04/16/2012 [ tribune.net.ph ]
Starmall Group, a chain of malls led by Sen. Manuel Villar, is set to spend P15 billion in five years for new malls in Metro Manila and expansion in Visayas and Mindanao.
Kicking off the nationwide expansion is the opening of its sixth mall Starmall San Jose del Monte, “the fast-growing Northern Gateway of Manila,” on April 15. The five other existing malls are Starmall Annex in Las Piñas City, Starmall Edsa Shaw, Starmall Alabang, Starmall Las Piñas and Worldwide Corporate Center.
The three-level Starmall San Jose del Monte in north of Quezon City has a total lot area of 52,522 square meters, which brings the combined area of the group’s malls to 400,000 square meters.
It is planned to be the main northern terminal for a proposed light rail project as well as a proposed loop highway that will connect the north and south expressways. It will also have a Terminal Bay for commuters coming from all around Bulacan to as far as Metro Manila and other point of origins and destinations plus secured parking slots for private vehicle owners.
The new mall brings an entirely new experience in ultra-modern yet totally enjoyable shopping adventure as it is set to deliver unrivalled shopping and dining experience with its over 200 local brands as well as major fast food chains and casual dine-in restaurants set amid the backdrop of lush greens and fountains.
It is also the place to go to for your friendly big stores with the most affordable grocery items, fashion and non-fashion goods and home products with one of the country’s biggest supermarket chains, Puregold together with Finds Department Store and Metro Home Depot, where you can find quality items and merchandise at bargain prices.
It will also house two state-of-the-art cinemas to ensure your most enjoyable movie experience, one of which will soon be Silverstar 3D Cinema in full silver screen.
Starmall San Jose del Monte is set to change the shopping preferences of Bulakeños, making it one of the most desired destinations in all of Bulacan.
Danessa O. Rivera
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