ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

The timeless and classic wonder of  an island within a lake, on an island within a lake, on an island makes TAGAYTAY  a popular tourist destination. Offering the best vantage point of  Taal Volcano and Lake  favors this city on the ridge as a popular year-round getaway. And of course, its cool climate makes it a perfect respite from the sweltering heat of Metro Manila. A Tagalog term for "ridge", Tagaytay is situated on the higher portion of the narrow hilltop surrounding Taal Lake. The combination of high elevation and lush greenery contributes to this cool weather making it to be the  unofficial second Summer Capital of the Philippines, after Baguio. A top tourist destination in the Calabarzon area, Tagaytay offers a lot to complement the scenery and cool weather. Hotels and resorts take advantage of the scenic view to entice guests, man-made attractions give thrill and excitement and restaurants and cafes makes it a great food trip destination.

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 includin