Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades.
However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute.
Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipino communities in other countries also observe the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.
SM Supermalls joins the country in celebrating this historical event by featuring contemporary arts and Filipino ingenuity.
At SM City San Fernando Downtown the theme is Let’s soar high like the bird’s flight and celebrate Freedom by living life according to our wishes!
Be amazed and charmed by this Hanging Art Installation. VIP’s were”SM City San Fernando Downtown Ms. Ma. Lana Erroba, and SM City San Fernando Downtown admin employees.
SM City Pampanga boasts of its centerpiece titled: Shout Out Pop Art. the centerpiece used 30 kapampangan phrases in LED lights.
Guests were:SM Store Asst Brand Manager Joel Ilagan,SM City Pampanga PR Manager Rain Cervantes, Asst Mall Manager Raquel Chua, Engr. Jess Punzalan, 4th District board member Pol Balingit, Mall Manager Aaron Montenegro, and Asst. Mall Manager Jerwin Jalandoni.
SM City Clark’s centerpiece is titled:The Tower.
An interactive display where shoppers can see the rich culture of the Philippines then and now.
Rivers and lakes In time for the Filipino Heritage month.
The aim is the further awareness of every Filipino of the existence of these marvelous natural landscapes.
The need to cherish, promote and preserve these landmarks and instill “pride of place” amongst our people.
VIP’s were:SM City Clark PR Manager Venus Manalang, Mall Manager Andrea Madlangbayan, Police Chief Inspector Neil Mercado, Atty Joseph Angeles, AUF, Asst Mall Manager Ryan Pamintuan, with the Philippine Air Force.