The country’s first international outlet mall opens

Savvy shoppers now have a place to go when they are looking for the best buys in a setting that is out of the ordinary. Acienda Designer Outlet (ADO) in Silang, Cavite, opened on Oct. 26 to offer big discounts from well-loved fashion brands just in time for the holiday season.

“We are so happy to open this international-style shopping concept in the Philippines, offering a novel shoppers experience for locals and tourists. Every detail at Acienda Designer Outlet was carefully planned to give our guests a fun day out with a mix of great bargains, good food, and a distinct feel of being in Europe,” says Jayden Lewis, head of leasing for Asia of Freeport Retail.

Jeffrey Ng, president of Cathay Land, welcomed the key leaders of Cavite, including 5th District Rep. Roy Loyola, Silang Mayor Emilia Poblete, and Gil Linaja, executive assistant to Gov. Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Ng gave a private tour to Mayor Poblete, showed her the shops and sights around Acienda Designer Outlet, and promised that more top international brands will open soon to excite shoppers and tourists. He added that they are constantly looking for even more ways to make their ADO shopping trip a memorable one.

Included in the lineup of outlet stores that offer as much as 80 percent discounts are Archive, Geox, Reef, Sunglass Haven, 158 Designer’s Boulevard of the SSI Group, Levi’s, Oakley, Just Jewels, Mango, Guess, Mossimo, The Rail, and Kid’s Depot.

For shoe shoppers there’s Florsheim and Naturalizer from RSI, Asics, Onitsuka, Vans, Oregon Premium Outlet Store, Nike, and Skechers.

Acienda Designer Outlet is the countrys first truly international outlet malls. It is a collaboration between international developer Freeport Retail from the UK and local partner Cathay Land, is expected to draw thousands of shoppers daily.

ADO is loaded with Instagrammable and Facebook-ready spots inspired by popular European tourist attractions. Among the design elements that can be found in the sprawling retail hub are a three-story French windmill, replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and vintage telephone booths inspired by London.

Food stands and restaurants include Wine Bank, Pizza Warehouse, Cold Stone, and Café Passcuci.

Acienda Designer Outlet is located along Km 48, Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, Cavite. For more information, visit www. aciendadesigneroutlet.com.

Outlet overlords: Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng and Freeport Retail UK director and founder Chris Milliken are the forces behind Acienda Designer Outlet (ADO), the country’s first true international outlet mall.

Cathay Land chairman Olivia Ng (second from right), Freeport Retail UK founder Chris Milliken (center) and Cathay Land EVP Jose Balonan (third from left) admire the main public square of Acienda Designer Outlet with Gil Linaja (second from left), executive assistant to Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla; and Silang Mayor Emilia Poblete (fifth from left). They are joined by Cathay Land Corp. sec. Ronald Uy (left) and Jay Ng.