In Cebu this year: Conglomerate targets to open biggest mall

CEBU, Philippines - Robinsons Land Corporation, the real estate arm of the JG Summit Group, is set to open Robinsons Galleria Cebu this year.

This project will be the company's biggest mall outside of Metro Manila, said RLC director for corporate and public relations Roseann C. Villegas.

The mall is a key component of a mixed-use development which will also include the second Summit Hotel in Cebu, two residential condominium buildings, as well as an office building for business process outsourcing firms, she said.

The six-story commercial building stands on a 4.7 hectare lot along General Maxilom Avenue in the North Reclamation Area, a P5 Billion integrated development at the 4.6-hectare property.

Robinsons Galleria Cebu's anchor tenants will include Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, True Value, Robinsons Appliances, Suizen, and Toys R' Us.

It will also have six cinemas, including two 3D theaters, with a total capacity of 8,800. The mall will have about 300 tenants offering international brands and popular local brands. Tenants will also include homegrown Cebuano retail shops, restaurants, amusement centers and new entertainment attractions.

The masterplan for the General Maxilom property also includes the construction of high rise residential condominium units which will be benefit from the proximity of the mall and BPO offices.

Currently, RLC operates newly renovated and improved Summit Circle Hotel in Fuente Osmeña circle. The Group will soon have three hotels in Cebu including the Summit Shores Resorts which will be part of the upscale Amisa residential development on Mactan Island.

Simultaneously, the company is also building the Azela Residences, a residential development in Gorordo Avenue.

According to Villegas, the mall will have over 300 tenants offering an eclectic mix of international brands and popular local brands. Tenants will also include homegrown Cebuano retail shops, restaurants, amusement centers and new entertainment attractions.

"RLC’s sustained investments in Cebu City via Robinsons Galleria Cebu and other projects signifies the company’s commitment in contributing to the city’s robust economic growth. RLC supports the Queen City’s vibrant retail industry as well as its booming property, business and tourism sectors," Villegas said. — Ehda M. Dagooc (FREEMAN)