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Robinson's Place Jaro to open in 2016

Photo from Barbas_Bigote of Urbanscape Philippines Forum
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Slated to open by March 2016 is Robinson's Place Jaro located at the former site of De Paul College Iloilo along E. Lopez Street. The newest mall in Jaro distirct will have a total Gross Floor Area of 30,000 sq m and Gross Leasable Area of 23,000+ sqm good for 250 tenants
Photo from Manila Bulletin
Anchor stores will be Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Grocery, Handyman, Robinsons Appliance Center and Robinsons Cinemas. It will also have boutique shops, fastood chains, cafes and restaurants.

(NOTE: De Paul College has stopped functioning as a school for years now. Much of the property has been sold (or leased?). Robinsons Place Jaro will stand on the lot/football field. The main building, to the right, of the former school will be untouched.)

 As of July 2016 (c.o Bryan Laude and Vener Galono FB)




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