SM mall to rise in Bohol’s Tagbilaran City
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TAGBILARAN CITY — Bohol’s first SM mall will soon rise in this capital city.
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) officially marked the start of the construction of the first SM mall in the province with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27.
The three-story SM City Tagbilaran will rise on a property of approximately 60,000 square meters.
The mall will span 20,000 square meters across three levels, offering Boholanos a world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan said the new mall would usher in a new era for SM Supermalls.
Article continues after this advertisement“What sets this mall apart is its distinct adaptation of local design that is world-class. [It is] very different from the traditional SM Mall aesthetics that you normally see…This will highlight Bohol’s unique cultural identity blending seemingly with the local landscape and community,” he said.
Article continues after this advertisementBohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said the groundbreaking of the SM mall in Bohol is the realization of a long-held dream by Boholanos for a new private development project that will meet their growing needs for shopping, dining, and opportunities.
“Since day one, we have expressed full support for SM’s entry into Bohol and have assisted in ensuring the smooth and successful processing of various regulatory permits,” he said.
SM said their new mall would actively entice local entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to showcase regional products and services.
In line with SM Supermalls’ commitment to community development, SM City Tagbilaran is dedicated to fostering local talent by creating meaningful employment opportunities for Boholanos.
By prioritizing homegrown professionals, the mall not only generates jobs but also empowers the community to be an integral part of its growth and success.
Present during the ceremony were Aumentado, Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap, former City Mayor Baba Yap, provincial board members, city councilors, mayors and barangay officials from nearby towns, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Vice President Jessica Sy, SMPHI Vice President Marissa Fernan, SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations Junias Eusebio, Vice President for Operations- Visayas Michelle Llanos, and other key SM officials.
