The recent opening of SM City San Jose del Monte has brought excitement to Bulakeños and residents of the North Metro area, anticipating the shopping, leisure and entertainment opportunities.
No less than SM Prime Holdings president Hans T. Sy opened the doors of SM Prime Holdings’ 57th mall to the public, and as has been the tradition, shoppers quickly packed the mall, eagerly heading to their favorite shops and restaurants.
Prior to the opening, a blessing ceremony was held with local officials gracing the event, led by Bulacan governor Wilhelmino Alvarado, vice governor Daniel Fernando, San Jose Del Monte mayor Reynaldo San Pedro and vice mayor Eduardo Roquero. Araneta Properties CEO Gregorio Araneta, whose group is spearheading a large development in the area, also attended the event with wife Irene Marcos Araneta and Ilocos Norte Congresswoman Imelda Marcos.
Located on a 60,193-square meter site in Barangay Tungkong Mangga along Quirino Highway, the 101, 407.28-square meter five level mall (three levels of retail, and two levels of basement parking and a pond area) will serve shoppers in San Jose Del Monte City and nearby towns in Bulacan, North Metro cities like Caloocan and Quezon City, as well as several areas in Rizal. The new mall is the third in the province of Bulacan after SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag.
San Jose del Monte is said to be the largest town in Bulacan in terms of land area and population. Known as the “balcony of the metropolis,” it was proclaimed the first City of Bulacan on September 10, 2000.
The proximity of the area to Manila and Quezon City has made it ideal for quiet and peaceful living. The place is hilly, with the Sierra Madre Mountains providing a panoramic backdrop. Over the years, it has continually grown with private subdivisions mushrooming in strategic areas, and it is also ideal as an industrial site.
Its prime location for enterprise and investments has given rise to the growth of residential and commercial developments, as well as satisfactory infrastructure and support facilities. San Jose del Monte is considered as one of the thriving cities for doing business in the country. The opening of SM City San Jose Del Monte highlights SM’s confidence in the city’s booming economy, and will be a catalyst for employment and business opportunities.
SM City San Jose Del Monte’s interiors are organized around a central atrium that terraces back on each level, allowing natural clerestory light to reach deep into the building. Pedestrian bridges cross the atrium on each floor, while stairs, elevators, and escalators traverse the space vertically, contributing to the dynamic feel of the interior. The space is further accentuated by distinct, vivid bans of color and a collection of vibrant planting on the lower ground level, all of which together give the space a festive, contemporary appearance.
The SM Store and SM Supermarket are the mall’s major retail anchors, leading the way with SM mainstays like SM Appliance Center, Watsons, Ace Hardware, Surplus and BDO. There is more shopping fun ahead courtesy of fashion boutiques, jewelry stores, and eyewear shops. The mall’s Cyberzone will be an attraction in this growing city with major players GLOBE, Samsung, Huawei, O+, Oppo, My Phone, as well as other computer stores.
Three alfresco dining areas will make dining in the mall exciting; while eating out options will give shoppers a lot to choose from. These include international chains; as well major national chains, and hometown favorites. SM City San Jose Del Monte will also have four state-of-the art digital cinemas; as well as amusement and health and wellness centers.
For customer convenience, the mall will have 805 vehicle parking slots and 107 motorcycle parking slots as well as transport bays.