⌛ Robinsons Mall in Dumaguete

We had a meeting, where a wife of a well known man here said something interesting... "i don't want that Robinson opens in Dumaguete, then everybody could have the same clothes I have..."

Made me smile.. but still the opinion of a woman who lives here...

 

Rhoody ...when visiting the Shopping malls of Manila a young Filippino youth kept looking over and smiling.
Eventually he came over and asked if I was from the UK. Yes I replied but how did you know? he said I have the same Teeshirt from Primark!
He too was visiting Philippines and came from London hahaha.

 

That's really a good one. You made me laugh JB.:D :D

 

Funny, but isn't it a bit scary how "brand" orientated our world is ?

Maryfee

 

I think that it would be nice to start pushing for "zoning laws" That way, the "joe public" would have more say on what kind of buildings are allowed to be built in dumaguete. It would be nice if the malls were more like Greenbelt here in Makati or something of that nature. The giant boxes (sm or robinsons or gainsano) are what i call 'cookie cutter malls' and they are ugly. Zoning laws could help dictate a mall or future buildings that iare more aethetically pleasing.

 

Well that's an interesting thought, Zoning in the Philippines. Where I lived in Rural U.S. (conservative thinking) zoning was a tabboo subject. Giving up personal property rights to have government dictate what one might do with their land, zoning has the exact opposite effect from what you are saying.

I am not sure "Joe public" is existing here in that role.

But then there are economic development zones and marine sanctuaries here in Negros, as well as supposed areas set aside for specific kinds of development, but what that means and who is controling that I don't know.

The effect of zoning in developing countries sometimes results in the government striking deals with international bussinesses, changing the "zoning" in squatter areas or poor residential areas, then bringing in the buldozers at night to raise the area.
I have seen this happen more than once in the Dominican Republic.
I am happy to say I have not seen that here in my limited experience.

 

Branded products were already in existence long long time ago. And others are just even changing it's products' names to make and feel new and appeal to the consuming public, business strategy as what they call. Over promotion is one, although they are of the same generics and some bears truth to it. At least you have the choice of which one you go for. A detergent soap is a detergent soap but you have a choice between perla, tide, breeze etc.. whatever new names they plugged in now. A car is a car, but if it's within your budget why not buy a ferrari..:D And for me it is not scary at all. Just be reasonable and sensitive whatever purchases you'll make.

 

The public votes and decides the zoning laws. What is commerical, residential, and heights of buildings, etc. Right now, its probably just a few select politicians. Now, that is a scary thought. Someone has to decide and make this decision. Therefore, it would be nice if the community could have input with this and make the decision and not some single politician with an agenda. Also, I would think that a person would like to have their input on what the government or whoever is running the local government's plans are. I would not like having a high rise mall constructed right next to my house or land without any say or input. Can you imagine a slaugher house being placed adjacent or near your home? Look out your window now and pensively lament that smelly scenario! Someone is going to make this decision and I would think that the community would have the best input and ideas regarding the future of Dumaguete and not be as motivated (financially) as a single or a few people in the local government, that will have the power to make this decision.

Just a thought.

 

We are both projecting here but, I think that you will agree that a rural area in the States is different then an old established college town here in the Philippines. I mean, who cares if you make a piggery or dump out in your back fields in rural America? Besides, I think you and other people would like to have a say and be part of the decision process. Maybe I am wrong on that but, thats how I see it.

 

Robinsons Dumaguete to start operations mid-2009

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. will complete the construction of Dumaguete’s first shopping mall towards the middle of next year, Robinsons Malls general manager Nilo Mapa said in a disclosure.

Robinsons Dumaguete Mall will be the listed company’s fourth mall in the Visayas region, following the three shopping malls in Bacolod, Iloilo and Cebu. Another mall will open in Tacloban.

"Robinsons Dumaguete will be the center of activity for the province. This is where the locals, tourists, students and other wills converge, meet and experience a whole new way of life. Dumaguete is ready for this change. The residents are well educated and well-heeled plus local economy is booming with a lot of activity coming from tourism, & call centers," Mr. Mapa said.

Located along the Dumaguete South Road, a major junction in the newly-developed Dumaguete Central Business District, Robinsons Mall will be the "first and only full service shopping mall in the entire province catering not only the locals but also other residents from the nearby cities and towns."

The modern mall structure will be clean and spacious, and fully equipped toilets and other conveniences.

Anchor tenants include the Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman Do It Center, Robinsons Appliances and Toys ’R’ Us.

"Robinsons Movieworld, located at the second level, will be operating three cinemas," Mr. Mapa said.

A kid’s section, health and beauty outlets, service and IT zones, a drug store, quick serve restaurants and a book store are also expected to operate in the mall.

Supporting Robinsons Dumaguete's tenant mix are popular retail operators, fast food chains as well as local entrepreneurs.

"An al fresco area has been integrated into the mall layout with the city’s landscape providing a conducive backdrop. Shoppers will have something extra to enjoy and experience while dining here," Mr. Mapa said.

Aside from the mall, the development will also include a hotel and a trade hall. The hotel will have over 80 rooms with a coffee shop, while the trade exhibit hall will be approximately 3,000 square meters.

Robinsons Land operates 20 shopping malls, 23 residential condominiums, five office buildings, 27 housing & land developments, and three hotels. — Ruby Anne M. Rubio