[ Manila Bulletin Online ] February 5, 2009
Robinsons Malls, a division of Robinson Land Corp., announced the construction of a shopping mall in General Santos City, Sarangani province, which will become its flagship mall development in Mindanao.
The company said it continues to be optimistic for growth this year by strengthening its number of properties across the region.
General Santos City, having an inherent business drive for being the most competitive city in the Philippines, shows a very promising and positive response to the project. In fact, almost 70 percent of the attendees were local business owners and entrepreneurs.
Robinsons Place General Santos is also expected to set a new and exciting vibe in the city by offering exceptional dining and shopping experience once it opens to the public within the year.
Robinsons Place General Santos is located in a sprawling 32,700 sq. meter property along J. Catolico Sr. Avenue near the junction of J. Misa Street and Bula-Lagao Road. The two-level property features anchor stores Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliance, Handyman Do-It Best Home Center, Toys R Us, and Movieworld.
"With its unique offerings and features, this new project in itself will be a whole new experience for General Santos and hopefully, it will eventually set a great business and leisure landscape here," adds Mr. Mapa.
Robinsons Place General Santos is presently ongoing for completion and is expected to open by the third quarter of 2009.
It recently held a tenant conference in General Santos City to introduce its newest commercial center project to local and national food and retail tenants – Robinsons Place General Santos. This will be the third commercial development of Robinsons Malls in the Mindanao Region, next to Robinsons Cagayan de Oro which opened in 2002 and the soon to open Robinsons Cybergate Davao.
"It has always been our mission to echo our growth by introducing opportunities to different entrepreneurs and business owners in different parts of the country," says Cornelio Mapa, Robinsons Malls General Manager.
The event was attended by over 200 national and local retailers and local government officials who took an initial preview of the project including its overall design and concept .
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