SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is set to open SM City Bataan, its first mall in Bataan Province, this May 19, 2023. This new mall will offer a distinct look with inviting interior and adds 46,000 square meters of gross floor area to the Company's mall portfolio, providing two levels of shopping, dining and entertainment options to the province. SM City Bataan will open with more than 90% of space lease-awarded and is located at the provincial capital of Balanga City which serves as the center of governance, trade, and tourism of the province.
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. SM City Bataan is 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.
SM City Bataan are expected to provide unique malling experiences as it opens with alfresco dining areas, work pods, a pet park, bike-friendly facilities, electric car vehicle station, and other scenic spots that will capture locals' hearts and supply them with world-class destination, products, and services that will add delight to their everyday lives. SM City Bataan was 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.
SM Prime remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people.