AN ENCOUNTER WITH MR.
HENRY SY
MR. HENRY SY
For Sy, he wanted "simply the best" for the Filipino
people that's why he decided to put up Mall of Asia. He desired
to establish it in order to to change the "atmosphere
of the Philippine Tourism." They planned everything such
as the design, the low rise, the services and the theme. They
spent P7 billion on this project. As mostly irritated by Mr.
Sy, "Not many people can do this. They may have the interest
and resources but not the GUTS." In effect, this kind
of project primarily entails GUTS and an OPTIMISTIC attitude.
One must look long term. "15 years ago, we have 100 hectares
in this area. We bought it , I had already in my mind the
Mall of Asia..." (p.14 Biz New Asia cover story)
SHOPPERS and TOURISTS...
The
Mall of Asia will be a primary destination of Asia Pacific.
Mr. Sy called this "Mall of Asia" because probably,
this is the biggest in Asia. Besides, this is intended for
people not only for their shopping but also for their leisure.
Actually, they like to think this is the"biggest".
With regard to the mall and it's marketable versatility, he
considered the mall of Asia as the "largest"
