Robinsons to hire most laborers from Calasiao

MOST LABORERS for the construction of the Robinsons Mall will come from Calasiao.

This was revealed by Mayor Mark Roy Q. Macanlalay even as he said that before the finalization of the mall project, it was already agreed upon by the Robinsons Corporation and the Municipal Government that construction workers will be residents of Calasiao.

He said the land development has already started in the five-hectare property in Barangay San Miguel where the Gokongwei-owned mall will be erected.

“We have a lot of skilled workers and conscientious laborers here that is why we asked Robinsons beforehand to hire their construction workers from Calasiao,” the mayor pointed out.

Mayor Macanlalay, who succeeded his father after serving as mayor for nine years, informed that Robinsons is expected to operate in the last quarter of 2011.

The young Macanlalay is confident that the local revenue of Calasiao will increase once the Robinsons Mall will formally open next year.

“I am sure that the business taxes will improve because it is expected that more establishments will arrive here,” the bachelor mayor stressed.

Macanlalay also foresees the increase in the collection of their town’s real property taxes as the market value of the properties near the Robinsons Mall has already escalated.

He said before he assumed office in July 2010, the municipal government under the leadership of his father has already established a business-friendly atmosphere.

“Many have noticed that more investors, local and multi-national, are already coming to Calasiao, and the entry of the Robinsons Mall is a big leap in our town’s economic activity,” Mayor Mark Roy remarked.

This third district town is popularly known for the Senor Divino Tesoro Shrine and its famous product, the Calasiao puto (rice cake).

ROBINSONS MALL TO RISE IN CALASIAO: Base preparations and land development are now in full swing in a five-hectare property bought by the Robinsons Corporation in Brgy. San Miguel. The project is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2011 and is expected to further boost the economy of Calasiao which is now a first class municipality. (Photo by Zarsi)