SM Prime Holdings Inc. said it will be opening on May 19 SM City Bataan – the province’s first mall.
SM City Bataan will have 46,000 square meters (sq.m.) of gross floor, with its two levels of shopping, dining and entertainment space.
“Bataan has been a popular destination among local and foreign tourists for its wonderful mix of historical, natural, and educational sites. We are very excited to open our new mall, SM City Bataan, in the province as we aim to add color to its rich culture and further spur economic activities that are set to provide significant growth opportunities, convenience, and entertainment to everyone,” said Jeffrey Lim, SM Prime president.
SM City Bataan will open with more than 90 percent of space lease-awarded and will be located in Balanga City, Bataan’s provincial capital.
“Built to interweave with Balanga’s mix of old and modern architecture, SM City Bataan will open with Foodcourt, Cyberzone, event center, cinemas, parking zones, and transport terminal complex. Its SM Cinema will offer three regular cinemas and two private cinemas for an immersive experience, while its parking zones will provide more than a thousand vehicle slots for added convenience,” the company said.
“SM City Bataan will house a diverse selection of shops and services, both local and international labels, led by SM group’s well-loved brands such as The SM Store, SM Supermarket, SM Appliance Center, Uniqlo, Ace Hardware, Watsons, Surplus, Crocs, Pet Express, Miniso, Sports Central, Chinabank, and BDO,” it added.
SM City Bataan is SM Prime’s 83rd mall in the Philippines. Once opened, SM Prime will have 59 malls in the provincial areas of the country and 24 malls in Metro Manila.
