FIRST & LARGEST - Olympic Ice Rink in the Philippines - Mall of Asia - Pasay City, Philippines
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silverquill
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This is the first and largest Olympic size ice rink in the Philippines, located in the huge Mall of Asia on Manila Bay which is the largest mall in the Philippines and the third largest in Asia.
Waymark Code: WMAX1J
Location: Philippines
Date Posted: 03/06/2011
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This is an impressive ice skating facility in this tropical country, complete with pro-shop. It was opened in 2008, and is the first Olympic sized ice rink in the Philippines (and so far the only one). It is also the largest, not only in the Philippines, but Southeast Asia.
The Mall of Asia is the flag ship of over 40 malls managed by the SM Group of the Philippines, now expanding to other countries. (Guam was opened recently).
Henry Sy began business with a shoe store, later the Shoe Mart, or "SM" as it became commonly known. Part of his philosophy was that his malls would not be only shopping centers but also places for family entertainment. This huge complex has an entire section devoted to fun - the first IMAX theater, and a large bowling center are also located here, near this, the first Olympic size ice skating rink in the Philippines.
Although equipment rental is available and a full program of recreation and lessons is offered, the facility is large enough for hockey and world class skating events. Skate Asia 2007 was hosted here.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Wikipedia
Location of coordinates: Mall North Entrance
Web Site: [Web Link]
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