Biggest mall opens in Philippines after expansion

[Win2Win]

MANILA, Philippines -- The largest mall in the Philippines and third biggest in the world opened in Manila on Friday, following completion of a six-floor expansion, amid hopes that domestic spending ...

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[aposhark]

With the other threads confirming the world-wide economic downturn, the Phils could be caught out with these mega-malls that were planned when the economy was better.

For the Filipina(o)s on here and the expat Brits who live there, is there a noticable economic downturn in the Phils too?

[PeterB]

No noticeable effect of the world recession here ... but then 90% of the country is in permanent poverty, the difference wouldn't really show. I suspect that, for the most part, life will just carry on as normal for most filipinos - struggling to put food in their mouths day by day.

However, the cost of transport is falling with the fuel prices. I filled up at 37 pesos/litre yesterday.

[simplelife]

MANILA, Philippines -- The largest mall in the Philippines and third biggest in the world opened in Manila on Friday, following completion of a six-floor expansion, amid hopes that domestic spending ...

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Oh yes SM North Edsa is a huge shopping mall, really , I ve been there this afternoon.
I was looking for Mrs JMajor thought we will have Grand Eye Ball today:icon_lol::icon_lol: but did not find her though..I thought half the population of the country was in that building as it was really busy.:Brick:
Oh Christmas shopping....:NoNo: spend spend spend...:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Adobo]

I have come across a company in west midlands which is expanding and offers training to become managers, or even if you want part time extra income Plus they donate £5 to an emergency fund for Philippines in case of troubled times.
you can contact me but please reply on this site first, hope this is ok with administrators.... Mabuhay....

[Mrs.JMajor]

Oh yes SM North Edsa is a huge shopping mall, really , I ve been there this afternoon.
I was looking for Mrs JMajor thought we will have Grand Eye Ball today:icon_lol::icon_lol: but did not find her though..I thought half the population of the country was in that building as it was really busy.:Brick:
Oh Christmas shopping....:NoNo: spend spend spend...:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

Did I say that :Erm: and besides my hang out is SM Megamall,hehe we can meet if u want to.....lol as i feel we both bored :rolleyes: