Mega Metro Manila Malls [Archive] - Page 62

alexcerado

August 19th, 2010, 01:49 PM

The mall that started it all: Celebrating 25 years of SM City North EDSA
BULL MARKET, BULL SHEET By Wilson Lee Flores

25 reasons why SM City North Edsa is still exciting after 25 years

You have to have a dream, whether big or small. Then plan well, focus, work hard, and be very determined to achieve your goals. There is no substitute for hard work. There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. — SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.

Although born in Manila and with the first seven years of my childhood in historic Tondo district, all my life has been spent in the colorful and dynamic world of Quezon City. It’s amazing to realize that despite the mushrooming of glitzy Makati and Ortigas, the vast reclamation area of the Mall of Asia and SMX, The Fort and other urban centers of Metro Manila, visionary business taipan Henry Sy’s first-ever mall project SM City North Edsa in Quezon City is still very exciting after 25 years. Ever since it opened on Nov. 8, 1985 during a period of political and economic crises, SM North Edsa has forever revolutionized malling as a lifestyle for the Philippines. Why is it still exciting? Here are 25 reasons:

1. SM North Edsa is ever-changing and reinventing itself. Through the years, anyone passing along EDSA highway can’t help but marvel at the physical changes and beautifications happening to this huge complex. It’s like a block of Lego geometric toys being constantly rearranged and added upon by an artist. In the Annex, the exterior is covered by wavy green-colored cladding and glass windows. The main building called the City Center has added a unique dome to what used to look like an austere and efficient shoebox edifice from yesteryear. SM hired America’s Arquitectonica firm for various elegant renovations. What will Henry Sy add or change next?

2. Mass transit crossroads. Metro Manila’s Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) next year will converge in front of this mall, with the opening of the “SM City North Edsa Grand Station.” Target opening is third quarter of 2011.

3. With 425,000 square meters in floor area, it’s the country’s largest mall and one of the largest in the world. The total land area is 16 hectares.

4. Tourism Secretary Alberto “Bertie” Lim should list this mall as one of the Philippines’ tourist wonders due to the sheer number of people making it a daily fiesta place! The average foot traffic of this mall is 350,000 to 400,000 per day, and this huge number goes up to half million people per day during their humongously popular sales weekends and during holidays. The number of people who go to SM North EDSA is larger than the population of some countries. Now, that’s a great example of people power.

5. Huge, easy and convenient parking spaces. This mall has 5,000 parking slots!

6. Strategic prime location. Not only is SM North Edsa the premier mall in the center of the Philippines’ most heavilypopulated city, it is also the gateway to north of Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Tarlac and Pampanga where many of the residents often come to shop or relax despite the existence of SM and other malls in their provinces.

7. Bus terminals at the mall. One brilliant feature of the mall is its bus terminals, so shoppers and other people can take public transport rides home anytime of day or night.

8. Disabled-friendly mall. This mall is a pioneer in designing its public areas for the convenience of disabled, sick or elderly people who use wheelchairs. It also trains its personnel and tenants to assist disabled customers.

9. Its blockbuster cinemas. SM City North-EDSA’s cinemas have been known to emerge as top grossers during the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. This reinforces Quezon City’s claim to the title of the “Showbiz Capital of the Philippines.”

10. The Philippines’ No. 1 most popular department store. The fourlevel SM Department Store here in this mall is said to have one of the highest sales volume of all department stores nationwide. This is Henry Sy’s favorite place to inspect, especially the shoes and bag sections.

11. The Philippines’ second IMAX movie theater. After the opening of the first IMAX cinema at Mall of Asia, this IMAX here is the second of only two in the Philippines.

12. The Block. This is QC’s version of The Podium. Opening in July 2006, it houses five floors of international-brand shops and specialty restos catering to “a higher niche but not super snooty,” according to SM. It’s upscale, but still not intimidating to the mass market.

13. Skygarden. Opened in May 2009, this oasis of greenery, water features, an amphitheater with retail shops and al fresco dining outlets have become an urban landmark.

14. Interior Zone. Anything one needs for a home or office is here, including art galleries.

15. Cyberzone. On the fourth and fifth floors of SM Annex, it’s the place for computers and other high-tech stuff. On the sixth floor are call centers.

16. Grass Residences connected to mall. Designed by Architect Albert S. Yu of ASYA Design, this project of five towers with 3,000 residential condo units will be connected to the mall via an exclusive covered and elevated pedestrian bridge.

17. Medical and dental facilities. This mall has dental, medical and other health facilities including an ambulatory health clinic.

18. Religious services. It’s fascinating how not a few Protestant or Catholic cathedrals and churches in Europe have become concert halls or just museums, while here in still religious Philippine society we have Henry Sy and his religious wife Felicidad Tan-Sy holding Sunday Masses inside their malls like SM North Edsa! Pray while you shop.

19. Possibly the biggest food court in the Philippines. Fifty tenants offer affordable and wideranging Asian, Western and Filipino cuisines for shoppers.

20. “We’ve got it all” promise. One can buy almost everything from cars to houses and condos at SM North Edsa. During a recent dinner meeting at The Block’s Gloria Maris resto, I saw that the mall even had a display area selling posh Audi cars.

21. Health clubs. Years ago when I wanted to exercise on a treadmill, I’d often go to Slimmers World at The Annex across from the bingo center. It’s still inside the mall at another location. Since the Fitness First gym at the ABS-CBN building where I run on a treadmill closes earlier during weekends like 6 p.m. on Sundays, I’d go to SM North Edsa’s The Block where the Fitness First is open as long as the mall is open — up to 10 p.m.

22. Exciting restaurants. For food lovers like this writer, this mall has a mind-boggling array of choices in terms of cuisines, ambience and prices. Entrepreneur Johnlu Koa told this writer he opened his first French Baker at SM North Edsa in 1989 and it’s now a chain. Koa said: “I hope to have 40 stores by end of the year and am happy that 90 percent of these are at SM.” One of the newer additions is La Mesa Grill owned by Senator Kiko Pangilinan and which opened in June last year at the Skygarden.

23. Beauty and grooming centers. Barbershops, hair salons, massage spas, slimming centers and others for women and men can be found at SM North Edsa. A pioneer is “rags-toriches’ salon tycoon Ricky Reyes who has for the past 25 years expanded his venture here into an empire. Reyes said: “I fondly call Henry Sy as Tatang, he is not only a business icon and mentor, but someone who has become very much like a father to me”.

24. Entertainment center. SM North Edsa is not just a mall, it has also always been a center for wholesome and fun entertainment. Very much like the town plazas, SM North Edsa is an air-conditioned place where people of all ages go to be entertained. Starting in the mid-1980s, future superstars of showbiz like Regine Velasquez, Vina Morales and others also started their careers singing in this mall at the former Viva’s Circus Circus lounge, which SM executives say is now the second-floor bridge of the main building going to the Skygarden. Today, top foreign and local entertainers have performances at the Sky Dome.

25. Efficient and friendly SM staff. Though not a five-star hotel or a high-end shopping center, it is heartening that over the years that I’ve gone to this mall, I’ve found the ordinary salesladies, salesmen, security guards, janitors, managers and other staff of SM North Edsa to be friendly and service-oriented. Perhaps they have imbibed the humility and legendary work ethic of their founder Henry Sy, Sr. and his kids?

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I'm going to sm north tom after almost a year. I'll watch Inception at IMAX and to take some pictures too. Wahh I really miss SM North. Simply the best mall in the Philippines.

demonoid724

August 19th, 2010, 03:07 PM

25. Efficient and friendly SM staff. Though not a five-star hotel or a high-end shopping center, it is heartening that over the years that I’ve gone to this mall, I’ve found the ordinary salesladies, salesmen, security guards, janitors, managers and other staff of SM North Edsa to be friendly and service-oriented. Perhaps they have imbibed the humility and legendary work ethic of their founder Henry Sy, Sr. and his kids?

^^yet, their "robotic" greetings can be annoying at times. :ohno:

also, medyo nakakailang din minsan when there's a "very friendly" sales lady lurking behind, trying to assist you while selecting items to buy at the men's underwear section. :lol:

thethirtysixth

August 19th, 2010, 03:23 PM

OPENING ON SATURDAY AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW
BIG BETTER BURGERS - HEALTH AND WELLNESS ZONE

national guard

August 19th, 2010, 03:41 PM

11. The Philippines’ second IMAX movie theater. After the opening of the first IMAX cinema at Mall of Asia, this IMAX here is the second of only two in the Philippines.

Only three na po, may IMAX na sa SM City-Cebu.:)

alexcerado

August 19th, 2010, 10:48 PM

Only three na po, may IMAX na sa SM City-Cebu.:)

ah nagkamali lang ang author. hehe

ISwitch

August 20th, 2010, 02:56 PM

SM North EDSA: kanina lang ito
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pinoyako2010

August 20th, 2010, 02:58 PM

OPENING ON SATURDAY AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW
BIG BETTER BURGERS - HEALTH AND WELLNESS ZONE
eh mcdonald's, kelan magbubukas???

spearhead

August 20th, 2010, 06:59 PM

alexcerado

August 20th, 2010, 11:38 PM

SM North EDSA marks its 25th year with tribute to pioneer tenants

PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 16, 2010 - SM, the Philippines' largest chain of shopping malls, celebrated the 25th year of its first mall, SM North EDSA with a tribute to its first batch of tenants. Ricky Reyes, Bench, McDonald's, Jollibee, National Bookstore, Goldilocks--now well-known brands all over the country--were among the mall's first tenants.

To thank them, SM featured the brands in a supplement that ran in broadsheets yesterday, saluting them for taking a chance during the uncertain political climate of 1985 and staying with SM as it opened branches nationwide.

SM North EDSA, inaugurated in 1985, has grown from a floor area of 120,000 square meters to its current floor area of 425,000 square meters, with the additions of the car park and annex buildings in the late 1980s and The Block, Skygarden and Interior Zone in the last few years. It is now one of the largest shopping malls in the world.

With foot traffic of 350,000 a day, increasing to 500,000 during sale periods and holidays, SM North EDSA remains one of SM's most popular malls in Metro Manila, alongside its other major shopping complexes SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia.

SOURCE

adobo magazine is the Philippines' premier publication on advertising, creativity, marketing communications and media.

alexcerado

August 21st, 2010, 12:14 AM

SM North EDSA

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soon to open: Dairy queen and Cinnabon. Parang ang daming dairy queen sa SM North.

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Manansala's Paintings Exhibit at The Block

alexcerado

August 21st, 2010, 12:18 AM

The Amazing Story of SM City North Edsa
SM North Edsa: This is Our City
The mall that started it all, and still the leading mall in the Philippines

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what's the north link?

alexcerado

August 21st, 2010, 12:25 AM

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sorry for the flood

flip2_0

August 21st, 2010, 01:17 AM

sorry for the flood

Informative flooding, keep it up! :lol:

flip2_0

August 21st, 2010, 01:35 AM

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what's the north link?

That's the new building at the back of the City Centre near The Annex. It used to be that parking area across San Francisco High School (and QC Polytechnic University) campus.

thethirtysixth

August 21st, 2010, 01:47 AM

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Source: http://greatphsale.blogspot.com/2010/08/sm-city-fairview-sale.html

thethirtysixth

August 21st, 2010, 01:49 AM

thethirtysixth

August 21st, 2010, 02:51 AM

Ayon sa SM City Novaliches FB Page
Ang major components ng SM NV ay SM Department Store, Hypermarket, Cinema and Foodcourt

pinoyako2010

August 21st, 2010, 05:55 AM

The Amazing Story of SM City North Edsa
SM North Edsa: This is Our City
The mall that started it all, and still the leading mall in the Philippines

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what's the north link?
according to wikipedia:
The Northlink, opened in May 2010, also known as Annex 4 or The Administration Office served as the main offices of SM City North Edsa. On its ground floor, it houses tenants such as Crave Burger, Kia Motors and KFC. The upper floors meanwhile will house its mall, cinema, tenant, security and logistics offices. Three footbridges were constructed, an alternative access from the Car Park Plaza, The Annex and the Grass Residences to the main mall. Located at the back of City Center (main building), formerly an open parking area.

LhexiMont

August 21st, 2010, 08:00 AM

WAla ba sa inyong mga young people to pls care about taking photos of Horizon Plaza and its updates?

Aba noong araw eh bago nagawa yang mga modern malls nayan eh dun kami nagsisipuntahan. I can now only imagine if anyone of the filipino tycoons can renovate it into one of manila's most advance and modern malls just across central bank, a mall that could go higher and hve some observation deck overlooking manila bay. Its possible as long as the building can go higher than the central bank's shortest main building.

Yeah , I hope that a very rich tycoon will buy the area of Harrison Plaza and Century Park Sheraton -Manila and redeveloped it into Manila's most grand mixed-used complex , in the mold of Robinson's Adriatico mixed-used complex .

hakz2007

August 21st, 2010, 11:10 AM

Welcome to Thread 20! :cheers:

Keep posting dudes :okay:

Link to Thread 19 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=160063&page=715&highlight=mega+metro+manila+malls+compiled+threads).

pinoyako2010

August 21st, 2010, 03:49 PM

From Luzvimin Malls Thread:
SM City NOVALICHES update aug 21, 2010

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thethirtysixth

August 21st, 2010, 05:04 PM

@pinoyako
wala bang SM Fairview Updates

thethirtysixth

August 22nd, 2010, 03:47 AM

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cq40

August 24th, 2010, 03:55 PM

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The North Link - SM City North EDSA

thethirtysixth

August 26th, 2010, 12:54 PM

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From: SM City Fairview Facebook Page

Waldenstrom

August 26th, 2010, 02:47 PM

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Ultra 1

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Newport Cinema 1 - B

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Newport Cinema 1 - A

:cheers:

Kintoy

August 26th, 2010, 03:26 PM

Robinson's Place Manila - Midtown wing

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P8029448_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wetboxers/4929367168/) by wetboxers (http://www.flickr.com/people/wetboxers/), on Flickr

jundem_dq63

August 26th, 2010, 05:52 PM

thethirtysixth

August 27th, 2010, 02:45 AM

SM City Novaliches Tenant Preview (Aug. 24, 2010)

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Opening ng SM Novaliches ay sa Oct. 22

Photo Source: SM City Novaliches Official FB page

RonnieR

August 27th, 2010, 06:20 AM

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Ultra 1
:cheers:

:cheers:

stanleymalls

August 30th, 2010, 05:31 AM

SM City Fairview 3 + 1 day Sale & Update

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Iba ang volume ng tao. Di magkamayaw. Parang di mahulugang karayom. LOL

Kahit sa upper floors, maraming tao.

Siguro dahil pareho nang bukas yung mga bagong escalators.

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flamathor13

August 30th, 2010, 06:12 AM

bukas na pala yung bagong escalators ng fairview hehe..
ang ganda nung SM Nova wow..

alexcerado

August 30th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Linguine

August 30th, 2010, 04:00 PM

Taken 2 years ago.....

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april boy

September 1st, 2010, 01:32 AM

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Eto gusto ko!Cute girls! I love them!:cheers::cheers:toinks!

Skyscraper Noel

September 2nd, 2010, 08:23 AM

:banana:SM North Edsa's 25th Anniversary TV Commercial! :banana:

SM North EDSA: Built This City! The 25 years of SM North Edsa! :banana:

Here's the Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUYYrCQIHLs

:) ENJOY!

Is anyone out there where i can find the Picture of SM City North Edsa in the Past? like in the late 80's or early 90's. What is the map of SM city North Edsa looks like in 1985 and in the early 90's?

igi_master

September 2nd, 2010, 10:05 AM

From Luzvimin Malls Thread:

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Kapatid ni SM Tarlac

pinoyako2010

September 2nd, 2010, 12:20 PM

^^and SM Rosario...

Henz

September 2nd, 2010, 12:22 PM

I was in Trinoma last Sunday..

Pinapalitan na pala nila ang floors......... parang renovation in a major major way...yata ang mangyayari.. hehehe

maganda na ngayon ang floors na ipapalit.... yung usual shiny, low maintenance tiles...

pinoyako2010

September 2nd, 2010, 12:23 PM

^^hindi na sya ung "banyo tiles"???

thethirtysixth

September 2nd, 2010, 01:04 PM

^^ Hindi naman mas mukha siyang kapatid ng SM Rosario

@pinoyako wala bang bagong SM Fairview update. hindi pa kasi ako nakakapunta ng SMCF eh

thethirtysixth

September 2nd, 2010, 01:08 PM

BTW SM Cinema will launch their Winema Theaters at SM City North EDSA and SM Megamall.

pinoyako2010

September 2nd, 2010, 01:32 PM

^^ Hindi naman mas mukha siyang kapatid ng SM Rosario
magkamukha kaya sila...

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@pinoyako wala bang bagong SM Fairview update. hindi pa kasi ako nakakapunta ng SMCF eh
speaking of sm fairview,
SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE:

Cyberzone Escalators are Now Open
Cinema 10-12 are Now Open

Now Open:

Big Better Burgers (Main, Health and Wellness Zone)
Bakers Fresh (A1)

Soon to Open:

Mcdonald's (Main)
California Berry (Health and Wellness Zone)
Health and Wellness Zone Stores (2nd Floor, tinatamad akong isa-isahin yung mga tindahan eh...)

thethirtysixth

September 2nd, 2010, 01:35 PM

magkamukha kaya sila...

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speaking of sm fairview,
SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE:

Cyberzone Escalators are Now Open
Cinema 10-12 are Now Open

Now Open:

Big Better Burgers (Main, Health and Wellness Zone)
Bakers Fresh (A1)

Soon to Open:

Mcdonald's (Main)
California Berry (Health and Wellness Zone)
Health and Wellness Zone Stores (2nd Floor, tinatamad akong isa-isahin yung mga tindahan eh...)

Wow ang bilis ng Mcdonalds. Narenovate at nabuksan na ang Cinema 7-12 at Escalators. Infact mag kasabay ginawa ang Escalators at Mcdo.

parang nawala ang Dairy Queen?

pinoyako2010

September 2nd, 2010, 01:36 PM

Wow ang bilis ng Mcdonalds. Narenovate at nabuksan na ang Cinema 7-12 at Escalators. Infact mag kasabay ginawa ang Escalators at Mcdo.

parang nawala ang Dairy Queen?
nakalimutan ko lang idagdag...
Dairy Queen opens Sept. 16, 2010

thethirtysixth

September 2nd, 2010, 01:40 PM

^^ ahh. i wish makapunta ako kaso exam ko. :(
btw. almost 1 1/2 month na lang open na ang SM City Novaliches

Henz

September 2nd, 2010, 02:28 PM

^^hindi na sya ung "banyo tiles"???

malamang hindi na.... :)

blueguy

September 6th, 2010, 07:10 PM

From the mall that started it all....

sUYYrCQIHLs

alexcerado

September 7th, 2010, 01:58 PM

From the mall that started it all....

sUYYrCQIHLs

This is the link I've posted but I don't know how to post this one here. Btw, thanks!

:banana: SM North Edsa: 25 years

http://smnorthedsa25years.com/

25th Anniversary website (still under construction)

cq40

September 7th, 2010, 03:52 PM

SM City North EDSA's make over that took 2-3 years is now 95% complete with finishing touches on ceilings, tiles and railings remaining.

groundzero

September 7th, 2010, 05:23 PM

So proud of this mall. By far my favorite, and most significant. Bravo SM, Bravo SM North EDSA. Bravo the biggest mall in South East Asia!

RonnieR

September 8th, 2010, 04:42 AM

Ali Mall

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mygz14

September 10th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Wow .. ang ganda naman,...3D ba to?....

Cinema 1 is an Ultra Theater, similar to Eastwood's Ultra 7.
Cinemas 2 and 4 are regular theaters.
Cinema 3 is a Digital Theater and it can accommodate 3D Films.

victorlachica

September 11th, 2010, 09:34 AM

RonnieR

Motion Panorama camera ba ang gamit mo? What model?

Thanks

dre_cruz21

September 11th, 2010, 05:41 PM

hi! i'm new here in skyscrapercity but i've been reading this thread for almost 1 year now, but i only got to make an account now.

Kintoy

September 12th, 2010, 10:22 AM

Louis Vuitton at GB5

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filcan

September 12th, 2010, 03:22 PM

^^its ironic. There seems to be more luxury brand stores in Manila than there are here in Toronto.

thethirtysixth

September 12th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Meron bang new update sa SM City Fairview Exteriors and SM Southmall Renovation. Ang alam ko lang na update sa Southmall na bubuksan na nila ang Cyberzone sa tuesday.

Tapos SM North EDSA may pics ako. pero bukas na

leechtat

September 12th, 2010, 08:24 PM

^^its ironic. There seems to be more luxury brand stores in Manila than there are here in Toronto.

^^ cause the Asians are magastos accdg to VISA. BKK, SG, HKG, KL all have these brands too.

filcan

September 12th, 2010, 08:38 PM

^^Good to hear...i think.. :D

RonnieR

September 13th, 2010, 07:20 AM

RonnieR

Motion Panorama camera ba ang gamit mo? What model?

Thanks

Hi, I'm using Panasonic Lumix Model DMC F7. Point and Shoot lang ako. Quality is good, with 7X zoom.

hi! i'm new here in skyscrapercity but i've been reading this thread for almost 1 year now, but i only got to make an account now.

Welcome to SSC.

Louis Vuitton at GB5

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/272fff7f.jpg

new store of LV...cool.

pinoyako2010

September 13th, 2010, 07:54 AM

OT:SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE
Now Open

Greenwich (Main)
Filbars (Main)
Gameline (Cyberzone)

Soon to Open

Mogao (Main)
California Berry (H&W Zone)
Nail-a-holics Spa (H&W Zone)
Dairy Queen (A1)
Beabi (A1)
Modufit (A2)
Tire Depot (A2)
Souvenirs by Kultura (A2)
Teleperformance (A2)

yun lang muna...;)

victorlachica

September 13th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Thanks RonnieR

thethirtysixth

September 13th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Igsuonnimo

September 13th, 2010, 02:07 PM

September 13,2010
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pinoyako2010

September 13th, 2010, 04:09 PM

Oh thanks. Parang wala pang balak si Mcdonalds ah
oo nga eh, halos 3 months na, sarado pa rin...

cq40

September 13th, 2010, 04:28 PM

Old TriNoma tiles.. (Banyo style)
http://i52.tinypic.com/ivzdkn.jpg

to new ones...
http://i51.tinypic.com/2eod3pw.jpg

orly

September 13th, 2010, 04:36 PM

cq40

September 13th, 2010, 04:42 PM

What mall is this?
That's the EDSA Shangri-la Mall in Mandaluyong City, i visit it every week during offs, a quiet mall and easier to access than Powerplant Mall. Has nice shops, holds interesting events once in a while and currently building a next door annex under One Shangri-la Place.

pinoyako2010

September 13th, 2010, 04:43 PM

Old TriNoma tiles.. (Banyo style)
http://i52.tinypic.com/ivzdkn.jpg

to new ones...
http://i54.tinypic.com/2zrqs8w.jpg

ganda na ng bagong tiles, dapat noon pa nila ginawa yan...

alexcerado

September 13th, 2010, 10:06 PM

Visit!
The Largest Foodcourt in Town!
SM FOODCOURT NORTH EDSA

Aling Lucing’s Sisig , Ang Tunay na Pancit Malabon , Baliwag Lechon , Binalot , Bodhi , Cebu Fiesta , Chicken Company , Chin’s Express , Davao Tuna Grill , Denise Pares House , Dimsum n’ Dumplings , Flaming Hot , Freska , Goto King , Greenwich , Inasal Joe , Inihaw Express , JJJG Seafood Grill , Jollibee , Kalapaw – A Taste of Laoag , Kamay Kainan , Keisha’s Cuisine , KFC , Kipp’s Chicken , Kusina ni Gracia , Lydia’s Lechon , Manong’s Tasty Lechon Cebu , Ming’s Garden , Pinoy Toppings , Reyes Barbecue , Sisig Hooray , Sizzling Plate , Sizzling Seafoods , Tom Yum Thai , Tropical Hut

RonnieR

September 14th, 2010, 04:59 AM

I didn't know that Metro Manila has 70 malls now! I thought of 43 or 44 malls only.

Higher mall occupancy, rentals seen in 12 months

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/25805-higher-mall-occupancy-rentals-seen-in-12-months

Tuesday, 14 September 2010 00:00

BY DARWIN G. AMOJELAR SENIOR REPORTER

OCCUPANCY and rental rates in Metro Manila shopping malls are expected to rise in the next 12 months on strong consumer spending and the expansion of clinics, activities and lifestyle services in these commercial hubs, according to a property research firm. In its latest Philippine market overview, Colliers International said Metro Manila malls are expected to enjoy single-digit vacancies given limited mall expansion in the future.

As of the second quarter, vacancy fell from 10.7 percent last year to 8.3 percent this year.

“With consumer spending poised to rebound this year, sales volumes and foot traffic are expected to improve,” Colliers said.

The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) earlier reported that consumer spending in the first quarter quickened to 5.9 percent from 3 percent last year.

Personal consumption expenditures contribute about 70 percent to 80 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). An indicator of economic performance, GDP is the amount of final goods and services produced in the country.

Colliers said mall occupancy is also enjoying a lift from the expansion of clinics, activities and lifestyle services.

“International retail brands have also resumed expansion plans to developing countries like the Philippines.
Specialty stores have been constantly increasing their reach to other parts of Metro Manila,” the research firm said.

All of these developments will contribute to retail vacancy declining to 7 percent over the next 12 months, it said.

The retail sector contributes an average of 12 percent to 15 percent of GDP and is one of the country’s biggest employers.

As of the second quarter, Metro Manila’s retail stock was unchanged at 5 million square meters spread over more than 70 malls.

“With limited opportunity for regional scale mall development in Metro Manila, mall developers are looking into the provinces for expansion. Nevertheless, community-type malls are expected to be developed in various locations in Metro Manila,” Colliers said.

Except for SM Novaliches, most mall expansions are happening outside the metropolis.

Robinsons Land Corp. has three projects slated for completion this year located in Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, and Cebu, while SM Prime Holdings Inc. is building new malls in Calamba, Tarlac, and San Pablo.

Because of the anticipated strong sales of retail tenants, Colliers said effective rents are expected to increase by 3 percent to 5 percent over the next 12 months.

As of the second quarter, rents for retail space in Ayala Center’s Makati Central Business District (CBD) are at an average of P1,150 per square meter, up by 2.7 percent from P1,120 in the last quarter.

In Ortigas Center, however, rents for retail space are virtually unchanged at P1,035 per square meter a month.

Colliers also said that both commercial and residential segments performed well over the past six months.

“Office leasing got a boost from renewed expansion demand from the BPO [business process outsourcing] sector while residential condominium sales continue to improve behind affordable payment terms.
Confidence in the property market should continue over the next twelve months behind a stronger economic backdrop,” Colliers said.

For second quarter of the year, Makati CBD implied land values marginally declined to an average of P265,000 per square meter.

As a result, the accommodation values are at an average of P16,600 per developable square meter. Commercial values have bottomed out, with implied land values expected to remain stable towards the end of the year.

“Interest for prime properties in the CBD has started to pick up as demand for property development, both office and residential, also intensifies,” Colliers said.

Outside the Makati CBD land values are flat at P120,000 per square meter in the Ortigas Center and at P140,000 to P160,000 in Bonifacio Global City.

Fraulein

September 14th, 2010, 05:16 AM

^^I think Sir kasama rin yung mga small and medium malls. Talagang marami sa Metro Manila...:)

RonnieR

September 14th, 2010, 05:25 AM

^^ yes, could be....:)

Fraulein

September 14th, 2010, 05:28 AM

^^At padagdag pa ng padagdag... :)

More potential talaga ang Metro Manila...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Waldenstrom

September 14th, 2010, 07:32 AM

Newport Mall will soon open its Performing Arts Theater

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9364/40247559.jpg

thethirtysixth

September 14th, 2010, 12:35 PM

oo nga eh, halos 3 months na, sarado pa rin...

Sana man lang may booth sila sa SM. O kaya sa tagal nag extend man lang sila. Sa may KFC last year 2 weeks lang renovation nila.

Pero BTW, how's the exteriors?

pinoyako2010

September 14th, 2010, 04:30 PM

^^ganun parin, wala pang nagbabago...

metrosuburban

September 15th, 2010, 07:22 AM

new store of LV...cool.

It's only temporary according to LV, as soon as they are finished with the GB4 renovation (theyre making it a bi-level store), they will put the GB5 store down. Although wag nalang sana, and should just maintain 2 LV stores.. :)

kaelthas18

September 15th, 2010, 03:56 PM

kennethologist

September 15th, 2010, 04:15 PM

It's only temporary according to LV, as soon as they are finished with the GB4 renovation (theyre making it a bi-level store), they will put the GB5 store down. Although wag nalang sana, and should just maintain 2 LV stores.. :)

cool! only LV could do that. in philippine standards... that ain't a temporary store. hahahahaha!

-SNPKLSDMBLDR-

September 16th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Newport Mall will soon open its Performing Arts Theater

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9364/40247559.jpg

bakit kaya kasama ang hogwarts dito? :nuts:

OtAkAw

September 17th, 2010, 06:02 PM

^^Not to mention, Aslan is there too! XD

-SNPKLSDMBLDR-

September 17th, 2010, 11:38 PM

so is this SM's high end mall to be built in taguig?

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4999123988_f7ed5aec50_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4999123578_1eecdbcc62_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4999123074_53946d497b_b.jpg

filcan

September 17th, 2010, 11:55 PM

^^:eek2:

PepMan

September 18th, 2010, 04:40 AM

Ang tindi nyan ah! Wanna go there just in case I'll come back in RP.

thethirtysixth

September 18th, 2010, 05:11 AM

BREAKING NEWS: OPEN NA DAW ANG MCDONALDS SM CITY FAIRVIEW

cq40

September 18th, 2010, 11:11 AM

^^ Wow an SM that's truly non-blocky! I really hope this materializes!

pomperadz@yahoo.com

September 19th, 2010, 02:24 AM

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7629/dsc1645h.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4542/dsc1627.jpg

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3036/dsc1652o.jpg

thethirtysixth

September 19th, 2010, 12:29 PM

Any SM Fairview or SM Southmall renovation update

OtAkAw

September 20th, 2010, 03:38 AM

^^ Wow an SM that's truly non-blocky! I really hope this materializes!

Let's hope they use a cladding that would complement the graceful architecture. Baka white paint-like effect ito ala MOA, wag naman sana.

thethirtysixth

September 20th, 2010, 01:10 PM

Soon To Open
SM City Novaliches - Oct. 22

2011
SM Commonwealth
SM Caloocan

pau_p1

September 21st, 2010, 11:51 AM

hmmm... yung SM Commonwealth is that lot at the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Quezon Elliptical Road no?

e yung SM Caloocan, san kaya un? I guess somewhere in Gracepark area...

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM

^^
SM Commonwealth. Yes!
SM Caloocan. In monumento

pinoyako2010

September 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM

^^actually, it's at the old Ever Emporium in monumento...

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 12:17 PM

^^ Yup. pero Dept. Store lang ata yun
pero kung sakali ilan na ang SM sa EDSA (Mall, Savemore, Hypermarket, Dept. Store)

Caloocan
North EDSA
Centris
Nepa Q Mart
Cubao
Megamall
Makati
Pasay
MOA

Wala bang bagong SM Fairview Update?

pinoyako2010

September 21st, 2010, 12:24 PM

SM Fairview Update:
Now Open

Greenwich
Modufit Interiors
Nail-a-holics Spa

Soon to Open

Dairy Queen (A1)
Mcdonald's (Main)
Teleperformance (A2)
Souvenirs by Kultura (A2)
Mogao (Main)
Globe Telecom (Cyberzone)

yun lang muna...

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 12:30 PM

ahh ok^^

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 12:40 PM

SM Cyberzone southmall

Old
http://smcyberzone.com/cyberzone/uploads/image/705.jpg
New
http://smcyberzone.com/cyberzone/uploads/image/704.jpg

More Photos
http://smcyberzone.com/cyberzone/uploads/image/736.jpg
http://smcyberzone.com/cyberzone/uploads/image/734.jpg
http://smcyberzone.com/cyberzone/uploads/image/740.jpg

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 12:42 PM

-dp-

pinoyako2010

September 21st, 2010, 02:44 PM

thethirtysixth

September 21st, 2010, 03:47 PM

^^ yup better than megamall and fairview. i love color green. :)

SOURCE: www.smcyberzone.com

derf

September 22nd, 2010, 07:55 AM

Wow ang daming SM Malls na! I remember i made it a point before to go to every newly opened SM mall. Pero mukhang sobrang dami na e, di ko na kaya. hehehe.. :bash:

Igsuonnimo

September 22nd, 2010, 01:17 PM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/36/74/19014763/2_150027135l.jpg

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September 19,2010 SM Marikina

Fraulein

September 22nd, 2010, 02:48 PM

My top SM Malls in Metro Manila

1. SM North Edsa
2. SM Mall of Asia
3. SM Megamall
4. SM Fairview
5. SM Southmall
6. SM Marikina
7. SM Bicutan
8. SM Manila
9. SM San Lazaro
10. SM Sucat

thethirtysixth

September 22nd, 2010, 03:33 PM

^^
My Top 10 naman in Metro Manila
1. SM City Fairview
2. SM City North EDSA
3. SM Megamall
4. SM City Manila
5. SM Mall Of Asia
6. SM Center Pasig
7. SM City San Lazaro
8. SM Southmall
9. SM City Bicutan
10. SM City Sta. Mesa

alexcerado

September 24th, 2010, 10:36 AM

My top Malls in Metro Manila

1. SM North Edsa
2. SM Manila
3. SM Megamall
4. SM Mall of Asia
5. Glorietta
6. ATC
7. Greenbelt
8. Festival Mall
9. Gateway Mall
10. SM San Lazaro

-------

thethirtysixth

September 24th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Anong masasabi nyo?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs703.snc4/62366_154426301244370_154424104577923_328237_5432428_n.jpg

SOURCE: SM NOVALICHES ON FB

RonnieR

September 24th, 2010, 12:39 PM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/36/74/19014763/2_104210998l.jpg

September 19,2010 SM Marikina

okay ang SM Marikina kaya lang maraming naka tsinelas at pambahay ang pumupunta. Parang low end ang dating....

It's different if you go to Greenbelt, Rockwell, Shangri-la, SM Makati, Podium, Alabang Town, Eastwood Mall.

pinoyako2010

September 24th, 2010, 05:07 PM

My Top 10 Malls in MM

SM North EDSA
MOA
SM Fairview
SM Megamall
Trinoma
Greenbelt
Robinsons Manila
Robinsons Galleria
SM San Lazaro
SM Marikina

SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE: Mcdonald's is Now Open with a new take-out counter...:banana:

OtAkAw

September 24th, 2010, 05:20 PM

I wonder if a Greenbelt 6 is part of the long-term plans of Ayala Malls.

thethirtysixth

September 24th, 2010, 05:25 PM

^^ Yoohoo. diba may parang access sila sa walkway sa labas. may alfresco area na kaya sila dun

pinoyako2010

September 24th, 2010, 05:29 PM

I wonder if a Greenbelt 6 is part of the long-term plans of Ayala Malls.
maybe...:dunno: pero baka medyo matagal pa yun...

^^ Yoohoo. diba may parang access sila sa walkway sa labas. may alfresco area na kaya sila dun
wala naman ata...:lol:

thethirtysixth

September 24th, 2010, 05:34 PM

sana yung strech na yun yung mga resto na nandun merong alfresco dining like dun sa may Annex

pinoyako2010

September 24th, 2010, 05:38 PM

sana yung strech na yun yung mga resto na nandun merong alfresco dining like dun sa may Annex

that would be nice...
sana nga mangyari yun kaya lang parang di na tinuloy yung renovation ng exterior tsaka naguguluhan parin ako sa color scheme...blue, silver, red & white...

skyphire

September 24th, 2010, 06:54 PM

top sm malls for me in metro manila

1.sm city fairview
2.sm city north edsa
3.MOA
4.sm megamall
5.sm manila
6.sm san lazaro
nothing follows...

LhexiMont

September 24th, 2010, 07:14 PM

My top malls in MM

1. Festival Mall
2. Alabang Town Center
3. SM Muntinlupa
4. SM MoA
5. SM North
6. Robinson Manila

Barongoy

September 24th, 2010, 07:24 PM

Gee, I envy you guys. You must have a lot of free time and money to go to the mall.

OtAkAw

September 24th, 2010, 08:25 PM

I, on the other hand love Greenbelts 2-5, Glorietta 5, Eastwood City Walk, Eastwood Mall, Powerplant, Trinoma and MOA.

Blackraven

September 24th, 2010, 10:21 PM

I wonder if a Greenbelt 6 is part of the long-term plans of Ayala Malls.

Is there even space pa ba?

Anyways
My top SM Malls
Tie: SM North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia*
SM Megamall
SM Makati
SM Marikina
SM Fairview
SM San Lazaro

iyan lang alam ko

Anyways
Btw, nalilito ako between North Edsa and MOA. I mean, North Edsa is bigger but MOA is more recognized and more world-class (does SM consider it as their flagship?)

BTW:
Newport Cinemas - moviehouse #1 (ULTRA Cinema aka VIP Cinema)

Best theather/moviehouse in the Philippines?

What do you think?

thethirtysixth

September 25th, 2010, 01:58 AM

that would be nice...
sana nga mangyari yun kaya lang parang di na tinuloy yung renovation ng exterior tsaka naguguluhan parin ako sa color scheme...blue, silver, red & white...

Hintu nga talaga ang renovation. kagaya last year nung nag ber months na unti unti ng nag slowdown yung renovation tapos hininto nung november tapos renovation tapos tinuloy ng February

Fraulein

September 25th, 2010, 06:14 AM

My Top Metro Manila Malls

1. Alabang Town Center
2. Ayala Center (Glorietta & Greenbelt)
3. SM North Edsa
4. SM Mall of Asia
5. TriNoMa
6. Newport Mall
7. Eastwood Mall
8. SM Megamall
9. Robinsons Place Manila
10. Market! Market!

pinoyako2010

September 25th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Is there even space pa ba?
Anyways
Btw, nalilito ako between North Edsa and MOA. I mean, North Edsa is bigger but MOA is more recognized and more world-class (does SM consider it as their flagship?)

The flagship malls of SM are MOA, North EDSA & Megamall.
BTW:
Newport Cinemas - moviehouse #1 (ULTRA Cinema aka VIP Cinema)

Best theather/moviehouse in the Philippines?

What do you think?
The best moviehouse for me is Ultra Cinema 7 in Eastwood Mall.

thethirtysixth

September 25th, 2010, 04:44 PM

SM Hypermarket Cubao

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_m4lyUE6o2MA/TJ4KHVuFKlI/AAAAAAAAATs/3YDD-5IaVL4/s1600/3.jpg

SOURCE: SM Hypermarket on Facebook

LhexiMont

September 26th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Is this the former Makro-Cubao ?

thethirtysixth

September 26th, 2010, 08:47 AM

Yes :)

LhexiMont

September 26th, 2010, 01:26 PM

How about the Makro-Sucat ( East Service Road /SSH ) are there plans also to convert it to SM Hypermarket , especially now that there are lots of developments ( midrise communities ) going on that area . BTW , what happened to the proposed Robinson Mall in Sucat Interchange ( Muntinlupa side ) , Robinson is building South Metro Escalades so it will not be farfetched that they will build a mall there in the future. I think , that corridor will be the next boom area because of Vista LakeFront , Tribeca, Escalades , upcoming DMCI midrise project progressing there.

kennethologist

September 26th, 2010, 03:38 PM

SM Hypermarket Cubao

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_m4lyUE6o2MA/TJ4KHVuFKlI/AAAAAAAAATs/3YDD-5IaVL4/s1600/3.jpg

SOURCE: SM Hypermarket on Facebook

SM scares me... they're oversaturating metro manila. I think with this trend, SMs would compete with each other rather than competing with another brand. this is unhealthy and bad for the Philippine economy.

Imagine, you have an SM Supermarket in Cubao, 2 SaveMores around Kamuning/Kamias, now you have a Hypermarket near Tuazon. all in the same 5km radius... This virtually made the 2 SaveMores insignificant with its community supermarket format.

It's unhealthy kasi SM created a monopoly... all the money goes to them. imagine... they now have control on virtually all FMCGs and that's really not good for us kasi wealth is not distributed evenly and they have the power to junk products they don't like because of business interests.

in the end, we aspiring business owners won't be able to get into the market or expand existing business lalo na in retail because SM controls everything.
whatever happened to "healthy competition" and "promoting local economy"?!

cq40

September 26th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Ooh my top* MMMMalls? Let me think...

1. TriNoma
2. SM Mall Of Asia/Glorietta-Greenbelt
3. Shangri-la Plaza
4. SM City North EDSA
5. Gateway

RonnieR

September 27th, 2010, 11:18 AM

At Shangri-la Plaza Mall

TAIWAN FILM FESTIVAL

Shang Holds First-ever Taiwan Film Festival

The endless pleasures of film and the best of Taiwan cinema awaits avid moviegoers as premier lifestyle destination Shangri-La Plaza presents the first-ever Taiwan Film Festival, which will run from September 23 to 28 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 4.

Also made possible by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, the Taiwan Film Fest features an impressive line-up of some of today’s must-watch Taiwanese films, such as Cape No. 7 (2008). The biggest box office hit in Mandarin Chinese history, it is a moving love story that touches on Taiwan’s history and way of life through the story of young man Aga, who leaves for Taipei to follow his singing dream. Together with other musicians, he becomes part of a band that eventually becomes an incredible musical sensation.

http://gallery.clickthecity.com/albums/userpics/10009/Cape_No__7.jpg
Chocolate Rap (2006) centers on the tough world of break dancing through the eyes of dancer Choco, who singlehandedly outdoes 6 b-boys and is taken under the wing of renowned manager Pachinko. Under his guidance, Choco steadily climbs the ladder to dance success—until a car accident changes his life for good. He then proceeds to teach young dancer King Kong and in the process regains his confidence—but eventually finds himself having to face his young protégé in the biggest battle of his life.

http://gallery.clickthecity.com/albums/userpics/10009/Chocolate_Rap_2.jpg
Three young men called Behong, Jeddah and Qingkuang (dubbed “The Three Musketeers” for their lifelong friendship) take the spotlight in Fishing Luck (2005). One summer day, their lives are changed by the arrival of a woman named Zing—bursting through the tranquility that had so peacefully once ruled their lives.

Basketball takes center stage in Kung Fu Dunk (2008), a film that follows the story of youngster Shi-Jie—who possesses impressive skills both in kung fu and basketball. Persuaded by a con man (who happens to be his uncle) to play ball in university to locate his family, Shi-Jie goes on a journey that will change his life forever—which can mean either finding his loved ones, or forever becoming a pawn of his uncles money-making schemes.

http://gallery.clickthecity.com/albums/userpics/10009/Kung_Fu_Dunk.jpg
Orzboyz! (2008) chronicles the story of two young pranksters (aptly nicknamed “Liar No. 1” and “Liar No. 2”) who plan the trick of their lives—head to the mysterious water park and go through a portal that will take them to the fairytale world of OZ. However, things change when this childhood pact is threatened by a betrayal.

A triangular friendship in the beautiful island of Kinmen is the focus of the film Our Island Our Dreams (2009). The youthful bond tying Xing Jun, A Jin and A Wu together changes when soldier Han Wei arrives from Taiwan and develops an attraction for Xing Jun.

Finally, Yang Yang (2009) follows the journey of Eurasian Yang-Yang, who has always longed for a family (never having seen her birth father, who is French) and appears to have gotten her wish with her mother’s remarriage. However, her new family proves to be disappointing, and she once again goes on a quest to find genuine intimacy. After an unexpected betrayal, she runs away from home and becomes an actress. Despite all this, she remains to face the struggles brought upon by her former heartbreaks.

For inquiries, contact 633-7851 loc.113 or log on to www.shangrila-plaza.com.

http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/?p=9032

RonnieR

September 28th, 2010, 12:00 PM

How's Star Mall?

Crossing, Mandaluyong
27 September 2010
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5031897871_5422c1944d_b.jpg

crossboneka

September 28th, 2010, 03:37 PM

How's Star Mall?

the surrounding area is filthy -- wlang pinagbago :ohno:

metrosuburban

September 28th, 2010, 03:44 PM

SM scares me... they're oversaturating metro manila. I think with this trend, SMs would compete with each other rather than competing with another brand. this is unhealthy and bad for the Philippine economy.

Imagine, you have an SM Supermarket in Cubao, 2 SaveMores around Kamuning/Kamias, now you have a Hypermarket near Tuazon. all in the same 5km radius... This virtually made the 2 SaveMores insignificant with its community supermarket format.

It's unhealthy kasi SM created a monopoly... all the money goes to them. imagine... they now have control on virtually all FMCGs and that's really not good for us kasi wealth is not distributed evenly and they have the power to junk products they don't like because of business interests.

in the end, we aspiring business owners won't be able to get into the market or expand existing business lalo na in retail because SM controls everything.
whatever happened to "healthy competition" and "promoting local economy"?!

matagal ng pinatay ng SM ang mga small business owners. matagal na.. it's part of their drawing board :nuts:

leechtat

September 28th, 2010, 04:02 PM

My Top Metro Manila Malls

1. Greenbelt
2. Newport Mall
3. SM Mall of Asia
4. Powerplant Mall Rockwell
5. Trinoma
6. SM City North EDSA
7. Shangri-La Mall
8. Robinsons Galleria
9. SM Megamall
10. Robinson's Pioneer

Pwede din ba Bonifacio High Street? Hindi ata mall yun..

pinoyako2010

September 28th, 2010, 04:10 PM

Pwede din ba Bonifacio High Street? Hindi ata mall yun..

it's a strip mall, di sya full service mall...

cq40

September 28th, 2010, 05:35 PM

Glorietta Redevelopment:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/GloriettaRuins.jpg

Gateway Oasis:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/cq40/GatewayOasis.jpg

alexcerado

September 30th, 2010, 10:36 PM

kalabaw

September 30th, 2010, 11:39 PM

SM scares me... they're oversaturating metro manila. I think with this trend, SMs would compete with each other rather than competing with another brand. this is unhealthy and bad for the Philippine economy.

Imagine, you have an SM Supermarket in Cubao, 2 SaveMores around Kamuning/Kamias, now you have a Hypermarket near Tuazon. all in the same 5km radius... This virtually made the 2 SaveMores insignificant with its community supermarket format.

It's unhealthy kasi SM created a monopoly... all the money goes to them. imagine... they now have control on virtually all FMCGs and that's really not good for us kasi wealth is not distributed evenly and they have the power to junk products they don't like because of business interests.

in the end, we aspiring business owners won't be able to get into the market or expand existing business lalo na in retail because SM controls everything.
whatever happened to "healthy competition" and "promoting local economy"?!

Agree! Sobra sobra na ang mga malls, er let me qualify that, SM malls sa Metro Manila and nearby provinces. These malls indeed provide jobs (i.e. sales people) and cheap entertainment to people, pero they're definitely killing the small and local businesses.

epik ll ian

October 1st, 2010, 04:27 AM

Like I was saying ... if we could turn to shopping streets, local business owners could get a shot at making it big, and it gives a unique experience to Metro Manila. You wouldn't have to see the same old stores that you see in every mall. Everything is being taken over by malls now - namely SM. How boring ...

So now what? When people come to Metro Manila to shop, their choices are mostly SM. Wow, what a DULL shopping experience. That's why I like Ayala Center Redevelopment etc. Those pedestrian shopping districts are great.

thethirtysixth

October 1st, 2010, 11:57 AM

I find it also weird for SM to build nearby malls. Meron na ngang SM Fairview meron pang SM Novaliches. no offense sa mga taga Novaliches ah pero malapit lang naman Fairview sa inyo. baka susunod magtayo sila ng SM sa Muñoz lol.

Yup. parang ganito lang din yan
SM Marikina > SM Masinag.
SM Megamall > SM Pasig
SM Southmall > SM Las Pinas
SM Davao > SM Lanang

BTW,
SM City Novaliches
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs685.snc4/62534_163814063631190_123625874316676_525532_3372775_n.jpg

SM City Sta. Mesa Facelift
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs687.snc4/62744_156250091061540_124046807615202_396561_399510_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs364.snc4/44725_147601591926390_124046807615202_348315_5596363_n.jpg

Source: SM City Sta. Mesa and SM City Novaliches Facebook pages

cool_blue

October 2nd, 2010, 01:47 AM

Yup. parang ganito lang din yan
SM Marikina > SM Masinag.
SM Megamall > SM Pasig
SM Southmall > SM Las Pinas
SM Davao > SM Lanang

SM Southmall > SM Center Las Pinas > SM Hypermarket Las Pinas? (Makro Las Pinas)

demonoid724

October 2nd, 2010, 04:12 AM

SM Southmall > SM Center Las Pinas > SM Hypermarket Las Pinas? (Makro Las Pinas)

^^total domination ang tawag diyan...

same with SM city iloilo >> SM delgado >> SM Hypermarket jaro (soon to open, the former Makro Iloilo na few meters away lang from SM Jaro and another Savemore branch in Jaro)

thethirtysixth

October 2nd, 2010, 07:24 AM

^^total domination ang tawag diyan...

same with SM city iloilo >> SM delgado >> SM Hypermarket jaro (soon to open, the former Makro Iloilo na few meters away lang from SM Jaro and another Savemore branch in Jaro)

Same with EDSA
Caloocan> North EDSA> Hyper Centris> SV Kamuning> Hyper Cubao> Megamall> Makati> Sv Pasay> MOA

Sinjin P.

October 2nd, 2010, 07:47 AM

SM-SRP to Savemore E-Mall (4.2km)
SM-SRP to SM City Cebu (5.2km)
SM City Cebu to Makro Cebu (0.8km)
SM City Cebu to Savemore J Centre Mall (3.6km)
SM City Cebu to SM Consolacion (8.6km)
SM City Cebu to Savemore Parkmall (2.5km)
Savemore Parkmall to Savemore Mactan (6.3km)

OtAkAw

October 3rd, 2010, 02:00 PM

EDSA can be branded as a "shopping superhighway" or something to tourists! But I guess they have to fix the traffic problem first.

cq40

October 4th, 2010, 07:26 AM

iamwatching

October 4th, 2010, 07:43 AM

Yup. parang ganito lang din yan
SM Marikina > SM Masinag.
SM Megamall > SM Pasig
SM Southmall > SM Las Pinas
SM Davao > SM Lanang

SM Davao and SM Lanang are about 10 kilometers apart and would definitely have different market bases (SM Davao for those from south Davao City and SM Lanang for the people from north Davao City)

I know a lot of people from north area of Davao that dont visit SM Davao because of the distance so SM Lanang should take care of that :)

cq40

October 4th, 2010, 01:32 PM

SM City Sta. Mesa Facelift
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs687.snc4/62744_156250091061540_124046807615202_396561_399510_n.jpg

Ilan ba yung sinasabing namatay dyan nung Ondoy?

thethirtysixth

October 4th, 2010, 03:54 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs347.ash2/62756_476369278828_191794783828_6768509_2151466_n.jpg

RonnieR

October 5th, 2010, 03:14 PM

@ Power Plant Mall Rockwell, Makati

Broadway musical -- in a mall?abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/05/2010 4:23 PM | Updated as of 10/05/2010 4:24 PM

MANILA, Philippines - A full-length Broadway musical will be staged for 2 days at a high-end mall in Makati City.

Power Plant Mall will stage the Broadway hit It's A Grand Night for Singing by Rodgers and Hammerstein for free on October 6 and 7 at 7 p.m.

Shows will be held at the Concourse, the mall's dining area.

"Their (shoppers and guests) response to our Feel Harmonic Series -- where we put the Philharmonic Orchestra on different levels of the Power Plant Mall for a truly powerful musical mall experience -- has inspired us to bring mall entertainment a notch higher," Mark Dantes, marketing supervisor of Rockwell Land Corp., said in a statement.

He continued, "That's why we thought of this full musical in a mall as a fitting sequel which I'm sure they'll enjoy tremendously."

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/broadway_powerplant.jpg

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/05/10/broadway-musical-mall

richard24

October 5th, 2010, 04:21 PM

Robinsons Midtown was closed daw kanina, may tumalon daw. :(

RonnieR

October 6th, 2010, 05:00 AM

^^ Lol, yeah there are alot of malls along near/directly along EDSA, hmm let's see..
Araneta Square, Ever Gotesco Caloocan, WalterMart North EDSA, SM City North EDSA, TriNoma, Centris Station, Farmers Plaza (Araneta Center), Robinson's Galleria, SM Megamall, Star Mall, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA Central, Forum Robinsons, Guadaloupe Commercial Complex, SM Makati (Ayala Center), Metro Point Mall, Blue Wave Commercial Center & SM Mall Of Asia (Mall of Asia Complex).

You forgot Power Plant Mall Rockwell :)

Robinsons Midtown was closed daw kanina, may tumalon daw. :(

Oo nga....French national failed to pay P4K.

Foreigner in deadly fall in mall committed suicide: police
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/06/2010 8:58 AM | Updated as of 10/06/2010 8:58 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Police said Wednesday that the French national who died after falling from the 3rd floor of a mall in Manila, committed suicide.

Police Officer 2 Lester Evangelista of the Manila police's homicide division said French national Jean Louis Battail jumped from the 3rd floor of the Robinson's Place mall around 9 p.m..

Evangelista said that according to witnesses, Battail was being chased by a server of a restaurant when he suddenly jumped.

The police investigator said that the French national entered the restaurant around 7 p.m. and after 2 hours, he asked for his bill, which reached around P4,000.

Restaurant employees said that instead of paying, Battail rushed outside the restaurant and then jumped.

A witness said they heard a woman shout followed by a loud thud on the mall's ground floor.

Another witness said they victim fell on the mall's concrete floor head-first. The French national's skull was cut open and parts of his brain scattered on the floor.

The police investigator said that the French national had no money in his pockets.

He said the foreigner's only possession when died was his passport. The foreigner arrived in Manila on October 1, he added.

Police have yet to establish the reason behind the foreigner's suicide. -- Report from Francis Faulve, ABS-CBN News

Bosnyboy

October 6th, 2010, 06:08 AM

Malak siguro problema nya kaya sya tumalon. He may have planned it before hand kaya nag food feast muna sya. Parang last meal. Hope he rest in peace.

Igsuonnimo

October 6th, 2010, 10:18 AM

^^ weird :ohno:
pero heto naman ang spekulasyon ko.

maaga pa para humabol sa todos los santos, at heto ang paraan para makasali sya.
walang ganyan sa paris.

cq40

October 6th, 2010, 11:11 AM

You forgot Power Plant Mall Rockwell :)

..because it's still a short drive from EDSA.

demonoid724

October 6th, 2010, 01:14 PM

Robinsons Midtown was closed daw kanina, may tumalon daw. :(

this is not the first time na may namatay diyan. friday 2 weeks ago may patay din natagpuan inside the mall.

Security guard found murdered inside Robinsons’ Place in Ermita

A security guard was stabbed and strangled to death at the fire exit of the third floor of a popular shopping mall in Ermita, Manila on Friday night.

Police identified the victim as Joseph Duque, 23, security guard of the 3rd Alert Security Agency and detailed at the Robinsons’ Place in Ermita.

Investigators said Duque’s hands and feet were tied with electrical cords when his body was discovered. His own garrison belt was found looped around his neck. He also sustained stab wounds in the neck and chest.

Chief Inspector Armando Macaraeg, head of the Manila Police District-Homicide Section, said the victim was found dead at 11 p.m. Friday.

Wilson Quiroz, 23, electrician, told police that he entered a room leading to the fire exit to get electrical wires when he found the victim.

Quiroz reported the incident to the security agency detachment commander Roel Raagas, who immediately relayed the information to the Manila Police District (MPD) headquarters.

Investigators theorized that the victim could have been conducting routine security check around the mall when unidentified assailants suddenly pulled him to the fire exit where they attacked him.

The victim was on duty from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

paulirium

October 6th, 2010, 04:07 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs685.snc4/62534_163814063631190_123625874316676_525532_3372775_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs619.snc4/57973_442510348480_338280938480_5092975_5925952_n.jpg
As a designer, I can't help but notice SM's logo treatment on this print ad. For me, it's the same discipline used by Ayala Malls on their print media.

thethirtysixth

October 7th, 2010, 12:36 PM

SOON TO OPEN AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW:
STARBUCKS COFFEE (2)

flip2_0

October 8th, 2010, 11:00 AM

By Reinir Padua (The Philippine Star)
Updated October 08, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Quezon City residents will receive a 50 percent discount on movie tickets on Oct. 12 as part of the celebration of the city’s 71st founding anniversary, the city government announced yesterday.

Moviegoers will just have to present valid identification cards to prove their residency in the city.

The discounts will be provided by the National Cinema Association of the Philippines, whose members in Quezon City include the SM mall chain (Fairview, Centerpoint, North EDSA and Cubao), Trinoma, Eastwood, Gateway, Ali Mall, Waltermart and Robinson’s Fairview.

NCAP president Ed Sason, however, clarified that the discount applies only to regular 35-mm movies and not on those screened in IMAX theaters, including 3D movies. Tickets for a 35-mm movie are sold at an average of P120.

Aldrin Cuña, the chief of staff of Mayor Herbert Bautista, said this year’s anniversary celebration will be highlighted with a thanksgiving mass on Oct. 12 and a testimonial dinner in honor of the city’s outstanding citizens for 2010, led by President Aquino, on Oct. 11.

The city government will also be sponsoring a free concert at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Oct. 12 featuring the QC Performing Arts members and the QC Symphonic Band.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=618939&publicationSubCategoryId=65

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

pinoyako2010

October 8th, 2010, 12:54 PM

SOON TO OPEN AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW:
STARBUCKS COFFEE (2)
^^san yan? eto ba yung katabi ng krispy kreme?

thethirtysixth

October 8th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Hindi ko lang alam. Basta nabasa ko lang yan sa SM Fairview FB Page. Nasabi nila na Starbucks will open another store at SMCF. Btw, may updates ba?

pinoyako2010

October 8th, 2010, 01:54 PM

SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE:
NOW OPEN
Teleperformance (A2)
Mcdonalds (Main)
Flawless (H&W Zone)
Nail-a-holics (H&W Zone)
Skinstation (H&W Zone)
Cory Quirino World of Wellness (H&W Zone)
Dental Breathe (H&W Zone)

SOON TO OPEN
California Berry (H&W Zone)
Admin Office (A2)
Tire Depot (A2)
Dairy Queen (A1)
Koryo BBQ (A1)
Globe Telecom (Cyberzone)
Hap Chan (H&W Zone)
Cinema 1-3 (Main, Under Renovation)

Tinutuloy na ang Exterior Renovation, yun lang muna...:)

thethirtysixth

October 8th, 2010, 01:59 PM

Ohh. wow! dami. haha. thanks. Pics naman

pinoyako2010

October 8th, 2010, 02:03 PM

-dp-

thethirtysixth

October 8th, 2010, 04:27 PM

Basa!. Base sa nabasa kong tweets sa twitter. Umulan sa loob ng SM City Fairview. Kasi may ongoing renovations daw sa roof
Exact Loc: Annex 1 and Annex bridgeway

thethirtysixth

October 9th, 2010, 07:14 AM

SOON TO OPEN AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW
Racks

pinoyako2010

October 9th, 2010, 07:16 AM

SOON TO OPEN AT SM CITY FAIRVIEW
Racks

san mo naman nalaman yan?

thethirtysixth

October 9th, 2010, 08:00 AM

^^ Racks Official Fan Page
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_m4lyUE6o2MA/TLAEYj2ggHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/UvivoMdYQm8/s1600/racks.jpg

pinoyako2010

October 9th, 2010, 12:33 PM

^^nice...

thethirtysixth

October 9th, 2010, 12:45 PM

^^ And sa Annex 1 daw yan ilalagay

thethirtysixth

October 9th, 2010, 05:14 PM

SM City Fairview Updates:

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.2&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.3&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.4&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.5&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.6&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.6&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.7&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.8&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.9&disp=emb&view=att&th=12b917c567028cf8

Thanks to @stanleymalls

pinoyako2010

October 10th, 2010, 05:45 AM

^^ And sa Annex 1 daw yan ilalagay
baka dun sa dating metro by tokyo tokyo ilalagay ang racks...i'm so excited!:banana:

thethirtysixth

October 10th, 2010, 07:38 AM

Wala naba yun?. Hindi kumita? Or baka dunsa tabi ng Starbucks

kennethologist

October 10th, 2010, 04:37 PM

^^ Racks Official Fan Page
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_m4lyUE6o2MA/TLAEYj2ggHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/UvivoMdYQm8/s1600/racks.jpg

this should've been:

"The long wait is over, Racks is returning to SM Fairview"

RonnieR

October 11th, 2010, 04:11 AM

del

thethirtysixth

October 11th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Racks SM Fairview (UGF, The Annex)

pinoyako2010

October 11th, 2010, 11:02 AM

this should've been:

"The long wait is over, Racks is returning to SM Fairview"

I remember the days nung meron pang Racks sa SM Fairview.
Pero medyo matagal na yun.

Wala naba yun?. Hindi kumita? Or baka dunsa tabi ng Starbucks

Doon yun sa dating Metro by Tokyo Tokyo. Yung sa tabi ng Starbucks, yun yung magiging Koryo BBQ.

thethirtysixth

October 11th, 2010, 11:12 AM

^^ According to Racks. Yung Racks SMF Ay in SM City Fairview Annex 2 near Hypermarket

thethirtysixth

October 11th, 2010, 02:17 PM

More Dining at The SM City Fairview Annex.

Soon to Open
http://www.thetraveltart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Spam-Jam-Manila-Philippines.jpg
SPAM JAM

skyphire

October 12th, 2010, 02:36 PM

the best SM FAIRVIEW, NORTH EDSA, MOA!!!

pomperadz@yahoo.com

October 14th, 2010, 05:27 AM

SM city Marikina

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1646/dsc0183u.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7190/dsc0188wb.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9818/dsc0185bf.jpg

likely

October 14th, 2010, 08:52 AM

Oct 16 open na Muji sa Fort

RonnieR

October 14th, 2010, 09:21 AM

^^ SM Marikina is nice.

michael677

October 14th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Oct 16 open na Muji sa Fort

i hope they dont short change us like what high end brands in greenbelt did. i hope what muji products u find in hk and japan will be exactly the same here...

they should stop seeing philippines as an infant market

likely

October 15th, 2010, 06:33 AM

i hope they dont short change us like what high end brands in greenbelt did. i hope what muji products u find in hk and japan will be exactly the same here...

they should stop seeing philippines as an infant market

6 to 7% mas cheaper daw yung sa fort compared sa hk
http://chuvaness.livejournal.com/975839.html

OtAkAw

October 15th, 2010, 08:24 PM

Bosnyboy

October 16th, 2010, 07:25 AM

kaelthas18

October 16th, 2010, 04:00 PM

The new 168 shopping mall phase 5 is now open. All 6 levels including a basement. Construction of the twin tower condo above is continuing however, Also opened just recently is the puregold shopping mall along the same street. So length of the puregold shopping mall and all the 168 mall phases are combined would be at least 1 kilometer long. 1 kilometer of bargain shopping. As an opening sale promo, most stalls are offering their apparel for P50 only. And mind you sosi ang puregold mall. Interior features shiny porcelaine tiles parang sm or robinsons mall ang dating and very bright ang interiors. Im sure mas sossy pa ang megaworld's mall pag natapos na.

999 MALL po ung name ng puregold shopping mall. Mga fellow ssc mall goers on 168, before you shop at 168 please check the fire exits muna. sa sobrang sikip ng mall mas maigi malaman kung saan tatakbo kapag may emergency. Malapit lang ako nakatira dito and pansin ko maraming nalabag na building at fire code ang 168 especially on the main mall

thethirtysixth

October 17th, 2010, 10:22 AM

Lalake tumalon mula sa 3rd Level ng SM City Fairview. Happened 1 hour ago

pinoyako2010

October 17th, 2010, 10:40 AM

Lalake tumalon mula sa 3rd Level ng SM City Fairview. Happened 1 hour ago
Nanaman???
:ohno::ohno::ohno:

speaking of sm fairview:
SM FAIRVIEW UPDATE
Pinapalitan na ang Logo sa Main Bldg. Front Entrance
Now Open
Spam Jam (A2)
Kultura Souvenirs (A2)
Teleperformance (A2)
Dermatology Center for Asia (H&W Zone)

Soon to Open
Kids Republic (Main)
Globe Telecom (Cyberzone)
California Berry (H&W Zone)
Hap Chan (H&W Zone)

yun lang muna...:)

thethirtysixth

October 17th, 2010, 11:06 AM

^^ Yup one year after last year SMF suicide accident

Okay pag nagpost ng bagong logo sa may main mall dami nanaman mapapangitan

Hay salamat bukas na din ang Kultura

flamathor13

October 17th, 2010, 02:34 PM

ano nga pala ginagawa doon sa A2.. inaayos yung sa likod ng puro mirrors diba?
anong gagawin doon? hehe

RonnieR

October 18th, 2010, 05:50 AM

derf

October 18th, 2010, 06:32 AM

In this area, we have:

1. 168 Shopping Mall
2. 999 Shopping Mall

I saw this in Cebu Pacific In Flight Magazine for October during my weekend trip, there s 11/88 Shopping Mall in Binondo! Is this a new mall?

So, the names of the malls there are NUMBERS!

Nope it's not a new mall. It's a reinvention of a previous mall which failed miserably. While the surrounding areas like 168 and Divisoria mall were teeming with people, this mall previously known as "MEISIC MALL" was devoid of any real commercial activity. A supermarket (EVER) opened there and was closed in no time at all. The tinderas and the owners were just chitchatting. And to think its location is better than the other malls since it's facing a major street. Well good luck to the new management!

RonnieR

October 18th, 2010, 06:46 AM

Nope it's not a new mall. It's a reinvention of a previous mall which failed miserably. While the surrounding areas like 168 and Divisoria mall were teeming with people, this mall previously known as "MEISIC MALL" was devoid of any real commercial activity. A supermarket (EVER) opened there and was closed in no time at all. The tinderas and the owners were just chitchatting. And to think its location is better than the other malls since it's facing a major street. Well good luck to the new management!

Ah, I remember that MEISIC mall, near to Caltex station. So, this is the 11/88 Shopping Mall. I wonder why they use numbers as the names of the malls. Perhaps, due to the success of 168 Mall? It is followed by 999 Shopping Mall and 11/88 Shopping Mall.

feistyradical

October 18th, 2010, 09:37 AM

In feng shui, 168 is lucky daw.

From geomancer, Lillian Too:

"The combination of the numbers 1, 6 and 8 is thus regarded as the most auspicious combination of all, especially if your KUA number is any of these three numbers. When people with KUA numbers 1, 6 and 8 work or live together, and they activate
the combination of these three numbers, the luck of prosperity and balance are sure to be evident. Good fortune reigns effortlessly and seamlessly.

In mandarin, the numbers 168 means the “road of prosperity” or “to be prosperous together”. The Chinese consider this one of the luckiest set of numbers. It used to be incorporated into many business names and is today much favoured by anyone knowledgeable about the power of this combination."

http://www.wofs.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=46&task=view&id=753

In this area, we have:

1. 168 Shopping Mall
2. 999 Shopping Mall

So, the names of the malls there are NUMBERS!

pinoyako2010

October 18th, 2010, 03:48 PM

ano nga pala ginagawa doon sa A2.. inaayos yung sa likod ng puro mirrors diba?
anong gagawin doon? hehe

yun yung Teleperformance...
bukas na yun ngayon...

thethirtysixth

October 18th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Pics naman nung sa logo (Re: SMF)

michael677

October 18th, 2010, 04:20 PM

What short change?

the hi end brands u see in manila normally carries less assortments , and the shops too are smaller

for instance, LV, hERMES and other brands in Greenbelt 4.

i visited Muji sa bhs, parang ang liit ng store. but from what i heard they carried the complete assortment.

this kind of setup is not only in garments, but cars as well. for instance, our toyota and nissan cars are limited in models compared to singapore and other 1st world asian countries wherein they have greater choices.

pinoyako2010

October 18th, 2010, 05:26 PM

Pics naman nung sa logo (Re: SMF)
i'll try next week...:)

Igsuonnimo

October 20th, 2010, 12:07 PM

Robinsons Galleria 16October2010
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/36/74/19014763/2_597334457l.jpg

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/36/74/19014763/2_602577612l.jpg

NicknameForLife

October 20th, 2010, 01:04 PM

^^ lalong gaganda ang Galleria kpag na-renovate ito...

OT: Nag "back to zero" ba ung no. of posts?? napansin ko lng

thethirtysixth

October 20th, 2010, 03:25 PM

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Petrang Kabayo Theater Display at the Cinema 7-12 Lobby, SM City Fairview

pinoyako2010

October 20th, 2010, 05:18 PM

QUIRINO HIGHWAY, THE MALL HIGHWAY
SM Hypermarket Novaliches • SM City Novaliches • Nova Mall • Robinsons Susano • Puregold Nova • Robinsons Nova Market • SM City Fairview • Ayala Center Fairview • SM Center SJDM
No offense but some of these malls aren't even opened yet like (e.g. Ayala Center Fairview, SM Center SJDM) and some of these malls aren't even malls. (e.g. Robinsons Susano, Puregold Nova)

An example of a real mall highway is EDSA with malls like SM North EDSA, Trinoma, Ayala Center, SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Mall of Asia, Centris Station & Farmer's Plaza.

Fraulein

October 21st, 2010, 04:18 AM

No offense but some of these malls aren't even opened yet like (e.g. Ayala Center Fairview, SM Center SJDM) and some of these malls aren't even malls. (e.g. Robinsons Susano, Puregold Nova)

An example of a real mall highway is EDSA with malls like SM North EDSA, Trinoma, Ayala Center, SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Mall of Asia, Centris Station & Farmer's Plaza.

Totally agree!:)

Waldenstrom

October 21st, 2010, 09:24 AM

rumor: Farmer's Plaza in Cubao will undergo renovation starting January 2011.

RonnieR

October 21st, 2010, 12:31 PM

^^ lalong gaganda ang Galleria kpag na-renovate ito...

OT: Nag "back to zero" ba ung no. of posts?? napansin ko lng

Renovation is on-going at Robinson Galleria specifically on the facade facing EDSA and Ortigas Avenue.

Your number of posts is reset once a particular thread is closed.

Another new mall in Metro Manila. So many malls in the capital region.:)

SM City Novaliches opens Friday
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/21/2010 12:46 PM | Updated as of 10/21/2010 12:46 PM

MANILA, Philippines - SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country's largest mall developer, will open its 40th shopping mall in the country, SM City Novaliches, on Friday.

The mall, with gross floor area (GFA) of 60,334 square meters (sqm), is located along Quirino Highway in Barangay San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. It is SM Prime’s third mall in the city, after SM City Fairview and SM City North Edsa.

The new mall is estimated to have provided up to 4,000 new jobs to include those of the mall's tenants and suppliers.

SM Prime President Mr. Hans Sy said, “The area of Quezon City continues to be a key expansion area for SM malls."

SM City Novaliches has a leasable area of 42,721 sqm, 85% of which has already been awarded to tenants.

The opening of SM City Novaliches brings SM Prime's total GFA to 4.8 million sqm all over the country.

Before the year ends, the company will open its fourth China mall in the city of Suzhou.

darknyt1

October 22nd, 2010, 03:21 PM

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pinoyako2010

October 22nd, 2010, 03:51 PM

SM Prime Holdings Inc. announces opening of SM City Novaliches today
Friday, October 22, 2010
Business Mirror

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country's largest mall developer and operator, opens today, Oct. 22, SM City Novaliches, its 40th shopping mall in the Philippines.

In a statement to the local stock exchange, SM Prime said the new mall will have a gross floor area of 60,334 square meters (sq m). It is located on Quirino Highway, barangay San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. It is SM Prime's third mall in the city, after SM City Fairview and SM City North Edsa.

The new mall is estimated to have provided up to 4,000 new jobs, including those of the mall's tenants and suppliers.

"We warmly welcome all our valued customers to our newest and 40th mall, SM City Novaliches.

The area of Quezon City continues to be a key expansion area for SM malls.

This reinforces our confidence in the prospects of Quezon City given its vibrant population and burgeoning business sector," Hans T. Sy, SM Prime president, said in a statement.

SM City Novaliches has a leasable area of 42,721 sqm, 85 percent of which has already been awarded to various tenants.

The mall's anchor tenants are SM Supermarket, SM Department Store, SM Appliance Center, Ace Hardware, BDO and Watsons. Other tenants include quick service restaurants Jollibee, KFC, McDonald's, Mang Inasal, Shakey's and Pizza Hut; 'fashion and apparel retailers Bench, Penshoppe, Human and Folded N Hung; and health and beauty salons Let's Face It, Davids, Ricky Reyes and GQ Barber.

The amenities of SM City Novaliches include a food court with a seating capacity of over 500, four cinemas, parking slots for over 1,200 vehicles, and a terminal for public-utility vehicles.

With the opening of SM City Novaliches, SM Prime malls all over the country now have a combined GFA of 4.8 million sqm.

It will be the last SM mall to be opened in the Philippines for 2010. Before the year ends, SM Prime is scheduled to open its fourth SM mall in mainland China, which will be located in the city of Suzhou.