SM Hypermarket Mandaluyong formally opened last May 14, 2009. The event was limited to mostly suppliers and media practitioners, which included bloggers. The opening ceremony couldn't be more timely since the very next day was payday Friday.
SM Hypermarket Mandaluyong's opening ceremony kicked off with a mass at 3pm. SM founder Henry Sy himself was present during the affair, flanked by teen star Kim Chiu. Also at the event were SM officers and executives, and celebrities like Marian Rivera, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Valerie Concepcion. By 4pm, everyone was allowed to ascend to the second floor where the main shopping area is located.
In true SM fashion, there were a lot of good deals during the opening. Buy one, take one Gardenia bread loaves went by so fast. The Gardenia girls had a hard time re-stocking the shelves as people would grab the twin packs and pile their carts like there was no tomorrow. There was also buy one, take deals on Ceelin vitamins, Magnolia juices, Pond's facial creams, and lots more.
Aside from the shopping deals, there was also a lot of product sampling that day. Everything from Del Monte's latest diet tea to pancakes to milk to coffee. We got to try the entire Selecta Gold ice cream line, which was especially designed by three of the Philippines' top chefs. My favorite was Chef Rolando Laudico's Chocolate Truffle. This says a lot because I hate chocolate ice cream. I can't wait to go back to SM Hypermarket Mandaluyong and get some more of it for my hubby and kids!Like this post? Subscribe to this blog by clicking HERE.
