Though it wasn't part of the plan and I was thinking after a week or two before we visit the place, considering the heavy traffic it caused when it just opened days ago, we still decided to have a look of SM Lanang, since the kids were insisting and very eager to see the place. And besides, we're just a couple of blocks away from it. But we had a condition to them, that if the place would still be crowded, we'd go elsewhere.
Traffic congestion was evident along the way, but the good thing was were moving, even if slowly. Gone were the days when we just swiftly passed by Lanang area. There's always a price for everything... and it is as expected.
When we finally got to our destination, unexpectedly, there was lesser crowd than what we had in mind. I guess we were just lucky that a lot of people might be thinking of not going there especially since it was a weekend. So, it was made convenient for us to roam around. We saw a lot of shops that's new to Davao, clothing, foods, facilities and other stuffs. Below are some of the mall pics I had taken:
Although I'm glad to see our city's progress, not to mention a lot of people landing a job... I kinda miss the old Lanang Golf Club, the place where I used to rest my eyes looking at it's green surroundings particularly those huge acacia trees and landscapes. Oh well, things change and there's no point of being nostalgic. Just hoping that we had enough with malls and other business establishments (i.e. container yards and warehouses) already and leave some of the remaining soil behind. Why not, we just let those areas in downtown be improved, it still has a lot of potential.
I know it's a lot cheaper and easier to construct a building in a bare land area, but we sacrifice and lose a lot in doing so... and it is somewhat, irreversible or takes more than a lifetime to correct. Congestion, waste, nature... Let's learn from other places. Just my thoughts. Yahweh bless.
This mall is pretty huge. Great one for those people who loves to go to the mall from opening till closing of it.
ReplyDeleteWow, SM Lanang is currently being noisy in the net. Malls are indeed a sign of development of an area. And knowing that SM is a very good mall, then it means that the place it is in is really good too!
ReplyDeleteHowever, development has its sacrifices. Sabi mo nga, "but we sacrifice and lose a lot in doing so... and it is somewhat, irreversible or takes more than a lifetime to correct. Congestion, waste, nature... Let's learn from other places.", the damage is somewhat irreversible, and I hope that this mall, or its owners, be responsible for their actions.
Well, here's a new place to spend time on. Hello traffic indeed.
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing of SM Lanang everywhere and unlike the SM Cebu I grew up to, this one looks pretty swanky. :)
ReplyDeleteI get your nostalgia on development eating nature as sometimes it's a force we can't stop but I hope we find a median where we can balance nature and development.
ReplyDeleteYah I feel the same way. We have so many malls and buildings now, I just hope we have more of this nature parks too where family can spend quality time together without the distractions of technology.
ReplyDeleteGlad that SM really won't stop providing this kinds of lifestyle to the Filipinos!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! personally I think establishment of huge malls in a certain locality is a sign of progress amidst the traffic, let's just think of business and employment opportunities it brings.
ReplyDeleteBeen reading a lot about this newest mall in your town. SM is really getting better now. I wonder if makakailang SM kaya ang Pilipinas? hmmmm...
ReplyDeleteDevelopment has its price. Sometimes it is difficult to determine which one is better, the "before" or "after" scenario.
ReplyDeleteI can see from the pictures that this SM Mall is bigger than the one in our city.
ReplyDeleteBuildings and other establishments like SM Malls indeed dominate most of the green lands that used to be a shelter to nature's beauty but due to fast paced urbanization, they are long gone. We have no other choice but to live with it and enjoy or better yet, accept.
ReplyDeleteAccept that these are signs of progress and will make the province of Davao more inviting to visit... more tourists will have the same experience as what Manila can offer.
DeleteI missed going to SMs in the Philippines! Thanks for the photos! The malls here in the US are nothing compared to what we have in the Philippines!!! promise! :))
ReplyDeleteBuildings and other Malls like SM Lanang premier is really good for the development and tourism of the City.
ReplyDeleteProgress caused great damage to nature but it also brought so much advancement. It's just sad that to be able to live a better life we also have to deal with traffic and congestion.
ReplyDeleteProgress, as they say, always has its downside. In this case, unfortunately, it's nature that has to suffer. Let's just hope for the best, that this new SM branch live up to expectations.
ReplyDeleteI miss our big malls with so many stores! Looks like a great place to spend time away at...wow!
ReplyDeleteThat's why Philippines is really not a poor country. With the malls emerging like mushrooms all around the country, Philippines is definitely NOT poor.
ReplyDeleteHaving an SM mall in your area means development and progress. The latest SM mall in our place dwell in the former Girl Scouts of the Philippines headquarters which was surrounded with trees before.
ReplyDeleteNo matter where SM malls are built, I just cannot see myself supporting these. MAYBE, if SM starts paying their employees better, giving them better hours, and actually caring about their health, then maybe... Until then, I'll shop somewhere else :)
ReplyDeleteSM Lanang Premier got the first IMAX Theater in Mindanao. The second outside metro Manila, Woot!
ReplyDeleteCommercial establishments = additional taxes paid to your municipality, employment and yes a sign of progress. hopefully the people in your place benefit from these taxes and improve their quality of life.
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