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Opening by 2Q 2018: Robinsons Place Pavia to feature an aquapark

Slated to open by the second quarter of 2018 is Robinsons Place Pavia located at the former site of Pavia People's Terminal along Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue (near Coca Cola Philippines - Iloilo plant). 
The 3rd Robinsons mall in Iloilo  will have a total lot area of around 80,000 sqm, Gross Floor Area of almost 41,000 sq m and Gross Leasable Area of 24,000+ sqm .

The three-story mall will be anchored by Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman, Robinsons Appliances, Daiso Japan, Southstar Drugstore and Robinsons Movieworld with six state of the art cinemas. 

A food gallery with a seating capacity of more than 300 pax and parking for more than 400 vehicles. It will also house various restaurants, retail and entertainment options. Other features include WiFi hotspot, baby care lounge, transport terminal and PWD friendly facilities. 

An Aqua Park will also rise on the left side of the mall's entrance. With 12 water attractions including a pool playground, octopus, sea horse and jelly fish sprinklers, water pillars, giant water buckets and slides, a wonderful aquatic experience awaits the kids and kids at heart. The park will also be surrounded by cabanas where guests can enjoy and relax.

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