SM SUPERMALLS INVITES OFWs who are now in the Philippines to attend the opening of the Second Global Pinoy Center (GPC) at SM City Fairview Annex on Jan. 28 and avail themselves a Global Pinoy Card. Notable OFWs like Arnel Pineda (Journey vocalist), Rubilyn Amit (2009 Women’s 10-Ball Champion) and Amanda Van Cool (2009 Sole Survivor) will be honored during event.

Glenn Ang, vice president for operations of SM Supermalls, said that SM conceived of the Global Pinoy Program to applaud the sacrifices and dedication of OFWs to their families and the nation as a whole.

Ang also said that under this SM Program, OFWs are better known as Global Pinoys and the SM Global Pinoy Centers stand as a concrete symbol of SM’s deep appreciation of the many overseas Filipinos who have been helping in the growth and development of the country.

The Global Pinoy Centers also function as a lounge (a la Prestige with free drinks) for the Global Pinoy Members and their beneficiaries.

Any Global Pinoy who visits SM’s Global Pinoy Center can get his own personalized Global Pinoy Card which entitles him to exclusive rewards and privileges.

The Global Pinoy Card allows him exclusive entry to SM Global Pinoy Centers where he can do transactions at the BDO remittance counter and the Department Store’s Foreign Exchange or the Business counter. He can also use the GPC’s Internet facilities for free and avail free voice or video calls through Abot Tanaw. This card also enables him to enjoy P80,000 worth of discounts and perks.

The GPC card will be given free to OFWs with SM Advantage Cards or to those who have OFW IDs or proof of remittances. OFWs can now get their Global Pinoy Card at the newly opened Global Pinoy Center located at the SM Mall of Asia and inside all SM Department Stores nationwide. This free offer is good until Jan. 31.

Other SM Malls that will open a Global Pinoy Center this year are SM Clark and SM Marilao (on Feb. 4), SM City North Edsa and SM Megamall (on Feb. 10), SM Bacoor and SM Rosario (on Feb. 11) and SM Cebu, SM Iloilo and SM Davao (on Feb. 18).