It’s a date at SM City Daet

Daet is the capital of Camarines Norte, which is known as the “Gateway to Bicolandia.” The province borders Quezon province to the west, Camarines Sur to the south, and the Philippine Sea to the north. Camarines Norte abounds with fish, and other marine products; while its farm lands are planted with coconut, bananas, corn, palay and root crops.

A first- class municipality, Daet is a famous surfing and kiteboarding destination, as it has a long stretch of beach in Bagasbas. It also serves as a jump-off point for visitors to reach the Calaguas Island, a multi-awarded tourism gem.

Just in time for Christmas, another attraction, SM City Daet, opened its doors to the public on Oct. 15, 2021.

Strategically located in a 48,590-square-meter site along Vinzons Avenue in Barangay Lag-on, the 46,980-square-meter mall has a bold and sophisticated façade, featuring a vivid pattern of neutral colors accented by bold blue entrances and canopies. The front of the mall at street level is open and welcoming with large storefronts and glass entrances and covered walkways.

All portions of the center are linked by strategically placed escalators and stairs, ensuring easy access to any shop, restaurant or entertainment venue a shopper may desire. Bold floor patterns, vividly colored ceiling treatments, and elegant storefronts unite all levels of the mall. Continuous clerestories and expansive curtain walls bring ample light into the center, complemented by high efficiency LED lighting.

For customer convenience, it has an open parking lot that can accommodate 621 vehicles. The mall is also adjacent to PUV and bus terminals with local trips to towns nearby.

Here are 10 reasons why it’s great to make it a date at SM City Daet.

1. It’s a gateway to great shopping, fun and opportunities.

SM City Daet in Camarines Norte is SM Prime Holding’s 77th supermall and the third in the Bicol region after SM City Naga in Camarines Sur and SM City Legapi in Albay.

It is the first SM Supermall to open in the second year of the pandemic, a symbol of hope, resilience and SM’s commitment to continue to serve communities even during difficult times. The mall is envisioned to be a gateway for great shopping, leisure and fun, as well as employment and business opportunities in the area.

2. It serves new communities.

The three-level 46,980-square-meter mall will serve shoppers in the province of Camarines Norte, especially the nearby municipalities of Talisay, San Vicente, Mercedes and San Lorenzo Ruiz.

3. They'll do your shopping for you.

The SM Store, along with SM Supermarket, are SM City Daet’s major anchors. The SM Store’s Call to Deliver service makes shopping more innovative and convenient in the new normal with your own personal shopper, multiple payment options, nationwide delivery or pick-up at your own convenience. Simply call #143SM, and yes, they'll do your shopping for you!

4. Get a taste of Bicolandia at SM Supermarket. 

Savor a taste of Bicolandia at SM Supermarket: with the Queen of All Pineapple — the sweet and flavorful Formosa variety — which grows abundantly in Daet; matang baka, yellow fin, tanigue and bangus, as well as squid and prawns from the coastal town of Mercedes; and with packaged pinangat and ginulay na santol from Camarines Sur and Albay.

5. Get beach-bound and beyond.

Daet is a haven for beach lovers with its scenic islands and long stretches of beaches that make it perfect for surfing and kiteboarding. Make a splash with stylish items for the beach bound from The SM Store and fun flip-flops from Havaianas.

6. There’s so much shopping fun.

Apart from its major anchors, The SM Store and Supermarket, SM City Daet also has SM mainstays like SM Appliance, ACE Hardware, Surplus and Miniso. It also has fashion boutiques, jewelry stores, bookstores, as well as a Cyberzone and service and wellness centers.

7. It’s a place for foodies.

Eating-out options include local and international food chains; as well as a Food Court where one can find well-loved local restos like Siennalo, with its pansit guisado and jumbo siopao; Biñan Fastfood, which serves delectable noodle dishes and rice meals; and Pley-Tito, which offers a taste of Singapore.

8. It’s a haven for homegrown businesses.

Bicol-based Bigg’s, as well as Daet’s very own Café Morga, Mamita’s Pizza, Kick Milk Tea, Lemon Jess and Daet Flower Shop, have found their home in the mall.

9. It highlights the sweet side of Bicolandia.

Have a taste of the sweet side of Bicolandia with Caramel Bakeshop and its bestselling cakes and products with pili nuts like pandecillos, pili roll, and polvoron; and Round-the-Clock Café and Bakery with its customized cakes, pastries, breads and specialty coffee.

10. It’s all about safe malling.

With the health of its shoppers in mind, SM City Daet is on the forefront of safe malling, enforcing high-standard hygiene checks and health protocols in the area. These include mandatory face-masks and shields, and temperature checks and sanitation upon entry.

All of these are part of SM’s commitment to continue serving and supporting communities by ensuring that everyone’s safety is always a top priority.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by SM Supermalls