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LOOK: Metro Ayala in Cebu reopens 3 years after fire

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LOOK: Metro Ayala in Cebu reopens 3 years after fire

METRO AYALA. Metro Retail Stores Group CEO addresses the media during reopening of flagship store

John Sitchon/Rappler

The opening marks the comeback of the homegrown department store since the fire in 2018

Three years after a fire destroyed Metro Gaisano in the Ayala Center Cebu, the homegrown department store reopened officially on Friday, January 29. Metro Ayala is the flagship store of Metro Retail stores Group Incorporated located at the Ayala Center Cebu. 

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The new Metro Ayala has 7 main floors, with a supermarket on the first floor, the home improvement and furniture section in the basement with a food court on the 7th floor. 

The 7th floor food court atrium features floor to ceilings windows with a view of the fast-growing Cebu Business Park skyline. 

“This is something memorable and momentous for all of us,” said Metro Retail President and Chief Operating Officer Manuel C Alberto. “It’s symbolic of the relationship we’ve generated across generations with our Cebuano patrons. Having this store open again means a lot to us,” he added.

Take a look at the photos from the newly-reopened department store here.

FOOD COURT. A new bright food court opens on 7th floor of Metro Ayala. All photos by John Sitchon/Rappler
John Sitchon/Rappler
HIGH CEILINGS. When the food court opens, patrons will enjoy high ceilings and a view of the business district.
John Sitchon/Rappler
SPORTS AND MUSIC. The sports and music section in Metro Ayala
MAKEUP. The makeup section of Metro Ayala
SUPERMARKET. The supermarket is on the first floor of the Metro Ayala
HOUSEWARES. The housewares area in the Metro Ayala store
PPE. Personal protective gear is for sale in Metro Ayala amid a pandemic in Cebu
ENTRANCE. The mall entrance of the department store

– Rappler.com

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