List of shopping malls in the Philippines
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This is a list of notable shopping malls in the Philippines. The retail industry in the Philippines is an important contributor to the national economy as it accounts for approximately 15% of the country's total Gross National Product (GNP) and 33% of the entire services sector. It employs some 5.25 million people, representing 18% of the country's workforce. The Philippine Retailers Association is the nation's trade group for store owners and mall and shopping center managers. There are over 850 malls in the Philippines.
Shopping malls by region
Bangsamoro (BARMM)
Bicol Region
Cagayan Valley
Calabarzon
Major shopping centers
Regional major shopping centers each have over a hundred local and international stores and are anchored by at least one department store and supermarket or hypermarket. They are also the largest malls (at least 100,000 square meters) in the region which feature not just stores but also attractions: movie theaters, rides, skating rinks, bowling alleys, and other recreational facilities. Each provides thousands of automobile parking spaces and is located mostly near rail stations and established business districts within the metropolis.
Outlet malls
Outlet malls or strip malls consist mainly of food outlets and several stores and businesses sharing one parking lot. These casual dining and retail centers have become popular hangouts among young professionals.
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