Following its 45th anniversaryth commemorating the year 2025, Robinsons Land Corporation is developing a strong pipeline of projects in 2026 across its retail, office, tourist, and cargo arms. The next wave of RLC development points a clear direction as it approaches its 50th anniversaryth year: growth created by compatibility, the local context, and the needs of communities and businesses in potential regional markets.
“We pursue growth with purpose, focusing on development that responds to real market needs, supports communities, and creates lasting value in all the regions we serve,” said Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, president and CEO of Robinsons Land.
This year, Robinsons Land has major projects taking shape in Dumaguete, Bacolod, Davao, Pangasinan and Calamba. Each location reflects a specific market need and a different growth phase, yet all share the same broad desire: to create places that remain relevant to everyday life while helping to develop the economy across the country.
ROBINSON’S MALLS: WE STRENGTHEN EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS IN REGIONAL TOWNS
Under Robinsons Malls, the company is moving forward with major developments in key growth cities in the Visayas, reflecting the continued importance of retail and commercial spaces in the region’s communities.
In Dumaguete, Robinsons Dumaguete is ready for expansion, adding four floors and more than 17,000 square meters of leasable space, which is targeted to reopen in Q3 2026. This project reinforces the role of the mall in the city that continues to grow as a center of education, tourism, and commerce of Negros Oriental. The Dumaguete expansion reflects Robinsons Land’s confidence in a market where student life, local business opportunities, and regional mobility continue to drive demand for well-located retail spaces. Robinsons Dumaguete is part of a multi-use area where Cybergate Dumaguete and Go Hotels are also located.
In Negros Occidental, Robinsons Land is undertaking the expansion and redevelopment of Robinsons Bacolod, one of the city’s longest-established properties. Opened in 1997 as Bacolod’s first full-service mall, this place has long served residents, students and tourists. Its development is intended to continue that legacy with a renewed space that responds to the way people now meet, eat, and spend their leisure time.
The three-story project includes more than 40,000 square meters of total leasable space. Among the most visible changes will be a renovated facade that opens the mall fully to street level and improves visibility and accessibility to Lacson Street, one of the city’s major commercial arteries. Inside, the mall will introduce Eat Street, a new food hall envisioned as an exciting culinary destination.
The redevelopment will include two Robinsons Movieworld VIP cinemas and a chapel, expanding the mall’s role in town and community life. Throughout the development period, Robinsons Bacolod remains operational, allowing tenants to continue to serve customers and help stabilize the economy during the transition. Complimenting the commercial vibe of Robinsons Bacolod shopping mall is Go Hotel and Cybergate Bacolod 2.
Together, the Dumaguete and Bacolod projects show how Robinsons Malls is approaching 2026. To increase capacity in developing cities. Another is reviving a long-established local brand for a new generation. Both reflect a commercialized view of local rhythms, local expectations, and the everyday ways in which Filipinos use shared spaces.
ROBINSONS OFFICES: EXTEND YOUR REACH TO HIGHER WORKPLACES
With the recent successful launch of Cybergate Iloilo, Robinsons Offices will also expand its presence in key regional markets with projects in Dumaguete and Davao, supporting the company’s confidence in high-growth cities outside Metro Manila. Cybergate Dumaguete will be the address of the Prime Minister’s office in the city. Located near Robinsons Dumaguete Mall and Go Hotels Dumaguete, the office development will have a new office with three floors above the mall and one floor below, bringing about 7,200 square meters of office space.
Designed with efficiency, flexibility, and integration in mind, the building will feature two bedrooms, functional floor plates, large glazed windows, wide ramps, and spaced elevators. It also addresses the need for reliability and efficiency with backup power, strong call support, modern security systems, and stability features. These include energy-efficient cooling systems, water-saving appliances, rainwater collection, and rooftop solar panels.
Planned to mark the first move of Robinsons Offices to the city, the Dumaguete project is in line with the company’s expansion drive by supporting reverse migration and increasing access to better economic opportunities in the provinces. It also firmly positions Dumaguete as an emerging regional business center where many professionals can create jobs close to home.
In Davao, Cybergate Victoria 1 shows a different phase of development. As the third and newest development of Robinsons Offices in Davao City, it rises on the historic site of the former Victoria Plaza, which was once home to Davao’s first shopping mall. The project will have nine floors of prime office space supported by retail and rental facilities, and is designed to serve BPOs, IT-BPM operators, corporate offices, and high-growth businesses.
While Dumaguete represents the first location of Robinsons Offices, Davao represents a deep investment in an already established business center. Cybergate Victoria 1 is expected to support the creation of high-quality jobs in the region, provide companies with space to expand, and strengthen Davao’s position as a major business and employment center in Mindanao. It also continues the legacy of the famous site into a new phase of urban and commercial activity.
This office development shows Robinsons Land expanding premium, future-proof workplaces into regional cities where business growth and local development are increasingly going hand-in-hand. They also reflect the company’s desire to elevate Filipino beauty to global heights by helping more professionals and businesses thrive in world-class locations across the country.
ROBINSON’S HOTELS AND RESORTS: EXPANDING FOOD IN THE LUZON JUST
In the hospitality sector, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts is expanding its reach in Northern Luzon with Grand Summit Pangasinan, the first Grand Summit location in the region. Located within the Robinsons Pangasinan development complex in Calasiao, the seven-story hotel is considered a modern landmark along the Dagupan-Urdaneta strategic road, a gateway that connects business districts, cultural centers, and tourist spots in the province.
The Grand Summit Pangasinan will have 100 rooms, including deluxe rooms and junior and executive suites ranging from 38 to 116 square meters. The hotel aims to provide a refined yet welcoming accommodation for both leisure and business travelers, with a layout and design focused on comfort, efficiency, and a superior guest experience.
The project reflects Robinsons Land’s confidence in the region’s hospitality and the growing interest in places beyond the country’s traditional gates. It also exudes a level of service closely associated with Filipino hospitality: warmth, attentiveness, and the basics of caring.
RLX: RETAIL LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Under its Robinsons Logistix and Industrials (RLX) division, Robinsons Land continues to strengthen cargo capacity with RLX Calamba 2C SPX, a Grade A warehouse built in partnership with SPX Philippines, the logistics arm of Shopee. This will be SPX’s second warehouse within RLX’s Calamba Logistics hub and is designed for high-volume e-commerce operations, fast moving items, and sorting. The facility will feature flexible warehouse facilities, state-of-the-art specifications, and future-proof infrastructure that supports nationwide delivery.
This project also addresses a major need in the market: the growing need for a logistics infrastructure that can match the scale, speed, and standards of the e-commerce world. With the RLX Calamba 2C SPX, Robinsons Land is strengthening an important transport corridor in Luzon and supporting the necessary infrastructure for trade at a high level. It shows how the company views industrial real estate as something that enables business continuity, market access, and strong connections between manufacturers, platforms, and consumers.
Known for its Grade A facilities, RLX has helped create a new retail format to create organic growth and ecosystem collaboration within Robinsons Land. The project reinforces RLX’s role as an architect of risky, high-impact retail infrastructure while supporting Robinsons Land’s push into new independent formats that diversify and increase recurring revenue streams.
Shopwise’s “big box” will occupy an area of over 7,000 sqm with a leasable area of 5,000 sqm, and is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027, with a store opening targeted for the third quarter of 2027. This format, which is larger than typical Philippine supermarkets, is a departure from international retail store models. It’s designed for bulk purchases, high-performance operations, and value-forward sales, making it especially suitable for rising middle-income households and small business owners.
Through Shopwise Sierra Valley, RLX and Robinsons Land reinforce how Philippine-made products can shape modern retail environments, support communities, expand access, and enable sustainable growth for years to come.
HOW IT IS ALLOCATED OVER THE PORTFOLIO
Taken as a whole, Robinsons Land’s pipeline paints a clear picture of where the company is headed. Various developments reflect long-term thinking focused on local relevance and driven by confidence in regional and national growth.
“Our development in all malls, offices, hospitality, and property is guided by a common purpose,” said Aragon-GoBio. “We build for Filipinos in ways that strengthen our nation’s cities, expand access to opportunity, and raise the bar for what Philippine housing can deliver.”
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