BALANGA CITY – SM City Bataan has been officially recognized as Mall of the Year 2025, emerging as the top winner in the Large/Medium Category at the prestigious SM Supermalls Extr40rdinary Anniversary Awards Night held at Lanson Place, Manila.
This year’s awarding is made even more meaningful as it coincides with the 40th Anniversary of SM Supermalls.
For four decades, SM has been more than just a mall. It’s been a home for every story and every celebration. It also celebrates 40 years of service, innovation, and community-building across the country.
For SM City Bataan, the recognition reflects exceptional performance across key areas such as business growth, occupancy, efficiency, talent retention, and community engagement.
Bong M. Garcia, regional operations head for North 4, together with Mark Joriel B. De Leon, mall head of SM City Bataan, proudly received the Mall of the Year Award.
During the awarding, De Leon expressed its heartfelt gratitude: “To the Sy Family, our dear principals – thank you, ma’am/sir for reminding us to pursue excellence in everything that we do. To my team in Bataan – you are the heartbeat of this achievement. You guys make it all worthwhile! So, with grit, grace, and gratitude – Happy 40th Anniversary, SM Supermalls! Let’s all be more than extraordinary!” Through its customer-first approach, family-friendly facilities, and community-driven initiatives, SM City Bataan has set the standard for excellence in mall operations—its dedication and service rightfully earning it the prestigious recognition as Mall of the Year 2025. SM-PR
