Several shops are confirmed to open at the expansion annex of Robinsons Place Butuan. An official from the City Hall confirms National Bookstore, Starbucks, Classic Savory, Bratpack, Vans, Guess, More Golden ABC Brands, and World Balance. Butuan City will be the fourth city in Mindanao to host Starbucks after Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos City.
Butuan is the regional center of the Caraga region which comprised of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Islands. The largest mall in the city, Robinsons Place Butuan, features four digital cinemas, including a 3D cinema, an amusement center, baby care lounge, disabled-friendly facilities, and free WiFi hotspots. Sources say that further expansions will involve condominium towers and BPO offices.
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Robinsons Place Butuan mall expansion. Photo credit to Char Les. |
Currently, World Balance is hiring for Store Supervisor, Management Trainee, and Sales Assistants for their Butuan branch. As of April 2017, painting of back portion of the new annex is undergoing. The entrance canopy in the west wing is also being assembled. See photo update below.