SM Skating unveils Disney’s “Frozen 2” inspired rink at SM Seaside City Cebu - BYAHE AT GIMIK

Cebu City - Disney Philippines and SM Skating have team up to bring the Frozen 2 experience to Disney fans in Cebu. Starting November 23, 2019 until January 31, 2020, SM Skating Seaside City Cebu will be decked and turned into Frozen 2’s enchanted forest to bring fans into a journey into the unknown filled with weekend activities and freebies for all skating patrons.

“This Christian Gonzales Christmas season is all about celebrating with your friends and family. Every year SM Skating is filled with patrons who are looking to spend more time together with their loved ones.” said Christian Wong, AVP for SM Sports and Leisure Centers. “This 2019, we have collaborated with Disney to make it a more memorable experience for our skaters through a Frozen 2-inspired skating rink. Our collaboration brings in a one-of-a-kind concept to the Cebu Community and gives them a glimpse of what they can look forward to when they watch the movie, and continues the experience they had right after they come back watching it”.

SM Skating Seaside City Cebu will give a glimpse of Frozen 2’s enchanted forest to bring the movie’s beloved characters and stories closer to Cebuano fans. The rink’s glass is wrapped with Frozen 2’s fall facade, while autumn trees are placed inside and outside the rink to depict where Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven go on an adventure in the movie.

Inside the rink, skaters are in for a treat as SM Skating gives its patrons freebies every Saturday from November 23 until December 14, when you skate at a special rate of Php. 450.00. Frozen 2 merchandise courtesy of the SM Store will be on sale during the activation until December; while special promo deals will be made available to all shoppers of Toy Kingdom and SM Store for a limited time when they buy any Frozen 2 merchandise at select stores nationwide.

For more information on SM Skating’s events and activation, follows @SMSkating on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

CoCo Tea Conquers Cebu City

Responding to the clamor of its Cebuano clients, cult favorite milk tea brand CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice has launched two branches in Cebu City in a matter of six months and plans are underway for a third branch soon.

“We are overwhelmed with the response of Cebuanos for CoCo. In fact, Cebu City was one of the most requested area that we have received for CoCo to be present in, and when SM Seaside opened in Cebu, we knew that this is the perfect location to build our flagship store in Cebu, “Larry Evans Tan, General Manager of CoCo, shared in a huddle with Cebu media at the CoCo SM Seaside branch.

Its branch at SM Seaside was CoCo’s flagship store in Cebu which is one of their most picturesque branches and was completed March of this year. It has since become a favorite hangout place of many Cebuano squads and families. The second branch which opened only last September was at Ayala Center Cebu to keep up with the demand for CoCo blends from the people of Cebu.

A third CoCo branch in Cebu is underway and might open second quarter of next year. Tan added that the Cebu branches are the first CoCo branches in the Visayas.

“We felt that the CoCo brand and the Cebuano lifestyle are a perfect match. Cebuanos are known for their love for good food and having a fun, relaxed vibe. They also love to hang out with their friends and families and these are exactly what CoCo stands for,” Tan shared.

Tan brought CoCo to the Philippines five years ago from the milk tea capital of the world, Taiwan. It has rapidly become a top player in the Filipino milk tea craze and is one of the strongest markets of the CoCo brand worldwide.

Just recently, CoCo was awarded the Favorite Milk Tea brand in the Philippines, a testament of its leadership in the milk tea market segment.

CoCo leads in the global tea market with a formidable 4,000 branches spread out across the world and posting an incredible sale of 100 cups per second globally.

In Metro Manila, where it has become go-to-milk tea brand, a cup of CoCo is ordered every 4 minutes via Grab Food alone.

Tan shared with the Cebu media that they are also partnered with Grab Food delivery in Cebu so that those who crave for CoCo may just order via the app to get their favorite CoCo fix.

(Larry Evans Tan, General Manager of CoCo)

Tan added that both CoCo Cebu branches will carry all CoCo blends that are available in Metro Manila, including the latest Chocolate Caramel Cream Slush which he described as “Waves of caramel blended with chocolate slush over velvety salty cream making it a drink that is decadent for the locale palate.” Chocolate Caramel Cream Slush is a blend that’s exclusive and created for the Philippines.

The other CoCo bestsellers which have now become favorites as well of the Cebuano customers are the Panda Milk Tea, 3 Buddies, White Pearl Milk Tea and Passion Fruit Tea Burst.

Tan is very optimistic with the future of CoCo among Filipino milk tea lovers and continues to respond to clamor for more branches nationwide.

“We continue to explore expansion to other areas and bring CoCo closer to our customers. At the same time, we also try to come up with new flavors that we know our customers would love,” Tan said.

#SUGDI Bloggers

Marvel 80 years at SM Celebrates With the New Filipina Super Hero, Wave

As part of Marvel’s 80^th Anniversary Celebrations in the Philippines, The Walt Disney Company Philippines, together with SM Supermalls, welcomes Marvel’s new Filipina Super Hero, Wave!

Wave’s new addition to the Marvel Universe will be celebrated at SM Seaside City Cebu on September 1 across gaming, comics, and merchandise.

Created by American film director and comic book writer Greg Pak and legendary Filipino comic book artist Leinil Francis Yu, Wave also known as Pearl Pangan, is first seen in War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas. Born in the Philippines, Pearl Pangan always showed an affinity for water and swimming from a very young age, becoming a championship swimmer with Olympic aspirations by high school. However, when AlonTech recruited her for swimming ability tests, she was accidentally exposed to an illegal biotech chemical. Now with telekinetic powers over water molecules, Pearl stands against all threats as the Super Hero Wave, one of the newest members of the Agents of Atlas.

Heading to the Queen City of the South for Wave’s arrival at the Marvel 80 Years at SM celebration are Marvel Games Senior Producer in Asia Danny Koo and Wave’s co-creator Leinil Francis Yu. Both will be available for an autograph signing event with Marvel fans. Special edition Marvel 80^th posters will also be available just for this event.

Marvel 80 years at SM is a celebration of everything Marvel over the past eight decades, and will be celebrated throughout the year in select SM Supermalls nationwide.

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Marvel’s 80^th anniversary! Gather with fellow Filipino Marvel fans in more than 70 SM Supermalls nationwide for Marvel 80 Years at SM. Join the conversations online at #Marvel80atSM.

At the Marvel 80 Years at SM Seaside Cebu, fans were given limited edition posters featuring the three Super Heroes. Marvel Games Senior Producer in Asia, Danny Koo, and Wave’s co-creator, Leinel Francis Yu were present for an autograph signing session.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment LLC, a wholly owned-subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a  variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its characters franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com ©2019 MARVEL.

About The Walt Disney Company Philippines

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: Direct-to-Consumer and International, Parks, Experiences and Consumer products, Studio Entertainment and Media Networks. The Company first launched Disney Channel in the Philippines in 2000, and has since expanded with an office in the capital Manila with businesses spanning Studio Entertainment and Distribution, TV Networks, Interactive Media, Mobile Content, Consumer Products and Publishing.  Building around core brands Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, the organization is dedicated to creating high quality branded entertainment experiences for consumers in the region. In 2017, The Walt Disney Company was ranked #1 within the entertainment industry in Fortune magazine’s list of “World’s Most Admired Company” survey– a testament to the Company’s strategy to successfully expand the brand and its franchises beyond North America. For more information about The Walt Disney Company please visit : https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Wonders of Seaside Christmas at SM City Seaside (Under the Sea themed)

SM City Seaside Cebu opens its "Under the Sea Themed" Christmas Centerpiece

The most festive time of the year is right around the corner - for the rest of the world. Let the cheery atmosphere fills your heart when you visit this place. 

The colorful under the sea creatures signal the magical opening of the SM Seaside Christmas Centerpiece. Celebrate with us this holiday season and visit SM City Seaside with your families and love ones.

Christmas in the Philippines is truly one of a kind. More than presents and the overwhelming amount of food, Christmas is a time to celebrate family, friends, and community, and this loving spirit seemingly wafts through the air. Savor this uplifting mood that lasts through the final quarter of the year and end the year on high note. Open yourself to the happy Filipinos who make their country one of the most amazing places in the world to truly appreciate the holidays. 

Visit them now!!!

Mall Hours starting November 1, 2018

Monday - Friday

12:00 NN - 9:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

#AweSM 60th Anniversary

#AweSM weekend experiences at SM Supermalls

SM celebrates six decades of providing awesome experience for Filipinos.

(The Iconic globe at the SM Mall of Asia lights up with the anniversary to SM's 60th Anniversary celebrations. SM, which was established as a shoe store by Henry Sy, Sr. in downtown Manila 1958, has since grown to become part of the lives of millions of Filipinos through its retails stores, malls, residential condominiums, hotels and conventions centres and banks.)

(During the SM Seaside City Cebu launching)

From its first shoe store in Carriedo, Manila, opened by Henry Sy, Sr. in 1958 - the SM brand has come a long way as it celebrates 60 #AweSM years with a host of 60-themed discounts, deals and sale events from May to October in SM malls nationwide.

Continuing to excite and delight its various customers, SM brings to everyone a feast of visual attractions, fun experiences and interactive activities, featuring innovative technology to make mall-going more memorable and extraordinary.

The #AweSM launch party gathers SM's partners, tenants, celebrities and valued stakeholders who have been part of SM's journey from a one-store operation to one of the Southeast Asia's largest integrated property developers.

"For six decades, SM has become part of the lives of every Filipino family - from a kid choosing his first pair of school shoes at the SM Store, spending your first paycheck on groceries at SM Markets to treat mom and dad, SMDC enabling a young couple to acquire a home of their own, to sharing a fun weekend with whole family at SM Supermalls." says Steven Tan, SM Supermalls Chief Operating Officer.

(At the ceremonial toast of SM’s 60^th Anniversary launch. From left SM Chairman for Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, SM Retail Vice Chair Herbert Sy, SM Investments Vice Chair Tessie Sy Coson, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. President Elizabeth Sy) 

Apart from launch party at SM Mall of Asia last May 21, mall kick-off event for SM Seaside City Cebu was a blast, #AweSM celebration showcasing traditional Filipino SAGALA or SANTACRUZAN, the Best Flores de Mayor gowns made by Cebu's finest designers.

(... music by Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra)

SAGALA is a religious-historical parade of beauty held in many cities, towns and even in small communities throughout the Philippines during the month of May. This festival was introduced by the Spaniards in the Philippines and has since become part of Filipino traditions identified with youth, love and romance.

60 Reyna Models including their little reyna's

A traditional fashion show held at the Activity area of the Mall attended by invited guest and supporters.

For more info about #AweSM 60 years, visit SM Supermalls Facebook page or check out www.smsupermalls.com