[3] It is one of HONG Enterprises' biggest investment along with Gregorian Mall which follows to open a year after.

They are also the operators of HONG Enterprises Stores and the 101 Mall which has several branches across Albay.

It was first noted when required billboard that should indicate the building permit number and Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) which is granted through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the City Engineering Office was conspicuously absent at the construction site.

The allegations was exposed by Legazpi Councilor Rolly Rosal who lambasted the city engineering office for allowing its construction for almost a half a year now in violation and total disregard of certain provisions of the Building Code of the Philippines.

Rosal who is the City Council's Committee on Public Works and Utilities noted that construction workers in the site are seen to be not wearing the required protective gears such as helmet.