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Feeling giddy to start the first day of school? Can’t wait to live the crazy student life to the fullest? Wondering where you’ll do your groceries, buy dorm supplies, or exchange your foreign money? Worry no more. Being in AIM allows you to be in the middle of Makati City with lots of stores and malls nearby. Does that make you more excited? Read on to see a list of facilities that every student needs to visit during their stay in AIM!
SUPERMARKETS
Need to buy toiletries for the week? Or just simply need to comfort yourself after that Finance exam with a tub of ice cream? Here are the supermarkets nearby with variety of choices in which you can shop to your heart’s content.
Rustan’s Supermarket
SOURCE: http://www.rustansfresh.com/
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City (directly across AIM)
Distance from AIM: 3 minutes (walk)
Hours:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)
Google Map:
Landmark Supermarket
SOURCE: http://mbclassifiedjobs.com/index/employers/2810
Location: 6751 Makati Ave, Ayala Center, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 15 minutes (walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Useful Tip:
You can find items such as hangers, bottles, mugs, etc to set up your room during your MBA
Google Map:
SM Supermarket
SOURCE: http://www.everythingcebu.com/entertainment/shopping-and-malls/sm-supermarket-savemore-market-sm-hypermarket/
Location: A. Arnaiz Avenue corner South Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 16 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 10:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
CONVENIENCE STORES
Are you running late but need an energy drink or looking for a bottle of water in the middle of the night? Or perhaps craving for a fulfilling but affordable meal for a quick lunch? There are tons of convenience stores around Makati, but lucky for us, a few popular ones are just around the corner. Here are the stores where its 24/7 convenience can really make your lives easier! P.S. You can also buy load here.
Ministop
SOURCE: https://worldvectorlogo.com/logo/mini-stop
Location: 833, Dominion bldg, Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 2 minutes (Walk), exit through ACCM is possible
Hours:
24/7
Must Try: Uncle John’s Fried Chicken or Chillz (Coffee).
Google Map:
7-11
SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7-Eleven
Location: Corporate Business Centre, 151 Paseo De Roxas Cor. A. Arnaiz Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 5 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
24/7
Must Try: Hotdog or Siopao with Slurpee.
Google Map:
Family Mart
SOURCE: http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/24/14/familymart-aims-500-branches-ph-2018
Location: Family Mart, Somerset Millennium Makati, 104 Aguirre, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 5 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
24/7
Must Try: Twirl-All-You-Can Ice Cream. ‘Nuff said.
Google Map:
SUPPLIES
Looking for a new Parker pen or a handy notebook for Manager Analytics class? Or do you love discovering cute and affordable random supplies for the dorm? Greenbelt is also home to several shops that are perfect for students’ needs. Check them out so you’re not missing out!
NATIONAL BOOKSTORE
SOURCE: http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/National_Book_Store
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 5 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
JAPAN HOME CENTRE
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n4QSOCrW18
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 6 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Useful Tip:
Most items here are for PHP 66 and 99. You can find items such as hangers, bottles, mugs, etc to set up your room during your MBA
Google Map:
MUMUSO
SOURCE: https://twitter.com/mumuso_ae
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 7 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
BANKS/MONEY CHANGER
If you need a place to exchange money, create a savings account, or withdraw money, AIM is not located in the Central Business District for nothing! There’s a plethora of banks and money changers all around. Here are just some of the nearest major facilities that you can find in a jiffy.
BPI
SOURCE: http://www.rappler.com/brandrap/interactive/178071-bpi-philippines-history-trusted-advice
Location: G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas corner Legaspi St. Makati City
Distance from AIM: 2 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Mondays to Fridays)
Google Map:
BDO
SOURCE: http://news.abs-cbn.com/list/tag/bdo
Location: BDO Asia Tower – Paseo, Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 2 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Mondays to Fridays)
Google Map:
SANRY’S MONEY CHANGER
SOURCE: http://ferrer8security.wixsite.com/f8sa/gallery
Location: G/F Greenbelt 1, Paseo De Royas Cor. Legaspi St., Makati City
Distance from AIM: 6 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
PHARMACY
Suddenly feeling feverish after pulling off an all-nighter? Having a cough that does not want to go away? After going to our resident doctor in the clinic for a check-up, there are pharmacies near AIM. As a bonus for the ladies, you can also find make-up or nail polish in these stores!
Mercury Drug
SOURCE: https://iliganjobs.com/job-tag/mercury-drug/
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 6 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Everyday)
Google Map:
Watsons
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Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 6 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
LOADING STATIONS
If you need to text your loved ones because you miss them or call your LT-mates to meet for a project but don’t have load, don’t fret! There are plenty of kiosks or loading stations in our reliable neighbor Greenbelt 1. You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing you see once you enter the mall. These stalls also sell cellphone cases, sim cards, android or apple cables, and many more. Also, check out the second floor for more affordable stuff!
GB1 Stalls and Kiosks
Location: G/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Distance from AIM: 5 minutes (Walk)
Hours:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sundays to Thursdays), 10:AM – 9:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Google Map:
You’re welcome and happy shopping! 🙂