By
Dominic I. Sanchez
ZAMBOANGA
CITY – The city’s economy has notably been on the rise, as more
investments, malls, trade opportunities and business ventures are continuously
moving in.
According
to City Investment and Promotions Officer Apple Go recently, the city’s
economic climate looks “very promising”.
“We
have many applications for new businesses, and these are aside from the new
malls that are being constructed here,” Go said.
Recently,
the Yubenco local mall chain has opened another establishment in barangay
Tetuan, adding to the two already existing in Putik and in Suterville. Three
more malls are under construction and nearing completion namely CityMall in
Tetuan and Guiwan and the KCC Mall along Governor Camins avenue.
Both
CityMalls cover a total of approximately two hectares, while KCC mall covers
3.5 hectares. KCC will be the biggest mall in the city when completed. CityMall
is a subsidiary of CityMall Commercial Centers, which is also an affiliate of
the SM investments Corporation. KCC, which stands for Koronadal Commercial
Center has two other malls located in General Santos City and Koronadal City.
KCC
Mall has released the possible tenants on its Facebook page, which include new
franchises in the city such as the National Bookstore, Pizza Hut, Starbucks,
Yellowcab, Krispy Kreme, Folded and Hung, Lacoste, Samsun and others. KCC Mall
may be open within the year.
Meanwhile,
residents have been clamoring for an SM mall in Zamboanga. In a news article
published in the Philippine Star’s website on April 16, SM Prime’s president
Hans Sy has hinted about an expansion in Mindanao, which will include Zamboanga
City.