San Miguel Street Opening and the Unveiling of the New SMGS Mall Perspective

Last September 19, 2011 (Monday), the Widened San Miguel Street (a.k.a SM Street), was formally opened to the public. The said short program held on the Center Portion of the San Miguel Street started at 11 am. The program was spearheaded by none other than, Mr. Hans T. Sy, SM Prime Holdings Incorporated President and the son of the Retail King and the Richest Man in the Philippines - Mr. Henry Sy. This event was also graced by Ms. Marissa Fernan (VP-SM Prime Holdings Inc.) and SM's Regional Managers, Ms. Debby Go (VP for Operations in Mindanao) and Mr. Russel Alaba (Group Marketing Manager for Mindanao). The said event was also participated by our friends from the Print and TV Media both in Davao and GenSan. 

Of course, the Opening of the San Miguel Street, which is one of the Projects donated by SM to the City, was also graced by our very own Mayor, Honorable Darlene Antonino-Custodio, our beloved Congressman, Honorable Pedro Acharon Jr., and various Department Heads.

The stretch of the San Miguel Street

Mr. Hans T. Sy in an interview with the Media before the Program

Mr. Hans T. Sy answered with accuracy all the questions thrown by the Media

Ms. Debby of SM Supermalls and Mayor Darlene were the one who gave speeches and were both positive to other future partnerships of the Local Government of GenSan and SM City General Santos uplifting the lifestyle of the SOCCSKSARGEN Region and even enlivening the booming status of General Santos City.

The Highlight of the short program was the Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting wherein Mr. Hans T. Sy, Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio and Congressman Pedro Acharon Jr., rode on a White Pick-up and passed by the Blue Ribbon as a sign that San Miguel Street has finally and formally opened its doors to the public.

Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio giving her Speech

Ms. Debby Go giving her speech on behalf of SM Prime Holdings Inc.

SM also turned-over the Eco Bags, one of the Projects of SM Cares that encourages its shoppers to use Environmental-friendly things that may help lessen Pollution such as using this bag instead of plastics.

Mayor Darlene together with Mr. Hans and Ms. Debby during the Eco Bag Turn-over

Meanwhile, aside from the Opening of the San Miguel Street, the New SM City General Santos Mall Perspective was also unveiled to the public.

Here's a glimpse of  your favorite Shopping City which is set to open early next year in the City by the Bay and Home of the Champions - General Santos City.

The New SM City General Santos Mall Perspective

Few more months to go, and SM is on its way on bringing your Shopping Experience to the Next Level.  What more can we ask for! Indeed, Magandang GenSan!