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Exciting features await at Araneta City ' s Gateway Mall 2
A new urban destination rises at the heart of Metro Manila -- Gateway Mall 2 , the latest lifestyle offering of Araneta City !
Covering more than 200,000 square meters of retail space , this highly-anticipated extension of the multi-awarded Gateway Mall provides additional choices for shopping , dining , entertainment , and leisure at the metro ' s pioneering commercial district . In line with Araneta City ' s long history of pioneering traditions , expect a new and improved mall experience in Gateway Mall 2 . Get ready for its full opening and keep an eye on its exciting attractions .
Engaging design
Gateway Mall 2 ' s contemporary facade transforms into an urban oasis , with greens and water features , all set to put any visitor at ease . Grand columns of decorative light strips array the hallways to give the mall an indoor piazza vibe . From the ground floor , visitors will be greeted by The Lagoon . With its relaxing water feature and lush green surroundings , it serves as a beautiful centerpiece to the hard-to-miss array of popular food brands lines up along the mall ' s Restaurant Collection .
A must-see feature can be spotted at the mall ' s spacious atrium . It has a ceiling powered by a 700-square-metter LED-activated Quantum Skyview -- a first in any mall in the country . Positioned as one of the mall ' s major highlights , Quantum Skyview presents visitors with an innovative visual spectacle like no other .
Bayo Receives Gawad Yamang Isip Award for Female Empowerment Initiatives
Bayo , a renowned fashion brand , was recently honored with the prestigious Gawad Yamang Isip ( GYI ) Award by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines ( IPOPHL ) on April 26 , 2023 . This recognition holds special significance for Bayo as this year ' s theme focused on " Women and IP : Accelerating Innovation and Creativity ."
Championing female empowerment is a core value for Bayo . As an active participant-member of the United Nations Global Compact ( UNGC ), the company is committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( UN SDG ), particularly emphasizing gender equality .
Anna Lagon , Bayo ' s co-CEO and Chief
More fun and entertainment
To boost an inviting live-work-play environment , Gateway Mall 2 highlights recreation and leisure . It offers interesting attractions like Paeng ' s Gateway Bowl for bowling and billiards enthusiasts , and Ppop / Kpop Town Cafe for music fans .
The new mall also boasts 18 brand-new cinemas with advanced technology , plus a VIP lounge . They are all designed with plush interiors , comfortable seats , and ample leg room for viewing comfort and pleasure .
Refuge for urbanites
Creative Officer , shared , " As a brand dedicated to designing pieces that pay homage to our heritage and dress the modern Filipina throughout their journey in womanhood , we place great importance on collaborating with women , listening to their stories , and finding ways to support them as they explore their craft . Women bring a unique perspective to everything from design to business ."
Bayo ' s workforce predominantly comprises women , with women employed at every level , from the production line to the C-suite . Many of Bayo ' s sustainability projects align with the gender equality SDG , implementing tangible , measurable , and effective policies to empower women .
Under the # JourneytoZero campaign , Bayo has undertaken numerous projects in circular fashion , with a particular focus on handweaving . Since 2018 , the company has partnered with communities in Aklan , Bulacan , Cebu , and Baguio to create woven textiles for Bayo ' s garments . Through these initiatives , women are provided fair wages and sustainable livelihood opportunities .
Gateway Mall 2 ' s crowning glory is the Sagrada Familia Church , a 1,000-person capacity air-conditioned church on the roof deck . It has a high-ceiling design , pure white interiors , and modern glass windows that cultivate a calming environment .
Outside the church is a landscaped Sensory Garden , which will be filled with water elements and aromatic herbal plants . This restorative pocket of nature will help reduce anxiety and provide respite from hectic days . It also serves as an attractive access to the all-day dining restaurant and patisseries of ibis Styles Araneta City , the first ibis Styles branded hotel in the country that will open beside the mall soon .
With these exciting features , Araneta City ' s Gateway Mall 2 is expected to provide more opportunities for a break from the urban routine . So get ready to explore this mall and enjoy a new mall experience only at the City of Firsts !
In a serendipitous alignment , this year ' s GYI also shed light on Bill 1716 , known as the " Safeguarding the Traditional Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill ," which aims to protect the intellectual property of indigenous designs . Bayo has long been a champion of Filipino crafts , incorporating traditional art forms into their designs . Lagon passionately expressed , " We tell the weavers that they are not ordinary makers . What they do preserves our culture , and they should take immense pride in that ."