EPISODE · Apr 4, 2023 · 10 MIN
How malls became the new plazas
from Teka Teka
In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains.Listen to the full episode of What's AP here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains.Listen to the full episode of What's AP here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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