The table is set for something special as a feast of firsts arrives at SM City Zamboanga. Known for its rich Chavacano heritage and a culture where meals are meant to be shared, the city’s love for good food takes center stage with a lineup of dining spots making their first-ever arrival in Zamboanga, bringing exciting new flavors to the peninsula. At your most loved SM, every visit is made to be savored. True to its reputation as the mall of firsts, SM City Zamboanga continues to grow as the city’s premier lifestyle destination, setting the stage for new culinary discoveries and creating a place where every craving, every gathering, and every bite is all for you. Opening Bites: A Taste Of What’s To Come The start of a feast sets the tone, and these specialty cafés set the stage for the spread with something quick, calming, and refreshing before you dive into the rest of the flavors waiting at the table. The Matcha Tokyo As an opening note to the city’s evolving palate, The...
When the pandemic put the country in a standstill, many of the everyday yet vital services Filipinos had access to were revoked—one of which was transportation. The absence of public transportation due to social distancing effectively limited every household's capability to commute for essentials, and many relied on biking as their lifeline. Recognizing the urgency in supporting its customers and surrounding communities during the challenges of the pandemic, SM Supermalls strengthened the drive for Active Mobility across all of its malls nationwide. Since then, the mall leader has become a home and advocate for Active Mobility, remaining consistent in forging spaces that not only accommodate, but protect bikers. Because of this effort, SM has won the trust and confidence of its stakeholders in advocating for sustainable travel, culminating in a record-breaking 34-win citation at the 2025 Mobility awards. "What began as a heartfelt initiative to support bikers dur...