Binuang rato ui. Average size ra intawn ang akong high rise :lol:

hala gisukod diay nimo? haha, sukdon sad kuno ko ni akoa bi..hehe joke! back to topic na!

I don't know if it was already mentioned here that Philamlife is also planning to put up their own building in CBP. This is not "fresh" news ha... basin naa na say mo react nga "karaan" na ni sya nga rumor. my point here is, Philam might have a hard time having this approved by their regional/global headquarters especially now that their Global Stock Price is pointing SOUTH! In North America alone, they're no longer no. 1 in terms of Market Value but it's already the company that im working for...

naa man tu'y plano before
kanang kilid sa HSBC na building ilaha man na nga yuta.
mao gani "RUMOR" kay dili pa sure kung matukod pa ba ni....

but its not Philamlife in N. America its AIG who is their mother company...
Philam Group of Companies is only based in the Philippines...

d ba Citibank man na imung gi-trabahoan???

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2832063267_5c68ba4ccf.jpg?v=0


OMG, at first i thought this was ugly but it turned out to be really nice. I like the spire-like protrusion. :cheers:

hala gisukod diay nimo? haha, sukdon sad kuno ko ni akoa bi..hehe joke! back to topic na!

Magsinukdanay na diay ta ani ron. he he he :lol:

Magsinukdanay na diay ta ani ron. he he he :lol:

OT! sukdon unya nako akoa..hahaha!

sus kung naa lang kos cebu ron pang-adto-on ko gyud nang sites inyong giingon nya mangutana gyud ko unsay itukod para maclear dayon....heheheehe!:lol: :lol: :lol:

its not that easy as you think...

sakto gyud ka jarenz!:) d gyud sayun. haha


Vudu's last day supposedly last saturday. It is expected to reopen as Embassy.

any idea wen it will reopen??:)

sana maglagay sa IT park ng something landmark.. a modern one.. ung pang
futuristic talaga na artwork...
like this
http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1436/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1436R-43046.jpg
from:www.superstock.com
or this one
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2073907807_c80a20b705.jpg?v=0
from:flickr.com/photos/11019045@N00/2073907807
or as grand as this
http://curlybearproductions.com/images/Futuristic.jpg
from:curlybearproductions.com/Placesofinterest.aspx

^^ i think usa na sa kulang sa Cebu karon, mga modern landmark...

dba naa naman mo CICC?
daghan na dayon inyo convention center!
hehehehehehehehehe
CONGRATS CEBU!

I think this is a business strategy of SM.

Once the convention center is completed, then the SM complex will become the most convenient convention address in Cebu (five star hotel, shopping mall, and convention center all in one sphere plus near the port area). What better way to attract more clients? Hehe.

This is now a challenge for other hotels in Cebu with convention centers. Until the Nature's Suite Hotel in Mandaue City is completed, I guess CICC will be having a hard time competing with this one.

^^ o nga naman... :okay:

There's actually two Cebu International Convention Centers in Cebu. The one in Mandaue City and the one inside the Waterfront Cebu City Casino and Hotel.

There's actually two Cebu International Convention Centers in Cebu. The one in Mandaue City and the one inside the Waterfront Cebu City Casino and Hotel.

plus the upcoming SMX Cebu and Convention Center of Robinson's NRA! :cheers:

^^ i think usa na sa kulang sa Cebu karon, mga modern landmark...

I can think one: A gigantic Santo Niño image nga magbuntaog sa bukid sa Cebu, siguro near Marco Polo Hotel. Just like the giant Christ the Redeemer image sa Corcovado Mountain sa Rio de Janiero, Brazil or the four American presidents' images on Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. :)^^

ok back to topic na gyud ni.
i noticed that the area where the suppose 20-storey condo that @hans mentioned in ramos st is now cleared.
i have the option to pass either osmena blvd or ramos st everyday so will give some updates. hopefully soon.

^^ bai, salamat in advance...i hope i-put-up nila ang rendering...or kung dili gani, i'm sure ang info sa project will be shown there such as permit numbers etc. or description sa project like what we saw sa HPH...

ok back to topic na gyud ni.
i noticed that the area where the suppose 20-storey condo that @hans mentioned in ramos st is now cleared.
i have the option to pass either osmena blvd or ramos st everyday so will give some updates. hopefully soon.


I also noticed the cleared area ganina. But wala pay gibutang nga anouncement on the project.

^ murag mas nindot ni nga landmark, bai, kung madayon. :)

Niño Paraiso

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Im posting this video with the permission of Fr. Andy Rivera

here's the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DXMSc9Ql9c

^^ nahuman na diay ang sinukdanay? :lol:

anyway, ubay-ubay na pod ang mga highrises nga ipangconstruct sa fuente-mango area.. but naay "rumor" nga naa pay 6 highrises nga i-construct.. asa? :gossip:

^^ nahuman na diay ang sinukdanay? :lol:

anyway, ubay-ubay na pod ang mga highrises nga ipangconstruct sa fuente-mango area.. but naay "rumor" nga naa pay 6 highrises nga i-construct.. asa? :gossip:

Asa dapit bay?

Asa dapit bay?

for approval pa man sa top management so medyo alanganin pa.. hehe asa dapit? wait nalang ta...

^^

Yes I know..

Six highrises.. Yipeeh..


:banana:

ako sad, im against sa renaming sa mga streets and major roads. kung puede ibalik nalang tong daan.

honestly, kuyawan ko basin mailisan sad gani nya ang Fuente Osmena Rotunda.

rumor: E-Mall will still be expanding.. Construction of another expansion building will commence in the year 2009..

how come?
puno na diay ang E-mall. kay sa mga pics gud nga akong makita kay murag mingaw man.
maayo hinoon para mainidot na diha nga lugar.:banana:

ayawg kalimti ang Grand Convention Center.

before, Manila ang pinakadaghan ug international conventions while ang Cebu pinakaghan ug local and national conventions. mao ba gihapon karon?

More than a landmark, IT Park needs to keep focusing on creating more jobs. :)

how come?
puno na diay ang E-mall. kay sa mga pics gud nga akong makita kay murag mingaw man.
maayo hinoon para mainidot na diha nga lugar.:banana:

the reason for e-mall's expansion come 2009 is not for additional stalls, its for their department store section..notice that e-mall doesnt have a department store as of the moment..

hopefully in the course of the construction of highrises in the Ramos area, dili maparehas sa Mango avenue na nahurot ang tanang kahoy (Mango trees)

naa pa diay yuta Emall. ilaha diay na sa likod :)

^^ basin, nisugot na ang tag-iya anang old wooden warehouse (formerly a train station, kanang kilid sa mall) nga ibaligya ilang property...

daghan bitaw ta ug convention center, pero ang uban pang-local ra man ang standards...

mas nindot tingali kung naay mo-tukod ug theater or bisan museum of modern art dinhi sa ato...kana kay kuwang ang Cebu ana...

^^ Cityloft 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ...hehehhehe!

^^ hala, asa na itukod (locations) ang 4,5 ug 6 bai ?:banana:

^^ i'm just guessing bai...dili ko sure kung mao ba na gipasabot ni @rau

^^ basin, nisugot na ang tag-iya anang old wooden warehouse (formerly a train station, kanang kilid sa mall) nga ibaligya ilang property...

Oh no... not Luzon Lumber !!!! Isn't that a heritage building? It should be protected by the historical society !!!!!

JunB

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2137128505_abafe423c9.jpg?v=0
image from @fiscalplyder of Flickr

daghan bitaw ta ug convention center, pero ang uban pang-local ra man ang standards...

mas nindot tingali kung naay mo-tukod ug theater or bisan museum of modern art dinhi sa ato...kana kay kuwang ang Cebu ana...

Basin apil ni sa JG Museum Bai.

re: luzon lumber

in my opinion, sorry, but it think it has to go, aside from being a fire-hazard, wala nay sidewalk along that stretch of leon kilat..... also, that strech has a narrower road... i'm not against maintaining heritage sites in the city, but i think we should also assess the structure before considering it to be a heritage site...

My cousin and his officemates from Manila just arrived today for a business trip. they're supposed to stay in Shangri-La Mactan but all their 500+ rooms are FULLY BOOKED lang naman until next week. there's an ongoing international convention (sort of Telco's summit) and another one next week. According to the receptionist, there are just too many walk-in customers that they cannot accommodate. they are expecting overflowing guests until summer of next year. :cool: they ended up staying in Waterfront Hotel Lahug. and it's not that bad. hehe

for Shangri-la's low/off season, local residents rate minimum is P10,000/night. Presidential suite P100,000/night. :cheers2:

it's traditionally low season in Cebu and in most tourist destinations in the country. it's a Thursday but Cebu Hilton today is fully booked, Plantation Bay Mactan is fully booked. what's going on? :dunno: it's becoming very apparent that the shortage of 5-star resort-type rooms is worsening. but the good news is, Imperial Palace is nearing its completion. :okay:

mas nindot tingali kung naay mo-tukod ug theater or bisan museum of modern art dinhi sa ato...kana kay kuwang ang Cebu ana...

i agree.. kanang pwede mag stage play right?? kanang murag sinehan ang format sa mga lingkoranan??

My cousin and his officemates from Manila just arrived today for a business trip. they're supposed to stay in Shangri-La Mactan but all their 500+ rooms are FULLY BOOKED lang naman until next week. there's an ongoing international convention (sort of Telco's summit) and another one next week. According to the receptionist, there are just too many walk-in customers that they cannot accommodate. they are expecting overflowing guests until summer of next year. :cool: they ended up staying in Waterfront Hotel Lahug. and it's not that bad. hehe

for Shangri-la's low/off season, local residents rate minimum is P10,000/night. Presidential suite P100,000/night. :cheers2:

it's traditionally low season in Cebu and in most tourist destinations in the country. it's a Thursday but Cebu Hilton today is fully booked, Plantation Bay Mactan is fully booked. what's going on? :dunno: it's becoming very apparent that the shortage of 5-star resort-type rooms is worsening. but the good news is, Imperial Palace is nearing its completion. :okay:

Well, according to the study conducted by the tourism group. Cebu needs at least 10 shangrila hotel in order to cope up the increasing demand of the tourism boom.

Well, according to the study conducted by the tourism group. Cebu needs at least 10 shangrila hotel in order to cope up the increasing demand of the tourism boom.

:eek2: spill the beans bai betro, how many more hotels are rising in Mactan? :lol:

we wanted to try Microtel Suites pero i dunno where that is. hehe. don't know pud if they have opened.

re: luzon lumber

in my opinion, sorry, but it think it has to go, aside from being a fire-hazard, wala nay sidewalk along that stretch of leon kilat..... also, that strech has a narrower road... i'm not against maintaining heritage sites in the city, but i think we should also assess the structure before considering it to be a heritage site...

I respect your opinion and although I do not disagree with it, I also do not totally agree.

Just because a building or site is considered historical and heritage doesn't mean it is off limits to development. It only means that any development should preserve whatever historical value the building/site has (as much as possible its character and appearance) while still complying with current safety codes.

Such has been done countless times in other thriving metropolis accross the globe and with great success. If we lose this building to the concrete jungle, it would be such a loss for Cebu in particular since it has always been our pride that Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines.

There are several creative ways of preserving a heritage building while still making it commercially viable for the owner. A great way to get free ideas is to have an open design contest among Architects. Even with all the design limitations, you wuould be surprised how creative our Architects can be.

Now, I am not against developing Cebu skyline. But we should be careful what and where to build and make sure we preserve the character of the city.

Compare for instance San Francisco and Los Angeles. Downtown L.A. is a concrete jungle that no tourist in their right mind would want to be caught past sunset. San Francisco on the other hand maintained its character. The Victorian windows and rows upon rows of old wooden buildings still stand. Even the new and modern constructions kept the Victorian character of the city.

JunB

:eek2: spill the beans bai betro, how many more hotels are rising in Mactan? :lol:

we wanted to try Microtel Suites pero i dunno where that is. hehe. don't know pud if they have opened.

nag soft opening naman siguro microtel suites. nagkita mi sa owner last august 29. ingon man to siya na first wk of september. bitaw Cebu needs at least 10000 more rooms to accommodate the local and international tourist as per study conducted by the tourism people. In mactan alone cguro more than five 5 star hotel will be coming and the three-five 5 star hotels in cebu city also.

naa pa diay yuta Emall. ilaha diay na sa likod :)

^^ basin, nisugot na ang tag-iya anang old wooden warehouse (formerly a train station, kanang kilid sa mall) nga ibaligya ilang property...

Oh no... not Luzon Lumber !!!! Isn't that a heritage building? It should be protected by the historical society !!!!!

JunB

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2137128505_abafe423c9.jpg?v=0
image from @fiscalplyder of Flickr

re: luzon lumber

in my opinion, sorry, but it think it has to go, aside from being a fire-hazard, wala nay sidewalk along that stretch of leon kilat..... also, that strech has a narrower road... i'm not against maintaining heritage sites in the city, but i think we should also assess the structure before considering it to be a heritage site...

expansion will be at the old coca cola warehouse... kuyawa sad ani nga rumor ui, kompleto detalye man.. :lol:

^^ hala, asa na itukod (locations) ang 4,5 ug 6 bai ?:banana:

^^ i'm just guessing bai...dili ko sure kung mao ba na gipasabot ni @rau

dili na mao ang citylofts sa mga king.. ug matukod man gani ng mga citylofts no, kanus-a pa kaha knowing hinay ang pagconstruct sa mga kings sa ilang buildings..for example, ang ultima residences ug ramos tower!

^^mao sad ako huna huna, sa old warehouse sa coca cola pero dako mana nga area diha, so i-consume gyud nila tibuok lot sa warehouse? Kung mao na, halos ma times 2 na ang emall...

hopefully in the course of the construction of highrises in the Ramos area, dili maparehas sa Mango avenue na nahurot ang tanang kahoy (Mango trees)

kuyaw kung mahurot tanang Ramos:lol::lol: j/k

dili na mao ang citylofts sa mga king.. ug matukod man gani ng mga citylofts no, kanus-a pa kaha knowing hinay ang pagconstruct sa mga kings sa ilang buildings..for example, ang ultima residences ug ramos tower!

Bay, what company is that. Will you please give us a clue?:cheers:

ayawg kalimti ang Grand Convention Center.

before, Manila ang pinakadaghan ug international conventions while ang Cebu pinakaghan ug local and national conventions. mao ba gihapon karon?

What I mean is dunay duha ka Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) - nga pareha gyud og ngalan. Kini sila mao ang CICC sa Mandaue City that is run by the provincial government ug ang CICC sulod sa Waterfront Cebu City. he he he he. :banana:

What I mean is dunay duha ka Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) - nga pareha gyud og ngalan. Kini sila mao ang CICC sa Mandaue City that is run by the provincial government ug ang CICC sulod sa Waterfront Cebu City. he he he he. :banana:

i know bai, ako lang gisingit ang grand con. :)

^^

apil sa meet bai..and didto nato i discuss tanan..

ahehehehe...

check Samahan thread.

What I mean is dunay duha ka Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) - nga pareha gyud og ngalan. Kini sila mao ang CICC sa Mandaue City that is run by the provincial government ug ang CICC sulod sa Waterfront Cebu City. he he he he. :banana:

i dont think the convention center at waterfront is called cebu international convention center anymore, last time i heard they called it watrfront international convention center na. pero ang name nga naka sulat sa gawas is still CEBU international convention center pa gihapon.

nag top off na ang 8-9 storey CFI Coop Building kanang duol sa cebu capitol?

nice pictures of towers

nag top off na ang 8-9 storey CFI Coop Building kanang duol sa cebu capitol?

Mora'g human na man siguro.

kuyaw kung mahurot tanang Ramos:lol::lol: j/k

wa man tingali ka kasabot...

suway ug lakaw sa Ramos, ayaw lang tagda ang bati na sidewalk, maka-ignon gyud ka nga usa ni sa pinakanindot na dalan sa Cebu tungod kay naa siya sa sentro sa siyudad, pero hayahay gihapon lakwan bisan ug udto kay daghan ug kahoy na kasilongan...

wa man tingali ka kasabot...

suway ug lakaw sa Ramos, ayaw lang tagda ang bati na sidewalk, maka-ignon gyud ka nga usa ni sa pinakanindot na dalan sa Cebu tungod kay naa siya sa sentro sa siyudad, pero hayahay gihapon lakwan bisan ug udto kay daghan ug kahoy na kasilongan...

Usa pa daghan sang mga chicks sa Velez. He he he he :banana:

what i know is that the Waterfront's convention center is CCICC (Cebu City International Convention Center), while that of Mandaue is CICC. :okay:

It should be the property developer's responsibility nga pulihan ang mga kahoy or i-relocate ang mga dagkong kahoy nga mapagan sa projects nga ilang i-develop.

In this way, ma-maintain or madungagan ang kahoy maski og ubay ubay na ang high rises.

Mas nindot gani, acacia tree-lined ang atong mga karsada, aron friendly sa mga pedestrians.

have got 4 rumors
RUMOR# 1: somewhere in the west. there will
be a e*o*o*e. (pero plano pa ni...... soon)

^^another ecozone?..

basta secret..... :)
sakto ka @technoblaze its gonna be a ecozone

^^ @dabert....they never changed the sign...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2846850899_349356f8e4.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by @carlski

have got 4 rumors
RUMOR# 1: somewhere in the west. there will
be a e*o*o*e. (pero plano pa ni...... soon)

how about the other 3?

suway ug lakaw sa Ramos, ayaw lang tagda ang bati na sidewalk, maka-ignon gyud ka nga usa ni sa pinakanindot na dalan sa Cebu tungod kay naa siya sa sentro sa siyudad, pero hayahay gihapon lakwan bisan ug udto kay daghan ug kahoy na kasilongan...

tinoud gyud ni. in fact, ako gyud lakwon from robinson's to our office somewhere in USC kay mag-enjoy ko'g lakaw diha.
wa pa gyu'y adlaw nga di ko kita foreigner mangagi diha nga stretch maglakaw.

flickr pic by @carlski

i1 with the partly hidden Skyrise 3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2846835749_c7ea661428.jpg?v=0

flickr pic by @carlski

Skyrise 1 & 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2847666374_7c4fe344aa.jpg?v=0

^^

apil sa meet bai..and didto nato i discuss tanan..

ahehehehe...

check Samahan thread.

as much as i wanted to join your meet, time will not permit me pa gyud.
...and my PM box is empty @nold, so just drop those infos there please. :)

^^ haha, nag.tuo jud ko nga ccicc ang waterfront. anyway, thanks @diehard. :D

naay uban nga ang cicc dinha sa mandaue kay tawagon nilag cebu city international convention center mandaue,cebu city.. kanang mga media sa manila ai.

P10B more for Cebu
Sun.Star Cebu
Friday, September 12, 2008

PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo. More (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/12/bus/p10b.more.for.cebu.html)

dili na mao ang citylofts sa mga king.. ug matukod man gani ng mga citylofts no, kanus-a pa kaha knowing hinay ang pagconstruct sa mga kings sa ilang buildings..for example, ang ultima residences ug ramos tower!

Hinay! ... its because nabahin ang mga workers...

Simultaneous works in UR Fuente Tower III and UR Ramos Tower ... and soon, in addition is the City Loft Tower 1... and others will follow..

Only one contractor for all the FTRDC projects...

nag top off na ang 8-9 storey CFI Coop Building kanang duol sa cebu capitol?

Already top-off... finishing touches [internal] and paint job on the external part of the building

^^ other 3 ecozones! hehe

Well, i have a $1 billion rumor. hahaha

^^ e PM nako bai betro beh! hehehe

tinoud gyud ni. in fact, ako gyud lakwon from robinson's to our office somewhere in USC kay mag-enjoy ko'g lakaw diha.
wa pa gyu'y adlaw nga di ko kita foreigner mangagi diha nga stretch maglakaw.

alangan naa man volvo hehe

Potential buyer inspects Cebu City Medical Center
09/12/2008 | 05:00 AM
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/119796/Potential-buyer-inspects-Cebu-City-Medical-Center

CEBU CITY, Philippines - Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan made a quick unscheduled visit at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) Thursday, after expressing interest in acquiring the hospital.

“If it needs to be enhanced and invested in, then we’ll take a look at it," said Pangilinan during a news conference. He serves as chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its mother company First Pacific Company Ltd.

Pangilinan said the company is still looking for a hospital it could buy in Cebu, because “it’s an area where we need to make an investment in."

At present, MPIC operates three tertiary hospitals—the Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center and the Davao Doctors’ Hospital—with a total of 1,100 beds.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he was of the impression that Pangilinan is the one behind the University of San Carlos’ (USC) plan to buy the 47-year-old government hospital.

“To my understanding, that’s his money. He’s the one helping USC to buy it," the mayor told a news conference. – Sun.Star Cebu

:lol: pastilan

I think it was Waterfront Cebu City Hotel who was the first to apply the name "Cebu International Convention Center" to their adjacent convention center.

Perhaps the one in Mandaue should be renamed to Cebu International Convention and Exhibition Center (CICEX) or Cebu International Convention, Trade, and Exhibition Center (CICTEX) since after all, prior to the ASEAN Summit, there was really a plan by the chamber of commerce to build such (a trade and exhibition center to be exact) for trade expositions, furniture shows, etc.



..

^^ dapat privatize naa oi, para ma nindot ang service nila sa patients..

Here's a good news!




Filinvest to invest P10B more in Cebu
SunStar Cebu


PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo.

Permits

Business development officer Louie Carandang said Filinvest is planning to start construction of the building in the first quarter of next year, once the company has secured all the necessary government permits.

Meanwhile, more than 60 percent of Filinvest’s Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, have already been reserved by various individuals and by those who want to invest in Cebu’s tourism potential. Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, located in front of Ayala Center, is Filinvest’s first high-rise project in Cebu.

Filinvest also reported that its 36-hectare Corona del Mar in Talisay City, Cebu has been sold out to foreigners, like Norwegians, Americans, British, and Russians who are married to Filipinos.

To take advantage of the growing market for residential property, Filinvest said it will expand Corona del Mar by developing five more hectares. The project will begin next month once the company has secured all government permits.

The real estate company is also constructing its Mactan Tropics 2 residential project in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, which features 187 lots. Filinvest developed Mactan Tropics 2 after 185 units in its Mactan Tropics 1 in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City were sold out six months after the project’s completion.

Only 83 out of 500 units at Filinvest’s 10-hectare Aldea del Sol subdivision are unsold. The developer said 417 units in Aldea del Sol have been sold to middle-income families.

Expansion

Filinvest, though, is planning to expand Aldea del Sol by developing 1.6-hectares of land to accommodate 100 new units.

Carandang also reported that Filinvest’s 12-hectare seaside property, Seascapes Resort Town, has already attracted many foreign buyers, especially condominium units, even though it is under construction.

The P4-billion project is marketed through a shared ownership scheme, said said Filinvest business development officer for the Mactan cluster Jose Ryan Pecante. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

Pecante said the combined investment cost of Filinvest projects on Mactan Island alone is roughly P5 billion.

Even with its current projects, Badilles said Filinvest continues to look for potential sites for property development in southern Cebu, including Talisay.

Filinvest, which has assets valued at P86.2 billion, has so far developed more than 1,800 hectares of land and created over 400,000 square meters of prime office, residential and retail spaces.

Here's a good news!




Filinvest to invest P10B more in Cebu
SunStar Cebu


PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo.

Permits

Business development officer Louie Carandang said Filinvest is planning to start construction of the building in the first quarter of next year, once the company has secured all the necessary government permits.

Meanwhile, more than 60 percent of Filinvest’s Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, have already been reserved by various individuals and by those who want to invest in Cebu’s tourism potential. Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, located in front of Ayala Center, is Filinvest’s first high-rise project in Cebu.

Filinvest also reported that its 36-hectare Corona del Mar in Talisay City, Cebu has been sold out to foreigners, like Norwegians, Americans, British, and Russians who are married to Filipinos.

To take advantage of the growing market for residential property, Filinvest said it will expand Corona del Mar by developing five more hectares. The project will begin next month once the company has secured all government permits.

The real estate company is also constructing its Mactan Tropics 2 residential project in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, which features 187 lots. Filinvest developed Mactan Tropics 2 after 185 units in its Mactan Tropics 1 in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City were sold out six months after the project’s completion.

Only 83 out of 500 units at Filinvest’s 10-hectare Aldea del Sol subdivision are unsold. The developer said 417 units in Aldea del Sol have been sold to middle-income families.

Expansion

Filinvest, though, is planning to expand Aldea del Sol by developing 1.6-hectares of land to accommodate 100 new units.

Carandang also reported that Filinvest’s 12-hectare seaside property, Seascapes Resort Town, has already attracted many foreign buyers, especially condominium units, even though it is under construction.

The P4-billion project is marketed through a shared ownership scheme, said said Filinvest business development officer for the Mactan cluster Jose Ryan Pecante. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

Pecante said the combined investment cost of Filinvest projects on Mactan Island alone is roughly P5 billion.

Even with its current projects, Badilles said Filinvest continues to look for potential sites for property development in southern Cebu, including Talisay.

Filinvest, which has assets valued at P86.2 billion, has so far developed more than 1,800 hectares of land and created over 400,000 square meters of prime office, residential and retail spaces.

[QUOTE=LordCarnal;25230068]I think it was Waterfront Cebu City Hotel who was the first to apply the name "Cebu International Convention Center" to their adjacent convention center.

Perhaps the one in Mandaue should be renamed to Cebu International Convention and Exhibition Center (CICEX) or Cebu International Convention, Trade, and Exhibition Center (CICTEX) since after all, prior to the ASEAN Summit, there was really a plan by the chamber of commerce to build such (a trade and exhibition center to be exact) for trade expositions, furniture shows, etc.


One thing Waterfront did not cry foul about Mandaue CICC. It is probably because it is run by the provincial government, and that William Gatchalian, dubbed as the Philippines' Plastic King, does not want to jeopardize his large business interests in Cebu.
I agree that Mandaue CICC should be renamed. :)

^^

apil sa meet bai..and didto nato i discuss tanan..

ahehehehe...

check Samahan thread.

I would love to attend the meeting. But maglisod kog adto kay naa koy journalism lecture sa Mandau City. Sunod na lang mga people. ^^:wave:

[QUOTE=LordCarnal;25230068]I think it was Waterfront Cebu City Hotel who was the first to apply the name "Cebu International Convention Center" to their adjacent convention center.

Perhaps the one in Mandaue should be renamed to Cebu International Convention and Exhibition Center (CICEX) or Cebu International Convention, Trade, and Exhibition Center (CICTEX) since after all, prior to the ASEAN Summit, there was really a plan by the chamber of commerce to build such (a trade and exhibition center to be exact) for trade expositions, furniture shows, etc.


One thing Waterfront did not cry foul about Mandaue CICC. It is probably because it is run by the provincial government, and that William Gatchalian, dubbed as the Philippines' Plastic King, does not want to jeopardize his large business interests in Cebu.
I agree that Mandaue CICC should be renamed. :)

I think the reason is that CICC of William Gatchalian is part of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and was not registered as a separate company or entity paying it's own business, realty taxes, etc.. Meaning there's no CICC registered with Cebu City Hall nor with BIR. It's just an additional facility for Waterfront Hotel to generate income like the casino facilities. Perhaps they just name their building CICC for marketing purposes. Just an opinion .. :)

i agree.. kanang pwede mag stage play right?? kanang murag sinehan ang format sa mga lingkoranan??

yup...

katong cultural center atbang sa UP ay...basin pwede to i-reconfigure para mahimo ug theater (although gamay ra siya)

kay daghan kaayo sige ug ingon na kinahanglan i-revive ang cebuano culture and arts, pero wala gyud tarong na venue para ana...

Well, i have a $1 billion rumor. hahaha

bai...
mag-pakita ko sa pic... later na lang kung
naay press release (hehehhehe :) )

bai...
mag-pakita ko sa pic... later na lang kung
naay press release (hehehhehe :) )

Wala pa diay ka masultihi ni Sir Betro?

Well, i have a $1 billion rumor. hahaha

bai hope lang ko nga ingon ani: http://www.3dstormstudio.com/tower.htm :)

^^

Yup, the cultural center in Lahug is actually theater type..


..

Badilles said they are also looking at developing more properties in the south to complement the rapid development the company has undertaken in Lapu-Lapu.

“We also hope to have a full business line in the Visayas (which includes a corporate city and commercial buildings),” said Jose Raian Pescante, business development officer for FLI's Mactan cluster.


A corporate city... :banana:



..

A corporate city... :banana:



..

hmmm. mao kaha ni ang one of the much awaited rumors? abangan.... :lol:

^^ I hope the corporate city be like this: http://www.3dstormstudio.com/tower.htm

dp

wa man tingali ka kasabot...

suway ug lakaw sa Ramos, ayaw lang tagda ang bati na sidewalk, maka-ignon gyud ka nga usa ni sa pinakanindot na dalan sa Cebu tungod kay naa siya sa sentro sa siyudad, pero hayahay gihapon lakwan bisan ug udto kay daghan ug kahoy na kasilongan...


unsay wa kasabot?

ikay di kasabot ug unsay joke. relax lang diha. :cheers:

wala pa man ko gi-sultihan ni sir betro.....

Rumor#2:parehas siya sa rio de janeiro
sa same place as RUMOR#1

I have a rumor too...pero about Robinsons Land HRBD man ni wui...:lol: d na lang nako sa ishare kay basi nakabalo napud ani si betro :D

I have a rumor too...pero about Robinsons Land HRBD man ni wui...:lol: d na lang nako sa ishare kay basi nakabalo napud ani si betro :D

Dili pod tanan bai. Be kind enough to share with us. Thanks

would you believe guys....may mga investors kahapon who went to our office asking if who is the owner of the lot fronting the Northwing....they want to buy it....

muntik ko nang sabihan....please get your priority number

^ Ano 'yung investors, local or foreign? Did they present investment plans?

^^
Mukhang mga liaison officers....no way na ibenta yun...malay natin baka magiging Cebu Sea or Grass Residences yan...

^^
Mukhang mga liaison officers....no way na ibenta yun...malay natin baka magiging Cebu Sea or Grass Residences yan...

Ay, parang alam ko na kung ano 'to :lol:

^^ Rumors thread nga e....

^^ Rumors thread nga e....

Yes I know. Kaya nga eh... :laugh:

So, who will do the honor of spreading out the rumor?...Hehehehhehe

would you believe guys....may mga investors kahapon who went to our office asking if who is the owner of the lot fronting the Northwing....they want to buy it....

muntik ko nang sabihan....please get your priority number

ngano sa inyo man sila nianha? i think cebu city owns that lot kay mao unta na ang kadtong lot-swap deal with the provincial government..unless sm owns that lot, mao anha siguro sila niduol sa inyo... :)

@tj, @sir @betro
share the rumors sad bi. pwede i-pm if confidential gyud.

^^
rumors...hehehe

nag-away mo? haha

My cousin and his officemates from Manila just arrived today for a business trip. they're supposed to stay in Shangri-La Mactan but all their 500+ rooms are FULLY BOOKED lang naman until next week. there's an ongoing international convention (sort of Telco's summit) and another one next week. According to the receptionist, there are just too many walk-in customers that they cannot accommodate. they are expecting overflowing guests until summer of next year. :cool: they ended up staying in Waterfront Hotel Lahug. and it's not that bad. hehe

for Shangri-la's low/off season, local residents rate minimum is P10,000/night. Presidential suite P100,000/night. :cheers2:

it's traditionally low season in Cebu and in most tourist destinations in the country. it's a Thursday but Cebu Hilton today is fully booked, Plantation Bay Mactan is fully booked. what's going on? :dunno: it's becoming very apparent that the shortage of 5-star resort-type rooms is worsening. but the good news is, Imperial Palace is nearing its completion. :okay:

Actually Shangri-la is adding 140 plus rooms pa....

^^ambut niya :lol:

^^

May alam akong rumor sa SRP..

Hehehe..


..

^^ ano rumors yun?

From reliable source [v*t*cs]:

Another Hotel [higrise] will rise in the CBP...

I can't discuss the details of it... basta go go ni cya nga project!

Gi-secret pa ni nga project...

clue:

Project Description: Highrise

Project Status: drawing stage

Floors: ** [ i can't tell the exact floor count, baka ma trace]
its range from 15-21 stories

Location: near Ayala Oasis

Developer: based from Manila

^^ i think you're referring to the "iconic building" na condo from CHI..

^^ It's good that they're thinking ahead since Imperial Palace will also be around 600 rooms. nindot jud ning competition da. :)

^^ i think you're referring to the "iconic building" na condo from CHI..

no its not...

The developer has established good track record in terms of land development in the Philippines...

^^ good thing to know na CHI is allowing another hotel to rise at CBP...i am thinking kasi na ayaw nila na may competitor sa Marriott within the CBP....

I dont know how they permitted with this one... Ilaha na nga sabot sabot...

Project Details will be revealed in right time...

i'll just wait for permission and other info from v*t*cs about this project...

If ok na, i will reveal the details and create its own thread...

^^ okay, we'll just ask @v*t*c* about it....hehehehehhe!

the only vacant lot nga akong nahhibaw an na lang nga duol sa Ayala Oasis kay ang tupad sa FGU building nga tupad sab sa Marriot hotel. am i right?

mga peeps! could someone tell me the exact location ani? will this be beside the hotel?

^^ okay, we'll just ask @v*t**s....hehehehehhe!

he himself can't elaborate this one... Gi-hide pa ni namo...

we will reveal it in due time...

...final render of the 8-storey Atelier Residences Condo (not 12-storey as previously speculated as 12F Uknown Hotel)


credit to Mr. R.B. or known as @betro in SSC
http://www.imageocean.net/images/47blupf4wl27lcosc7u.jpg

the only vacant lot nga akong nahhibaw an na lang nga duol sa Ayala Oasis kay ang tupad sa FGU building nga tupad sab sa Marriot hotel. am i right?

maybe yes ... maybe no ...

Rate for your answer: 75% heheh... srry dili pa jud pwede ma reveal...

Makasab-an man gud ta ani... srry guys! wait nlng ta ok!

Here's a good news!




Filinvest to invest P10B more in Cebu
SunStar Cebu


PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo.

Permits

Business development officer Louie Carandang said Filinvest is planning to start construction of the building in the first quarter of next year, once the company has secured all the necessary government permits.

Meanwhile, more than 60 percent of Filinvest’s Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, have already been reserved by various individuals and by those who want to invest in Cebu’s tourism potential. Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, located in front of Ayala Center, is Filinvest’s first high-rise project in Cebu.

Filinvest also reported that its 36-hectare Corona del Mar in Talisay City, Cebu has been sold out to foreigners, like Norwegians, Americans, British, and Russians who are married to Filipinos.

To take advantage of the growing market for residential property, Filinvest said it will expand Corona del Mar by developing five more hectares. The project will begin next month once the company has secured all government permits.

The real estate company is also constructing its Mactan Tropics 2 residential project in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, which features 187 lots. Filinvest developed Mactan Tropics 2 after 185 units in its Mactan Tropics 1 in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City were sold out six months after the project’s completion.

Only 83 out of 500 units at Filinvest’s 10-hectare Aldea del Sol subdivision are unsold. The developer said 417 units in Aldea del Sol have been sold to middle-income families.

Expansion

Filinvest, though, is planning to expand Aldea del Sol by developing 1.6-hectares of land to accommodate 100 new units.

Carandang also reported that Filinvest’s 12-hectare seaside property, Seascapes Resort Town, has already attracted many foreign buyers, especially condominium units, even though it is under construction.

The P4-billion project is marketed through a shared ownership scheme, said said Filinvest business development officer for the Mactan cluster Jose Ryan Pecante. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

Pecante said the combined investment cost of Filinvest projects on Mactan Island alone is roughly P5 billion.

Even with its current projects, Badilles said Filinvest continues to look for potential sites for property development in southern Cebu, including Talisay.

Filinvest, which has assets valued at P86.2 billion, has so far developed more than 1,800 hectares of land and created over 400,000 square meters of prime office, residential and retail spaces.

Php 10B is like 10 (ten) Waterfront Hotels and Casinos

Skyrise 1,2,3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

As of 13Sep2008
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

more...
Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db_m.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2852509261_d9296e244e_m.jpg

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

Update
i3(The Leaning IT Tower) and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2852520897_87305de61b.jpg?v=0

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

New building will rise in Lahug Area...

Occupancy: confidential
Status: Design Process
Floors: ***** confidential

Likely to push-thru: 95%

Smart Communications, reportedly intends to pour some P1.5 billion in investments in Cebu. :)

Daghan gyong chika diri, makalingaw. Maghuwat gyod ta sa sunod nga mga post.

^^^^^^
well, if you want some more, then, you can come and meet us next week. go to Magkita ta Bai! in Samahan thread for all the info regarding the meet. see ya!

Naa jud ko'y nadunggan chika mga two years ago siguro to (wa pa ko kahibaw about aning skyscrapercity adto), nga naa kuno'y nipalit anang yuta sa Sambag II; kanang gipuy-an ug illegal settlers likod sa Southern Islands (Vicente Sotto Mem. Hosp.) dapit sa TB Pavillion ngadto lahos sa may San Carlos Girl's High dagway- ambot, basta! Matud pa, yuta sa mga Rallos (mga karaang dato sa Sugbo); dako kuno kaayo nang yutaa unya idevelop into mixed used complex.

I did hear a rumor about 48 million years ago nga paliton na ni Manny Villar kay himuong subdivision pero sa ngihong-ngihong niadto, wa misugot si TRO kay wala mubagay sa zoning ang plano ni Villar.

Karon, ambot kung nahinayon ba nang plano sa mixed use complex kay kadtong amiga nako niadto, usa man sa mga heirs dagway sa maong yuta unya niingon siya nga nahalin na daw ang yuta.

Alegre bitaw kaayo to paminawon ang plano ato kay mga low-cost condo units pero high rise; matay! Excited kaayo ko ato kay ang concept man gud ato, rent-to-own nga units para sa mga yuppies and working class. Then I heard of plans changing from having a low-cost condo facility into a mixed use complex. Pero ambot kung unsa ni katinuod. Dugay naman kaayo to nga rumor nya duha ka tuig naman, wa man gihapo'y action.

Anyway, I just thought I'd post this kay basin diay naa'y mga lurkers diha nga mga sugbuanong milyonaryo nga makahunahuna ug develop ana knowing nga the land is illegally settled.:lurker:

^^

Hala may rumor akong alam...daghan Big events dinhi sa Sugbo starting next month....

^^ nice ones bai

but why do u think we have these buildings in IT Park bai, di ba it's because of the high demand for such office spaces? why is there such demand? because there are locators who are willing to do business here and eventually create the jobs you're talking about. the big problem not just in cebu but nationwide is that there's no match between the graduates' skills vis-a-vis the available jobs, which in cebu we are doing some things to solve it na, with the academe doing chunk of the job

More than a landmark, IT Park needs to keep focusing on creating more jobs. :)

cge usa-usaha na na'g sulti @blueguy!

just my own perspective:

i think this is SMX's location (correct me if i'm wrong)
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3807/smxtg9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ probably mao dyud nay location bro

More than a landmark, IT Park needs to keep focusing on creating more jobs. :)

I don't get your point bro? :ohno:

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

Yep, I think that is the right location but it would be better if they could connect the hotel, the mall and the convention center through elevated walkways like their Mall of Asia Complex

^^

Hala may rumor akong alam...daghan Big events dinhi sa Sugbo starting next month....

Dapat lang may big events sa SM ano kasi on November, SM City Cebu will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. ;) Next month naman ang grand opening of Parkmall with ASAP 'diba?

Dapat lang may big events sa SM ano kasi on November, SM City Cebu will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. ;) Next month naman ang grand opening of Parkmall with ASAP 'diba?

And... it's Octoberfest... hheh..:banana:

^^ why not @sinj....basin, ma-surprise na lang ta...hehehhe!

...i think na misunderstood lang ninyo si @coffee...back read guys....



but why do u think we have these buildings in IT Park bai, di ba it's because of the high demand for such office spaces? why is there such demand? because there are locators who are willing to do business here and eventually create the jobs you're talking about. the big problem not just in cebu but nationwide is that there's no match between the graduates' skills vis-a-vis the available jobs, which in cebu we are doing some things to solve it na, with the academe doing chunk of the job

^^ yeah octoberfest... :drunk::drunk::cheers1::cheers1::cheers::cheers:

asa ang oktoberfest ron sa san miguel?

kuwangan kayo kos kahoy sa SM oi..dugay kayo na hinglabong ilang tanom nga kahoy sa parking area...kuwang kayo silag landscaping...pero okihan ra kos landscaping sa radison...sad and emotional lagi na tan-awon nang radisson sa? murag hilabon akong dughan magtan-aw anang buildinga... :)

ngano gi 13 floor raman na nila. diba bad lauck man kuno nang number 13? hehe

^^
Bring your cameras na lang guys...then shooting galore

^^
Those are old satellite photos from Google Earth....SM now have several greeneries....

...taken just a few days ago - flickr pic by @georgeparilla

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2854236995_959cf31cba_o.jpg

^^ look at the vacant lot opposite Northwing...looks like na-ay activity or something nga gi-buldoze....hmmmmm...

...i can imagine SMX on that pic next to the hotel...hehehhe!

^^ im back reading bai diehard and ive noticed that there's really a mix-up with what coffee is saying. It is Cebu's (city or province) role to look constantly for new jobs for our city/province. But in terms of developing the area (Asiatown IT Park), -which includes putting up some landmarks, is the role of the developer which is Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation, with CHI as its majority owners. I believe this should be clear because I don't think it's part of Cebu Holding's concerns now to create jobs for Cebu!

^^ depends if you believe in Luck!

^^
Nice shot!!!

question ni usrolla:

anybody know here unsa kaha i tukod dha sa vacant lot near IT park? atbang ni sya sa eBlock bldg (luyo sa skyrise bldg) sa IT park but the vacant lot is not part of IT park. kana naay kural... ka tambak man gud ug yuta ron... and murag daku man ang land area.

question ni usrolla:

anybody know here unsa kaha i tukod dha sa vacant lot near IT park? atbang ni sya sa eBlock bldg (luyo sa skyrise bldg) sa IT park but the vacant lot is not part of IT park. kana naay kural... ka tambak man gud ug yuta ron... and murag daku man ang land area.

tnx for the pictures.. great//

question ni usrolla:

anybody know here unsa kaha i tukod dha sa vacant lot near IT park? atbang ni sya sa eBlock bldg (luyo sa skyrise bldg) sa IT park but the vacant lot is not part of IT park. kana naay kural... ka tambak man gud ug yuta ron... and murag daku man ang land area.


I heard that it's not just a building but something else.. :okay:


..

Can i borrow these photos for my blog?


JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

Gi secret pero imong gi reveal dinhi, hehehehehe.. :D

Anyway since na reveal naman, I think there are six more highrises coming in CBP aside from this hotel or I think the hotel is part of the 6 highrises.



From reliable source [v*t*cs]:

Another Hotel [higrise] will rise in the CBP...

I can't discuss the details of it... basta go go ni cya nga project!

Gi-secret pa ni nga project...

maybe yes ... maybe no ...

Rate for your answer: 75% heheh... srry dili pa jud pwede ma reveal...

Makasab-an man gud ta ani... srry guys! wait nlng ta ok!

I heard that it's not just a building but something else.. :okay:


..

hmmm... any clue?

Gi secret pero imong gi reveal dinhi, hehehehehe.. :D

Anyway since na reveal naman, I think there are six more highrises coming in CBP aside from this hotel or I think the hotel is part of the 6 highrises.

Will you please name them Lord? He he he.:lol:

^^ ahhhh...so, this is what @rau was talking about....six more hi-rises! ...sa CBP pala 'yon....sana nga true! heheheh!

^^ a new business enclave or mini business park? ...heheh!

^^
Those are old satellite photos from Google Earth....SM now have several greeneries....

Several, yes, but still a far cry from ACC's landscaping.

mmmhhh. :|

na-a ko'y rumors....or, dili naman siguro ni rumors..huwat na lang ta sa groundbreaking...hehehehhe!


- Ayala Center Cebu Annex 3 (commercial center - Cebu Business Park)

- Ayala Center Cebu Annex 4 (commercial center, hotel, office spaces - CBP)

- Highrise residential condominium by Sta. Lucia (Cebu Business Park)

- Landbank Headquarters (10 floors - Cebu Business Park)

- Mystery Project (back of Plaza Fair Colon)

- Paseo Talisay (commercial center - South Coastal Road Area)

- Punta Engaño Chateau (Punta Engaño Area, Mactan)

Bay diehard, unsa man nang Mystery Project highrise na? Asa dapit sa luyo sa Plaza Fair? Di ba Gullas Street na man ang luyo sa PF?

...yes, Fairmart sa-una...low-rise ra man siguro na...i think na mention na ni before....

Ok thnx!

I would love more palm trees, as in tall palm trees..


..

10 local hotels tap services of foreign
hotel operator Best Western Intl

By Dennis D. Estopace
Reporter


GEARING up for robust inbound tourism, 10 hotels tapped the services of Best Western International Inc., a medium-range hotel operator.

“We’re going to open three hotels, one each in Boracay, Cebu and Metro Manila before the year ends,” Best Western’s Raymond Howe told the BusinessMirror.

Howe, regional operations manager for Asia, added they are also expecting to open up to five hotels in the country next year. A second hotel in Cebu is being eyed while one would be in Davao.

These hotels would make total establishments under Best Western’s care in the Philippines to a dozen by 2010.

The Phoenix, Arizona-headquartered marketing cooperative-type hotel founded by M. K. Guertin in 1946 has been helping operate the Astor Hotel in Makati City and La Corona in Manila.

La Corona is Best Western’s first hotel in Asia.

“While our optimism level is up, we’re very cautious in getting partners because they should profit; because that’s the reason they came to us in the first place,” Howe added.

“We’re not putting up hotels à la 7-Eleven [convenience stores].” He explained hotel owners who get a Best Western franchise seeks to increase their revenue or have been having financial difficulties.

The owners, Howe added, pay a minimum membership fee between a low of $46,000 to a high of $150,000.

“Simply put, they pay us to operate the hotel, to run a business for them.”

Best Western also gets a percentage from revenue that hotels get from every room. For example, $9 for a $100-a-night room.

Cyndy Tan-Jarabata of Tajara Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. said a minimum investment for one room is between P80,000 to P100,000.

Tajara Leisure, a privately held company registered in November last year, was appointed by Best Western as area developer for the Philippines.

For the Best Western hotel projects in the Philippines, the minimum number of rooms would be 18.

Based on Tan-Jarabata and Howe’s numbers, the estimated investment for the Philippine hotels would hit P26.55 million. Tan-Jarabata said other areas they plan to develop for Best Western are in Bohol, and Palawan and Pasig in Metro Manila.

“There is a strong demand for city hotels and resort destinations as the country continues to attract business and leisure markets from both local and foreign clients.”

“These areas demand more room inventories,” she added, citing government tourism data.

The World Travel and Tourism Council expects the Philippines to post P795.8 billion worth of economic activity from the industry.

The country’s travel and tourism economy is expected to grow by 4.5 percent per annum in real terms between 2009 and 2018, the WTTC said.

Capital investment is estimated at P115.6 billion or 11.1 percent of total investment this year, the council added.

^^ opens before the year ends...asa man ng Best Western gitukod ron?

- Ayala Center Cebu Annex 3 (commercial center - Cebu Business Park)

- Ayala Center Cebu Annex 4 (commercial center, hotel, office spaces - CBP)

Annex 3 and 4???
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8674/18964851sv4.jpg

Filinvest: Hatching a deal for the SRP!
SHOOTING STRAIGHT By Valeriano Avila
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
http://philstar.com/index.php?Opinion&p=52&type=2&sec=72&aid=20080915181


On many occasions, we’ve agreed with the editorial of The FREEMAN and often used it as the basis of many articles that we wrote. But I take exception on the TF editorial last Sunday entitled, “Light Rail Transit” and let me quote this portion, “The LRT system has already been proven for easy and fast travel. An LRT route from, say, Talisay City to Lapu-Lapu City can also greatly help solve heavy traffic along South Expressway, Natalio Bacalso Ave. and the major roads of Mandaue City that it traverses since some car owners will definitely leave their vehicles at home and take the LRT to save on gas. If given a chance, there’s no reason why the LRT system cannot help ease the worsening traffic conditions in Cebu City or Metro Cebu for that matter.”

Let me point out that we do not question the truth that this editorial espouses as it is correct when it says that the LRT is able to do what it is designed to do … a fast and easy way to travel within the metropolis. But here is the problem: We simply cannot afford the more than P20 billion price tag that the LRT would cost the taxpayers. If the City of Cebu is being questioned on how it would repay the P4 billion or so loan for the South Road Properties (SRP), pray tell me how we can recoup the staggering P20 billion cost for the construction and eventual operation of the LRT? That price tag of P20 billion is a neighborhood figure, it could very well be more than that.

So should we get an LRT? Well, if we are Imperial Manila, of course we should … after all, the people in Metro Manila couldn’t care if the taxpayers from the Visayas and Mindanao would pay or subsidize the operational cost of their LRT’s 1, 2 & 3. This is what I call the Pinoy mentality … just because Metro Manila has an LRT, should it also mean that we also got to have our own even if we know that this mass transit system is heavily subsidized by the national government? I don’t think so!

Like I said, the biggest problem in this country is that our politicians have the “I-also-want-what-they-have-mentality”. As an example the problems plaguing the Air Transportation Office (ATO) that caused the downgrading of our aviation status this year was due to the fact that the ATO didn’t upgrade or buy new navigational aids and addressed the other minimum requirements by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) because the funds for these safety equipment was used in the construction for brand new airports in Bacolod and Iloilo that are of international standards.

Yet those beautiful and expensive airports are so underused, the ATO could never hope to repay for the cost of these new facilities. If only the ATO built better but inexpensive terminal facilities, then they could have had the monies for safety and our tourism wouldn’t have suffered a setback because of the downgrading of the status of Philippine aviation.

But there is a cheaper alternative for Metro Cebu and it is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) which I saw in operation in the City of Curritiba, Brazil 12 years ago. The BRT is a cheaper and often a faster alternative because it can carry the same number of people that the LRT can carry and become operational within a year from the start of its construction.

Let me point out clearly, what we need is a mass transit alternative to the venerable, but very inefficient jeepney. But should we reach for the sky and ask for an LRT, which would take at least 7-years to build (we’re already complaining how long it is taking the flyover to finish) or should we go to the BRT which is easier to construct? Logic dictates that we can take the cheaper alternative with the BRT… because this is a more achievable dream.

* * *
Talking about the SRP … I got it directly from the proverbial horse’s mouth, Mr. Joel Mari Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC) that Filinvest Land Corporation (FLI) have, for all intents and purposes, struck and finalized a deal with the City of Cebu to acquire a parcel of land of the SRP. The deal means, FLI would do an outright purchase of some 12 hectares of the SRP for a hefty sum of P2.1 billion big bucks; and another deal would be to develop 40 hectares of land in a joint-venture scheme similar to what the Province of Cebu had with Cebu Holdings, Inc. called the Cebu Property Ventures, Inc. which is now AsiaTown I.T. Park.

Of course this deal is an unsolicited bid by FLI that would have to be bidded very soon. Call it a “Swiss Challenge” where another firm may also bid for the same land and FLI has the right to match or bid higher than the other bidder. I just can’t wait for the bidding to commence. In the meantime, I gathered that FLI would construct 30 medium rise condos and a boardwalk where hotels, restaurants and bars would rise for the 1st phase of this deal. If you ask me, this is a great deal, more so that they would only use some 50-hectares of the SRP. Better still, it would mean that the SRP would no longer be a financial headache to the City of Cebu. Here’s to better days for Cebu!

^^ opens before the year ends...asa man ng Best Western gitukod ron?

most likely they will partner with an existing hotel as a franchisee and let it use the brand best western. hopefully they will build a brand new hotel for the other one planned for cebu.

naa mo kaila grad sa MSU-IIT dra?...just asking

may i know who is Jarenz ?

from dongRoy:....

......

Opinion
Filinvest: Hatching a deal for the SRP!
SHOOTING STRAIGHT By Valeriano Avila
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

<.......................................>


Talking about the SRP … I got it directly from the proverbial horse’s mouth, Mr. Joel Mari Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC) that Filinvest Land Corporation (FLI) have, for all intents and purposes, struck and finalized a deal with the City of Cebu to acquire a parcel of land of the SRP. The deal means, FLI would do an outright purchase of some 12 hectares of the SRP for a hefty sum of P2.1 billion big bucks; and another deal would be to develop 40 hectares of land in a joint-venture scheme similar to what the Province of Cebu had with Cebu Holdings, Inc. called the Cebu Property Ventures, Inc. which is now AsiaTown I.T. Park.

Of course this deal is an unsolicited bid by FLI that would have to be bidded very soon. Call it a “Swiss Challenge” where another firm may also bid for the same land and FLI has the right to match or bid higher than the other bidder. I just can’t wait for the bidding to commence. In the meantime, I gathered that FLI would construct 30 medium rise condos and a boardwalk where hotels, restaurants and bars would rise for the 1st phase of this deal. If you ask me, this is a great deal, more so that they would only use some 50-hectares of the SRP. Better still, it would mean that the SRP would no longer be a financial headache to the City of Cebu. Here’s to better days for Cebu!

(pic by sir adrian)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2861804357_0cdedc3d4e_o.jpg
basin dri???

expansion ba yan ng marriott??

RUMOR # 1
Toledo Economic Zone (EcoZone)
located at hinulawan river basin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2862620726_d4abfc24f5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2861790951_2bf696df8b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2861791257_52b3faca36_o.jpg
more pics about rumor 2,3,4....

ngano gi 13 floor raman na nila. diba bad lauck man kuno nang number 13? hehe

I think you can still build a 13 storey building... see my numbering below

12th FL
11th FL
10th FL
9th FL
8th FL
7th FL
6th FL
5th FL
4th FL (This could also be bad luck for feng shui)
3th FL
2th FL
GF
Basement


Please think man...

Can i borrow these photos for my blog?

JUST THIS YEAR(2008)..

Skyrise 3(part), i3 with i2, TGU and The Walk...
bonus: (Waterfront Hotel and Casino background)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2852520789_0343d3b114.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2852509267_5148f678db.jpg?v=0

eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2852509259_db59c56d00.jpg?v=0

i3 and i2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2852521319_103af68cea.jpg?v=0

The Walk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2852509251_d5b708d6a0.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2853336530_1a47702f79.jpg?v=0

Skyrise 1, 2, 3 and eBloc
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2853336540_9fc76f212c.jpg?v=0

i1(part), i3 and i2(part)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2853336532_b02e398cd8.jpg?v=0

Yes, you can... What's your blog address?

...i think Annex 3 is the one beside Paseo Solana (to the right)...which is now being used as parking lot... annex 4 are the hi-rises....i think...rumor lang...heheheh!

Annex 3 and 4???
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8674/18964851sv4.jpg

cge @sharkle i-post ng pics nimo sa rumor 2~4 :lol:

^^ nakabantay mo sa pic...ang swimming pool sa Marriott kay nabalhin na lagi sa eskina...hehhehe!

rumor time:
one of the biggest real estate developer in the country will have a something to announce come November!

Developer begins work on condo project in Guadalupe, Cebu City

COMMONWEALTH Estate recently held the ceremonial pouring of the foundations of its much-awaited condominium development, the Woodcrest Residences, signaling the start of the construction of the main building.

Woodcrest project manager Reynaldo Sanchez said the building is expected to be completed next year.

“Many of our buyers have already expressed eagerness to move in, we expect to have the units ready for turnover by the last quarter of 2009,” he said.

The club house of the condominium project, which has already been finished, is temporarily housing the model units.

Commonwealth Estate worked to fast-track the delivery date due to the continuing rise in demand of condominium units.

The Woodcrest Residences is a 10-storey mid-end residential condominium development in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City.

“We are very excited with Woodcrest. Cebu is becoming very cosmopolitan with the continuing influx of foreign residents.

Many of today’s Cebuanos already want to live in the convenience and luxury of a condominium,” said Stephen Liu,
president of Commonwealth Estate.

Woodcrest Residences are not allowed to be used for commercial purposes to ensure the security and safety of unit owners. (PR)


For Bisaya stories from Cebu. Click here.

(September 17, 2008 issue)

Filinvest: Hatching a deal for the SRP!
SHOOTING STRAIGHT By Valeriano Avila
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
http://philstar.com/index.php?Opinion&p=52&type=2&sec=72&aid=20080915181

Talking about the SRP … I got it directly from the proverbial horse’s mouth, Mr. Joel Mari Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC) that Filinvest Land Corporation (FLI) have, for all intents and purposes, struck and finalized a deal with the City of Cebu to acquire a parcel of land of the SRP. The deal means, FLI would do an outright purchase of some 12 hectares of the SRP for a hefty sum of P2.1 billion big bucks; and another deal would be to develop 40 hectares of land in a joint-venture scheme similar to what the Province of Cebu had with Cebu Holdings, Inc. called the Cebu Property Ventures, Inc. which is now AsiaTown I.T. Park.

Of course this deal is an unsolicited bid by FLI that would have to be bidded very soon. Call it a “Swiss Challenge” where another firm may also bid for the same land and FLI has the right to match or bid higher than the other bidder. I just can’t wait for the bidding to commence. In the meantime, I gathered that FLI would construct 30 medium rise condos and a boardwalk where hotels, restaurants and bars would rise for the 1st phase of this deal. If you ask me, this is a great deal, more so that they would only use some 50-hectares of the SRP. Better still, it would mean that the SRP would no longer be a financial headache to the City of Cebu. Here’s to better days for Cebu!

FLI would construct 30 medium rise condos and a boardwalk where hotels, restaurants and bars would rise for the 1st phase of this deal. :cheers2:

^^ 30 medium rise condos? sounds good to be true.. :D

i thought that is a parking lot forever ?

^^ 30 medium rise condos? sounds good to be true.. :D

If it comes from Bobit, it must be true.:banana:

if it's true, then it's good! :rock: Filinvest is about to give King's Fuente Triangle a run for their money :lol:

rumor time:
one of the biggest real estate developer in the country will have a something to announce come November!

High-rise na bay? Asa dapit itukod?

^^ 30 medium rise condos? sounds good to be true.. :D

Yup, Tinuod na. Dili na siya rumors but a proposal.

^^wow, and WHY NOT? 30 condominiums? WHY NOT? :cheers:

pwede dili medium rise condo? pwede super talls? hakhakhak:banana: :banana:

Yup, Tinuod na. Dili na siya rumors but a proposal.

awesome! indeed a good news! :cheers1: cheers!!

Underconstructions:

Grand Orchard Resort & Hotel - 3-storeys - As. Fortuna St.
Unitop Building - massive 4-storeys - Mangubat St., Lapu-Lapu City [within the vicinity of "mercado"



Proposed:

Commercial Bldg. - 2 storeys - Tipolo, Mandaue City
Commercial Bldg. - massive 4-5 storeys - Lapulapu City

@diehard, I like your avatar... how's that girl??:omg:

^^ grab ra na nako bai from flickr.com ..hehhehe!

^^

wow another hotel... :banana:

pwede dili medium rise condo? pwede super talls? hakhakhak:banana: :banana:

^^ sakto ka , SRP is for supertalls..

unsa nang underconstructions dinha sa mabolo-north duol sa carwash ?

^^ daghan kaayo'g lowrise to mid-rise "U/C's" sa Mabolo bai...uban wala na gyud mahisgoti'g maayo diri sa thread...hehhehe!

mas ganahan ko 15 kabook pero puro supertalls.. hehehe. :banana:

^^
Guys, correct me if I'm wrong but I am under the impression that, in our forums, we refer to medium rise buildings to be below 18 stories, Is that correct? And that we refer those above that as high rises, particularly ranging from 12-30 stories. Now, I understand that our forum uses such labels for us to easily categorize the different projects.

Now, taking from the proposal of Filinvest Land, Inc. could it be possible that the medium rise they are referring to are those that are over 18 stories high? I mean, as far as I am familiar with (in which case I could be wrong), the standard for medium rise would be about 100meters (perhaps?), high rises would be 300meters and super talls would be over 500meters.

Don't get me wrong though, I totally understand the labeling standards of the forum and I'm not trying to argue with it. I just want to picture the 30 medium rise condo units given that they may be labeling it as medium rise according to the building standards. Is it possible that the medium rises they are referring to are just as tall as the ones we've labeled as high rises?

I'm a little confused on this matter. If anyone would be so kind to clarify this for me. Thank you very much.

30! Wow.... i guess the plan will be a 50 year master plan. ;)

^^
Guys, correct me if I'm wrong but I am under the impression that, in our forums, we refer to medium rise buildings to be below 18 stories, Is that correct? And that we refer those above that as high rises, particularly ranging from 12-30 stories. Now, I understand that our forum uses such labels for us to easily categorize the different projects.

Now, taking from the proposal of Filinvest Land, Inc. could it be possible that the medium rise they are referring to are those that are over 18 stories high? I mean, as far as I am familiar with (in which case I could be wrong), the standard for medium rise would be about 100meters (perhaps?), high rises would be 300meters and super talls would be over 500meters.

Don't get me wrong though, I totally understand the labeling standards of the forum and I'm not trying to argue with it. I just want to picture the 30 medium rise condo units given that they may be labeling it as medium rise according to the building standards. Is it possible that the medium rises they are referring to are just as tall as the ones we've labeled as high rises?

I'm a little confused on this matter. If anyone would be so kind to clarify this for me. Thank you very much.


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Guys, correct me if I'm wrong but I am under the impression that, in our forums, we refer to medium rise buildings to be below 18 stories, Is that correct? And that we refer those above that as high rises, particularly ranging from 12-30 stories. Now, I understand that our forum uses such labels for us to easily categorize the different projects.

Now, taking from the proposal of Filinvest Land, Inc. could it be possible that the medium rise they are referring to are those that are over 18 stories high? I mean, as far as I am familiar with (in which case I could be wrong), the standard for medium rise would be about 100meters (perhaps?), high rises would be 300meters and super talls would be over 500meters.

Don't get me wrong though, I totally understand the labeling standards of the forum and I'm not trying to argue with it. I just want to picture the 30 medium rise condo units given that they may be labeling it as medium rise according to the building standards. Is it possible that the medium rises they are referring to are just as tall as the ones we've labeled as high rises?

I'm a little confused on this matter. If anyone would be so kind to clarify this for me. Thank you very much.

It might fall to within 11 stories up to 15 stories for medium rise buildings. Low-rise considers up to 10 stories. :)

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Ah ok, Thank you! Ako lang iconfirm ha... so, supertalls are over 300meters. highrises are over 100meters and medium rise are below 100meters. Naa ra ba sa Cebu inyong call center sir? hehehehe! :lol:

So basically, kaning mga proposed condo units sa FLI mura mura diay'g persimmon or amisa...(?)

So basically, kaning mga proposed condo units sa FLI mura mura diay'g persimmon or amisa...(?)

with 30 planned condominium buildings in cebu alone, my conservative guess would be around 5-8 floors. previously in SSC Cebu, we have classified 12-stories and above as high-rise. below that is low-rise. but nothing is really official :)

with 30 planned condominium buildings in cebu alone, my conservative guess would be around 5-8 floors. previously in SSC Cebu, we have classified 12-stories and above as high-rise. below that is low-rise. but nothing is really official :)

Before going full blast with its project, Aboitiz firm released a press statement announcing that the Persimmon project will be composed of some medium-rise condominiums. As I understand (correct me if I'm wrong), with a high of 15 storeys, Persimmon is considered a medium-rise project.
Furthermore, Manila construction folk always refer to highrises as not less that 20 storeys.

Ah ok, Thank you! Ako lang iconfirm ha... so, supertalls are over 300meters. highrises are over 100meters and medium rise are below 100meters. Naa ra ba sa Cebu inyong call center sir? hehehehe! :lol:
(?)


operator to sa SSC. morag manila-based man siguro to. hehe :cheers:

i'll try to ask some info about how tall these medium rises are. so we have an idea how it will look like.

...the old Casino House in Nivel Hills....soon to be developed into ala Hollywood CLUB by Don Christo of U.K....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2865827837_282e8bdd1e.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by @C_bantay

^^ nice photo

^^ Sa emporis 12 floors higrise na: http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/?id=100394

sa wikipedia naman: Buildings between 75 feet (23 m) and 491 feet (23 m to 150 m) high are, by some standards, considered high-rises.

Buildings taller than 492 feet (150 m) are classified as skyscrapers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-rise

So I think its safe lang na ang SSC Cebu standard sa highrise is 12 storeys up..

^^ na-a ko'y rumor... a 29 storey condo to be built in *** ...clue: "iconic" ...malapit na....abangan!

^^ na-a ko'y rumor... a 29 storey condo to be built in *** ...clue: "iconic" ...malapit na....abangan!

*** = SRP?
*** = NRA?

:lol:

^^ na-a ko'y rumor... a 29 storey condo to be built in *** ...clue: "iconic" ...malapit na....abangan!

CBP?

...the old Casino House in Nivel Hills....soon to be developed into ala Hollywood CLUB by Don Christo of U.K....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2865827837_282e8bdd1e.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by @C_bantay

nanay tanom sa atop. hehehe :) when was this closed gani?

^^ na-a ko'y rumor... a 29 storey condo to be built in *** ...clue: "iconic" ...malapit na....abangan!

CBP? Colon Business Park...:lol:

basin sa fuente area..

mga bai,

since this thread is entitled "Cebu: Rumors Thread", I think it's very much safe to mention the details of the rumored projects that you have, anyway, these may just be "rumors". Sorry bai diehard ha, but your post is what I grabbed as an example. What makes the difference if we'll also know the area where this building's gonna be located, again it's just a rumor lang naman. well, it's my fifty cents worth guys... There's NO NEED to take any action about this comment.

^^ na-a ko'y rumor... a 29 storey condo to be built in *** ...clue: "iconic" ...malapit na....abangan!

Filinvest sees rising demand for condos
THE FREEMAN

Friday, September 19, 2008




With the increasing prices of prime lots and the lack of good locations for residential developments within the city, a property developer foresees an upward trend for condo demand in the future.

Filinvest Land Incorporated business development officer for Metro Cebu development clusters Louie Carandang said that Cebu's market is new for condominiums but he argued that the high cost of properties now a days may convince prospective buyers to patronize these forms of real estate investments.

He said that since they have been eyeing a stronger market presence in Cebu, they have always been pushing for condominium developments in the city aside from expanding outside the area this is because they are optimistic that condos will increase demand in the future.

He said that since Cebu has already started to flourish into becoming a highly urbanized city, prime lots within the area are now very difficult to acquire considering its high cost and the many pocket developments that comes into play such as commercial.

"Instead of buying and developing raw lots with high cost, the next thing for the real estate industry is to develop condos. And as a property developer we are very bullish of the Cebu market since its starting to embrace these new trend," said Carandang.

Filinvest is currently developing a 25-storey property called as Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences at the city' premiere district in the Cebu Business Park that will attempt to address the booming demand of the hotel industry as it create 432 condotel units.

The company has invested an initial P2 billion for the completion of this project that is still on going and is targeted for completion by 2010.

The Grand Cenia offers three products that include a residential condominium with price ranging from P7 million to P13 million depending on the floor plan,; condotel units priced at around P3 million and it also provides a commercial floor eyed to be leased to interested business process outsourcing companies.

Carandang discussed that the concept of Grand Cenia’s condotel will offer buyers a condo unit that can be posted as a hotel unit in which profit could be gained.

Under an ownership arrangement, an international hotel operator will manage these condotel units in the absence of their owners and operational expenses will be deducted from the income that the owner will quarterly receive.

The projected earnings for each condotel unit amounts to about 10 to 15 percent better than investing money in banks and other financial options, discussed Carandang.

A condotel at Grand Cenia covers 24.54 square meters and is priced at P3 million while a residential condominium ranges from.

And very much confident with their operations in Cebu due to the positive reception from the market, Filinvest is looking at pouring more of their resources to create developments within and outside Metro Cebu. – Rhia de Pablo

mga bai,

since this thread is entitled "Cebu: Rumors Thread", I think it's very much safe to mention the details of the rumored projects that you have, anyway, these may just be "rumors". Sorry bai diehard ha, but your post is what I grabbed as an example. What makes the difference if we'll also know the area where this building's gonna be located, again it's just a rumor lang naman. well, it's my fifty cents worth guys... There's NO NEED to take any action about this comment.

Right, rumor is rumor (huhungihong, asoy-asoy):), maybe true or not. I think everybody is free to spread anything hearsay about Cebu development here without holding part of it because it's rumor. Otherwise, better rename this thread Cebu: Rumor & Suspense Thread (in accounting they call it suspense accounts) so we can also post other than rumors, temporarily, about “unknown constructions”, project proposals but confidential from source (like 29 storey *** to be built in ***) star project proposals :). This is also to avoid creating treads with title like “unknown” for reasons that there’s no rendering or no news item yet available. opinion lang... :)

nindot lage ang bag-ong condo karon sa filinvest noh, highrise sya, ug ang expansion sa sarossa international hotel,highrise pud..

As long as it is not revealed, a humor is not a humor and will certainly remain not a humor unless someone brings it out of the "closet."

Ang Sarrosa Int'l, mo expand, highrise sad? Kita naka sa rendering bai? pic picpls:)

^^

Dili highrise.. Na picturan nako pero akong gi delete kay wa'y lami.. Hehe..


TG Tower

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/itpark/tg_tower.jpg


Lexmark Plaza 1

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/itpark/lexmark.jpg

^^

Better if we rename this thread as "Cebu Proposals." It sounds more professional than "rumors."

After all, those "rumors" aren't really rumors but proposals which can either be pursued or not.

Hehe. Just my 60 cents worth.


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^^

1990s I think..

I heard that Ferdinand Marcos had a penchant for the power of crystals and pyramids, hence the design of the building.



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^^nge, laina, kay abi diay bati kay idelete...hehehe
Para sad unta to maapreciate nato ang ka bati...:D

Abi nako ang 1st pic kay Cebu IT building kanang atbang sa PAG IBIG.

^^

Yup they really look the same. I think JY IT Center also looks the same with the green building in CBP.


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Right, rumor is rumor (huhungihong, asoy-asoy):), maybe true or not. I think everybody is free to spread anything hearsay about Cebu development here without holding part of it because it's rumor. Otherwise, better rename this thread Cebu: Rumor & Suspense Thread (in accounting they call it suspense accounts) so we can also post other than rumors, temporarily, about “unknown constructions”, project proposals but confidential from source (like 29 storey *** to be built in ***) star project proposals :). This is also to avoid creating treads with title like “unknown” for reasons that there’s no rendering or no news item yet available. opinion lang... :)

kuan nalang ang title Cebu: Huhungihong Thread lol :colgate:

kuan nalang ang title Cebu: Huhungihong Thread lol :colgate:

Or Cebu Ihunghong Thread :banana::bash:

Photo updates (Sept 18 - 19):

with SR1, 2 and ebloc 1:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2870374526_3ac7683b40.jpg?v=0

The Walk (left) and TG Tower (right) and SR from a distance:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2870350228_26c2ef2cd3.jpg?v=0

Counterclockwise: The Walk, TG Tower and of course, the i3 complex.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2870373366_1cd882529f.jpg?v=0