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 but did not find her though..I thought half the population of the country was in that building as it was really busy.
Oh Christmas shopping.... spend spend spend...

[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 but did not find her though..I thought half the population of the country was in that building as it was really busy.
Oh Christmas shopping.... spend spend spend...

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