Stayed 4 days in Iloilo end of Sept 2016 ,thoroughly enjoyed it . I was surprised to see xmas decorations in stores ,thought we were early in England preparing for Xmas late November .
Google claims there are 2.4 million OFWs (overseas Filipino workers), and an additional 4 million Fil-Ams living in the States, most of which are likely sending money back to the Philippines constantly. That will support a lot of malls (obviously).
Apart from OFW remittances, the Philippines also has a booming BPO & construction industries plus the manufacturing output also continues to grow & expand. Lots of infrastructure projects & construction going on in the country right now which provide direct jobs to people. Obviously, there is a growing middle class that support & frequent these malls. The Filipino people also love to hang out with family & friends that's why malls will always have a market in the Philippines. Malls are accessible & convenient places not just to shop but also to spend quality time with friends & loved ones. I guess, that's the reason why malls are really #MoreFunInThePhilippines. Lol!
wow..you get a vikings restaurant there: best buffet in the phils. at 9:04..i saw this restaurant in other videos..thats some good food right there.greets uncle mike.
Mike, do you ever wonder where they get the material and decorations to build these? I wonder if they have to import them in or if they're all manufactured in the Philippines.
manami gid ang Iloilo no?(ilonggo language) it is really beautiful right!; translation . I am really happy that you represent my country and province which is Iloilo,Philippines , I was born here and raised in Iloilo.
Hi Mike, Im offended when you said the city is poor and they have this kind of mall. this is my city and I love ILOILO even without this mall. hope in the future you learn how to accept my city and country as what is it poor or rich, you been leaving in Iloilo for almost 3 to 4 years and you still think my city is poor. Mike my city is richer than MICHIGAN ( USA ) as far as I know, Michigan is far worst economy than ILOILO so please next time be fair and think what would you say when you are posting in youtube, cause who knows people in USA like you dont know ILOILO are better place to leave than MICHIGAN.
Thank you Mike I know you love my city ILOILO and I have been your youtube viewer since 2014, I've been posting comment in your youtube at least 2 or 3 times when I've been following you. Just to recall one comment I mention in regards to paprika rest. , and just to let you know you will always be my fun cause you are honest and true to yourself and I like that.
Hiello Mike from Bohol...how are the lot prices there now if you dont mind me asking? Is there a way we can instant message on FB? My husband is from US and would love to ask you some questions about Iloilo if you have time..tnx..we sent you a friend request on FB...Cheers
It baffled me how the Filipinos can afford the mall prices there. Even If they have OFW in their family they make $550.00 a month maybe, so if they send $400.00 back to their families how can they afford to shop in the mall and eat out in the swanky restaurant.
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I miss my hometown...beautiful SM City!!!
Great video , that shopping mall looks good thanks for sharing will have to visit Iloilo Iloilo one day.
wow thanks for sharing this video its been 3 yrs i now i never go back home in iloilo city im so excited to go back home in my home town iloilo city
yes how about the gaisano mall
thank you cant'n wait the part 2 of video
When will the New Gaisano open?
Pala itot gid ang mga Ilonggo!
Wow, I can't believe this look much better mall than in New York,Us.... Had to visit when I go next month! Ty mike for this blog....
Thanks again Mike for a very interesting video 👍
Wow! I so excited to go for a vacay in iloilo! Thanks for sharing this video!
great video Mike we love your Philippine journey :)
it always amazes me seeing malls flourish there but flounder like crazy here :-( the best part is seeing christmas decorations there in September :-)
Magnifico!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed 4 days in Iloilo end of Sept 2016 ,thoroughly enjoyed it . I was surprised to see xmas decorations in stores ,thought we were early in England preparing for Xmas late November .
wow...very beautiful^-^♡
That is really a nice mall.
Its nice
Nice mall views Mike. There is lots of new malls and expansions going up in various cities so you know there are people with money to support them.
Google claims there are 2.4 million OFWs (overseas Filipino workers), and an additional 4 million Fil-Ams living in the States, most of which are likely sending money back to the Philippines constantly. That will support a lot of malls (obviously).
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I read an article about how much money comes in just in December. It was an amazing amount but I don't have the figures now.
Apart from OFW remittances, the Philippines also has a booming BPO & construction industries plus the manufacturing output also continues to grow & expand. Lots of infrastructure projects & construction going on in the country right now which provide direct jobs to people. Obviously, there is a growing middle class that support & frequent these malls. The Filipino people also love to hang out with family & friends that's why malls will always have a market in the Philippines. Malls are accessible & convenient places not just to shop but also to spend quality time with friends & loved ones. I guess, that's the reason why malls are really #MoreFunInThePhilippines. Lol!
wow..you get a vikings restaurant there: best buffet in the phils. at 9:04..i saw this restaurant in other videos..thats some good food right there.greets uncle mike.
well..trust me..its the best restaurant food you can find there. ive already seen the videos.the food is high standard.
Its been a while since i havent been in iloilo and they have made a lot of improvements there
My Philippine Journey You can obviously tell that the Iloilos economy is boosting tremendously! Well done for a great review Mike stay safe
My Philippine Journey hey no prob Mike! I mean thanks for sharing all ya Videos keep it up! and Your welcome Mike!
I was there in July. I didn't see the back side with imitation grass. Did that just open?
Mike, do you ever wonder where they get the material and decorations to build these? I wonder if they have to import them in or if they're all manufactured in the Philippines.
the 1st place that you showed us is the new wing then the cinema and rest original SM city while the 3rd place is the south point.like SM,
It's a consumer-driven country so malls are very popular. I also live in Iloilo, Mike, in Pavia. Which part of Iloilo do you live at, Mike?
manami gid ang Iloilo no?(ilonggo language) it is really beautiful right!; translation . I am really happy that you represent my country and province which is Iloilo,Philippines , I was born here and raised in Iloilo.
Hi Mike, Im offended when you said the city is poor and they have this kind of mall. this is my city and I love ILOILO even without this mall. hope in the future you learn how to accept my city and country as what is it poor or rich, you been leaving in Iloilo for almost 3 to 4 years and you still think my city is poor. Mike my city is richer than MICHIGAN ( USA ) as far as I know, Michigan is far worst economy than ILOILO so please next time be fair and think what would you say when you are posting in youtube, cause who knows people in USA like you dont know ILOILO are better place to leave than MICHIGAN.
Thank you Mike I know you love my city ILOILO and I have been your youtube viewer since 2014, I've been posting comment in your youtube at least 2 or 3 times when I've been following you. Just to recall one comment I mention in regards to paprika rest. , and just to let you know you will always be my fun cause you are honest and true to yourself and I like that.
Al Tan Don't take it seriously nigga, Your such a crybaby. Maybe your just on your Period (REGLA) or something lol. He's just saying the Truth
Man, our malls in the USA suck!Hey Mike, I imagine Iloilo is less crazy and dangerous than Cebu. Would you say by far...or a little?
its called southpoint because at the first of the video u were at the north wing
Hiello Mike from Bohol...how are the lot prices there now if you dont mind me asking? Is there a way we can instant message on FB? My husband is from US and would love to ask you some questions about Iloilo if you have time..tnx..we sent you a friend request on FB...Cheers
ok tnx Mike..
Opened in 1999
You said you're not going to spend too much time on the food court... are you putting us on a diet?
It baffled me how the Filipinos can afford the mall prices there. Even If they have OFW in their family they make $550.00 a month maybe, so if they send $400.00 back to their families how can they afford to shop in the mall and eat out in the swanky restaurant.
at a country so poor that 15 hectare complex is worth 2 and a half billion
Im a pilipino
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