Robinsons Tuguegarao Explained

Robinsons Tuguegarao
Location:Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines
Address:Maharlika Highway, Barangay Tanza
Developer:JG Summit Holdings
Manager:Robinsons Land Corporation
Owner:John Gokongwei
Architect:ASYA Design
Number Of Stores:250+
Number Of Anchors:7
Floor Area:68000m2[1]
Parking:500 slots

Robinsons Tuguegarao (formerly known as Robinsons Place Tuguegarao), is a mixed-use complex shopping mall, owned and operated by Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the largest mall operators in the Philippines. It is located at the boundary of barangays Leonarda and Tanza, along Maharlika Highway, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Its location gives high accessibility to northern municipalities of Cagayan and the Tuguegarao Airport.

The mall opened its doors to the public on July 26, 2018[2] as the first full-service mall in Cagayan, the second Robinsons mall in the Cagayan Valley Region, after Robinsons Place Santiago, and the 50th in the Philippines. With a gross floor area of 68000m2,[3] it is the second largest mall in the region.

The complex includes a Go Hotels branch,[4] the first in the region, a budget hotel brand under the same mall operator.

Design

Known as the corporation's golden mall, the design of the mall is patterned over rice, where Cagayan is known for. Predominant in the mall are patterns of rice grains which are seen in parts of the interior. Jagged and sloping volumes on the façade is an ode to the Sierra Madre and Cordillera mountain ranges. Inspired by the city's captivating sunrises, the main atrium features sun rays that "rise over the rice fields."

The food court is playfully designed in green and orange colors, and the cinema lobby is draped in techno colors of violet and blue.[5]

Features

The three-level mall features anchor stores such as Robinsons Department Store, which is spread across two levels; Robinsons Appliances; Daiso Japan; Handyman; Robinsons Supermarket, located at the basement, and; Robinsons Movieworld, with six cinemas including a 3D theater. It also has amusement centers for children and two activity areas spanning 1300m2 to be used for special gatherings and conventions.

Aside from the affiliate brands, RLC also brought in popular local and international retailers and restaurants. The list include Guess, Mango, Vans, Levi's, Bench, Penshoppe, Bayo, Plains & Prints, Burger King, Bon Chon, Hap Chan Shabu Shabu, Seafood Island, Pepper Lunch, among others.[6]

Japanese global retail giant Uniqlo also opened its very first store in Cagayan Valley at the mall. The new store brings with it 818-square meter of new shopping space.[7]

It also features the Lingkod Pinoy Center, a one-stop facility for government institutions, which house the Department of Foreign Affairs consular office of the region. Full service SSS and Pag-ibig offices would also open soon.[8]

The complex includes Go Hotels equipped with 136 rooms.

ASYA Design, an award-winning Philippine-based architectural firm, designed the mall.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 Definitive Information Sheet. Robinsons Land Corporation. 2022-05-03.
  2. Web site: RLC to generate P20B through share sale. Dumlao-Abadilla, Doris. 25 November 2017. INQUIRER.net. 2018-06-01.
  3. Web site: 2022 Definitive Information Sheet. Robinsons Land Corporation. 2022-05-03.
  4. Web site: RLC bets big on warehousing, dorms, coworking spaces. Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2018. INQUIRER.net. 2018-06-01.
  5. Web site: Main mall info . Robinsons Malls . Robinsons Malls . 26 July 2018.
  6. Web site: Tuguegarao entrepreneurs share space with big brands in new mall. 7 August 2018.
  7. Web site: UNIQLO Opens First Store in Tuguegarao City. 20 April 2019.
  8. Web site: RLC, SSS tie up to provide government services in soon-to-open Robinsons malls. Manila Bulletin. business.mb.com.ph. 2018-06-01.