Oh yeah ito pala ang parking building na magdadagdag ng at least 800 slots to the parking facilities in Ayala Center

Well not really "magdadagdag", it's actually parking space na "ipapalit" sa Park Square 2 which will be leved for Fairmont.

Tingnan mo yung Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu at Ayala Center (Makati) redevelopment. Hintayin nalang siguro natin ang sa Market! Market! at TriNoma :hahaha:


Ayala is all about aesthetics and brand equity... that's what i like about them. i just wish tignan naman nila yung sense and functionality... dun sila natatalo ng SM


Bukas na ba ang supermarket sa TriNoma? Ang aga mo namang nagjudge, hindi pa nga siya fully functional and operational eh ;)

The best parking building/basement parking for me is Ayala Center Cebu's pero 'di ko na ieexpound kasi nasa maling thread ako :D

Trinoma's hypermarket is located right behind the large "Trinoma" stage... (yung may white walls) that area up to the top levels will house landmark.. there you'll find a bidirectional gate, the only easy access from the future hyperrmarket to the outside world... (may sinages na kasi eh)

pinakamagandang parking ay sa SM Fairview... kasi wala talaga silang parking building, hehe

super luwag

believe it or not, nakaka-experience ng "full parking" ang open parking ng SM Fairview... lalo na on peak seasons... they also have the largest parking space for motorcycles (almost a city block wide) ive seen on an SM.

nakakainis nga lang sa parking ng SM Fairview mabilis maubos yung parking near the trees... :lol: kaya when they built additional open parking space... puro trees na! kaso they didn't really flatten up the land sa additional parking space kaya ang hirap mag maneuver... paghahaloin mo ang hanging skills sa pag-K turn :lol:

ang ayoko talaga sa open parking ay yung araw :lol: other than that wala na... :lol:

Sa Festival Supermall , majority pa rin ang open parking . May multi-level parking din sila pero very minimal . But yung open parking nila are mostly shaded by numerous trees at malawak din and surrounds the mall .
Baka kapag nag-expand na lang in the future ang mall saka lang sila gagawa ng multi-level parking building , because for sure ma-ooccupy ng expansion ang open field parking spaces they currently have.

Well not really "magdadagdag", it's actually parking space na "ipapalit" sa Park Square 2 which will be leved for Fairmont.

Well it's dagdag-bawas, or rather bawas-dagdag :lol:

Sa Festival Supermall , majority pa rin ang open parking . May multi-level parking din sila pero very minimal . But yung open parking nila are mostly shaded by numerous trees at malawak din and surrounds the mall .
Baka kapag nag-expand na lang in the future ang mall saka lang sila gagawa ng multi-level parking building , because for sure ma-ooccupy ng expansion ang open field parking spaces they currently have.

Yeah I forgot to mention Festival Supermall, may covered walkways sa lahat ng areas ng open parking. Okay din 'yung multi-level parking nila pero what I don't like is wala silang elevators to the ground level so kailangan mong magstairs :bash:

Ayala is all about aesthetics and brand equity... that's what i like about them. i just wish tignan naman nila yung sense and functionality... dun sila natatalo ng SM


Cebu Holdings Inc. (affiliate of Ayala Land that manages Ayala Center Cebu) should take over the management of the Ayala Malls. Hindi talaga ako maubusan ng magagandang masasabi tungkol sa Ayala Center Cebu. Nandito lahat, sense, functionality, aesthetics, nature, etc. :lol:

Could you please explain what you mean about sense and functionality? I think meron namang ganun ang Ayala Malls. More on high end ang kine-cater ng Ayala kaya siguro sila natatalo ng SM.

Could you please explain what you mean about sense and functionality? I think meron namang ganun ang Ayala Malls. More on high end ang kine-cater ng Ayala kaya siguro sila natatalo ng SM.

Meron nga naman. Siguro depende na rin 'yon sa individual preferences and priorities or whatever :D

TRINOMA

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SM CITY NORTH EDSA

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The Block

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^ Nice photos :okay:

Sosyal ng TriNoma, kakabukas pa nga lang, nagamit na as location for a TV series (ABS-CBN's May Minamahal) :D

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TriNoma by noecarrillo (http://flickr.com/photos/noecarrillo/)

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Tutuban Center by cb_agulto (http://flickr.com/photos/cb_agulto/)

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Bonifacio High Street by Ced (http://flickr.com/photos/ced/)

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168 Mall by mickey_i (http://flickr.com/photos/mickey_i/)

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SM City Manila by mmcclara (http://flickr.com/photos/8367559@N08/)

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Meisic Mall by cb_agulto (http://flickr.com/photos/cb_agulto/)

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SM Megamall by manfrommanila (http://flickr.com/photos/manfrommanila/)

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Festival Supermall by Princess Marianne (http://flickr.com/photos/57194538@N00/)

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Podium by Chris_0871 (http://flickr.com/photos/chris0871/)

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Gateway Mall by csfocus (http://flickr.com/photos/csfocus/)

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Alabang Town Center by wendymd (http://flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/)

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Power Plant Mall by wendymd (http://flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/)

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WalterMart Makati by angrylittleboy (http://flickr.com/photos/angrylittleboy/)

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V Mall by ral_mnl (http://flickr.com/photos/ral_mnl/)

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The Block @ SM City North EDSA by harry07 (http://flickr.com/photos/harry07/)

TRINOMA
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^^ maganda na sana yung view, if weren't for the wires. sana maisip nilang ilagay ang wires sa underground. :yes:

I miss Gateway and V Mall! :)

V Mall na pala tawag sa Virra Mall

I like the old Virra Mall:lol: :lol: :lol: hahaha

Masmaganda sana Trinoma kung yung mga gilid gilid ng mga rails at ng pader may hala-halaman at neon lights

mukha kasing factory ang trinoma (except main entrance)

I just read in another forum that the Landmark hypermarket will have 112 cashiers!! Can someone confirm this? Or is this a bit exaggerated? :nuts:

My TriNoma pics, may digicam na ako!!! wohooo!!!!

Taken kahapon lang...

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^ :shocked: Wow Aaron! Those are the best shots of TriNoma I've seen thus far! :banana: Congrats on your new camera! Anong cam 'yan? Ang gaganda ng mga kuha! :happy:

@thomasian: baket ganun yung fountain sa 2nd pic? parang nag-overflow yung tubig. anyway, nice shots! congrats din sa yong bagong digicam. :)

My TriNoma pics, may digicam na ako!!! wohooo!!!!


the colors were kinda washed and the sky was kinda overexposed... pero i understand... :) mahirap talaga kumuha pag cloudy....

photoshop effect lang siguro yung sepia effect... it kinda doesn't work for trinoma kasi it becomes redundant... nagiging monochromatic and dull given na super earth tones ang colors ng trinoma... nawawala yung vibrancy ng lugar...

anyways... everyone has their artistic license to do what they want so with that id say the photos are alright! :D

anyways try mo yung HDR technique... very compelling ang effect! :D

congrats sa new digicam:D punta ka minsan pag gabi, mas guso ko kasi gabi sa Trinoma with all the lights etc just like what i did hahaha.

Wow, TriNoma is unfolding to be such a beauty day after day :)

bukas na nga ang connection ng MRT at trinoma., :)

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According to my friend that works sa construction company in charge of Trinoma, yung scaled model na pinost ang picture dito dati is worth 7 milliong bucks. Crazy numbers pero thats what he told me.

O yeah, he told me na ang grand opening daw ng Trinoma eh pag bubuksan na daw yung Landmark which has yet to start its construction :lol:

bukas na nga ang connection ng MRT at trinoma., :)

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On the left would be Landmark.

That's how high TriNoma level M1 is, almost as high as the platform level of the North-EDSA MRT Station, half-level lang ang itinaas ng platform ng MRT station.

O yeah, he told me na ang grand opening daw ng Trinoma eh pag bubuksan na daw yung Landmark which has yet to start its construction :lol:

You're referring to The Landmark Dept. Store or The Landmark Hypermart?

Diba yung nasa left ng pic ni Richard would be the Landmark Dept. Store connected to the Mindanao Ave. parking bldg? It's already topped-off as I've seen it from the overpass. Yung Landmark Hypermart ba yung sa right side naman nung pic ni Richard?

According to my friend that works sa construction company in charge of Trinoma, yung scaled model na pinost ang picture dito dati is worth 7 milliong bucks. Crazy numbers pero thats what he told me.

Isang tower nga pwedeng umabot ng almost a hundred grand, isang buong mall pa and adjoining areas! :D Pero di ako masyadong nagandahan sa scale model, or maybe panget lang pagkakapicture.

You're referring to The Landmark Dept. Store or The Landmark Hypermart?

Diba yung nasa left ng pic ni Richard would be the Landmark Dept. Store connected to the Mindanao Ave. parking bldg? It's already topped-off as I've seen it from the overpass. Yung Landmark Hypermart ba yung sa right side naman nung pic ni Richard?

Oh, I dont know, Landmark lang sinabi eh. Probably yung department store.


Isang tower nga pwedeng umabot ng almost a hundred grand, isang buong mall pa and adjoining areas! :D Pero di ako masyadong nagandahan sa scale model, or maybe panget lang pagkakapicture.

Mahirap nga daw yung ginawa kasi super detailed yung model, natatanggal siya per floor para makita ang layout ng floorplans.

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Meron pa siya kwento tungkol sa di gumanang airconditioning during its first few days of operation, pero mas bagay siya sa Mumu thread sa samahan :lol:

Newbie here,

I just got back from Trinoma and it's almost 10pm. I noticed that the starbucks at the top is almost ready to open. Mukhang mgt at employees na ang nasa loob.

The ponds at the top floor are already filled with water and the stationary fountains and mist machines are at full blast.

Excited na akong mag-kape na al fresco sa gabi. Well, just curious how it feels. Hehe.

Sorry wala akong digicam kanina.

On the left would be Landmark.

That's how high TriNoma level M1 is, almost as high as the platform level of the North-EDSA MRT Station, half-level lang ang itinaas ng platform ng MRT station.



You're referring to The Landmark Dept. Store or The Landmark Hypermart?

Diba yung nasa left ng pic ni Richard would be the Landmark Dept. Store connected to the Mindanao Ave. parking bldg? It's already topped-off as I've seen it from the overpass. Yung Landmark Hypermart ba yung sa right side naman nung pic ni Richard?



Isang tower nga pwedeng umabot ng almost a hundred grand, isang buong mall pa and adjoining areas! :D Pero di ako masyadong nagandahan sa scale model, or maybe panget lang pagkakapicture.

yep yung asa left., all 3 levels of it., :) the right side is goldilocks.,

Oh, I dont know, Landmark lang sinabi eh. Probably yung department store.
Ah, eh you were saying it hasn't started construction yet, it's actually topped-off already together with the adjoining parking bldg. on the corner of EDSA and Mindanao Ave. Ext.

I guess if the hypermart is not yet on that topped-off multilevel Landmark bldg., then it would be on the other side, adjacent to the other parking bldg which is the North Ave. parking bldg., that way, we can conclude that it (Landmark Hypermart) hasn't started construction yet.

Mahirap nga daw yung ginawa kasi super detailed yung model, natatanggal siya per floor para makita ang layout ng floorplans.

Wow, that's too complicated. No wonder it's that expensive.

Meron pa siya kwento tungkol sa di gumanang airconditioning during its first few days of operation, pero mas bagay siya sa Mumu thread sa samahan :lol:

Post mo dun!

Guess the SM Malls!

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:) nahahalata ko si sinjin fan nang sm malls.........

^ :rofl: Ako, fan ng SM malls? :lol:

^^ SM North Edsa! :lol:

^ The first photo is SM City North EDSA :okay:

The second one is SM Southmall Las Pinas :okay:

I really like SM North Edsa's top floor

onti ng tao, sarap maglakad lakad

Glorietta 5
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Yung top floor ng SM City North EDSA ..it was additional lang to the original two levels + basement . Puede pala yun at may provision talaga sila to add at least one level ..great .

Question, is WalterMart a mall chain?

Because if it is, there's one RUMORED being built right next to Munoz Market in Quezon City.

The Old Pldt bldg was demolished, the land was dug and the new foundations for this structure rumored to be WalterMart is being built. I'm still unsure if it is WalterMart but if you ask anyone there, they would say it's WalterMart...:lol:

baka naman Walmart

Question, is WalterMart a mall chain?

Because if it is, there's one RUMORED being built right next to Munoz Market in Quezon City.

The Old Pldt bldg was demolished, the land was dug and the new foundations for this structure rumored to be WalterMart is being built. I'm still unsure if it is WalterMart but if you ask anyone there, they would say it's WalterMart...:lol:

baka naman Walmart

Cguro nga, WalMart :lol:

Question, is WalterMart a mall chain?

Because if it is, there's one RUMORED being built right next to Munoz Market in Quezon City.

The Old Pldt bldg was demolished, the land was dug and the new foundations for this structure rumored to be WalterMart is being built. I'm still unsure if it is WalterMart but if you ask anyone there, they would say it's WalterMart...:lol:


WalterMart is a chain of malls, though not as big as SM or Robinsons.

This one is WalterMart Makati at the corner of Chino Roces and Arnaiz Sts.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/waltermart.jpg

I think there are only two WalterMart's in Metro Manila right now. The other one is at E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. (beside Montgomery Place and near Trinity University of Asia) in Quezon City.

Majority of the Waltermarts are in Laguna and Cavite and a few others in other provinces.

TriNoma Parking Area

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Question, is WalterMart a mall chain?

Because if it is, there's one RUMORED being built right next to Munoz Market in Quezon City.

The Old Pldt bldg was demolished, the land was dug and the new foundations for this structure rumored to be WalterMart is being built. I'm still unsure if it is WalterMart but if you ask anyone there, they would say it's WalterMart...:lol:

Yes, Waltermart Munoz will soon to rise..

WALTERMART MUNOZ
Congressional Avenue corner EDSA, Munoz, Quezon City, Philippines

An eight-level commercial complex with a total floor area of 60,570 square meters, to include:

• a two-level basement parking
• commercial spaces from ground to third floor
• warehouses from fourth to eight level

BCI estimated costs: Undisclosed.

Construction started in April 2007. Construction is expected to end in 2008. Excavation work is ongoing.

Developer Abenson/Waltermart Supermarket, Inc.

Yes, Waltermart Munoz will soon to rise..

WALTERMART MUNOZ
Congressional Avenue corner EDSA, Munoz, Quezon City, Philippines

An eight-level commercial complex with a total floor area of 60,570 square meters, to include:

• a two-level basement parking
• commercial spaces from ground to third floor
• warehouses from fourth to eight level

BCI estimated costs: Undisclosed.

Construction started in April 2007. Construction is expected to end in 2008. Excavation work is ongoing.

Developer Abenson/Waltermart Supermarket, Inc.


8 Level? Wow ang taas naman, ang babaw lang ng hukay ah...pang 5 levels i think...

I live just behind it eh, 2 1/2 minutes walking distance, uh, oks to dami malls

Pero TriNoMa parin! :banana:

Greenhills Shopping Center by HarryCool (http://flickr.com/photos/83724274@N00/)

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Glorietta 5
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Parang ang liit ata ng Glorrieta 5.... though it looks modern........ compare to SM their designs are so predicable just like the new supercenter muntinlupa... nothig new, nothing unique.... hehe

^^ Maliit talaga, 9,500 sq.m. lang GLA nya eh, mas malaki pa nga yung BPO office sa ibabaw nya with 16,000 sq.m. GLA.

I think the whole Glorietta 5 structure with retail and BPO components will only be temporary, the BPO component and it's size alone will tell you it's not meant to last long. Maybe it's really meant just to hold the Glorietta 1 tenants temporarily.

I went to TrinoMa for the first time today. I was impressed with the Garden on the Upmost floor & it reminded me of Greenbelt though the interiors of the mall was just like Glorietta and probably a minor improvement over Glorietta is the Automatic Sliding Doors, with no significant innovations so I was quite bored. I won't judge the mall until everything is complete.

Parang ang liit ata ng Glorrieta 5.... though it looks modern........ compare to SM their designs are so predicable just like the new supercenter muntinlupa... nothig new, nothing unique.... hehe

hmmm...i thought the design of glorrieta 5 is very clean modern and unique :)

^ I think orly was referring to SM's designs when he said "predictable, nothing new and nothing unique" :)

Are there any developments to the abandoned Rustan's Superstore in Cubao?

Are there any developments to the abandoned Rustan's Superstore in Cubao?

thats gonna be demolished to give way for the manhattan gardens.,

^ I think orly was referring to SM's designs when he said "predictable, nothing new and nothing unique" :)

I am reffering to both G5 and SM... hehehe...... though the design is cool, G5 is more like an office building rather than an extension of a shopping mall... in case of SM.... still NOT COOL....... hehe Even MOA (no offense).... hehehehehe

^^ Sad to see that. It's a repeat of the ill-fated COD

^^Nope, Rustan's is better off in Gateway.

^^ It's quite small though, I hope they expand on the Gateway Annex after it gets built.

Gateway is not that good IMHO. TriNoma is far better. Cubao's choked atmosphere makes it an old-school shopping strip.

I was in TriNoma the other day, and I saw this uber-panget na restaurant sa outdoor section (second floor, on top of the Mindanao Av cor North Av entrance). Grabe! Mukhang carinderia! There were like monobloc chairs scattered all over tapos white vinyl, I think, yung flooring. The logo of the resto was also panget, obviously. Walang ka-design design yung interiors, as in pininturahan lang yung walls and nilagyan ng flooring and that was it! It was a buffet restaurant, katabi ng La Mesa Grill.

If I were the mall administrator, I'd give that space to a better restaurant. It degrades the name TriNoma is trying to establish.

^^ I think their real spot is still being made. I also saw some spots in TriNoma which did not really made the name. As of today, some spots are still U/C as far as I know. Some, like the MRT add-on and the escalator have been fitted. So just wait.

^^ Just to add about Araneta Center, it definitely needs a lot of facelift. SM Cubao looks a bit like the Ka'aba. More paints. ValueCenter needs to have more tenants. And the proposed Ali Mall renovation should go and foster.

I was in TriNoma the other day, and I saw this uber-panget na restaurant sa outdoor section (second floor, on top of the Mindanao Av cor North Av entrance). Grabe! Mukhang carinderia! There were like monobloc chairs scattered all over tapos white vinyl, I think, yung flooring. The logo of the resto was also panget, obviously. Walang ka-design design yung interiors, as in pininturahan lang yung walls and nilagyan ng flooring and that was it! It was a buffet restaurant, katabi ng La Mesa Grill.

If I were the mall administrator, I'd give that space to a better restaurant. It degrades the name TriNoma is trying to establish.

Baka temporary lang. May nabasa kasi ako na high talaga ang standards ng TriNoma (or ng Ayala Malls in general) to the extent na pahirapan talaga kumuha ng space sa mall dahil kailangan talaga ipakita ang floor plan at rendering sa plano mong gawin sa space nila.

Greenhills Shopping Center by HarryCool (http://flickr.com/photos/83724274@N00/)

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may bayad pagnapopooh dito
sampong piso, i remembered tapos may ticket pang ibibigay ala sine ang tema :lol:

Greenbelt 5 update (June 30)

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are those fuel tanks?

^^ I don't know, but I think they look cute! :D

I am reffering to both G5 and SM... hehehe...... though the design is cool, G5 is more like an office building rather than an extension of a shopping mall... in case of SM.... still NOT COOL....... hehe Even MOA (no offense).... hehehehehe

How do you define COOL!!!?? What malls to you are cool looking? Malls in the Philippines are very impressive inside and out, the best in the world to me, I'm proud of all the malls there as a Filipino living here in north america malls here are boring and dead even the best ones they have here don't even come close to the average ones there let's say for example SM southmall (because it's close to where I used to live back home there)

Anyway be proud if you're a Pinoy that there's so many great malls there (we have 4 from the top 10 largest in the world, no other small country has that)

Why don't you build a cool mall which is cool to you...I guess I'm defending SM eh..i love SM hehehe:okay: :okay:

Greenbelt 5 update (June 30)

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So this is where the Pandacan oil depot will be relocated? Hmmmm. :nuts: :nuts:

from http://www.flickr.com/photos/martymcfry/

The new look of the SM Mega Department Store 2nd Level, Ortigas Center...

After it, they're now doing the Ground Level.

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^ Wow, sosyal :cheers:

^^What the-? All the time I thought they were done na with their silly little renovation! I guess I was wrong! Megamall is looking good!

I was at trinoma yesterday - my first time and I love it! I like it better than Mall of Asia, the cinemas are huuuuuuuuuuge pero parang ginaya ang IMAX ng SM :lol: I usually dont get lost sa mga malls and I get to orient myself sa mga directions and places easily pero with Trinoma, goodness, nahilo ako :lol: Medyo naguluhan ako sa planning. They could have made the outdoor park and veranda's bigger.

^^I also got confused with the mall layout...even more compared to Glorietta. What really made up for the madness was the Outdoor Park because it is the first of its kind in Philippine Malls. With everything done thios mall will be one of the best in the world. :)

How do you define COOL!!!?? What malls to you are cool looking? Malls in the Philippines are very impressive inside and out, the best in the world to me, I'm proud of all the malls there as a Filipino living here in north america malls here are boring and dead even the best ones they have here don't even come close to the average ones there let's say for example SM southmall (because it's close to where I used to live back home there)

Anyway be proud if you're a Pinoy that there's so many great malls there (we have 4 from the top 10 largest in the world, no other small country has that)

Why don't you build a cool mall which is cool to you...I guess I'm defending SM eh..i love SM hehehe:okay: :okay:

Okay Okay... just saying my opinion and its only the "exterior"
on Megamall the department store looks good.. they should renovate all their old department stores.... And in Trinoma the layout is really confusing but the experience is worth it Trinoma is the most beautiful mall TODAY.. Tommorow... who knows

i personally have seen the new SM Department Store in Mega... it's super cool! interior design catalog worthy! kaso one thing was bothering me... it resembled alot with this season's Pinoy Big Brother house... from the color combinations to the patterns... the ceiling and even the choice of lighting :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/mbassy2003/PBBhouse.jpg
(^^ PBB's Interior)

the flicker pic didn't feature the wall patterns and box lightings at the center, but if you've been to the place you'll see the resemblance...

...in fairness ang daming money ng SM, that department store was recently renovated last 2001-2002 then renovation ulet! :lol:

Hey does the Trinoma have any brochures in the mall showing the mall and the layout of the building like with maps...you know what I mean like what SM MOA have.

Or can anyone post the floor layout of the mall I want to see and why people say it's confusing. thanks

^^ I don't know, but I think they look cute! :D

baka water reservoir?

Maganda na rin yung Food Court ng Megamall. Sosyal din ang itsura hindi na mukhang carinderia. Pero matagal na ata nilang na-renovate yun hehe

Hey does the Trinoma have any brochures in the mall showing the mall and the layout of the building like with maps...you know what I mean like what SM MOA have.

Or can anyone post the floor layout of the mall I want to see and why people say it's confusing. thanks

Perhaps only when the mall is 100% operational

Hey does the Trinoma have any brochures in the mall showing the mall and the layout of the building like with maps...you know what I mean like what SM MOA have.

Or can anyone post the floor layout of the mall I want to see and why people say it's confusing. thanks

Trinoma has a Concierge service just like Glorietta. I had the same problem with Glorietta when it first opened. The circular formation is really dizzying. But eventually, once you place a landmark to a certain wing then you'll get use to it like Glorietta.

Hey does the Trinoma have any brochures in the mall showing the mall and the layout of the building like with maps...you know what I mean like what SM MOA have.

Or can anyone post the floor layout of the mall I want to see and why people say it's confusing. thanks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/mbassy2003/trinoma.jpg

(applies only to the second level) ...not exactly the correct layout pero this is how things work around the airconditioned levels of trinoma.

I was at trinoma yesterday - my first time and I love it! I like it better than Mall of Asia, the cinemas are huuuuuuuuuuge pero parang ginaya ang IMAX ng SM :lol: I usually dont get lost sa mga malls and I get to orient myself sa mga directions and places easily pero with Trinoma, goodness, nahilo ako :lol: Medyo naguluhan ako sa planning. They could have made the outdoor park and veranda's bigger.

At first

Nakaka hilo talaga sa TriNoMa dahil curving and hallways unlike other malls na straight forward, di karamihan ang mga malls na curving ang hallways, i think trinoma plang ang nakita kong curving. Most SM Malls, Gateway, Powerplant, Shangri-La, Robinsons etc..all have straight lines..

Inabot ako ng mga 4 passes sa TriNoMa hallways bago ma memorize, pero up to now, nahihilo pako sa glorietta...

Yesterday lang nag post ang ayala ng list of Movies sa theaters nila, before wala eh. Functional na ang mrt passageway, flowing na ang waters sa 7 water features, open na ang starbucks sa gitna ng park. I think the mall is now "really open" with lesser imperfections. Now is the best time to preview TriNoMa :banana:

^ Higit na ba sa 50% ang mga shops na open na?

^ Seems like similar ang layout ng TriNoma at SM Clark ;)

Maganda na rin yung Food Court ng Megamall. Sosyal din ang itsura hindi na mukhang carinderia. Pero matagal na ata nilang na-renovate yun hehe

Pati yung bagong stores nila, puro expensive na rin, like Mango, Nine West and Daniel Hechter. Is Megamall going high-end?

Also , I noticed sa Megamall sa mga recently opened at mga nag-renovate na stores , they're adapting the store frontage design to those of Mall of Asia /The Block / Podium .

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/11/2311841if5.jpg
Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center
Photo by Ethan (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/2311841)

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VMall, Greenhills | Photo by traveler101 (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3089282)

sa totoo lang
sa ilang beses ko na pasok diyan sa Mall na yan
ang akala ko parin pangalan niyan ay VIRRAMALL

VMall na pala.
kasi hindi ko nakikita yang logo nila
medyo tago, tapos nahaharangan pa ng isang establishment
unlike Promenade kitang-kita ang logo/pangalan kahit saan ka nakapuwesto

Hey does the Trinoma have any brochures in the mall showing the mall and the layout of the building like with maps...you know what I mean like what SM MOA have.

Or can anyone post the floor layout of the mall I want to see and why people say it's confusing. thanks

Mayroon akong nakitang empty signages na malapit sa main entrances ng TriNoma kung saan alloted yung main mall lay-out. Pero hindi pa nila ginagawa kasi mga 50% palang ang mga stores na nagbubukas. Hopefully by the 4th quarter maging malinaw na yung layout sa lahat ng levels. :)

Miles and Miles of Malls (http://smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=604)
By , 5 Jul 2007
Source: Business Traveller Asia Pacific:
Metro Manila may badly lack parks or green pockets, but what it does have are malls, malls and more malls.

And shopaholic Filipinos don’t seem to be complaining. A recent outstanding entry to the variety of shopping options is the one-year-old SM Mall of Asia (MOA) of tycoon and Fujian native Henry Sy.

In terms of floor size – 386,000 sq m – it isn’t the world’s biggest shopping mecca, but only the seventh after names like South Dongguan Mall and Golden Resources Mall in China and the Central Plaza in Thailand.

But it still has the power to overwhelm, rising majestically along scenic Manila Bay and occupying 19ha. The 83-year-old Sy, who remains very much in command of his SM Group of Companies, can be said to have redefined the lifestyle of a generation (possibly even two).

The opening of the company’s first supermall, SM City North EDSA in 1985, kicked off the “malling” phenomenon that shows no sign of abating, especially with the steady influx of overseas workers’ remittances, and other retail entrepreneurs joining the bandwagon as well as SM’s future expansion plans.

SM Prime Holdings, tasked with managing the malls, now has 28 shopping centres throughout the archipelago and four branches in China and Guam. According to SM spokesperson, Millie Dizon, MOA realizes another of Sy’s many dreams to serve his adopted country.

Known for his simple work ethic of “getting the job done” – and when he was younger conducting daily shop floor inspections – MOA is a departure from the iconic monolithic concrete structures SMs were known for.

To the first timer, MOA can appear daunting. But it’s actually quite easy to get around in. The complex consists of four buildings linked by elevated walkways – the Main Mall (with shopping and dining and the Philippines’ first Olympic-sized ice-skating rink), North Parking Building (SM Hypermarket), South Parking Building (SM Department Store) and Entertainment Center (chic restaurants facing the famous Manila Bay and 10 theatres including a Director’s Club and the country’s first IMAX theatre).

Capitlalising on the sea breezes, many areas of MOA are not air conditioned. Not to be outdone, Ayala Malls of Ayala Land recently ventures from its traditional baliwicks of Makati City, Alabang Town Center and Taguig, all south of Metro Manila into north Metro Manila with its TriNoma (Triangle North of Makati) development.

Starting with the mall, which recently soft opened, the long-term goal is to grow TriNoma into “a centre of retain, dining and entertainment in this part of the city,” says Rowena Tomeldan, vice-president and deputy grouop head of Ayala Malls.

Its proximity to the MRT Depot in North Triangle is also seen as a valuable asset boosting its progress.

Besides hosting prestigious local and foreign brands such as Bench, Penshoppe, Zara and Topshop, new retail concepts will be introduced by Rolex, Skechers, Birkenstock, Merrel and Sperry, who have announced their first Philippine outlets will be located at TriNoma.

A design innovation, the TriNoma Park, a one-hectare rooftop experience will be ideal for shows and performances.

Repost from the Starbucks Stores thread:

here are my Starbucks Trinoma pics as promised. :)

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Naku, walang harang 'yang bridge-bridgean nila? Baka may aksidenteng makatampisaw sa tubig d'yan :lol:

Bench - TriNoma
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/xtremelyhot/bench/DSC06586.jpg

McDonalds TriNoma
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/jsnaval/sample%20of%20works/3D-TM4FRONT-FINAL.jpg

Likod ng TriNoma
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p122/camhereicome/Summer%20reunion07%20and%20Trinoma/IMG_1608.jpg

SM City Sucat

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/erinyiyan/Family%20And%20Friends/Manila2005/24th%20Aug/Manila2005123.jpg

Updates on construction activities in the SM North Edsa Annex? I'm most excited about the Newly redeveloped SM North - destined to be the Largest SM Mall Ever :bow:

are you insinuating sm north is planning to be bigger than MOA?

Miles and Miles of Malls (http://smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=604)

Besides hosting prestigious local and foreign brands such as Bench, Penshoppe, Zara and Topshop, new retail concepts will be introduced by Rolex, Skechers, Birkenstock, Merrel and Sperry, who have announced their first Philippine outlets will be located at TriNoma.

A design innovation, the TriNoma Park, a one-hectare rooftop experience will be ideal for shows and performances.[/B]

rolex? wow! is this a typo?

this could be quite a security risk, even riskier than that of a bank, i must say

and as for being 'dwarfed by other malls in asia', that might be the case, but pinas probably has the largest complex of total leasable areas bridged by mass transit.

trinoma, sm north, megamall, shangrila ortigas, and makati combined, should be unchallenged for a long time

hindi typo yung rolex... it is really the first stand alone rolex store in RP... i've seen it w/ my own eyes... napansin ko nga pala ang init ng aircon ng cinema 4 ng trinoma... dun kami nanood ng transformers last saturday....

Akala ko may swimming pool sa Trinoma:nuts: :bash:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/misc/DSC01518.jpg

^^ yep. if you notice the pond's floor, may part na malalim at may mababaw. magmumukha na talaga syang swimming pool if the pipes immersed are painted white. i guess they left it that way for the public to know that the pond is not for swimming. hehe.

^ Baka pwede irent ang rooftop park at gawing venue for parties (with all those restaurants) at gawing swimming pool ang water features :hahaha:

^^ yep. if you notice the pond's floor, may part na malalim at may mababaw. magmumukha na talaga syang swimming pool if the pipes immersed are painted white. i guess they left it that way for the public to know that the pond is not for swimming. hehe.


Sloppy work as far as Im concerned, those pipes and wires stick out like a sore thumb.

maganda sana If they put food coloring in the water

Ang pangit lang sa mga water features na Trinoma particularly yung nasa floor sa ibaba ng Starbucks, kita yung mga wirings ng ilaw. Sana inayos ng mabuti.

McDonalds TriNoma
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/jsnaval/sample%20of%20works/3D-TM4FRONT-FINAL.jpg



iyan yung mcdo sa taas., malapit sa timezone., :) may isa pa sa baba., hehehe., mga adik sa mcdo., hehehe.., :) love their fries., :)

^^Ang cute ng design ng MacDo.

Giant enclosed mega malls first started popping up in the late 70s and early 80s but now I believe they are quickly becoming things of the past, relics of the late 20th century. Nowadays what you see more of are smaller, open air, more intimate shopping centers. They're not even called 'malls' anymore, they call them 'town centers' or 'plazas' or 'courtyards' in keeping with the more intimate small town motif and feel...

Promise bibili nako ng Digicam...


SM North Edsa Redevelopment Plan Updates (Point of view)

Remember SM Annex (That's now demolished and land was flattened?)
The cranes on the Retail Side (Not the IMAX Side) of the Building is now laid, it was a blue crane, the length is shorter than that of TriNoMa because the lot is small. But the crane is low pang 3 storey building. Another lower crane is there probably to help with the foundations. NO cranes yet near the main building (IMAX Side).

Since they planned the construction in 2008, i thought that move is too soon.. OMG SM is in Panic Mode talaga..:lol: The SM Dept store facelift is almost done. Interiors in the main building is being retouched as well. Looks like hinahabol ang upcoming Sale. :lol:

^ Diba SM is supposed to have their redevelopment of North EDSA completed by 2008? :dunno:

^ Diba SM is supposed to have their redevelopment of North EDSA completed by 2008? :dunno:

Yah, but the main building facelift and facade land lifts? I doubt they'll finish it in time, 2008?...:ohno: But i'm sure The Annex can be built in less than 9 months just like The Block. They can start next year and finish in the same year.

I'm hoping an amusement park with a giant Ferris Wheel (Like in London) at the top of Annex would overcast TriNoMa for sho..but it's just my imagination... :lol:

I'm hoping an amusement park with a giant Ferris Wheel (Like in London) at the top of Annex would overcast TriNoMa for sho..but it's just my imagination...

tapos mahuhulog yung ferris wheel, tapos dadating si INVISIBLE GIRL mag foforcefield hahaha!

tapos mahuhulog yung ferris wheel, tapos dadating si INVISIBLE GIRL mag foforcefield hahaha!

Yan ang naiimagine ko habang nag tatype, hahaha :lol: :lol: :lol:

Pati yung bagong stores nila, puro expensive na rin, like Mango, Nine West and Daniel Hechter. Is Megamall going high-end?

I don't think so, maybe a couple of upmarket stores but not totally high-end as it will partly eat up Podium's market, and defeat the purpose of SM building the nearby The Podium.

I just read the Inquirer today, which has a special section related to Trinoma. Grand opening is set on October. :banana: Ayus mapapaaga ang pasko natin! :lol:

^^Yun nga yung anticipated kong opening kasi aagahan nila yan kahit sabi nilang sa 4th quarter.

guys pls see a new thread i wrote at samahan:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=495963

^^Yun nga yung anticipated kong opening kasi aagahan nila yan kahit sabi nilang sa 4th quarter.

na anticipate ko rin yun
hehe

sana grand opening sa birthday ko october 7

Two opposite malls from two opposite sides of North Ave...

SM...

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And Ayala...

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/trinoma01.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/trinoma02.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/trinoma03.jpg

^^Yun nga yung anticipated kong opening kasi aagahan nila yan kahit sabi nilang sa 4th quarter.

well., technically, october is part of the 4th quarter., :)

so glad that its october., :) more time for christmas shopping., :)

^ Diba SM is supposed to have their redevelopment of North EDSA completed by 2008? :dunno:

nabasa ko sa isang forum na sa 2008 schedulled tapusin yung SM North Annex tapos hihintayin nila yung dev't nung TriNoma para tignan nila yung flaws ng Trinoma at ibase yung improvements sa nakitang flaws ng katapat.

^^Yun nga yung anticipated kong opening kasi aagahan nila yan kahit sabi nilang sa 4th quarter.

Sa bagay...

October ang umpisa ng 4th quarter. The earlier they start filling up the malls to the brim, the bigger the end-of-year bottom-line...

Sloppy work as far as Im concerned, those pipes and wires stick out like a sore thumb.

I totally agree with you ^^ ....typical 'pwede na yan' Filipino mentality...sigh....:ohno:


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^^^^I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.

^^^^I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.

^^
Typical ugali ng mga Pinoy na nasa abroad...As if these things only happen in the Philippines.

^^^^ Totally agree with you, i little imperfection here or there makes every single thing about the country MEDIOCRE. I don't get how exposed pipes in a garden pool is reason to make such a sweeping generalization about the Philippines. Picture a tourist walking around trinoma and saying, "exposed pipes! ugh, this country is soooo mediocre."

Who knows, maybe the pipes are supposed to show. Maybe they considered it and wanted it to look industrial? many decent lofts in Chicago expose their pipings cause they consider it a style, its an art thing dude.

^^ ^^ I've looked at those pipes at the Trinoma mini-park closely this weekend and it looks like they're inlets for the fountains with filters to prevent debris from getting in. So I guess they are meant to be seen more easily, at least from a practical standpoint.

On the other hand, I don't know if they'll put lillies on the ponds later on to either hide them or to make the place take on a more natural look.

^^
Typical ugali ng mga Pinoy na nasa abroad...As if these things only happen in the Philippines.

Right said. Malakas lang ang loob nyan kasi nasa abroad sya.

i think the pipes look ok... one thing they need to look at is the maintenance of the flooring... may thin layer na ng putik made obvious kasi ang daming footprints!

im sorry if my comment seemed combative, I just read through it.

Just hope nobody pulls the exposed wiring on this water feature. Sloppy work if you don't want to call it mediocre work. There are ways to conceal pipes and wirings but it looks like the owner of this mall doesn't mind having exposed wires and pipes. It is not just about aesthetics but safety as well.

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^^^^I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.

Having lived in Canada for almost 10 years, I have seen a lot of people who are the opposite - TERRIBLY difficult to please. No matter what, they aren't happy. To be easy to please makes life a lot happier. Filipinos in the Philippines are joyful no matter what the circumstances there in their lives.

I'm proud to be a Filipino even if I'm a Canadian citizen and at least the Philippines as a great culture good or bad NOT like North America or the US
where you are mate where there's no culture at all and half the population are fat-obese sorry...but I defend my Philippines no matter what I love my mother land and as for other Filipinos abroad all I can say is that most of them have lost who they are now they lost their Filipino values and culture and it goes their kids and kid's kids and so on and it's gone...they're just brown colored people living in America

Easy to please that compromises safety, I beg to differ and the end result for this easy to please mentality are sub standard service and product that can endanger lives, be it a collapsing ceiling or in the case of a building, the one that recently toppled a few months ago.

Right said. Malakas lang ang loob nyan kasi nasa abroad sya.

i think this is really wrong.

most overseas pinoys only comment such because they want local pinoys to raise their standards in expectations so they will not be taken advantaged and exploited by unscrupulous businesses and govt. officials.
Please don't always misconstrue it as being mayabang or maarte.
if we don't raise our standards and always settle we will never improve our country.

Totally agree with you, i little imperfection here or there makes every single thing about the country MEDIOCRE. I don't get how exposed pipes in a garden pool is reason to make such a sweeping generalization about the Philippines. Picture a tourist walking around trinoma and saying, "exposed pipes! ugh, this country is soooo mediocre."

Who knows, maybe the pipes are supposed to show. Maybe they considered it and wanted it to look industrial? many decent lofts in Chicago expose their pipings cause they consider it a style, its an art thing dude.


Bro,

Even without the supposed exposed pipes, the 'pwede na yan mentality', coined decades ago, has been prevalent in the Philippines. It is the polar opposite of the 'export quality' stamp you find on some of the locally manufactured product implying a higher standard meant for foreign consumption. We as Filipinos do not deserve this because I firmly believe we are equally deserving world beaters and are more than the work ethic 'pwede na yan'....and if it concerns safety, dude the art thingy must always take a back seat.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/coined101/UP_2_logo_smaller.jpg

Bro,

Even without the supposed exposed pipes, the 'pwede na yan mentality', coined decades ago, has been prevalent in the Philippines. It is the polar opposite of the 'export quality' stamp you find on some of the locally manufactured product implying a higher standard meant for foreign consumption. We as Filipinos do not deserve this because I firmly believe we are equally deserving world beaters and are more than the work ethic 'pwede na yan'.... If it concerns safety, dude the art thingy must take a back seat.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/coined101/UP_2_logo_smaller.jpg

PEOPLE, these pipes are not to be used for anything else but spit water into the air and down. WHY MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT? So if you don't like what you see, THEN don't visit the place. SIMPLE.

LOL @ freedom of voicing our own opinions. PLEASE... YOU'RE RUINING THE GOOD VIBES of this forum. :bash:

Right said. Malakas lang ang loob nyan kasi nasa abroad sya.

Now this is the posting which I am having difficulty understanding....I just don't get it....most of us in this board enjoy the freedom of posting our own opinions either locally based or abroad like any self respecting individual will. Even with your reply below this thread jericholic...it only shows local folks are brave enough to post their opinions so why do you say "Malakas lang ang loob nyan kasi nasa abroad sya" ??? Now that's CONTRADICTION



http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/coined101/UP_2_logo_smaller.jpg

We need a spokesperson from Ayala right now, or else this thread will become and "exposed pipes" argument

Bro,

Even without the supposed exposed pipes, the 'pwede na yan mentality', coined decades ago, has been prevalent in the Philippines. It is the polar opposite of the 'export quality' stamp you find on some of the locally manufactured product implying a higher standard meant for foreign consumption. We as Filipinos do not deserve this because I firmly believe we are equally deserving world beaters and are more than the work ethic 'pwede na yan'....and if it concerns safety, dude the art thingy must always take a back seat.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/coined101/UP_2_logo_smaller.jpg

sorry for being ot

but that is so true. i guess that's why colonial mentality is subconsciously ingrained in every single Filipino the moment you're born .
this can have tragic effect coz it can lower self esteem and cause inferiority complex.

Just hope nobody pulls the exposed wiring on this water feature. Sloppy work if you don't want to call it mediocre work. There are ways to conceal pipes and wirings but it looks like the owner of this mall doesn't mind having expose wires and pipes. It is not just about aesthetics but safety as well.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/2007PI/Image010.jpg

:nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

OMG! What an opinion..You know they are live wires, WHY WOULD YOU EVEN THINK OF TOUCHING THEM?? :ohno: Yes they are visible but they are not meant to be touched, what i am saying is that, it's like...

"Ay may wire oh, kaya kong hawakan, naku gusto yata ako makuryente ng ayala, kahiya sila..." and "Ay may billboard, kaya kong akyatin, gusto yata ako patayin ng ad owners" or "Ay may EDSA, ang bilis ng sasakyan, gusto yata ako masagasaan ng MMDA"

HOW PATHETIC!!

Nandun po ang wires para gumana ang water features, kung makuryente ka dahil dun diyos ko po kasalanan ng nanay mo dahil nakalimutan ka nyang turuan na wag humawak ng live wire noh noh noh! My goodness!

And besides the mall is NOT YET fully opened...people should criticize the mall AFTER IT'S GRAND OPENING!! WHEN IT'S PROUDLY OPEN ALREADY...:ohno:

Ayala's are WAAAAYYY SMARTER THAN THAT MY GOD!! :lol:

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Promenade, Greenhills | Photo by traveler101 (http://www.panoramio.com/user/409191)

Hello Onoinz,

Congratulations for your 10 years of stay in Canada matatag ka na :), me however I am still at the 'homesickness stage' as I am a lurker in this board missing the Philippines from SoCal. Like most Filipinos abroad, professional growth and greener pasture are some of the weighty reasons why I opted to leave the Philippines. I know what you mean when you say 'Filipino Culture'. I would like to call it 'Filipino family values' which is sooooo great of course. I call it that way because there's also a part of our Filipino culture that's not good and has kept our country down to the extent that some of us have sought our fortunes elsewhere.
Once I was on my way back to Pnas from Hong Kong, I made a conversation with our kababayans on the plane. I told them there's no building in Hong Kong that the Philippines cannot have for its own. By the time I finished speaking, they gave me their two cents worth - a hideous laughter, they must have though I was dreaming. But that wasn't the first time....back in my college days in UP I told my roomate's parents who frequented Hong Kong the same thing....there's nothing in Hong Kong that the Philippines cannot have for its own...of course the father let out a hideous laughter followed by the mother...well I take so much pride that the Filipino can....It just upsetting that sometimes when the opportunity to shine arrives they choose to do otherwise...

:nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

OMG! What an opinion..You know they are live wires, WHY WOULD YOU EVEN THINK OF TOUCHING THEM?? :ohno: Yes they are visible but they are not meant to be touched, what i am saying is that, it's like...

"Ay may wire oh, kaya kong hawakan, naku gusto yata ako makuryente ng ayala, kahiya sila..." and "Ay may billboard, kaya kong akyatin, gusto yata ako patayin ng ad owners" or "Ay may EDSA, ang bilis ng sasakyan, gusto yata ako masagasaan ng MMDA"

HOW PATHETIC!!

Nandun po ang wires para gumana ang water features, kung makuryente ka dahil dun diyos ko po kasalanan ng nanay mo dahil nakalimutan ka nyang turuan na wag humawak ng live wire noh noh noh! My goodness!

And besides the mall is NOT YET fully opened...people should criticize the mall AFTER IT'S GRAND OPENING!! WHEN IT'S PROUDLY OPEN ALREADY...:ohno:

Ayala's are WAAAAYYY SMARTER THAN THAT MY GOD!! :lol:


Quickly now, why don't you tell the girl on the picture to stop playing near the supposed live wires and give her parents a stern warning about the danger of electrocution or even better yet why don't you apply for a job as a lookout at Trinoma now that you seem to have fantastic awareness not to touch the exposed wires :lol: :lol: :lol: ....I don't know what your professional background is but from an engineering point of view 'Safety is not exclusive for those aware of the dangers but it is also meant for the unsuspecting public'....like the little girl and God-forbid her parents....geez I can even see adults with children in the background playing with the fountain...

Hay this is gone way out of topic, dancethingy is right we need a spokesperson from Ayala right now.....

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wow paksiw! ganda na pala ng rooftop park ng Trinoma.
wala pang ilaw-ilaw yung park nung huli kong punta sa Trinoma nung nanood ako ng Fantastic 4 last month

Now this is the posting which I am having difficulty understanding....I just don't get it....most of us in this board enjoy the freedom of voicing our own opinions either locally based or abroad like any self respecting individual will.......

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I am just voicing my opinion. Therefore, you're contradicting yourself.

I Don't think the WIRES in the river/pond at Trinoma will cause harm to the people

Hindi naman siguro gagawin ng ayala na yung wires nila ay makakakuryente
syempre naka seal yang mga wires na yan ng rubber at kung anong insulator.

kung nakakakuryente yang mga yan
isipin mo nalang kung may nadulas na tao dun sa bridge sa pond. Hindi ko maisip kung anong magigiging hitsura ng taong yun.

May circuit breakers yan.

Perhaps Ayala is just waiting for an unsuspecting drunk to pull the wires before they think of fixing such "little mess" according to the perception of some of you in here. A Conglomerate like Ayala should know the difference between proactive than reactive and should not wait for something morbid to happen.

wow paksiw! ganda na pala ng rooftop park ng Trinoma.
wala pang ilaw-ilaw yung park nung huli kong punta sa Trinoma nung nanood ako ng Fantastic 4 last month

YES! Super ganda ng mist sa gabi! Like an OASIS in the heart of QC.:)
It's soo beautiful and RED BOX is at it's finishing touches already...

This mall should be called "Mall of South East Asia" at least ya know...:cheers:

May circuit breakers yan.

And these wires are insulated, of course. What stupid company would even think of putting live- and uninsulated-wires in a conductor system? :nuts:

YES! Super ganda ng mist sa gabi! Like an OASIS in the heart of QC.:)
It's soo beautiful and RED BOX is at it's finishing touches already...

This mall should be called "Mall of South East Asia" at least ya know...:cheers:

maganda sana kung dagdagan pa nila yung plants

pati sa loob ng mall maglagay sila ng plants at trees
tapos sa parking building may plants din na nakasabit-sabit

tapos may mga COI FISH yung pond etc.


pde na to tawaging THE NEW HANGING GARDENS

^^^^Sad to say you're still in the Philippines and sub standard work are still common. Look at the ceilings that collapse at MOA and Trinoma all in a span of very short time.

^^^ I think you've made ur point already. While no one disagrees, it just becomes annoying to keep reminding everyone. Its as if one of us here will actually go to Trinoma and FIX everything

C'mon y'all, let's go to trinoma and hide them pipes

We need a spokesperson from Ayala right now, or else this thread will become and "exposed pipes" argument

Okay I'll try to get one. :colgate:

For the meantime, I'll be reviewing some posts here for possible infractions :|

Quickly now, why didn't you tell the girl on the picture to stop playing near the supposed live wires and give her parents a stern warning about the danger of electrocution or even better yet why don't you apply for a job as a lookout at Trinoma now that you seem to have fantastic awareness not to touch the exposed wires :lol: :lol: :lol: ....I don't know what your professional background is but from an engineering point of view 'Safety is not exclusive for those aware of the dangers but it is also meant for the unsuspecting public'....like the little girl and God-forbid her parents....geez I can even see adults with children in the background playing with the fountain...

Hay this is gone way out of topic, dancethingy is right we need a spokesperson from Ayala right now.....

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/coined101/UP_2_logo_smaller.jpg

OFF TOPIC: Why Don't YOU Tell the girl since ikaw nag pipicture, dapat sinabihan mo sya, instead, kinunan mo pa ng pic para pagtawanan ng buong ssc.com...Don't tell me what to do you're not my mom sissy...This thread is to admire metro manila malls, if you have complaints, NOT HERE utoy, you go to their customer service called CONSIERGE and voice out your pipeline-wiring theories and opinions...I am a COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENT. I don't have background in pipeline wirings, si BOY and TONY yung tubero at electrician sa kanto namen alam yan, mukhang alam mo din, friends kayo? Those pipelines are SAFE unless you touch them. The Live wires above our heads are also safe unless you touch them...:ohno: Wow you can see adults playing in the fountain...People going to that mall are socialized people, they know it's NOT A RESORT to play with the water..Do you think filipino's think that way? Nilalaro nyo ba ang kanal nyo? :ohno:

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Back to the MALL topic.

Around 11 PM the workers start on their finishing touches, as in all areas..I love their drop off system sa main entrance, mala-valet parking..The trees upfront are showing some greens afterall (they're not that dead :lol: ) I love ayala na, i wanna marry him.. JOKe! :lol:

Why Don't YOU Tell the girl since ikaw nag pipicture, dapat sinabihan mo sya, instead, kinunan mo pa ng pic para pagtawanan ng buong ssc.com.

tingin ko po, hindi siya ang kumuha nang pic nayun ung may bata na naglalaro ng tubig. Kasi po nakita ko po sa PINOYEXCHANGE.COM yung picture na yun.
yun lang po

pero tama po kayo sa lahat ng sinabi niyo...

Tigil na yung away na yan! :lol:

Tinext ko yung barkada kung nagwowork sa construction firm na gumawa sa Trinoma. Di pa daw final yun. Nasa punchlist na daw nila yung mga exposed wires and pipes na yan. It just means na aware na ang management tungkol dun. Aayusin para di daw halata.

Di pa daw kasi tapos at madami pa nasa listahan nila ang mga kelangan ayusin, tapusin at baguhin. So hinay hinay lang kayo, di pa kasi talagang bukas eh.

Thats all. :D

^^^ Thanks bondurant, we's about to get ourselves some tools and head on over trinoma to fix them pipes so as to not to offend them foreigners, or else they come to thinkin' we half assed!

At last tapos na yang wire issue na yan..... Just wait till October....

^^^ Thanks bondurant, we's about to get ourselves some tools and head on over trinoma to fix them pipes so as to not to offend them foreigners, or else they come to thinkin' we half assed!


You're most definitely on the spot, I couldn't have said it better.:)

OFF TOPIC: Why Don't YOU Tell the girl since ikaw nag pipicture, dapat sinabihan mo sya, instead, kinunan mo pa ng pic para pagtawanan ng buong ssc.com...Don't tell me what to do you're not my mom sissy...This thread is to admire metro manila malls, if you have complaints, NOT HERE utoy, you go to their customer service called CONSIERGE and voice out your pipeline-wiring theories and opinions...I am a COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENT. I don't have background in pipeline wirings, si BOY and TONY yung tubero at electrician sa kanto namen alam yan, mukhang alam mo din, friends kayo? Those pipelines are SAFE unless you touch them. The Live wires above our heads are also safe unless you touch them...:ohno: Wow you can see adults playing in the fountain...People going to that mall are socialized people, they know it's NOT A RESORT to play with the water..Do you think filipino's think that way? Nilalaro nyo ba ang kanal nyo? :ohno:

OT: So you're still a student....try graduating first....may be then you will come to know that the civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines are worlds apart from the low rise plumbing and electrical works of your buddies Boy and Tony. Try reading BoNduRanT's message. You'll see that after all, Ayala recognizes the problem...that is why they will be fixing it.....while you in turn have been busy preaching your 'Just Don't Touch The Wires' as a solution for the Filipinos....pitiful

OT: So you're still a student....try graduating first....may be then you will come to know that the civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines are worlds apart from the low rise plumbing and electrical works of your buddies Boy and Tony. Try reading BoNduRanT's message. You'll see that after all, Ayala recognizes the problem...that is why they will be fixing it.....while you in turn have been busy preaching your 'Just Don't Touch The Wires' as a solution for the Filipinos....pitiful

Off Topic: Ay?Busy Preaching? Ay english di ko maintindihan, dumudugo ilong ko wawa naman ako...

My gosh, the river water feature is dripping in the 3rd floor and all he noticed are the pipelines...gosh, how p@+h3+!c :lol: :lol:

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SM North Edsa's Annex's reconstruction has begun, cranes and foundation materials are starting to be delivered na on buildings A & B.:banana:

At last tapos na yang wire issue na yan..... Just wait till October....

I think not October but very soon. I noticed kanina that the particular water feature was off, and some of the lights are not in place, seems like they're redoing it.

^^^^Sad to say you're still in the Philippines and sub standard work are still common. Look at the ceilings that collapse at MOA and Trinoma all in a span of very short time.

You're a freakin' moron and an ignorant arrogant prick saying things like that...what do you want to do? Are you Pinoy??? why don't you do something be a president of the Philippines then and make changes to make things better.
I lost respect in America where you are it's a sad place for people like you.

Easy to please that compromises safety, I beg to differ and the end result for this easy to please mentality are sub standard service and product that can endanger lives, be it a collapsing ceiling or in the case of a building, the one that recently toppled a few months ago.

Let me just edit what I posted above regarding the building in Divisoria, "the one that recently toppled a few months ago", actually it toppled in 2004. My bad but still a sub standard construction.

So much to put things into construction industry. This is a very wide scope of services. With this inclusion, this is a normal incidents happen after turn over of the finish project. By contracts, contractor are still liable for a duration as specified in the contract wherein their final claims will put under retention claim unless they fully complete as to the satisfaction of the consultant in charge. That's why punch listing is presented after thorough inspection of the site for defects done by the contractor. Don't worry the management is aware of all this. It will take time to rectify all those defects most especially this is a large scale projects, no matter how good the monitoring/ supervising project and standards of construction methodology and materials applied, still, defects will come out at the end. What more if this was done with not much rigid execution and consideration of time frame?

You're a freakin' moron and an ignorant arrogant prick saying things like that...what do you want to do? Are you Pinoy??? why don't you do something be a president of the Philippines then and make changes to make things better.
I lost respect in America where you are it's a sad place for people like you.

Why don't you drink a couple of Moosehead, that'll calm you down.:)

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.


Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
Sad to say you're still in the Philippines and sub standard work are still common. Look at the ceilings that collapse at MOA and Trinoma all in a span of very short time.


Why don't you drink a couple of Moosehead, that'll calm you down.:)

You could have focused on the 'pipes' issue. If you really think that Ayala made a sloppy work, then you could have done something about it. You don't have that 'culture of mediocrity', right? Do whatever you think is right to reach Ayala and correct the problem. Instead, nag-focus ka sa panglalait ng mga dati mong kababayan. Do you think Filipinos in the Philippines will take lightly what you have said? Constructive criticism would have been ok, but to put down your own people, IMO it's foul. Para kasing hindi ka Pilipino kung magsalita at manglait ng kapwa Pilipino.

I hope all Shoe Mart mall restrooms have this. Until now they still don't have toilet paper in the restrooms.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070711/ap_on_fe_st/auto_toilet_paper


Automatic toilet tissue dispenser ready

By GREG BLUESTEIN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Jul 11, 8:43 AM ET

Richard Thorne grins as he waves his hand under a toilet paper dispenser in a women's restroom. The machine spits five sheets of tissue into his grasp.

A year in the works, the electronic tissue dispenser is being rolled out to the masses by Kimberly-Clark Professional as it seeks to capture more of the $1 billion away-from-home toilet paper market. The company believes most people will be satisfied with five sheets — and use 20 percent less toilet paper.

"Most people will take the amount given," says Thorne. Waxing philosophical, he adds, "People generally in life will take what you give them."

Kimberly-Clark turned to focus groups and years of internal research to determine just how much is right.

Americans typically use twice as much toilet paper as Europeans — as much as an arm's length each pull, Thorne says. The company decided the best length is about 20 inches — or precisely five standard toilet paper squares, though the machine can also be adjusted to churn out 16 inches or 24 inches, depending on the demand.

Roswell-based Kimberly-Clark Professional, a unit of Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corp., hopes dispensers like the one at the office will one day fit in with the automatic toilets, faucets and paper towel machines that have become a norm in many other office and institutional bathrooms.

"The one part of the room where there's not an automatic option is toilet tissue," says Thorne, director of the company's washroom business.

Call it a final frontier — of cheapness — if you wish.

When one of the two motion sensors is activated, the device's battery-powered motor automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of toilet paper.

The machine isn't completely automated. Each also comes with a suite of "security" features in case the machine malfunctions.

There's an emergency feed button, and a manual feed roller lets the users pull the roll around if the motor breaks down or the four D-size batteries run out. There's also an option for a "rescue roll" on one side of the machine just in case the old-fashioned way is preferred.

"This is probably the most personal experience you can have. We didn't want to get any frustrations," Thorne says. "None of us like to touch things they think someone before them has touched."

The devices cost about $30 apiece for the plastic variety, and $55 if cased in stainless steel.

Sean Nichols, one of the lead marketers for the device, says he's banking on the "coolness, the newness of the unit."

He's sending some to late-night comedians and hoping for TV exposure. He also says he hopes the devices will appeal to clean-freaks, such as Tony Shalhoub's obsessive compulsive germophobe character on the USA Network's "Monk."

But Thorne admits the company won't truly achieve a "touchless" bathroom until it develops a toilet that does the dirty work for you.

"And that," he says, "is going to be interesting."

He slides his hand under the toilet paper one more time for emphasis, and another string of toilet paper shoots out.

"The final frontier," he says with a smile.

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On the Net:

http://www.kimberly-clark.com

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.


Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
Sad to say you're still in the Philippines and sub standard work are still common. Look at the ceilings that collapse at MOA and Trinoma all in a span of very short time.




You could have focused on the 'pipes' issue. If you really think that Ayala made a sloppy work, then you could have done something about it. You don't have that 'culture of mediocrity', right? Do whatever you think is right to reach Ayala and correct the problem. Instead, nag-focus ka sa panglalait ng mga dati mong kababayan. Do you think Filipinos in the Philippines will take lightly what you have said? Constructive criticism would have been ok, but to put down your own people, IMO it's foul. Para kasing hindi ka Pilipino kung magsalita at manglait ng kapwa Pilipino.


Wake up and smell the coffee, the problem with Filipinos and the Philippines, they dont want to hear the truth be it coming from a fellow Filipino or from someone else. Ayaw ng mga Filipino na may nasasabi ang ibang tao dahil ayaw nilang mapahiya, losing face ika nga which is not very constructive at all dahil hindi magbabago ang Pilipinas kung ganyan ang attitude.

Until now pala , hindi pa rin tapos yung transformation ng Cash & Carry -Makati into a mall . Late last year napadaan ako malapit dun at kanina nga may pinuntahan uli ako near it at pinasok ko pa nga yung supermarket . Parang ang bagal ng progress ng expansion .

Wake up and smell the coffee, the problem with Filipinos and the Philippines, they dont want to hear the truth be it coming from a fellow Filipino or from someone else. Ayaw ng mga Filipino na may nasasabi ang ibang tao dahil ayaw nilang mapahiya, losing face ika nga which is not very constructive at all dahil hindi magbabago ang Pilipinas gung ganyan ang attitude.

Hey angos living in fat America drop it with all you polical criticism in this forum we're here to enjoy the malls we've pointed out flaws and that's it if you want to do something about then do something instead of voicing your bitterness towards our kababayan and motherland.

i suggest make your own political forum.

I love the Philippines and everything in it, even though people there have ruined it and made it bad but not all of them.
I still believe in what Jose Rizal said about the youth is the future of the nation, it doesn't come easy or instantly but it will happen.

I want to help the Philippines as much as I can but I can't living in Canada making a living can't afford to even go outside of Canada for now, all I can do for now is hope and pray that the good people there and leaders will make things better progressively but I'm proud of it no matter what.

one question for you man...what are you doing to make things better for the Philippines aside from your bickering?

:baeh3:

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
I guess it is safe to say that Filipinos in the Philippines are easy to please because of the culture of mediocrity that is prevalent there.


Originally Posted by jbkayaker12
Sad to say you're still in the Philippines and sub standard work are still common. Look at the ceilings that collapse at MOA and Trinoma all in a span of very short time.




You could have focused on the 'pipes' issue. If you really think that Ayala made a sloppy work, then you could have done something about it. You don't have that 'culture of mediocrity', right? Do whatever you think is right to reach Ayala and correct the problem. Instead, nag-focus ka sa panglalait ng mga dati mong kababayan. Do you think Filipinos in the Philippines will take lightly what you have said? Constructive criticism would have been ok, but to put down your own people, IMO it's foul. Para kasing hindi ka Pilipino kung magsalita at manglait ng kapwa Pilipino.


Thanks MakatiBoy, I just wanted to point that out too to our foul brother there in America I stand by Filipinos who work together for the good of our Philippines no matter where they are in this world...it's true Filipinos don't work together but it's not too late you can always start any time.

I hope all Shoe Mart mall restrooms have this. Until now they still don't have toilet paper in the restrooms.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070711/ap_on_fe_st/auto_toilet_paper


Automatic toilet tissue dispenser ready

By GREG BLUESTEIN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Jul 11, 8:43 AM ET

Richard Thorne grins as he waves his hand under a toilet paper dispenser in a women's restroom. The machine spits five sheets of tissue into his grasp.

A year in the works, the electronic tissue dispenser is being rolled out to the masses by Kimberly-Clark Professional as it seeks to capture more of the $1 billion away-from-home toilet paper market. The company believes most people will be satisfied with five sheets — and use 20 percent less toilet paper.

"Most people will take the amount given," says Thorne. Waxing philosophical, he adds, "People generally in life will take what you give them."

Kimberly-Clark turned to focus groups and years of internal research to determine just how much is right.

Americans typically use twice as much toilet paper as Europeans — as much as an arm's length each pull, Thorne says. The company decided the best length is about 20 inches — or precisely five standard toilet paper squares, though the machine can also be adjusted to churn out 16 inches or 24 inches, depending on the demand.

Roswell-based Kimberly-Clark Professional, a unit of Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corp., hopes dispensers like the one at the office will one day fit in with the automatic toilets, faucets and paper towel machines that have become a norm in many other office and institutional bathrooms.

"The one part of the room where there's not an automatic option is toilet tissue," says Thorne, director of the company's washroom business.

Call it a final frontier — of cheapness — if you wish.

When one of the two motion sensors is activated, the device's battery-powered motor automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of toilet paper.

The machine isn't completely automated. Each also comes with a suite of "security" features in case the machine malfunctions.

There's an emergency feed button, and a manual feed roller lets the users pull the roll around if the motor breaks down or the four D-size batteries run out. There's also an option for a "rescue roll" on one side of the machine just in case the old-fashioned way is preferred.

"This is probably the most personal experience you can have. We didn't want to get any frustrations," Thorne says. "None of us like to touch things they think someone before them has touched."

The devices cost about $30 apiece for the plastic variety, and $55 if cased in stainless steel.

Sean Nichols, one of the lead marketers for the device, says he's banking on the "coolness, the newness of the unit."

He's sending some to late-night comedians and hoping for TV exposure. He also says he hopes the devices will appeal to clean-freaks, such as Tony Shalhoub's obsessive compulsive germophobe character on the USA Network's "Monk."

But Thorne admits the company won't truly achieve a "touchless" bathroom until it develops a toilet that does the dirty work for you.

"And that," he says, "is going to be interesting."

He slides his hand under the toilet paper one more time for emphasis, and another string of toilet paper shoots out.

"The final frontier," he says with a smile.

___

On the Net:

http://www.kimberly-clark.com

i think the malls fwith all the money they're making should at least have tp in bathrooms where you don't have to pay for it from vending machines. coz what if you have no change. but most important don't forget the soap.
i noticed the malls have lots of soap now, not the watered down variety, maybe with the improving economy. :lol: But the robinsons mall in manila that one is really hopeless all the bathrooms are dirty .
why is tp so expensive in the PHils? Do they think that people will steal the tp or abuse the tp. i don't think people will really go to the malls just to use the bathrooms. i
masyado talagang greedy si Mr Sy. biruin mo ang mahal ng rent at mga tinda and mura bayad sa tarbahador , kita sa parking . kaya ang profit nila bilyon bilyon salamat sa mga remittances money ng hardworking pinoys , tp lang hindi mabigay.

I want to help the Philippines as much as I can but I can't living in Canada making a living can't afford to even go outside of Canada for now, all I can do for now is hope and pray that the good people there and leaders will make things better progressively but I'm proud of it no matter what.

one question for you man...what are you doing to make things better for the Philippines aside from your bickering?

:baeh3:


You don't need to be in the Philippines to help and show your support for the Philippines and its people. I'll let you know something which I have posted and have done before. In Canada, patronize Philippine owned businesses for one, be it a restaurant, store, a remittance center, banks, .......and buy Philippine made products. There are products out there in major stores that are made in the Philippines buy it if you need it. This will benefit the Philippines and its people, you don't have to fly back home for a visit to help. Filipinos working in Philippine owned business and Im not saying just Philippine owned businesses, these people have families and relatives back home, who knows the person serving your palabok might be sending someone to college in the Philippines.
:ohno:

You don't need to be in the Philippines to help and show your support for the Philippines and its people. I'll let you know something which I have posted and have done before. In Canada, patronize Philippine owned businesses for one, be it a restaurant, store, a remittance center, banks, .......and buy Philippine made products. There are products out there in major stores that are made in the Philippines buy it if you need it. This will benefit the Philippines and its people, you don't have to fly back home for a visit to help. Filipinos working in Philippine owned business and Im not saying just Philippine owned businesses, these people have families and relatives back home, who knows the person serving your palabok might be sending someone to college in the Philippines.
:ohno:

Good keep doing whatever is good...and shut up about bashing the Philippines and my countrymen (probably not yours anymore)
we're here to enjoy talking about malls and not ponder too much on the bad things going on, that we have no control or at least try to.

Good keep doing whatever is good...and shut up about bashing the Philippines and my countrymen (probably not yours anymore)
we're here to enjoy talking about malls and not ponder too much on the bad things going on, that we have no control or at least try to.

Sorry off-topic to... Onionz, are you from Calgary?

Good keep doing whatever is good...and shut up about bashing the Philippines and my countrymen (probably not yours anymore)
we're here to enjoy talking about malls and not ponder too much on the bad things going on, that we have no control or at least try to.


Perhaps you should be the one to shut up because I made sense in all my posts here unlike you!!:)

wow... dahil sa pipes and wires nagkakagulo na kayo... :lol: with matching metaphors between the pipes and the Filipino people :lol: kamusta naman yun...

kailangan niyo lang siguro ng sinabawang gulay... it's just pipes and wires... :lol:

If you ask me, I think a lot of portions of Trinoma were not well done. From the oft mentioned pipes, to the parking areas, to the floor drains to the ceilings, to the lightings and even the rooftop "park" whick just looks too artificial to me.

But having said that, Trinoma is still better executed than a big majority of malls in the US or in Europe. Most of the malls there have leaking roofs, poorly finished walls, etc.

Let's keep the comments real. No need to hide the facts. A project as big and as complicated as trinoma, it is almost impossible to have a perfect product.

If you ask me, I think a lot of portions of Trinoma were not well done. From the oft mentioned pipes, to the parking areas, to the floor drains to the ceilings, to the lightings and even the rooftop "park" whick just looks too artificial to me.

But having said that, Trinoma is still better executed than a big majority of malls in the US or in Europe. Most of the malls there have leaking roofs, poorly finished walls, etc.

Let's keep the comments real. No need to hide the facts. A project as big and as complicated as trinoma, it is almost impossible to have a perfect product.

Quality wise before any of the projects in the USA receive an occupancy permit it has to pass a stringent inspection from the city or county where it is located. Even during construction, inspectors are checking if it is meeting safety and quality standards. Im not sure if it is the same way in the Philippines.

If you ask me, I think a lot of portions of Trinoma were not well done. From the oft mentioned pipes, to the parking areas, to the floor drains to the ceilings, to the lightings and even the rooftop "park" whick just looks too artificial to me.

But having said that, Trinoma is still better executed than a big majority of malls in the US or in Europe. Most of the malls there have leaking roofs, poorly finished walls, etc.

Let's keep the comments real. No need to hide the facts. A project as big and as complicated as trinoma, it is almost impossible to have a perfect product.

It all boils down to people scrutinizing an unfinished work. Parang teacher na may grade na kaagad ung test paper ng student, eh hindi pa niya patapusing sagutan lahat ng mga questions at ipareview. tsk tsk. :bash: Imagine how many "faceless" pinoys with "lots of free time" do this.

I agree with Area 51, we are in this line, so we know much more than what others trying to implicate the situation. No matter how stringent the supervising and inspecting teams in the site, problems still arise at the end of the completion period. That's why by contracts retention is required prior to rectification of defects occured.

Quality wise before any of the projects in the USA receive an occupancy permit it has to pass a stringent inspection from the city or county where it is located. Even during construction, inspectors are checking if it is meeting safety and quality standards. Im not sure if it is the same way in the Philippines.

Go ahead keep praising how great and magnificent your usa is and how terrible the little philippines is with your comparisons you're not helpin' you bunghole

It all boils down to people scrutinizing an unfinished work. Parang teacher na may grade na kaagad ung test paper ng student, eh hindi pa niya patapusing sagutan lahat ng mga questions at ipareview. tsk tsk. :bash: Imagine how many "faceless" pinoys with "lots of free time" do this.

You got it correctly, "unfinished work" an unfinished work that was opened to the public so don't put the blame on the people. More like bad management call!! They are very lucky no one got hurt when the ceiling collapsed.:ohno:

Go ahead keep praising how great and magnificent your usa is and how terrible the little philippines is with your comparisons you're not helpin' you bunghole

Alam mo sagot ka ng sagot pero hindi mo iniintindi ang binabasa mo, hahaha. Magaling ka talaga, tinitira mo ang Amerika, ingit ka siguro nasa USA ako, ikaw hindi!:)

This thread is getting ugly, where's my popcorn?

^^ anwyay, almost 1000 posts in this thread. hope to see a fresh start on the next one. :yes:

See you in the next thread guys!!! :banana:

I decided to start the new thread so we can get a fresh start.

For starters... From the North to the South...

SM North Pictures

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SM SouthMall Las Pinas

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Nice Pics, I've noticed that SM Noe has started the renovation of its Dep't Store Interiors. They have changed the linoleum flooring to the glossy tiled flooring similar to the Block.

Yup... I've seen that announcement near the exit. And more additional photos about the developments about SM NoE. I've seen some cranes doing their work. Taking at 6 AM PST:

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Sorry for the flood of updates. I've been gone for awhile in SSC, and I haven't had time to upload these pics.

is this the old annex?

is this the old annex?

Exactly, right now there's two cranes for buildings a & b. Construction is really fast there..:banana:

walang sawang Trinoma :) July 13, 2007 Friday, ang ganda nung night na yan, kakatapos lang ng ulan, tas sa garden, ang lamig lamig :D kaso yung fog/mists? whatever you call it, lasang dahon, haha :lol: sorry kung mejo blurred, phone lang gamit ko. Ang sarap mag-starbucks dito pag ganitong oras at panahon :okay:

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Harry Potter, grabe toh, haha, buti na lang nanood kame ng 4pm ng harry potter, wala pang masyadung tao nun. haha :lol:
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more pics at http://kevinmata.multiply.com/ hanapin nyu na lang yung first 4 albums. :lol:

the next day, Trinoma ulet, at dala ko na dslr ko :D
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anung name ng store na toh?
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optimus prime? :P astig toh :D haha, parang pag nagsasalita ka, kaboses mu sila:lol:
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My store :P
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all pics from my multiply

^^ Feeling ko inspired ng Gateway Mall ang TriNoma. Look at the last photo.

My store :P
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Anong my store? Our store! :lol:

Hello guys. Sorry for the massive flooding of mall pictures at the start of the thread. I made a trip around Manila just to take pictures of some malls. And frankly, I got a lot, thanks to my trusty albeit shake-susceptible camphone. Some of the malls here are not featured here in SSC yet, or some are not, so please enjoy my tiny collection.

Raon Shopping Complex

Strictly not a mall, but a long line of stalls selling electronic products, Raon is a haven for those people who want to get something for their money. I didn't take much photos in Raon for fear of my phone getting snatched. Here's a stolen shot.

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Isetann Cineplex (Recto)
Erected in the center of Recto, Isetann Cineplex is one massive eyecatcher. The orange building really makes the mark.

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I took a quick jeep to Sta Mesa, just to take these pictures of SM.

SM Sta. Mesa
Probably the mall that stood against the pack of blue and white SMs, SM Sta. Mesa is colored with an imposing bright red. I read that SM Sta. Mesa is one of the oldest SMs is that correct?

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Good Lord!! I don't think I recognize these places. They sounded familiar but I don't think I've ever been in these places. OR? maybe I was just too little to remember when I last brought there. I'm not sure where Sta. Mesa exactly is. Nice pictures though ady, Maraming salamat po!!!

Oh...Sta. Mesa is a jeep ride away from Recto. It's a 10 peso ride.

The color of SM Sta. Mesa is almost the same as the nearby SOGO Hotel.

Thanks ady! Hopefully when I get to visit the Philippines again, I'll make sure to see these places. I think I know how to get to Recto once I have seen a familiar landmark to me.

@ady1., yep., SM sta mesa is one of the oldest., :) i think 2nd after sm north.,

i was there when it opened..

@ady1., yep., SM sta mesa is one of the oldest., :) i think 2nd after sm north.,

Oh...Sta. Mesa is a jeep ride away from Recto. It's a 10 peso ride.

The color of SM Sta. Mesa is almost the same as the nearby SOGO Hotel.

Indeed! SM (Sogo Mall :D ) Sta Mesa looks almost like the mall component of Sogo City Sta Mesa. :D

Did you know, the color of SM City Sta Mesa Annex (where the SM Appliance Center and Banco de Oro is) is also red and yellow, exactly like that of Sogo. :colgate:

looks nice.. hindi ko yata napansin yang bagong bihis ng centerpoint nung anjan ako last week(stayed at cousins house near pureza).. Ganda!^^ sana ganyan din gawin sa SM NoE.

looks nice.. hindi ko yata napansin yang bagong bihis ng centerpoint nung anjan ako last week(stayed at cousins house near pureza).. Ganda!^^ sana ganyan din gawin sa SM NoE.

Oh my lord, utang na loob wag po pula. :lol:

It's going to be light green on the redevelopment plan..:banana:

:lol: i mean yung mga picture.. not the maroon thing..

Saw this Mall of Asia commercial on TV earlier. I like it - simple. I like the beat too, similar to those WOW Philippines commercials. One thing though... people weren't this hip and trendy when I went there :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/v/aLZr4zMxsqE

sorry don't know how to embed

^^ here... aLZr4zMxsqE

Hi, not related to malls though but are there any Subaru cars or Subaru dealership there in the Philippines?

Now about malls:
Can someone take pictures of all the malls/shopping centers in the Las Pinas - Alabang area from Zapote to Alabang anyone living in Las Pinas area because I used to live near there and go to all the malls there especially SM southmall and Alabang Town center I miss them all and I left the Philippines before they built the Festival Supermall I haven't even been there.
Thanks to anyone who can feature Las Pinas-Alabang malls.

Tambayan ko pag walang pera... Joke! :D

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TriNoma is 1st place in topgrossing cinemas for Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix! I was happily surprised! :)

The 5 topgrossing cinemas are:

1. TriNoma (P5.19M)
2. IMAX Theatre (P5.13M)
3. Glorietta 4 (P4.46M)
4. SM Megamall (P4.34M)
5. Gateway (P4.22M)


Ni Allan Diones:

Muling nag-magic sa takilya ang world’s favorite wizard na si Harry Potter (ginampanan ni Daniel Radcliffe)!

Ang ikalimang pelikula sa serye na Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ay nagtala ng biggest five-day weekend gross ever para sa isang Harry Potter film sa Pilipinas. Humakot ito ng P116.3M nationwide sa 112 locations mula Huly 11 hanggang Hulyo 15.

Sa Metro Manila, binura ng opening weekend gross ng Order of the Phoenix (P89.13M) ang 2005 record ng Goblet of Fire (P79.23M).

Nagtala rin ito ng record bilang second biggest opening weekend gross of the year sumusunod sa Spider-Man 3 (P180.87M) at lamang sa Transformers (P80.64M).

Industry-wide, ang debut ng Order of the Phoenix ang fourth biggest in Philippine box-office history na pinangungunahan ng Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man 2 at Superman Returns.

"Harry has done it again, and we couldn’t be happier with the results," pahayag ni G. Francis Soliven, general manager ng Warner Bros. sa ‘Pinas.

"Cineplexes around the country reported record crowds during the weekend, and we’d like to thank the moviegoing public for turning out to see Harry’s latest adventures."

Ang limang topgrossing cinemas ay TriNoma (P5.19M), IMAX Theatre (P5.13M), Glorietta 4 (P4.46M), SM Megamall (P4.34M) at Gateway (P4.22M).

Saw this Mall of Asia commercial on TV earlier. I like it - simple. I like the beat too, similar to those WOW Philippines commercials. One thing though... people weren't this hip and trendy when I went there :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/v/aLZr4zMxsqE

sorry don't know how to embed

I have to agree. In contrast to the reality, SM MoA's image in this video became a little bit closer to the Ayala Malls. :lol:

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This is one of the tallest and few malls in Metro Manila which has at least 6 levels or more . Other malls that I known of are the which has at least five levels are: ( correct me if im wrong )

1. Shangrila Plaza - at least 7 levels ( Mandaluyong City )
2. SM Megamall - 6 levels ( Mandaluyong City )
3. SM City Manila - 6 levels ( Manila )
4. Isetann Cinerama - 6 levels ( Manila )
5. Metropolis Mall - 5 levels ( Muntinlupa City )
6. Market Market - 5 levels ( Taguig City )
7. Gateway Mall - 5 Levels ( Quezon City )
8. Trinoma - 5 levels ? ( Quezon City )

^^ Yun nga ang advantage nitong mall na ito, madaming levels kaya madami kaming matatambayang railings. :D Kidding!!! :colgate:

Takot ako sa mall na yan. :D j/k

TriNoma is 1st place in topgrossing cinemas for Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix! I was happily surprised! :)

The 5 topgrossing cinemas are:

1. TriNoma (P5.19M)
2. IMAX Theatre (P5.13M)
3. Glorietta 4 (P4.46M)
4. SM Megamall (P4.34M)
5. Gateway (P4.22M)


Lahat ba ng 7 cinemas ng TriNoma kasama dyan? Kasi kung oo, it only means that IMAX is the top-grossing cinema for HP5 since it's a single cinema unlike the ones at TriNoma, SM Mega and Gateway. 'Di ba?

Lahat ba ng 7 cinemas ng TriNoma kasama dyan? Kasi kung oo, it only means that IMAX is the top-grossing cinema for HP5 since it's a single cinema unlike the ones at TriNoma, SM Mega and Gateway. 'Di ba?

IMAX is considered one cinema because it's different from the other cinemas and franchised lang sya. If you consider that, then we will be comparing IMAX Theatre to Trinoma's Cinema 7 to Greenbelt's Cinema 1 to Gateway's Globe Platinum Cinema. :)

^^ here... aLZr4zMxsqE


tIERRWlahik

Lahat ba ng 7 cinemas ng TriNoma kasama dyan? Kasi kung oo, it only means that IMAX is the top-grossing cinema for HP5 since it's a single cinema unlike the ones at TriNoma, SM Mega and Gateway. 'Di ba?

i watched HP5 in trinoma last monday. 5 of their 7 cinemas were showing HP5 at that time.

Comparing SM MoA's commercial
from Ayala Center's

SM's is more of showcasing its facilities, amenities, features, etc being used by socialized people

Ayala's is more of how families & friends have fun in a mall

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ALABANG TOWN CENTER: Feels Like Home

Alabang Town Center is an open air retail and entertainment center where discerning families experience only the best concepts in a mall so familiar that it feels like home. It is located within minutes of many residential neighborhoods, and at the heart of a growing business community. Characterized by engaging spaces, sprawling gardens and courtyards, it is the only open air center south of Makati that has successfully blended natural elements with retail spaces.

Alabang Town Center serves as the community's second home and meeting place for every day, offering the community a refuge where comfort, relaxation and pleasurable shopping happen at their pace. Its diverse dining, entertainment, and shopping zones for families, kids, teens, and sports and hobby enthusiasts establishes it as Southern Metro Manila's premier shopping destination.

AWARDS:

• CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR THE EXPANSION/RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING
PROJECT (ICSC 25TH INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS)
• FINALIST, BEST SHOPPING CENTER OF THE YEAR (PHILIPPINE RETAILER'S
ASSOCIATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY, 2002)
• PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING BEST PRACTICES
COMPETITION (ASEAN ENERGY AWARDS, 2004)

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Greenbelt: The Country's First Premiere Lifestyle Center

Greenbelt is the country’s first Premier Lifestyle Center that caters to the cosmopolitan consumer who desires for high quality, specialty shopping, dining and entertainment. Indoor and outdoor elements mingle with fluid harmony in the Philippines' first premier and multi-awarded lifestyle center. Built around a 1.3-million-square-foot retail complex, Greenbelt's roster of prominent, world-class retailers, restaurateurs, and entertainment operators makes it an unparalleled shopping and entertainment destination.

AWARDS:

• WINNER, INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD (ICSC CENTER
BUILD, 2004)
• WINNER, BEST SHOPPING CENTER OF THE YEAR (PHILIPPINE RETAILER'S
ASSOCIATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY, 2004)
• FINALIST, TOP THREE SHOPPING CENTERS (MIPIM, 2004)
• WINNER, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE (ULI, 2003)
• MERIT AWARDEE, AWARDS FOR MARKETING EXCELLENCE (ICSC, 2003)
• FIRST PLACE, RETAIL STORE OF THE YEAR DESIGN COMPETITION (CHAIN
STORE AGE, 2003)

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GLORIETTA: The country's Top Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Destination

Glorietta is a one-stop self-sufficient shopping center that offers complete shopping and dining options ranging from apparel, accessories, home furniture, appliances to specialty brands. It offers a fully air-conditioned atrium with water features and an indoor playground for children, as well as an activity center that hosts the best concerts and shows for its shoppers.

AWARDS:

• SHOPPING CENTER OF THE YEAR (PHILIPPINE RETAILER'S ASSOCIATION AND
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY, 2002 & 2004)

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Market! Market!: The Bargain Hunter's Haven

Market! Market! is located within the Bonifacio Global City, Ayala Land’s new Central Business District development. It is the first of its kind in the Philippines combining traditional and non-traditional retailers and wholesalers within a mall setting. It provides value conscious shopper a taste of all the many finds in the various bargain categories found all over the Metro in one clean, safe and festive environment.

AWARDS:
• MAXI AWARD OF MERIT (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS,
INC. 2005)
• FINALIST, BEST SHOPPING CENTER OF THE YEAR (PHILIPPINE RETAILER'S
ASSOCIATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY, 2006)

Wow! Harry Potter nangunguna sa TriNoMa..
Tsk tsk tsk..Oh no SM North Edsa...Ang dating lumalampaso sa Glorietta pag dating sa Top Grossers in movies, trinoma lang pala ang makaka surpass, take note, TriNoMa is not yet fully opened okay..what more...Gosh, Panic na..:lol:

IMAX is considered one cinema because it's different from the other cinemas and franchised lang sya. If you consider that, then we will be comparing IMAX Theatre to Trinoma's Cinema 7 to Greenbelt's Cinema 1 to Gateway's Globe Platinum Cinema. :)

I know IMAX is a single cinema. It's only the IMAX theater in the cpuntry, as everybody knows. :wink2:

i watched HP5 in trinoma last monday. 5 of their 7 cinemas were showing HP5 at that time.

Then it's a wrong comparison given alliele's post. Five THX cinemas versus one single IMAX theater? And besides they don't even have the same fees. If I'm not mistaken, IMAX asks a P300 entrance fee for movies like HP5. (They asked for the same amount when Spidey3 and Superman Returns was shown there, if I can remember it right.) How about TriNoma? I don't have any idea. Could they be asking a little bit more than P130?

just to add:

SM North Edsa grossed (2.55M)
SM The Block (2.49M)
I wonder why they separated the two? The Block is part of SM North Edsa. If you combined both, SM City North Edsa should take the 3rd spot.


anyway here's the rundown from #6 onwards:

6. SM Mall of Asia (3.51M)
7. Greenbelt 3 (3.47M)
8. Power Plant (3.14M)
9. Shangri_la (3.02M)
10. Robinsons Galleria (2.70M)

11. Festival Mall (2.57M)
12. Robinsons Ermita (2.56)
13. SM North Edsa (2.55M)
14. SM Cebu (2.50M)
15. SM The Block (2.49M)
16. Alabang Town Center (2.48M)
17. Greenhills Theater (2.35M)
18. Ayala Center Cebu (2.42M)
19. SM Manila (2.28M)
20. Eastwood (2.19M)





TriNoma is 1st place in topgrossing cinemas for Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix! I was happily surprised! :)

The 5 topgrossing cinemas are:

1. TriNoma (P5.19M)
2. IMAX Theatre (P5.13M)
3. Glorietta 4 (P4.46M)
4. SM Megamall (P4.34M)
5. Gateway (P4.22M)


Ni Allan Diones:

Muling nag-magic sa takilya ang world’s favorite wizard na si Harry Potter (ginampanan ni Daniel Radcliffe)!

Ang ikalimang pelikula sa serye na Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ay nagtala ng biggest five-day weekend gross ever para sa isang Harry Potter film sa Pilipinas. Humakot ito ng P116.3M nationwide sa 112 locations mula Huly 11 hanggang Hulyo 15.

Sa Metro Manila, binura ng opening weekend gross ng Order of the Phoenix (P89.13M) ang 2005 record ng Goblet of Fire (P79.23M).

Nagtala rin ito ng record bilang second biggest opening weekend gross of the year sumusunod sa Spider-Man 3 (P180.87M) at lamang sa Transformers (P80.64M).

Industry-wide, ang debut ng Order of the Phoenix ang fourth biggest in Philippine box-office history na pinangungunahan ng Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man 2 at Superman Returns.

"Harry has done it again, and we couldn’t be happier with the results," pahayag ni G. Francis Soliven, general manager ng Warner Bros. sa ‘Pinas.

"Cineplexes around the country reported record crowds during the weekend, and we’d like to thank the moviegoing public for turning out to see Harry’s latest adventures."

Ang limang topgrossing cinemas ay TriNoma (P5.19M), IMAX Theatre (P5.13M), Glorietta 4 (P4.46M), SM Megamall (P4.34M) at Gateway (P4.22M).

Why Separated?

Maybe they want IMAX to shine...:lol:

One thing I noticed when I was the Metro were areas with stores that sell specific products / items.

Here are some I noticed,

Bambang area, Manila (within LRT area) - this area have stores that sell alot of hospital equipment like beds, etc.

Sta. Mesa, Manila (near Centrepoint) - this area have stores that sell guitars.

Danghwa, Manila - flowers, etc.

Any more?

Banawe St., Quezon City and Evangelista St., Makati for car accessories, parts & repair.

C.M. Recto, Manila for fake scholastic records, identification cards, licenses, etc. :D

Quezon Ave. and P. Burgos St. are also known "shopping" districts... :D :lol:

^^ quezon ave? diba dun maraming rumarampa pag gabi., :lol:

quiapo - DVD's :)

Sm North Edsa Removed the "redevelopment plan" poster. It was posted in the lot of the old Annex, now it's gone. I have theories, one is that it is blocking the construction in some way, two, they are revising the plan :)

hindi pa ba nabibili ng SM ung building sa harap ng annex nila.,? ung surgeons ba un? sana mabili nila yun., :)

Ongpin = Ginto

Hidalgo = Camera

Viramall = pearls

Marikina = leather goods

Araneta Ave = kabaong

Aranque = Pets

Quiapo = Halamang gamot etc

Banawe St., Quezon City and Evangelista St., Makati for car accessories, parts & repair.

C.M. Recto, Manila for fake scholastic records, identification cards, licenses, etc. :D

Quezon Ave. and P. Burgos St. are also known "shopping" districts... :D :lol:


Lols and how are things being "peddled" in those places?

Under the Quaipo bridge= Native Products
Cartimar= Shoes and Pets

Nice thread. Any photos?

Lols and how are things being "peddled" in those places?

Under the Quaipo bridge= Native Products
Cartimar= Shoes and Pets

ay oo nga., cartimar has exotic pets and huge shoes., :)

meron pa.,

gilmore - computers.,
pasig -shabu., :lol: (walang hike sa prices kasi si eusebio parin mayor., :lol: :lol: :lol: )

Quiapo - XXX VCDs and DVDs

Also in...

Metrowalk Bazaar (patago nga lang, if you ask, pupunta lang sila sa storage area nila, bitbit na pabalik yung stuff, then itatago after)

EDSA-Aurora (on the EDSA southbound sidewalk, located north of Aurora Blvd.)

the sidewalk between SM Centerpoint and V.Mapa

Etc... :naughty:

Quiapo - XXX VCDs and DVDs

Also in...

Metrowalk Bazaar (patago nga lang, if you ask, pupunta lang sila sa storage area nila, bitbit na pabalik yung stuff, then itatago after)

EDSA-Aurora (on the EDSA southbound sidewalk, located north of Aurora Blvd.)

the sidewalk between SM Centerpoint and V.Mapa

Etc... :naughty:

grabe naman yung sa quiapo eh., yung porn pa kamo ang nasa labas., ung mga magagandang DVD na movies ang nakatago. :lol: (kaya mahirap bumili ng porn sa quiapo, kasi kita sa buong maynila na bibili ka ng porn. :lol: ) kaya sa looban ako bumibili., mas safe pa., madaming mandurukot jan eh! :lol:

madami nga rin sa harapan ng sogo sta. mesa., mahirap bumili din jan., kita ng buong aurora blvd ang binibili mo., :lol:

Kartimar in pasay for pets of all kinds as well as accessories.

Recto ave for instant diplomas, certificate, bank documents hehehe

Ongpin for authentic chinese noodles kasi freshly made mga noodles dun nothing instant

Divisoria for clothing materials, raw meterials for handicrafts also curtains, toys and other smuggled goods lolz

hindi pa ba nabibili ng SM ung building sa harap ng annex nila.,? ung surgeons ba un? sana mabili nila yun., :)

I'm Sorry, Dumb Phil College of Surgeons will never give in, even if the offer is over the edge, just imagine how many times SM had attempted to erase their ugliness out...:lol:

bakit ayaw naman nila? sayang., sana inofferan nalang ng SM ng part sa annex nila yung college of surgeons., kumbaga tenant., :) sayang talaga., they're enjoying their location kasi siguro., :)

monumento - for NOKLA cellphones., :lol:

Nice thread. Any photos?

As requested by sinjin, here are some of the shopping centers along Quezon Ave. :D

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave02.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave04.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave03.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave05.jpg

Here are some pics of other MM Malls I struggled to go and take pictures of. Please do enjoy. The other half of travel are in this week's feature.

SM Cubao.
What's happening with this mall? Still the old Ka'aba like structure I saw four years ago? And what's with the burnt sign? Portent?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1153.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1154.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1155.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1156.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1157.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1159.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes01/15-07-07_1200.jpg

SM Fairview:
Sorry for the pictures. Some of them were zoomed and some are obviously shortened to allow extra space. Fairview takes a lot of time to travel but being awed by the wavy roof of this structure is worth it.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0817.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0818.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0819.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0820.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0821.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0822.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0823.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0824.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0825.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0826.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0827.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0828.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0829.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0830.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0831.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0832.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0833.jpg

And finally, just near SM Fairview..

Robinson's Novaliches:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0834.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0836.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0835.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0837.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0838.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0839.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0840.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0841.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0842.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0843.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/ady00100/Scenes02/21-07-07_0844.jpg

^^ Shopping ka 'jan :D

^^ There should be a thread for that...

^^ Shopping Centers ng panandaliaang aliw.:lol: :lol: :lol:

As requested by sinjin, here are some of the shopping centers along Quezon Ave. :D

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave02.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave04.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave03.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/qave05.jpg

What kind of specialty shops are these??? Some kind of meat or skin specialties??LMAO

Evangelista St. in Makati = antiques :)