Batangas Shopping Guide

SM Supermalls

SM Supermalls, owned by SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest chain of shopping malls in the Philippines, having 27 malls across the country and two overseas branches in Jinjiang and Xiamen, China.

The company that operates the malls was started by Henry Sy, Sr. in the 1950s. Shoemart, as SM was then known, started as chain of shoe stores with the first branch opening on Avenida Rizal, in Manila, in October 1958. By the 1970s, Shoemart became a full-line department store with branches in the Makati commercial center and at Harrison Plaza in Manila. The company also shifted its name from Shoemart to SM. In the 1980s, the company diversified and ventured into the supermarket and appliance store business, then finally opening the country's first "supermall" in 1985 in Quezon City called SM North EDSA.

SM Malls is considered the pioneer of the shopping mall experience in the Philippines. The popularity of these malls have paved the way for the growth of the retail industry in the country. Going to the malls, especially SM Malls, have become a part of the weekend urban culture of Filipinos.

SM Malls, however, faces criticism. The labor sector accuses the management of unjust labor practices on its employees—those that work in the malls' department stores and supermarkets. In addition, the wide popularity of SM threatens the business of small- and medium-scale commercial establishments in municipalities and cities where these malls have been opened. There is a widespread exodus of retailers and tenants that used to rent commercial spaces in these establishments to the local SM mall

Galleria Corporate Center

A Pioneering Landmark in the Ortigas Skyline

A Landmark Location

Located at one of the most prime areas in the metro, the Galleria Corporate Center is a first class 30-storey office condominium conveniently situated within the comprehensive Robinsons Galleria Complex. tanding strategically in the gateway to the country's dynamic business and commercial enclave, GCC is one of the primary buildings that shaped the skyline of the Ortigas Business District. The office tower has a total GFA of 30,000 square meters that offer spacious office areas and exclusive services and facilities for its clientele.

Infinite Shopping, Dining, Service and Recreational Possibilities

Designed to cater to the infinite needs of businesses to day, it is conveniently located beside the Robinsons Galleria Mall with direct access to more than a hundred shops, dining facilities, banks, travel agencies, appliance centers, service outlets, parcel delivery stations, computer centers, a full-line supermarket and department store, a multi-theater cineplex, a bowling center and a complete family entertainment center.

Also situated nearby is the Manila Galleria Suites, the premier business hotel in the area offering the best value accommodation with facilities for conventions, special events, business, fitness and fine dining areas.

Robinsons Land Corporation owns and operates one of the largest and most successful chain of malls in the country. Each commercial center in the chain is created from a vision, developed into a concept, designed by expert architects and engineers, constructed by dependable firms, leased by a dynamic marketing team, and operated by service-oriented and customer-focused personnel.

The Robinsons Chain of Malls believes that a successful mall is realized only when its components are successful. With this conviction, we are guided by a market-driven tenant mix, bringing together only the best names in the industry with the goal of maximizing lessee profitability. Our marketing department is committed to handling lease applications and serving customers with utmost professionalism and dedication.

Our masterplan puts special attention to the world-class facilities and amenities in our chain of malls, resulting in the safety, security, comfort, convenience, fun and entertainment of all our patrons and visitors. Today, our malls generate over 120 million visits annually.