fourth mall in Chongqing, the commercial capital of southwest China. The existing malls are in Xiamen, Jinjiang and Chengdu.

The Chongqing mall will be completed in two years. In the meantime, Mr. Sy said, they are keeping their radars for other opportunities in China.

SM Prime is eyeing growth of 5% to 10% and is proceeding with its expansion plans this year despite the financial crisis in the US and Europe.

To fuel growth, SM Prime is banking on Filipinos working abroad and their relatives, as well as on shoppers who may have to stay in the country instead of going to Hong Kong and other shopping destinations overseas.

"I was in Hong Kong and I assured and reassured our investors that we are very much on track and we are still continuing with our expansion program. We’re not affected by the crisis," Mr. Sy said.

SM Prime is scheduled to open malls in Pangasinan and Bulacan and expand SM Megamall and SM Fairview later this year.

Mr. Sy said they have kept communication lines with the Cebu City government open for a planned mall at the South Road Properties, a 300-hectare greenfield development in the southern part of the city. SM Prime is also looking for properties in the northern part of Cebu.

There are four SM malls in the Visayas — one in Cebu, one in Bacolod City and two in Iloilo City. The plan is to build three or four more, Mr. Sy said.

Meanwhile, SM Investments Corp., the holding company of the Sy family’s SM Group, does not plan to list unit SM Land, Inc. on the stock exchange.

"I don’t think that is the plan. We’re just consolidating all property assets in SM Land," said Mr. Sy, who is also the first executive vice-president of SM Investments Corp.

SM Group consolidated its property assets under Shoemart, Inc. last year. Shoemart has been renamed SM Land as the company tries to be more transparent and unlock the value of its assets.

Mr. Sy said SM Land is on the lookout for properties to develop outside Luzon. SM Land projects are all in Luzon, including Hamilo Coast, a 5,700-hectare network of coastal resort communities in Nasugbu, Batangas.

sanmig

October 14th, 2008, 02:16 AM

hirolionheart

October 14th, 2008, 03:58 AM

SM North Edsa - Grass Residences
SM MOA - Sea Residences
SM Sucat - Field Residences
SM Tagaytay - Wind Residences
SM Sta Mesa - Mezza Residences
SM Bicutan - Chatteau Elysee

These are confirmed projects...

Parang bawat elemento, ginawan na ng residences ng SMDC ah, hehehe^_^

SMDC to set up condominium in Katipunan, eyes students
By Lovely Nica P. Lee, 18 Apr 2008
Source: BusinessWorld

PUBLICLY LISTED SM Development Corp. (SMDC) is spending P1.3 billion to develop a high-rise condominium project as it taps the unserved market near schools along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City.

The company on Wednesday launched Berkeley Residences, a 35-storey condominium whose development will be funded by internally generated funds and borrowings.

Berkeley Residences will rise on a 3,150-square meter (sqm) property along Katipunan Avenue and will house 1,063 studio, one- and two-bedroom units. The units, measuring 20 sqm to 60 sqm, will cost P1.5 million to P3.5 million.

"The concept behind Berkeley Residences is to provide homes to families, students, and professionals in a location that is close to some of the most prominent schools in the country, namely the Ateneo de manila University, Miriam College and the University of the Philippines," said Rogelio R. Cabuñag, SMDC president and chief operating officer.

He said local buyers have shown interest, but many Filipinos working overseas are more interested in ready-to-build units. Construction started in January and turnover is expected by December 2010. More than half of the units have been sold. SMDC is targeting P2.3 billion in sales.

SMDC will launch three more residential projects this year, namely Sea Residences, Field Residences and Wind Residences, whose main markets will be the middle-income Filipinos.

Sea Residences will consist of six 15-storey mid-rise clusters that will be built on a 1.8-hectare lot near the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The project, which will have less than 2,600 units, will be developed in three phases with the first phase aimed for completion by 2010.

Field Residences will also be a mid-rise condominium with up to seven clusters and will house 1,700 units. It will rise on a seven-hectare lot behind SM Sucat in Parañaque City.

"We have a third one, Wind Residences in Tagaytay City, but that is still in the planning stage," Mr. Cabuñag said.

SMDC is the real estate arm of Henry Sy’s SM Investments Corp. for residential projects. Last year, it earned a net profit of P1.2 billion due to strong condominium sales.