Here in Batangas, SM City Lipa and SM City Batangas prepared another one-of-a-kind launching. Great performances from local artists and musicians and intricately designed Christmas decors awed Batangueno shoppers.

The event was also accomplished to pay tribute to the youngest customers of SM Supermalls which for them serve as their inspiration.

So let us celebrate this season at SM Supermalls. Enjoy shopping and don’t forget to drop by at the Christmas Center Piece area of SM City Batangas and SM City Lipa and have your memorable photos taken.

Here are some of the photos of the event. Merry ChriSMs everyone!

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This event is for both the businessmen and would-be businessmen. Part I (morning session) is intended for those who want to start their own business. Part II (afternoon session), on the other hand, is for those with businesses already.

It’s not too late, the event is still on-going so come here at SM City Batangas Event Center. There are raffle draws, where you can win lots of prizes and goodies from the sponsors.

BIDA Bayani Photography contest winners will also be announced today. The Bida Bayani Photo tilt is in partnership with Batangas Province Camera Club.

BIDA BUSINESSMAN is in partnership with:
DTI
WOWBatangas.com
SM City Batangas
JETBEST
BDO
Tanauan PACKAGING AND SERVICE CENTER
B-MEG
BANKO KABAYAN, INC.
SIDC
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

Click here for more photos.

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The Coffee Convention highlighted the artwork exhibit of coffee painter, Sunshine Plata. Sunshine is half-Batanguena, her mom is from Bauan. Get to know more about Sunshine in our separate feature on her.

It was an afternoon of pure delight as the atrium was transformed into a garden with wooden furniture courtesy of Mahmood Khorrami Pour Exotic Furniture Collection.

The event started with a coffee tasting activity facilitated by Jaysac Arellano and Carla Ocfemia or Starbucks Coffee SM City Batangas. The two baristas shared the beginnings of Starbucks and demonstrated the step-by-step procedure on how to savor the goodness of their house blend coffee.

The ribbon-cutting for Sunshine’s coffee painting exhibit followed. See the pictures in our image gallery below to see some of Sunshine’s works.

This event was sponsored by Starbucks Coffee, Zen Garden, Mahmood Khorrami Pour Exotic Furniture Collection, Batangas Province Camera Club, Max’s Restaurant, Jollibee, ABS-CBN TV10 Batangas, Mister Donut, and WOWBatangas.com.

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In celebrating the 113th year of Philippine Independence, SM City Batangas held a flag raising ceremony at the mall front covered walk, June 12.

The event started with a parade led by Mataas na Lupa Elementary School Marching Band. Together with them are the Boys Scout of the Philippines (BSP), Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), SM Security Personnel, Danztek Dance Studio Dancers, Affiliates, Mall Tenants, and SCMC Employees.

This was followed by the flag raising ceremony done by the BSP. As the flag was being raised, everyone could feel the meaning of the Independence Day as Mr. Reymond Sajor sings the National Anthem. Mr. Sajor is a recording artist and the grand champion in the Vocalist of the World 2007. A video presentation was also being played. “Salutations to the Philippine Flag” was conducted by the Philippine Maritime Academy students.

Commemorating our independence from the bandage of tyranny, Mrs. Gemina F. Buenaflor, Asst. Mall Manager of SM City Batangas, delivered her opening remarks. Her message was to honor our national heroes who gave their lives to fight for our freedom from oppressors. SM City Batangas encouraged every individual to continue what our heroes started. That is by being an instrument of development of our country.

The same message came from Vice Mayor Joe Tolentino as he asks questions in his speech. “Is it true that all of us have freedom? That we are independent?” That question made the people silent for a while. He encouraged the youth to take away their thoughts that we are inferior to other races. He stressed three things: love our country, sacrifice for our country, and serve our country.

Then, a video presentation about our National Heroes and a dance number from Danztek Dance Studio dancers followed. You’ll see the colors of our Philippine Flag on their shirts. Many were amazed not just on how they performed but on how they showed their patriotism.

To end the event, SCMC Employees and Mall Tenants waved their flags as Mr. Reymond Sajor sings “Ang Bayan kong Pilipinas”. Confetti fell from above as everyone commemorates what our heroes made for our motherland.

In was indeed a very successful Independence Day celebration. We are looking forward to another year that we will celebrate our freedom and honor those who fought for it.

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A total of twelve contestants participated on the “Pets In Flower Costume Contest” by SM City- Batangas last May 30, 2011.

Eleven cuddly dogs and a charming rabbit were definitely the stars of the event as they ramped with colorful flowers adorning their bodies and stood tall above a pedestal which highlighted all of it . The cute pets’ names are: Shyder, Jaja, Cola, Ginger, Noah, Akiro, Prixie, Bugs (rabbit), Gucci, PomPom, Shifty and Quickie.

With their names alone, one could definitely say that they have proud and loving owners.

Ginger, A Sharpei, Copped Second Honors

Darlene Tolentino, owner of Cola, a six month old shih tzu, bagged the top prize. The 25 year old Darlene, who is also a native of Sta. Rita, Batangas, is very much excited and told me that a good fraction of the winnings will be spent in treating her friends and of course, her most precious dog, for a good time.

Cola was like a cute little sunflower atop a mobile cart ala carosa which is also in congruence with the floral theme. She also stood tall and wore the floral costume with all the comfort in the world. Also, the fact that Darlene brought the whole family with her didn’t hurt as 20% of the criteria for judging belong to the audience impact.

The rest of the criteria are as follow:  Adherence to the theme: 30%; Creativity: 30%; Projection and Style: 20%.

The judges were yours truly, Ms. Zenny del Carmen of Flare Infinity Productions, and Mr. Eric Orolfo.

A shihtzu named Prixie is the event's third placer.

Prizes given were 5,000; 3,000 and 2,000 pesos worth of SM Gift Certificates to the First, Second and Third placers respectively. A special award—the Most FB likes picture award is still in the process.  The most number of Facebook likes shall be the winner in this category. The pictures that are to be fb- liked shall be posted on the official SM City Batangas Facebook fanpage.  Just click on http://www.facebook.com/smcitybatangas and support who you think is the cutest of them all.

And I say congratulations to Ms. Darlene, her family and to all the pet lovers out there! May your beloved pets eternally feel the warmth and the belongingness!

More of the event photos are uploaded on the WOWBatangas Facebook Page. Click Pets in Flower Costumes Contest at SM City Batangas to view more photos.

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Thousands of applicants, with hands holding their resumes and hearts filled with hope, participated in the “JOB FAIR 2011” at SM City Batangas. Around 57 companies offering local and overseas jobs were waiting for qualified applicants to go to their booths, pass their resumes, and get hired.

This year’s Labor Day Job Fair was organized by SM City Batangas in partnership with ABS-CBN Southern Tagalog and in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), and WOWBatangas.com.

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My feet kept on walking, my hands were busy typing, and my mouth was nicely explaining. Wow. I had a very tiring but a nice and fruitful day at the job fair.

After setting up our booth and a couple of minutes of waiting, the job fair finally began and participants quickly rushed to their target companies.

It was indeed a busy day for me. Being a website leader, I explained to my teammates how the website runs. I also have to take pictures of the job fair — the program proper, the employer and participants — which will be used in posting the details of the said event on our website.

I enjoyed seeing participants busy filling up their application forms, lined up to their perspective employers, and being interviewed. Moreover, I also enjoyed watching the PGT qualifiers perform on stage to entertain the job seekers while they are busy getting the job they want. They were Joy’s Diva and Marcelito Po Moy, the latter amazed the crowd with his dual voice.

Meanwhile, I also encouraged participants especially the employers to sign up on our sub website, jobs.wowbatangas.com. I didn’t imagine that I will have to talk with important people from different companies and also with the applicants.

Leaving the place with a positive curve on my face, I find the day very optimistic. Tiring yet very fruitful.

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Since this is a mallwide 3-Day Sale, you can avail discounts on all the stores here at SM City Batangas. By the way, they have a raffle draw on Sunday, May 1 wherein participating shoppers can win one of the three MSI Notebooks.

Tomorrow is the last day of the Wedding Expo and in the afternoon, you can watch the Bridal Fashion Show which will be at the Event Center. And on May 1, that’s on Sunday, we would like to invite job seekers out there, fresh grads or not, to join the annual SM Supermalls Job Fair, also at the Event Center.

Oh, thank you Jollibee for our lunch today, here at SM City Batangas!

– DYAN

There are many words that could describe my first SM Batangas’ 3 Day Sale experience (this bloke’s from Lipa). And the phrase “it’s a lot of fun” could ultimately sum it all up.

Squeezing my round limbs into items (which are up to 70% off) is, indeed, worth it as I grab hold of tiangge- priced summer items like board- shorts, sandals and everything within my beach effects what-not.

Moreover, the prices of my long- craved gadgets (netbooks, DSLRs, celllphones etc…) are staved to a decent, more masa- friendly value.
The high visibility of Police, too, is convincing. Bulk buyers and window shoppers alike are rest assured of their children’s and possessions’ safety.

Sad thing though is that I forgot my “commercial” wallet and brought myself t a raggedy-old coin purse. And God Bless SM Batangas that the dropped-down prices would last until Sunday (May 1) – giving me all the time in the world to convince my Mom that the DSLR is not the work of the devil.

Cheers Mr. SM Batangas!

– JOEL

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As a wedding coordinator, this line has become my favorite — start your journey to forever. Wedding dawns that journey — the married life. And if you’re ready, I mean really, really ready in all aspects of your life, with the right partner of course, then you’re off to bid singlehood goodbye and embrace a lifetime of togetherness with the one you dearly love.

Wedding. It’s one of the most beautiful events that can happen in any individual’s life. Weddings in the Philippines continue to evolve as new trends are introduced to us from various parts of the worlds, mostly are Western influences. Nowadays, couples are braver to try the modern trends — from picking the wedding theme, dresses and wardrobe details, invitation, favors, and other gimmicks to make the event a grand and merry one.

Everytime Gerlie and I would have a first meet-up with a client for our wedding services, we would initially ask if the couple wants something traditional and formal or contemporary and semi-formal (or the the other combination). There are couples kasi who don’t want to include old traditions as sabugan, eating of kalamay, the money dance, etc. Sabugan is a wedding custom popular in the province, like in some parts of Batangas, where the primary sponsors and other relatives close to the couple would give them money to start their life together with prosperity.

Getting married soon? Join The Wedding Expo at SM City Batangas and meet your possible wedding suppliers there — from wedding couturier, supplier for invitation and souvenirs, venue, catering services, photo/video services, makeup artists, hairtylists, etc.

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SM City Batangas and WOWBatangas.com prepared a grand EB for you on the 30th of January 2011 at the Event Center of SM City Batangas. Event details are in the photo announcement below.

Kitakits tayo ha! Marami kaming inihanda para sa lahat ng mga Batangueños na active sa online world.

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It was a night of carols and warm, blissful spirits as SM City Lipa officially welcomed the Christmas season with the unveiling of the SM City Lipa Christmas Village, Nov. 6.

This was a simultaneous event which happened in all SM Supermalls nationwide. The pre-program featured young violinists and singers who serenaded the growing number of audience around five in the afternoon. Also present in the event is Provincial Tourism Officer Mr. Pancho Lardizabal, Lipa City Tourism Council Chairman Mr. Alex Maralit, and Lipa City Administrator Atty. Leo Latido.

The SM City Lipa family were all clad in red as they welcome the guests gathered at the Event Center. Ballerinas from the Lipa Ballet School and mascots of different mall tenants paraded around the mall area, signalling the countdown to the grand unveiling of the Christmas village.

SM City Lipa Assistant Mall Manager, Mr. John Mauhay read the welcome speech which was also read in all SM Supermalls. The ballerinas were the ones who unveiled the huge curtains concealing the Christmas village. Applauses and cheers dominated the Event Center when the audience saw the houses and Christmas trees, and Snowman and Santa Claus.

Then Volce Choir sang all-time favorite Christmas carols before Santa Claus gave gifts to the children in the audience. Two other choirs performed – The Mabini Academy Choir and Divino Amor Choir.

Starting today, November 6, SM City Lipa mallgoers can enjoy taking pictures of themselves in the Christmas Village. Christmas has started here, at SM City Batangas, and in all SM Supermalls around the country. Merry ChriSM everyone! Cheers!

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