Regional areas and key sectors, bright spots for SM's continued growth

Key Facts

• , /PRNewswire/ -- The SM Group sees potential for regional development and targeted high growth sectors aligned with its commitment to foster sustainable economic advancement in communities outside of the city center.
• Bakeshop chain Goldilocks expanded further into the provinces with 40 percent of its new stores located in Visayas and Mindanao.
• In banking, BDO Unibank's presence in the regions is extensive with 1,101 branches in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao out of the total 1,720 branches as of end-2023.
• China Bank Savings has a provincial network of 94 branch lites and lending centers to date and continues to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Visayas and Mindanao.

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