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Robinsons Place Naga is for locals and travelers

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Bicolanos and travelers, who use the “south road” to go from Metro Manila to Mindanao, are in for a major treat. Robinsons Place Naga (Camarines Sur) is opening soon in a city that is also a major pilgrimage destinatio­n for its miraculous patron saint, the Virgin of Peñafranci­a.

Located within the city’s first mixeduse developmen­t, the three-level fullservic­e mall will anchor a multi-use developmen­t project that will include office buildings and two hotels. By expanding to Naga, RLC acknowledg­es that the city’s economy is booming.

With RLC being named Best Developer 2017 by DOT Property Philippine­s, the fastest growing property portal and emagazine in the country, the new address gives their businesses added prestige.

Robinsons Place Naga, a one-stop shop destinatio­n offers a wide variety of food and restaurant­s and well-known brands, both local and national. Both exterior and interior pay homage to the features that make Naga distinct. Gabi, the main ingredient of laing, and the pili nut are incorporat­ed into the mall’s design and landscapin­g.

Robinsons Place Naga is 11 kms. away from the city airport, 2.8 km. from Ateneo de Naga University, 2.9 km. from the Our Lady of Peñafranci­a Basilica Minore and 1.3 km. from the Jesse Robredo Coliseum.

With a floor area of 62,500 sq. m. on a land area of 67,300 sq. m., Robinsons Place Naga will become the premier family destinatio­n for locals and those who live in neighborin­g areas, as well as a popular stopover for long-distance travelers.

Local and foreign tourists will find most of the things Camarines Sur and the whole Bicol are known for and discover that there is more to the region. Local stores will offer distinctly Bicolano souvenir items and several restaurant­s will introduce visitors to authentic Bicol cuisine.

For tourists who want a more natural setting when they dine, they will find themselves closer to nature at al fresco restaurant­s such as Earthquake where monster shakes with Bikolano-Pinoy twist such as the VP Leni Quake Shake and P. Détente Quake Shakes. They can also dine at the Tugawe Cove Café which serves grilled chicken, laing, and crab paella with soup and dessert. Additional al fresco restaurant­s include Choobi-Choobi, which serves Filipino comfort food, the Crown Park with its varieties of dimsum, and Triboo Grill for its special Triboo Chicken served with a side dish of tomato with onion and unique blend of spices. Other restaurant­s include Hap Chan, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Naga Ramen, Chef Mama, Leylam Shawarma, Kuya J and the Starbuck’s Coffee.

In level one, commercial brands such as G&G, Alberto, Converse, Bayo, Guess and Levi’s are some of the shops. Shoe lovers will frequent Payless Shoe Source as they buy the most affordable and stylish footwear. Foodies’ most liked fastfood chains and bakeshops are also on level 1 such as BonChon Chicken, Bigg’s Diner, Bob Marlin, J. Emmanuel Pastries, Caramel Bakeshop and Baker’s Plaza.

Level 2 houses different brands in furniture, shoes and clothing such as La Sedia, World Balance, Outland and Vise Versa. Bicol Shirts City is also located in this level. For the techie customers, they will enjoy shopping at the Sync Apple Reseller where they can buy the latest gadgets and phone accessorie­s of good quality. Shoppers can also avail other services from Western Union, LBC, EuroLink Travel Agency, Core Pacific Foreign Exchange and Paras Alter Station.

Level 3 features a wide-range of beauty care services for its customers. Beauty clinics such as Skin Station, Skin Perfect, Bioessence and salons such as Jesi Mendez, Nailandia and Nails. Glow can help its clients to look and feel their best. Ad- ditional go-to places in the mall include Kidzoona where kids can learn and enjoy a series of activities and Sports Zone where sports enthusiast­s can choose from a variety of sports apparel. Some restaurant­s are also located in this level such as the Naga Garden, Western Plate, Smokey Minaluto, and Ice Blinkers with its famous halo-halo.

The Robinsons Movieworld is also located in the third level of the mall with its six state-of-theart cinemas for a complete movie experience. “Not only will we offer more than 1,500 seats to accommodat­e movie blockbuste­rs, Robinsons Movieworld will be building great cinemas for great movie experience,” says Bomboy Lim, Robinsons Movieworld’s general manager.

Robinsons Place Naga’s Lingkod Pinoy Center will provide a convenient way of transactin­g business with government agencies. It will include a Pag-IBIG Member Services branch as well as various government agencies such as Philhealth, which will offer member registrati­on or enrollment and updating of member’s accounts services; SSS will extend its issuance of SSS number for employees/self-employed members, issuance of ID number, status verificati­on, membership contributi­on and loans benefits claims services; TESDA will provide informatio­n on available apprentice­ship/leadership programs, informatio­n on assessment and certificat­ions, and career guidance and counseling. PHLPost willbe made available to the public for its services like issuance of Postal Identifica­tion ID, sale of postage stamps and philatelic items; acceptance of letters and parcels; electronic postal money order and acceptance of Philhealth payment.

 ??  ?? The three-level full-service mall Robinsons Place Naga is located within Naga city’s first mixed-use developmen­t that will include o ce buildings and two hotels.
The three-level full-service mall Robinsons Place Naga is located within Naga city’s first mixed-use developmen­t that will include o ce buildings and two hotels.
 ??  ?? The mall’s atrium with its iconic gabi-inspired ceiling
The mall’s atrium with its iconic gabi-inspired ceiling
 ??  ?? Robinsons Place Naga’s al fresco area
Robinsons Place Naga’s al fresco area
 ??  ?? Food Gallery at Robinsons Place Naga
Food Gallery at Robinsons Place Naga

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