North Point with a Big Point

The Inquirer is breaking news about the big changes happening around Talisay City. Not only will Ayala's North Point hold some of the richest residents of the island, but it will also be home to a large commercial shopping district.

The 26,725-sq-m property will have two clusters of retail establishments. A one-story building connected to the anchor supermarket, Metro Gaisano, will be situated at the northern end of the lot while a second building will feature select retail and service concepts to address the needs of the market. There will also be a mix of dining establishments with provisions for al fresco dining.

This is fantastic for the residents of Talisay City, but it is horrible news for residents of Bacolod. Instead of praising Ayala, residents of Bacolod should be damning them. This move gives citizens of North Point a reason to come to Bacolod City less often, taking money away from retail establishments around the city and in turn hurting the middle and lower class.

Again, the move is great for residents of Talisay and North Point, but horrible for Bacolodnon workers and shoppers.