The first SM mall in Ilocos Norte and the 88th SM mall nationwide was opened to the public yesterday. Sharing the honors in the blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting are (from left to right): SM Engineering Design and Development President Hans Sy Jr., SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Laoag City Vice Mayor Rey Carlos Farinas, Laoag City Mayor Michael Keon, Laoag City Bishop Diocese Most Rev. Renato Mayugba, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Manotoc, Northern Luzon Presidential Assistant Asec. Ana Carmela Remigio, SM Prime Holdings President Jeffrey Lim, and SM Chairman Herbert Sy.