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MANILA – Philippine property giant Robinsons Land Corp (RLC) and the city government of General Santos have signed a P2.33-billion deal to transform the city’s central public market into a modern, solar-powered commercial hub.RLC said the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, signed Wednesday by Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and company President Mybelle Aragon-GoBio, marks a significant shift toward &quot;premiumization&quot; in public infrastructure. The project, dubbed &quot;Palengke Heneral,&quot; will replace the aging facility with a three-story, 14,800-square-meter complex.Under the 25-year lease agreement, RLC will design and operate the facility before transferring it back to the city. The development will feature dedicated wet and dry zones, improved sanitation, and CCTV security.“Premiumization does not always mean higher prices or exclusivity,” Aragon-GoBio said during the ceremony, adding that the goal is to improve how spaces serve community needs by &quot;setting higher standards for comfort, convenience, and care.&quot;The project includes a three-level mall and an al fresco dining area overlooking Sarangani Bay. To address environmental concerns, the market will be equipped with solar panels, building on RLC’s existing renewable energy footprint in the region.Local business groups and vendor associations welcomed the move, citing hopes for increased productivity and better management. The redevelopment is part of RLC’s broader expansion in Mindanao, the Philippines&#x27; second-largest island, as it pivots toward more sophisticated, sustainable mixed-use developments.

The project, dubbed "Palengke Heneral," will replace the aging facility with a three-story, 14,800-square-meter complex.

The project, dubbed "Palengke Heneral," will replace the aging facility with a three-story, 14,800-square-meter complex.

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General Santos, Robinsons Land ink deal for 'premiumization' of public market

Arthur Fuentes,

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Published March 11, 2026 12:18 PM PHT

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