Dec. 24, 2014  – MARILAO, Bulacan—Children of Tahanan Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita have been looking forward to a snowy Christmas treat from SM City Marilao.

“Masayang-masaya sila nung nalaman nila na makakakita at makakapaglaro sila ng snow sa SM Marilao (They were overjoyed to know that they see snow and play with it at SM Marilao),” said Sister Eugenia Sobredilla, directress of the child center.

Joy and laughter instantly filled SM City Marilao’s Snow Playground as children get to experience their first winter fun while they build snowman as well as snow figures with their colorful pails, shovels and toys.

According to SM City Marilao Human Resources Manager Prescila Salamat, “ChriSMiles” is a volunteer project of the Human Resources Department.

“While most of us are blessed enough to have our family, these (orphan) children have lost their families to disease or accidents, and some may have never seen their parents,” she said.

“SM City Marilao Administration employees pooled their resources together to make sure that the less fortunate children have the most wonderful holiday season they deserve.”

Salamat said the children were also given gifts, entertainment and Christmas party by SM Storyland.

They also had a meal of spaghetti, pizza, chicken and rice with a variety of desserts.