Job is very important to all of us, to make a living, to socialize, and to experience challenges. Today, the numbers of jobless in the Philippines are increasing. What do you think is the problem? Well, I myself don’t know.


In line with this problem, SM Supermall is there to help in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment. That is why they held a Job Fair for all Filipinos who are seeking for job across their malls nationwide. The partnership has indeed grown which made it to its 6th year already. So basically SM Supermalls has been helping and doing the Job Fair annually for 6 years already. Of course with the help of DOLE, other agencies, and companies.


Recently, I covered the Job Fair at SM San Lazaro. I've been in some SM City Malls but never been to SM City San Lazaro. So with interest and the urge to see the place we head on to SM City San Lazaro. This time it's more of a challenge because I've never been to this place and I haven't wrote something about it. So, for my first write up about SM City San Lazaro is about the JOB FAIR and the Food Trip that we had. So better continue reading and see what transpired during the day.



While walking towards the mall I did see some people lined up outside of the mall and I am pretty much sure that it is not a protest. When got closer, I was amazed that the line for the applicants or the job seekers was that long and on the aisle area I see people busy checking documents and writing something on resumes or forms.




According to SM the population of Job Seekers increases yearly. Last year they were able to have 600 plus Job Seekers and for this year they estimating to reach roughly a 1,000 jobseekers. Ms. Lea Casamayor, SM City San Lazaro's Mall Manager announced that there were 68 employers with 6,000 jobs available presents during the Job Fair. Present also during the activity was the DOLE Representative Ms Ruby Daquigan to supervise and monitor the Job Fair.












Well, let us hope that there will be a good number of applicants that will end up with a job to help the country lessen the number of jobless individuals.


After covering the Job Fair, it made me hungry. Courtesy of the tenants of SM City San Lazaro, bloggers who were present were treated for some good and tasty tummy-fillers. The bloggers were leaded by Sir Jesse to the SM food court for the treat. SM Food Court are having their promos like the treat of eco bag for every Php250.00 single receipt or a newspaper treat for every Php200.00 single receipt. I think this will still run until the end of May 2013.



When we got to the Food court at the Ground Floor, Sisig Hooray was given to us, this is my long time favorite dish. Sisig Hooray is the Food Court’s new tenant. Like any other food establishments in the food court they all went through a process and soon Sisig Hooray will be out of the kiosk and will be placed in the specific area. Aside from Sisig Hooray, Binalot was also served and mine was Binalot’s Bistek, a Filipino dish with a big cup of Rice, Bistek, salted egg, and fresh slice of tomato wrapped in banana leaves. I also have Master Siomai. Oh, did I eat more? Yes, I admit that I eat more, I can’t refuse to those tasty treats.


Oh wait, there's more, I tried also the Master Siomai, I think I almost eat 4 pcs of it, despite that my tummy is already full. Well, you know the mommy, haha. After munching some of the foods at the Food court, well it’s time for dessert which we did visited the Bread Story. Tasty and it got different flavors and kinds of bread to choose from. After that I stroll around the mall together with my hubby and other blogger friends, since this is my first time here.













The food trip isn’t over yet because after more than an hour of stroll we were also treated by Kenny Rogers with their latest healthy snacks and meals. We were served with Roasted Pork Burrito, Ranch Pork Quesadilla, and Roast Pork Belly. I like most the Pork Quesadilla, cheesy and tasteful.




Oh, did I just make a trip on this blog, well I guess I did. So heads on some SM Supermalls near you because SM got it all for us.

Family Bonding really matters to me, usually we do it on a weekend in our old house of my parents house.   We make sure to have dinner together with my siblings.


This time I will treat my mother in a shopping spree of course in SM City Manila as they do their 3 Day Sale with a 3 Way Save. This is my early Mother's day treat for her as she is always there by my side and help me with whatever problem I have.  She treats me as "Panganay na bunso" youngest daughter although I am really her eldest daughter.   Hehehe Love it!



Since Sunday is a Family day, I'm with my hubby and kids together my mother. First stop, was a lunch in Yoshinoya. We have an early lunch because the kids are already hungry and we need to have a fully loaded tummy to face the sale here and there inside the mall.  The kids love their food at the resto.


Next stop is the SM Department Store, we are all ready to look for the best buy for us. I told my mother to pick the sandals that she likes, as I have mentioned before that it will be my treat for her.  Lots of shoes, sandals for the ladies as well as for the kids are on sale.  Shoppers look for their best shoes/sandals that fits for them and with a good price.




















My mother was really amazed with what she saw, "This is 50% off, amazing!" my mother said.  Until she got the red sandals of course with 50% off from the price of P600.00 down to P299.00. Isn't amazing?












Well, my mother is happy with her red sandals.  So, I want my kids to be happy also. I decided to buy cds for them, they love watching movies, of course those movie for kids.  My eldest son chose lots of CDs but I told him to pick only 2 CDs, since it's a buy one take one.  So, my eldest son have the CDs with the title "Nemo" and "Cars 2". Guess what, when we got home, they immediately asked their daddy to watch those movies, they are so happy with their new CDs.


Oh, what a tiring day, and happy moment together with my family to have a bonding on a sale at SM City Manila.



It was a tiring day but before we go back home, I treated them first with milk tea choices at SIP and a bread from Salazar Bakeshop all located at SM Foodcourt.  It lessen the feeling of tiredness.


Now, when we are about to leave the mall, lots of people pass by and keep on coming at SM City Manila. I guess it will be until night time that most shoppers will spend their Family bonding at the mall sale.