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‘Pandemonium’ marks opening of new SM mall in Cabanatuan

You really have to see the pictures to believe the headline.

By Vida Lacano

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Photo by Edgar Allan Rayo
SM opened a new mall today (October 9) in Cabanatuan City and it was well met by the Cabanatueños. Like, really well met.
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Photo by SM Supermalls

This curious appreciation for this new commercial center becomes understandable after the fact that it is the newest mall to open in Cabanatuan in the last decade.

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Photo by Biyaheng Nueva Ecija on Facebook

 

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Photo by Merrill Davis Rivera Villareal on Facebook

 

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The tourism board of Cabanatuan had to reroute vehicles because of the massive foot traffic brought about by the launch of the shopping mall.

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Per Cabanatuan City Information and Tourism Office on Facebook: “UPDATE: Dahil po sa dami ng motorista na pumupunta sa ating #SMCityCabanatuan mayroon po tayong bagong ruta ng trapiko.”

 

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Kris Aquino gracing the launch of SM City Mall Cabanatuan. The smile of the girl in black says it all: it was a success. | Special thanks to Edgar Allan Rayo for sharing this photo.

The launch of SM City Mall Cabanatuan has generated mixed reactions from Cabanatueños:

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Still, congratulations, Cabanatuan! Now you’ve got it all. Christmas shopping should be easier!

 

[Special thanks to Merrill Davis Rivera Villareal for the Featured Photo ]

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