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Jimbu

April 22nd, 2007, 06:33 PM

Sun.Star
Monday, April 23, 2007
CDU opens to lure more students

AFTER investing in a multi-million facility, an official from a local medical school is hoping to lure “good quality students.”

“We have already established a name. Now with an improved facility, we could attract quality students,” said Dr. Potenciano Larrazabal Jr., Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) president.

An increase in enrollees is expected when the school year begins this June, he told Sun.Star Cebu during the soft opening of the new facility last Saturday or barely two months before the start of the new school year.

The new CDU campus in the North Reclamation Area (NRA), Mandaue City sits on a 2.5-hectare property.

It is strategically located near the Cebu International Convention Center, the Cebu Board Walk and malls.

Larrazabal assures students that CDU has transportation services to shuttle them back and forth from the Cebu Doctor’s Hospital in Cebu City. A terminal will soon be in place in SM City Cebu.

He added that jeepney routes will soon be plying the area.

Traffic

“Our location is better than where we originally planned it,” said Larrazabal, referring to the university’s first plan to relocate in the Talamban area.

“But the traffic there is heavily congested, and it could get worst,” he added, saying being within the NRA is not only convenient for students but helps them concentrate on their studies.

Loreto Encorporado, owner of project contractor Loren Builders Inc. (LBI)), said the building uses “sun baffles” to control the entry of sunlight and the breeze.

“We took advantage of the sea breeze kay maglusot-lusot ra man ang hangin. With the sun baffles, you don’t feel the heat of the sun,” he explained (The breeze could enter freely).

Loreto said the façade is meant to “conceal what needs to be concealed” like the airconditioning units.

Amenities

The six-story building, which has an area of 36,000 square meters combined, houses offices of the different colleges on the first floor, laboratories and the library on the second floor, classrooms on the third to fifth floors and two basketball courts, a gymnasium and a 2,000-seater auditorium on the sixth floor.

There are 60 classrooms, about 40 laboratories, four elevators, two from each side of the building, and a parking space, added LBI designer Bernardo Encorporado.

Bernardo said each classroom can seat 50 students.

While the building is almost complete, Loreto said the campus still has 1.5 hectares of unutilized space.

Larrazabal said the construction of an Olympic-size swimming pool, dormitory, and a mixed-used facility that includes an Internet café is already in the pipeline.

The first floor of the dormitory will be occupied by Korean students who are taking up nursing, he said.

The whole development is slated for completion this June, he added.

Meanwhile, Larrazabal said the old CDU along Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City will be converted into clinics and other specialty areas.

The Medical Arts building, for example, will be an expanded out-patient department.

“The buildings will be for hospital use only,” said Larrazabal

Jimbu

April 22nd, 2007, 06:42 PM

Sun.Star
Monday, April 23, 2007
Tour operators hope dance shows will help draw tourists to Cebu

WITH Cebu’s lack of nightly attractions for tourists, travel operators saw the need to offer something new for guests looking for fun and entertainment with a local flavor.

Dance on Fire project executive director Lyndon Angan and Dance Sport Team Cebu City moderator Edward Hayco agreed to organize an entertainment showcase for tourists and envisioned to make Cebu the “dance capital of Asia.”

The show will not only present the talents of the internationally acclaimed Team Cebu City but also of the whole Cebuano community.

“This is a fusion of past and modern dances of Cebu. There are segments which showcase Cebu, like the Sinulog,” Angan told a press conference.

After visiting places like Las Vegas and Paris, which are known for their spectacular nighttime shows, Hayco thought of bringing a similar entertainment show to Cebu.

Showcase

For him, it was the perfect project to showcase Cebu’s history and the talents of the Cebuanos.

“It’s a great thing to add to our list of optional tours,” Raul Encarnacion, president of the Metro Express Tours Corp. also said.

“Clients keep on asking what’s going on in Cebu. This helps a lot. This is another attraction we can sell to our clients,” he added.

Angan observed that there are no tourist attractions at night.

Cecile Sa-a, branch manager of Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc. and the public relations officer of the Cebu Association of Tour Operators, agrees that there is a need to add something new to the list of things to offer to tourists.

“We wanted something new to sell to our tourists. With this project, we showcase the talents of the Cebuanos,” she said.

Tour operators are deemed part of the success of the project.

Angan said Dance on Fire will become part of the travel package that will be offered to tourists.

For the convenience of the audience, the 45-minute show will run three times a week or on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at the Casino Filipino–Teatro of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

“It would not be viable for a tourist to fly in on a Monday and wait until Thursday for the show,” said Angan.

Originally, Dance on Fire was supposed to be featured on Thursdays only.

sloid

April 22nd, 2007, 09:04 PM

...Europe in Cebu!

University of San Jose Recoletos
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(pic by @laz'andre of flickr)

my mom graduated there, it looks so nice now. i just ignored that building the last time i saw it, hehe.

dabert

April 23rd, 2007, 01:07 AM

random Cebu Pics..

EGI Resort

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(they're currently constructing a taller condo(?) just beside the old one)
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SM City Cebu
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Cebu City Skyline from San Carlos Heights
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BYAHILO

April 23rd, 2007, 01:32 AM

angEGI sa cebu the same owner lang sa sa EGI real estate here in manila?

Leylander> is that some sort of an improvised cable car? pwede bang sakyan yan? looks cool pero pag nahulog ka goodluck na lng :D

leylander

April 23rd, 2007, 02:55 AM

@eric - fruits and veggies lang. para easy for the farmers..

fundraiser

April 23rd, 2007, 03:06 AM

20 hotels, restaurants join annual Mactan food fair
By Elisabeth Baumgart and Bejay Villaflores
STC Media Communication interns

ABOUT 20 hotels and restaurants are serving their famous dishes at P60 or less in this year’s Kadaugan sa Mactan Food Festival at the Liberty Shrine (commonly known as Mactan) Shrine.

The food festival is one of the highlights of the weeklong activity organized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government, together with the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission.

Since it started in 2001, the food festival has been under the chairmanship of Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort and Spa.

The 20 exhibitors from the island of Mactan were given free booths and are selling meals not higher than P60.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority communications manager Ahmed Cuizon said hotels and restaurants take part in the festival as part of their corporate social responsibility of reaching out to the people who fall under the lower economic bracket.

“Our objective here is not to make money, not to make revenue. It’s really to bring our restaurants to the masses,” said Sharon Samarista, the director of communications of Shangri-La and the co-chairperson of the food festival.

Affordable

Because of the affordable prices, a lot of people look forward to the food festival, Cuizon said.

Several people, he added, not only visit the festival once, but go back to enjoy hotel and resort food at cheaper prices.

This also gives the participating hotels and resorts a lot of mileage and allows them to put their best foot forward to tourists.

“It shows the tourists who come over the rich culinary delicacies the city has to offer to them. But more than that, I think it also extends to them a red carpet hospitality that showcases the best of the Filipino, the best of the Cebuano,” Cuizon added.

Aside from benefiting local hotels and resorts, the local tourism also gets a boost with the other activities in the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration.

“Festivals like these always form a part of the diverse culture the destination has to offer to its visitors and, somehow, we’d like to believe that Kadaugan sa Mactan has continued the tradition of spotlighting Cebu in the world tourism industry,” Cuizon said.

In the island of Mactan, the tourism industry has been steadily growing not only because of the festivities but of the efforts of local hotels and resorts, said Rudy Villanobos, the executive director of tourism council of Lapu-Lapu City.

Occupancy

“It’s not necessarily due to Kadaugan sa Mactan but because of the effort of local hotels and restaurants. As a matter of fact, I think for the past year and a half or two years, the occupancy of the hotels and resorts in Mactan have probably gone up to 85 percent on the normal average,” he added.

To provide the ultimate food experience to visitors, the commission made sure that the exhibitors will not serve the same type of food.

During meetings with the commission and representatives from the 20 participating establishments, hotels and restaurants were asked to prepare a three-day menu and present it to the body.

This provides variety to frequent visitors to the festival and prevents establishments from serving the same type of food on the same day.

“What we offer today, we will not offer tomorrow or the day after,” said Samarista.

Destination

The Kadaugan sa Mactan is an annual celebration of Lapu-lapu’s victory over Magellan, a Spanish conquistador.

This is an effort of the Lapu-Lapu City Government and the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission to make Cebu not just a “sun, sand and sea” destination but also as a destination with a lot more to offer—it’s vibrant history is one of those, Cuizon said.

Aside from the popular Filipino food festival, the weeklong celebration also includes a street parade, cultural exhibits, barangay pageants, games and many more.

tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 05:40 AM

Fuente OSMEñA @ NIGHT

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leylander

April 23rd, 2007, 05:41 AM

bitaw elegant kaayo na si mam Teresing Mendezona, sa?

it's like when she's in front of you, you can't afford to kid around. you can't make a mistake especially when she's looking. it's probably even difficult to wear a nervous smile.

class gyud kaayo and super ka respitado.

tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 05:44 AM

WATERFRONT HOTEL - LAHUG @ NIGHT

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tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 05:47 AM

ASIATOWN IT PARK NIGHTSCAPE

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kots_isko

April 23rd, 2007, 05:51 AM

wow!!!!! very nice pics!!!! professional photographer ka ba tolz??? you have super dooper mega beatiful shots there!

congrats and thank you eric for helping promote Cebu in Europe!!!! Hope more of your pics will be published there!!!!! Tourism in Cebu will certainly go up a little percent because of Eric's pictures! hehehehe

kots_isko

April 23rd, 2007, 06:04 AM

im planning to buy a camera next month... wala gyud koy idea what kind of camera ang nindot ug kuha.. last year, i bought a digital camera in japan which is quite expensive pero bati kaayo ug kuha sa evening shots.. maayo lang kung buntag.... any idea what kind of camera should i buy? budget is not more than 100K. ayaw na ng mahalon kaayo ha kay dili kaya sa budget.

tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 06:22 AM

tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 06:23 AM

kots_isko

April 23rd, 2007, 06:58 AM

just a noob hobbyist..salamat bro!

you certainly has a talent!!! gawa ka ng online gallery mo if you have none yet.. you'll never know one of these days someone will stumble on your gallery and would be interested in hiring you. hehehe

thanks for the recommendation.. (re: camera)... i'll go and check it out.

another thing.. sa mga interested in photograpy and who wants to earn money out of your interest and hobby, you can actually visit www.gettyimages.com you can post your pictures there and earn money out of it.. they actually showcase a diverse gallery of pictures in this site.. and most magazines, newspapers and publishing companies around the globe get their pictures from this website... pag merong client na interested na gagamit sa picture nyo,, you will receive a commission from getty images!!!

so sige na.... go there, and help promote Cebu City sa gettyimages.com website.. ang papangit kase ng pictures ng pilipinas na andoon eh! it's time for the world to see the beauty of Philippines and of course Cebu Province!

btw.. i am not the owner nor an employee of getty images ha.. i'm just an avid visitor and user of the site when i look for pictures.

diehardbisdak

April 23rd, 2007, 09:36 AM

^^ bai @kots, you can see more photos of bai @tolzz at flickr.com

LordCarnal

April 23rd, 2007, 10:55 AM

^^

Naa sad nice nga photos si Bai Tolzz sa Multiply.Com

http://laotech.multiply.com/

.:.

tolzz

April 23rd, 2007, 10:58 AM

salamat mga bro..^^just doing my share of promoting Cebu to the world =)

leylander

April 23rd, 2007, 11:32 AM

ako na lang post bai..

originally posted by @echeverriavy

YhISTxjFda4

echeverriavy

April 23rd, 2007, 12:06 PM

ako na lang post bai..

originally posted by @echeverriavy

YhISTxjFda4

hahaha di ko kahibaw sorry. i just found that somewhere in youtube.

dabert

April 23rd, 2007, 12:06 PM

^^ wow.. amazing.. so far, i have already seen 3 stunning promotional videos, one by Bigfoot, another by the CIPC, and the latest (i've seen) is the one above, produced by DOT, among others.. :)

echeverriavy

April 23rd, 2007, 12:14 PM

^^ wow.. amazing.. so far, i have already seen 3 stunning promotional videos, one by Bigfoot, another by the CIPC, and the latest (i've seen) is the one above, produced by DOT, among others.. :)

asa video sa bigfoot?

Sera

April 23rd, 2007, 01:07 PM

SleMarKen

April 23rd, 2007, 03:22 PM

SSC-Cebu EARTHDAY Special Part I @ CROCOLANDIA 04.21.07

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MGA BUAYA SA ATONG TUGKARAN< ATONG PANALIPDAN ;)
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Crocolandia Expansion
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flesh_is_weak

April 23rd, 2007, 03:58 PM

@dabert: dili ba alimoot sa inyong bag-ong building? bisan ako na naanad sa among rooms na way klarong eletric fan, gi-alimootan nag-tan-aw especialy sa canteen...pero kung papilion man gani ko between sa buildings sa among school ug sa inyo, of course kana gyud sa CDU kay brand new

SleMarKen

April 23rd, 2007, 04:17 PM

SSC-Cebu EARTHDAY Special Part II MANGROVE/TREE PLANTING in SRP/Inayawan Dumpsite 04.22.07

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PNP
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SleMarKen

April 23rd, 2007, 04:25 PM

Going Back for lunch
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POSTER MAKING CONTEST
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Jimbu

April 23rd, 2007, 05:55 PM

CHI earmarks P1.7 billion for 2007 project expenses
By Ehda M.Dagooc
The Freeman 04/24/2007

Riding the wave of Cebu's strengthening economic landscape, Ayala Land-affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) allocates P1.7 billion for capital expenditure this year in both its real estate and commercial subsidiaries.

Bigger share is allocated in the expansion of its mall operations, of which bulk of the P820 million budget will be spent this year, to complete the Ayala Center expansion building, and the lagoon expansion project.

CHI's subsidiary Cebu Property Ventures Development Corporation (CPVDC) will also spend about P700 million this year, for construction of high-rise buildings at the Asia Town I.T. Park.

The robust performance in residential real estate sector in Cebu, also prompted the company to allocate P150 million to introduce more phases at its flagship residential project Amara.

"Our current projects are aimed at capitalizing on growth possibilities in Cebu especially in the areas of Information Technology (IT) and leisure facilities and services," CHI president Francis O. Monera said.

For the first time CHI breached the one billion peso mark in revenue, with 76 percent increase of its income, a 10-year high in the company's book history.

During the stockholders meeting held yesterday at the City Sports Club, Monera reported the company's impressive performance in 2006, attributing the success to the intensified implementation of the company's efficiency in operation as well as cost saving measures.

Overall, the company posted a 50 percent growth in revenues and a 76 percent growth in net income (after tax) last year.

Revenue derived from residential lot sales is 923 percent higher than 2005. Also, in 2006, the company sold its two remaining condominium units at Park Tower 2, contributing P18.4 million to revenue.

In its retail business, Ayala Center Cebu contributes a total revenue of P398 million. While Ayala Food and Entertainment Center (AFEC), together with its theater operations under the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cebu Leisure Company, Inc. (CLCI) reported a P100 million contribution to CHI's total revenue last year.

The sale of two lots at the Cebu Business Park (CBP) last year, also contributed P76.9 million to the revenue, posting a 125 percent growth in commercial and land sales over the previous year.

Cebu City Marriott Hotel, of which CHI is a part-owner in partnership with Ayala Hotels Inc., contributed another P27 million to the company's bottomline.

CPVDC, on the other hand, posted a sales performance of P173.5 million, contributed by strong demand for office-space and investors' confidence at the Asiatown IT Park.

"Our 2006 performance serves as a good foundation for the successful implementation of our growth strategy in the coming years," said Monera.

Yesterday's stockholders meeting were attended by the company's board members, led by its chairman Jaime I. Ayala.

Jimbu

April 23rd, 2007, 06:02 PM

Mall now uses desalinated water: SM expects to save 10% of water bills
By Ehda M.Dagooc
The Freeman 04/24/2007

The scarcity of water in Cebu coupled with the rising cost of water has led shopping mall SM City Cebu to adopt water desalination technology for its water requirement.

"As a big water consumer, we might as well help the community by not depriving them of water supply. So we are using sea water processed through desalination," said SM City Cebu mall manager Sherry Tuvilla.

The mall has commissioned water technology provider Mactan Rock Industries Inc. (MRII) to provide the mall's water requirement through desalination process.

According to Tuvilla, the entire mall operation stands to save at least 10 percent of its average monthly water bills, of which the mall is averaging to consume about 40,000 cubic meters a month.

She said SM City Cebu will start to provide desalinated water supply to its tenants in the next few weeks, following the inauguration of the P16 million water desalination facility, set up by MRII at the mall over the weekend.

SM is averaging to pay a monthly bill to Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) about P2 million a month. With the use of desalinated water, she said a bill savings of 10 percent is expected.

With close to 400 mall tenants, SM Cebu is attracting an average of over 100,000 mall goers a day.

Although, part of the water requirement of the entire mall still is supplied by MCWD, Tuvilla said there is a possibility that the mall will be using a 100 percent desalinated water in the future.

She said SM Cebu is alarmed of the water shortage problem in the City, thus it has decided to use an alternative water supply through desalination, utilizing sea water converted to potable water.

Initially, MRII is committing to provide 1,000 cubic-meters a day to the mall, but its facility is capable of providing 1,500 cubic-meters a day.

Water desalination is a technology process to remove water salinity and other water impurities to produce purified and clear water.

The process is considered as an alternative solution for water scarcity problem, especially in the Middle East, and other countries.

In the past, water desalination was not popularly adopted by some big companies and establishments in the Philippines, because of high cost of processing.

However, with local companies such as MRII who has introduced this alternative to big water consumers, such as manufacturing plants, mall establishments, hotels, among others, cost of desalinated water has become competitive, and even cheaper than the conventional water supply.

Tuvilla said other SM shopping malls in Metro Manila, and even in Iloilo, have already adopted this technology, to save on water cost, and helping residential water consumers to avail of water supply from water districts.

Jimbu

April 23rd, 2007, 06:11 PM

Sun.Star
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Japanese group wants to run retirement facility in Cebu

A GROUP running a retirement and nursing home in Japan is now eyeing the Cebu Doctors’ South General Hospital (South Gen) as a potential retirement facility.

“They want a place where it’s near the hospital and the sea,” Dr. Potenciano Larra-zabal Jr., Cebu Doctors’ Hospital Inc. (CDHI) president said.

Larrazabal said CDHI and the Aiko group of Japan are negotiating to have the group relocate its retirees to the hospital’s 70-bed fourth floor.

“It will be a trial run. But the Japanese are decided. They may be here in a couple of months,” he said.

Renovation

While waiting for the plans to materialize, the fourth floor will undergo renovation and additional amenities will be put up.
He said CDHI is already contemplating on hiring Niponggo teachers and a Japanese cook.

Larrazabal said once the deal is inked, the nursing staff will have an opportunity to learn the Japanese culture and to speak Niponggo.

While the initial plan was for the Aiko group to hire some of South Gen’s nurses, he fears this may cause a “culture shock” for some nurses.

Bringing Japanese retirees here instead will be a “win-win” situation to both parties.

Larrazabal said the partnership with the Aiko group is a step closer to CDHI’s realization of establishing a retirement village in southern Cebu.

Aging

“With the growing aging population, I can see that the Philippines, particularly Cebu, has bright prospects to cater to these retirees who are in need of good healthcare facilities and services,” he said earlier.

He said CDHI may utilize a portion of the one-hectare lot in Naga, where the 250-bed Cebu Doctors’ South Gen Hospital sits, for the retirement village or acquire other properties nearby.

There are also plans to construct a “mini mall” within the vicinity of the retirement village.

Larrazabal is optimistic that, in the near future, the healthcare sector will be among the province’s booming industries, along with property development and information and communications technology.

Attract

While some hospitals in Manila make good retirement facilities, he said Cebu has a stronger probability to attract the medical tourism market because of the province’s peace and order situation, better airport facilities, good telecommunications and the Cebuanos’ proficiency in the English language.

In the past years, CDHI has invested in building and improving its network of hospitals in the province, including Cebu Doctors’ Hospital, North General Hospital in Talamban, Cebu City) and South Gen.

Resources

“We have committed our resources in building facilities that enhance the country’s medical industry,” Larrazabal told Sun.Star Cebu in the sidelines of the soft opening of Cebu Doctors’ University at the Mandaue Reclamation Area last Saturday.

The multi-million-peso facility includes a six-story campus and will soon have an Olympic size swimming pool, a track oval and a mixed-use facility.

It sits on a 2.5-hectare lot. (MMM)

fundraiser

April 23rd, 2007, 06:14 PM

ako na lang post bai..

originally posted by @echeverriavy

YhISTxjFda4

very nice video! :banana:

Jimbu

April 23rd, 2007, 06:17 PM

Sun.Star
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
CHI hits P1-B mark in revenues

CEBU Holdings Inc. (CHI) earned over P1 billion last year, mostly from the sale of real property and revenues derived from the Ayala Center Cebu (ACC).

The company also posted an income growth of 76 percent to P207 million—a 10-year high in the company’s books.

This indicates that it “delivered results” and lived up to its mission of being the “premier real estate company in Cebu,” CHI president Francis Monera said in his report during the annual stockholders’ meeting at the City Sports Club Cebu yesterday.

CHI will spend P820 million for the redevelopment of the lagoon area and the mall expansion project of ACC, which made P398 million in revenues last year.

“It’s very exciting. It’s more of a lifestyle offering,” Jaime Ayala, chairman of CHI’s board of directors, said of the mall development.

The company hopes to bring in more than 13,000 square meters of additional leasable area with the expansion project.
Ayala revealed the company’s plans to invest in the development of the Asiatown IT Park in Lahug to get more locators and promote its residential lots to capture the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) market, where 37 percent of the company’s residential lot sales went last year.

Monera bared plans to construct a P700-million nine-story building this year to cater to new business process outsourcing (BPO) firms.

Ayala said the building will be filled up with locators before construction will start within the year.

“Our current projects are aimed at capitalizing on growth possibilities in Cebu especially in the areas of information technology and leisure facilities and services,” Monera also said in his report.

South Road Properties

He also confirmed to reporters that they are still seriously looking at prime lots, including the South Road Properties.

Meanwhile, the property formerly known as The Village will become a mall with high-end retail stores to cater to the 10,000 workforce of BPO firms in the IT zone, Ayala said.

Monera said the facility is targeted to be ready by the first quarter of 2008.

Also last year, seven lots in the Asiatown IT Park were sold, posting sales of P173.5 million.

As for residential lots, Amara, CHI’s seaside development in Liloan, Cebu, also captured a 41-percent OFW market, Monera added.

Ayala Land International, Ayala revealed, has a sales group to promote their product lines to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Monera, in his report, said they will launch future phases to meet the high market demand for the development, where 46 percent of the 87 lots moved during the first three days of its launch. CHI will spend P150 million for the development.

He said that by year-end, all of the Amara’s phase 2 lots were committed to buyers.

Park Tower 2’s remaining condominium units were sold at P18.4 million, while P27 million was contributed by the operations of Cebu City Marriott Hotels. (CYR)

diehardbisdak

April 23rd, 2007, 06:29 PM

^^ great pics as always!

fundraiser

April 23rd, 2007, 06:32 PM

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diehardbisdak

April 23rd, 2007, 06:46 PM

^^ very nice pano bai @fundraiser!

fundraiser

April 23rd, 2007, 11:41 PM

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dabert

April 24th, 2007, 12:31 AM

asa video sa bigfoot?

i'm still looking for the video.. it's somewer in the forums... basta it's about why they moved to Cebu and made it as their headquarters..

@dabert: dili ba alimoot sa inyong bag-ong building? bisan ako na naanad sa among rooms na way klarong eletric fan, gi-alimootan nag-tan-aw especialy sa canteen...pero kung papilion man gani ko between sa buildings sa among school ug sa inyo, of course kana gyud sa CDU kay brand new

alimuut mu lang.. but in some instances, the sea breeze will just find its way in.., ang canteen jud ang super hot oven.. hehe :)

...

amazing pictures btw..

hans boy

April 24th, 2007, 03:49 AM

Good morning! :)

I passed by the site of Ramos Tower awhile ago, it is fence and no more business as usual streamers or banners. Instead, it is replace with "RAMOS TOWER WILL SOON RISE ON THIS SITE".

Clearing operation :wallbash: is also on the way.

I hope that somebody can pass by there today and take some pictures as a proof of purchase, per DTI Central Visayas permit number blah blah... :lol:

SleMarKen

April 24th, 2007, 04:09 AM

Downtown Cebu

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LordCarnal

April 24th, 2007, 04:21 AM

^^

Hugaw jud kaayo tan-awon ang downtown, full of run down buildings. I think a fresh coat of paint will do.

Coffee

April 24th, 2007, 04:27 AM

Hey, would anyone happen to know if or when Team Unity is planning to have a rally in Cebu City or somewhere nearby? Thanks :)

LordCarnal

April 24th, 2007, 04:27 AM

Naa sa Google Video ang about sa Bigfoot pero 'di ma embed dnhi.

Ocean Mermaid - Hannah in Cebu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOz0L3xr1XI

nOz0L3xr1XI

..

SleMarKen

April 24th, 2007, 04:30 AM

i'm still looking for the video.. it's somewer in the forums... basta it's about why they moved to Cebu and made it as their headquarters..

Kani nga video @Dabert? Google BIGFOOT video (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7319148119124553965&q=bigfoot+cebu)

fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 04:40 AM

i just love how they say seyboo! :cheers:

SleMarKen

April 24th, 2007, 04:47 AM

Naa sad sa GOOGLE atong videos. SSC-Cebu Island Escapades (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5148158392772562612&hl=en)

___________________________

Plaza Independencia update.
The Digging of the Road Tunnel... 04.22.07

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A new road within SRP
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vatics

April 24th, 2007, 04:51 AM

Nice videos.... better link those videos in my website... to help promote CEBU globally..... CEBU... Conquering the conquerors!

SleMarKen

April 24th, 2007, 05:11 AM

Plaza Independencia update.
The Digging of the Road Tunnel... 04.22.07

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A new road within SRP
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fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 06:33 AM

Rules on student visa eased
By Dennis Carcamo

The government has relaxed its policy on foreigners studying in the country, extending the validity of their student visas from one month to six months.

Acting Immigration Commissioner Roy Almoro said the policy change has been outlined in a memorandum order that former Immigration Chief Alipio Fernandez Jr. issued weeks before he resigned from this post.

Under the March 9 order, foreign students renewing their student permits or visas would get automatic extension for another six months.

Almoro said the one-time extension is given to foreign students with special study permits, which are valid for a year.

“Thus, a foreign student can renew his visa for another six months if he submits his grades and certification from the school where he is enrolled,” Almoro said.

For foreigners whose study permits are valid for less than a year, Almoro said, they may apply for another three-month extension.

Before the extension, foreign students were only allowed to extend their permits for only a month, forcing those taking up six-month courses to renew their visas six times before they could finish schooling.

Bureau of Immigration student desk head Teodulo Estrada said special study permits are issued to foreigners enrolled in elementary and secondary levels while student visas are given to those taking up collegiate courses.

The bureau’s student desk takes care of the processing of documents of foreign students and their parents living with them in the country.

Koreans account for 90 percent of the more than 20,000 foreigners studying in various schools in the country. Most of these Koreans are enrolled in elementary and high schools.

Majority of the foreign students are enrolled in schools in Cebu and Baguio.

According to Immigration regulations chief Gary Mendoza, South Korean President Roh Moo-Hun discussed with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo the issue of the growing number of Korean students in the Philippines during last January’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu.

The Korean leader requested the Philippine government to take steps in addressing the inconveniences that Korean students face when renewing their permits in the country, according to Mendoza.

fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 07:11 AM

*net find*

cebu harbor and the first mactan bridge

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fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 07:14 AM

repost...

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fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 07:34 AM

TOURISM-ICT roadshow in Singapore
BY MILA C. ESPINA
Manila Standard (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife5_april21_2007)

The Cebu Pacific Airways brought 14 Cebu Business Month forerunners to Singapore, the first of a series of roadshows of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with the Department of Tourism represented by DoT-7 director Patria Aurora Roa. The long-term objective of the Tourism - ICT roadshow is to invite Asians to visit and invest in Cebu. Immediate target is to entice our Asian counterparts to join the Cebu Business Month, June 2007, specifically the Tourism (June 14 to 15) and ICT (June 26 to 28) events which will feature the Cebu Asean Tourism Congress, the ICT International Conference/Exhibits, Go-Negosyo, Suroy-Suroy Sugbo and the Grand Chamber Awards to be held at the Cebu International Convention Center, in tandem with the province of Cebu and Cebu City. Response was positive and the Singaporeans showed interest to visit Cebu. The first roadshow presentation was hosted by the Singapore Infocomn Technology Federation officials at Neil Road, Singapore, arranged by Ho Se Mun (executive director), attended by Tan Hwee Koon assistant manager, Industry Development Division and members of SITF and IDA, several ICT players and the officials of Philippine Consulate in Singapore, led by charge d’ affairs, Neil Imperial and PT officer Edgardo Garcia. CCCI former trustee, Michael Go, now based in Singapore as director of investments, Merrill Lynch, joined the presentations.

The Singapore roadshow consisted of CBM presentations; visit and dialog at the Philippine Tourism Office, at Orchard Towers; and a few school tours of the ICT groups. Virgie Baraan promised to display the CBM brochures in the Philippines booth at the Nasa Travel Exhibits (March 23 to 25.)

echeverriavy

April 24th, 2007, 08:05 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QHz7HyD9t4

di ko kahibaw mo embed. sorry.

diehardbisdak

April 24th, 2007, 08:23 AM

edit

leylander

April 24th, 2007, 08:25 AM

^^ang code bai kay:

sadfk3948un

kanang code sa center sadfk3948un, anha ibutang nang code sa tumoy url sa imong video...

also make sure to remove the s sa youtubes. lol. so dapat youtube ra. hehe

Sera

April 24th, 2007, 08:39 AM

rage@cebu

April 24th, 2007, 11:39 AM

maayong hapon ninyo tanan!
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SleMarKen

April 24th, 2007, 12:11 PM

M City Square

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LordCarnal

April 24th, 2007, 02:04 PM

^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^

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fundraiser

April 24th, 2007, 03:56 PM

^^ where is city hall? ang gotiaoco?

LordCarnal

April 24th, 2007, 04:46 PM

^^

Maybe it wasn't rebuilt yet :dunno:

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ivanc

April 24th, 2007, 04:49 PM

gotiaoco is on the middle left :)

Coffee

April 24th, 2007, 05:12 PM

I know it's supposed to be "heritage", but that Gotiaoco building is ugly. :( Needs renovation.

LordCarnal

April 24th, 2007, 05:13 PM

^^

@coffee

Yeah exactly.. The owners need to rehabilitate it inside and out, put some fresh paint and landscaping. In my opinion, the entire stretch at the back of City Hall is pretty much dilapidated and dirty (especially the part going to Carbon). It's just "behind the bakod" of CH and yet it looks......well, let's use our imagination, hehehe.. :D :D :D

Sinjin P.

April 24th, 2007, 05:14 PM

Yes, renovation/repainting/facelift...

sugbuanon

April 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM

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sheraton hotel

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cifc bldg.

sugbuanon

April 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM

More IT firms to locate in Cebu

CEBU’S positioning as the information technology (IT) hub in Asia has become a magnet to investors who have demanded for more office spaces in the Asiatown IT Park (AITP).

Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) president Francis Monera said they are developing the remaining five-hectare property in AITP’s phase two aside from constructing a P700-million nine-story building for business process outsourcing firms.

Robust developments in Cebu’s economic sector in 2006 registered an unprecedented growth for CPVDC, which saw a 104 percent growth in revenues and 153 percent increase in net profit.

The company’s net revenue last year rose to P248.6 million from only P122 million in the previous year, owing to the growing interests of foreign and local businessmen in AITP, the company’s flagship project.

Expansion

The take up of commercial lots in AITP, including the seven office lots sold ahead of target schedule, has contributed P184.3 million to the company’s revenues.

“We will maintain this momentum in the coming years,” Monera said, baring plans for expansion.

They are now scouting for takers who can provide component facilities, such as schools or hotels in AITP.

Also slated to begin construction this year is the 3,000-square meter retail area formerly occupied by the The Village.

Monera said the new lifestyle and retail strip will operate on a 24/7 schedule with dining outlets, convenience stores, bookshops, and recharging joints, like spas and salons.

In addition to lot sales, rental income from eOffice amounted to P52 million in 2006, which comprises 20 percent of CPVDC’s revenue.

Net income was up from P33 million in 2005 to P83.5 million last year.

“It is one of the best years in our history,” Monera told stockholders during the 2007 Regular Annual Stockholders Meeting last Monday at the City Sports Club Cebu.

He said the additional two new buildings in the IT Park, which includes Skyrise IT Building and Primary Properties Corp. (PPC)’s i2, have not only catered the market for IT professionals and call center agents but are prime destinations for the province’s young workforce who has defined a new lifestyle.

The ground floor areas of both buildings are now home to several retail outlets.

Workforce

The retail strip in the eight-story Skyrise Building includes a fusion of Filipino, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese cuisines and a local coffee shop. It also includes the bar Loft and the Microsoft Southern Philippines office.

i2 houses call centers and IT companies, like IBM Philippines, and features outlets like Starbucks, Rai Rai Ken, Roma Mia and Cebu-grown native restaurant, Abuhan.

Parallel with the increasing number of locators is also the growing workforce in the AITP.

It has grown to close to 10,000 IT professionals and call center agents in 2006 from only 3,000 the previous year, Monera said.

Monera, together with CPVDC chairman Jaime Ayala and the other members of the board, said the projects will strengthen Cebu’s standing as the IT destination in the country.

By Malou M. Mozo
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

Jimbu

April 24th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Vendors’ group head asks Mary Ann: Drop charges on SRP

INSTEAD of turning over the South Road Properties (SRP) to the National Government, mayoral candidate Mary Ann de los Santos should ask Tinago Barangay Captain Joel Garganera to drop the case he filed against the City Government, a vendors’ group leader said.

Cebu Market Vendors Development Cooperative (Cemvedco) chairman Erwin Goc-ong said turning over the SRP to the National Government is like throwing away a “tool for development.”

De los Santos said last Monday that she does not want the City to pay P1.7 million a day for the SRP loan interests; that is why she will immediately “return” the SRP to the National Government if she gets elected.

With debt servicing eating up to 28 percent of the City’s annual budget, the delivery of basic services has suffered, she said.

Earlier this month, Garganera filed a special civil case asking the court to stop Mayor Tomas Osmeña, the City Council and the Cebu Investments Promotion Center (CIPC) from marketing, selling, leasing and disposing of the 240-hectare facility.

Goc-ong said that for the City to stop paying P1.7 million daily in interests, Garganera should withdraw the case he filed against Osmeña and other city officials.

This way, investors will come and proceeds of the lease or sale of the lots can be used to pay for the about P6.3-billion loan so the SRP will become self-liquidating, and the City will have other income sources for basic services.

In a separate interview, Garganera, a known supporter of de los Santos, said the case is not meant to derail the SRP but to eventually increase investor interest once all legal documents are in order.

He said investors will shun the SRP because its declaration as alienable and disposable land is questionable.

“They overlooked the fact that the City is bleeding every day. Aduna bay mopalit nga defective man ilang documents? Dili nila mailad ang investors. They should be thankful ni-file ta ani (Will investors buy lots there if the documents are not in order?
They cannot mislead the investors. The City should even be thankful we filed the case),” Garganera said.

Cemvedco formally expressed their support for the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) party last Sunday, with some of its officials joining their campaign sorties.

But Goc-ong said his advice to de los Santos has nothing to do with their support for BOPK.

He said his primary concern is that the City will no longer be burdened with its SRP loan so it can devote resources to the construction of the Carbon Public Market ramp.

Unit 2 of the Carbon Public Market was burned in 1998, and the stallholders and vendors have been waiting for the City to rebuild it.

“I have no personal interest here. Sa listahan ni Tommy (Osmeña) sa mga amigo niya, number 1,000 ra ko. Bisan pikpik sa abaga, agbay, pahiyom niya wala ko katilaw. Kasaba kaha hinoon,” Goc-ong said.

Instead of reconstructing the Unit 2 building, Osmeña decided to build a P135-million ramp so motorists can use it to go through M.C. Briones and clear Quezon Blvd. of vehicular traffic.

The ramp will be built from F. Escaño St. up to F. Gonzales St.

But budget constraints kept the City Government from immediately pushing through with the project. (RHM)

ChEBUi71

April 25th, 2007, 12:28 AM

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sugbuanon

April 25th, 2007, 03:18 AM

^^ :applause: :applause: :applause:

great collage chebui71.. welcome to scc..

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 03:39 AM

P20M case v. SRP critic (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/04/25/news/p20m.case.v..srp.critic.html)
By Katrina N. Tabanao
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

MAYOR Tomas Osmeña and the Cebu City Council are getting back at Tinago Barangay Captain Joel Garganera, as they countered with a P20-million damage suit for the taxpayer’s case he filed concerning the South Road Properties (SRP).

This way, the City Hall officials said, other people will be discouraged from filing any “unwarranted and malicious” suits against the Cebu City Government related to the 240-hectare SRP.

Last March 26, Garganera asked the Regional Trial Court to stop Osmeña, the council, the Cebu Investment Promotions Center, and the Register of Deeds from marketing, selling, disposing of or leasing the SRP.

He alleged that such moves are illegal since the presidential proclamation transferring ownership of the SRP to the City Government has no congressional authority.

City Hall’s countercharge was included in its opposition to Garganera’s application for the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order (TRO).

Osmeña, through Acting City Attorney Rodolfo Golez, said Garganera must be compelled to pay P20 million in exemplary damages “because even if he knew very well from the start of the infirmity of his cause of action against the respondents, he still had the gall and temerity to file the unwarranted suit.”

This caused bad publicity for the SRP, which would result in turning off investors who may have been or are interested to purchase portions of the SRP, the city officials said.

“His acts amount to putting the Cebu City Government in a bad light before the international community, thereby causing losses in projected income for the City,” read their reply.

The City objected to Garganera’s application for a TRO and a writ of preliminary injunction, saying the issuance of such will be improper as it lacked requisites.

“Any restraining order or injunction against any portion of the SRP will completely eliminate the financial viability of the SRP and will certainly have far reaching consequences on the economic development and interest of the City in particular and the country in general,” the City’s reply said.

Garganera, in his complaint, said the SRP is classified as lands of the public domain, which means that it is owned by the state.

He cited the Supreme Court decision in Laurel vs. Garcia, which declared that “it is not for the President to convey real property of the government on his or her own sole will.”

City Hall lawyers, for their part, argued that if this is the case, then President Arroyo should be impleaded in the case because Garganera is questioning the acts of Arroyo, who issued Proclamation 843 that transferred the ownership of the SRP to the City Government.

Garganera also earlier said that the City’s lease agreement with Bigfoot Entertainment Inc. for two hectares of the SRP for a period of 25 years is illegal because it lacks public bidding.

But the mayor warned that he will hold the National Government responsible if transactions for the SRP are put on hold as a result of the special civil case against the City.

Osmeña said the Cebuanos may not know it but nearly half of the City’s loan payments for the SRP are considered income generated by the National Government.

As a guarantor for the 12.315-billion yen loan the City Government made, the National Government gets some P200 million a year from the City’s loan payment.

The mayor said, “If there’s no authorization to transfer ownership and the Philippine Government does not give the SRP to us, they are in violation of the bilateral agreement between the Philippine and Japanese Governments and that’s very, very bad.”

Only 2.7 percent of the total interest rate for the loan goes to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and another two percent goes to the Land Bank of the Philippines, the conduit for the loan.

Bigfoot is leasing two-hectare of the SRP in the next 25 years at P5 million a year.

Also, the City is negotiating with other interested SRP locators such as SM Prime Holdings and Filinvest.

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 03:59 AM

One Cebu gives Senate candidates April 30 deadline to sign covenant (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/04/25/news/one.cebu.gives.senate.candidates.april.30.deadline.to.sign.covenant.html)

ONE Cebu party has come up with the covenant that the senatorial candidates will have to sign in exchange for the party’s endorsement.

The covenant has only two conditions: that the candidate commits to block all attempts to divide Cebu and that he or she supports the economic agenda of President Arroyo.

In 2005, Reps. Simeon Kintanar (2nd district), Antonio Yapha (3rd district) and Clavel Martinez (4th district) filed three bills seeking to convert their districts into new provinces.

Yapha and Martinez are now running for governor and vice governor.

Candidates who want to sign the covenant will have to get in touch with lawyer Pablo John Garcia, One Cebu’s candidate for congressman in the third district and the party’s treasurer and spokesman.

Pablo John said they have to submit the signed covenant on or before 5 p.m. of April 30.

If more than 12 candidates will sign the covenant, Pablo John said the party’s officers will deliberate on who will be the 12 candidates that will be endorsed and supported by One Cebu.

Selection

In the deliberation, the party will consider if the candidate has previously supported Cebu “in words and deeds.”

One Cebu party is affiliated with Kampi, one of the six parties under the Team Unity coalition.

But One Cebu will not be supporting all the senatorial bets in the Team Unity ticket. Instead, it set its own requirements and qualifications before coming up with the list of senatorial candidates that it will endorse.

Pablo John said that after the April 30 deadline, they will be ready with the list of the 12 candidates the following day. f(MBG)

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 04:00 AM

Skyscapes
(http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/04/25/life/skyscapes.html)
AN enchanting visit to Mountainview will surely ease your soul and take you to a summer journey that will captivate your sense of being.

While Cebu is known for its beaches, it hides a number of treasured and distinct mountain highlands. One of the most pleasant paths is the trans-central highway which stretches right across from Cebu City to Balamban town. The road runs languidly thru hills and mountains and along the central ridge.

Just a few minutes up the winding road lies the scenic Mountain View Leisure Park. Nestled about 1,500ft above sea level, the mountain resort is a perfect summer destination. The place is enveloped with simplicity and yet the beauty of the cool hills of Busay hovers around the area as you see the magnificent view of Mactan, Olango and Metro Cebu. The breathtaking sight will take you to a journey one could never imagine.

Lights flicker on a windy night as you get to see the panoramic view of the city . Nights vary as to temperature. During the ber months until February, it can be really foggy. But on a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of the northwestern side of Bohol.

Its trail description begins at the paved JY Square in Lahug going up Nivel Hills and further to the Busay range. You wont miss the site because of direction signages posted as you climb up the hill. The travel may seem endless, but once you get there, it will surely redefine the way you see nature...at its finest.

The park and resort has a total lot area of nine hectares but only thirty percent has been developed. It comes with a mini zoo, accommodations, and a cafeteria. The eighteen cottages in the complex are frequently visited by people who just want to experience cool air amidst the scorching summer heat. The place can also be treated as a religious haven as there are groups who flock to the site for recollection or retreat purposes because of its serene ambience. It’s also equipped with audio –visual facilities, and there are rooms for outdoor meetings or team building activities including meditation section. Bikers in search for a good number of technical trails along the way frequent the area.

An average of two hundred visitors come and go to the park on weekdays and as high as a thousand people on weekends.

The place runs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and is maintained daily by twelve staffers who ensure that the park remains clean and convenient for the public at all times.

The hills of Busay have metamorphosed a lot for the better. Once you’ve trekked all the way up the mountains, you will realize that it may be time to take a break from the metropolis and embrace the beauty and splendor of nature up where the sky is almost within reach.

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 04:00 AM

Osmeña: A sustainable Cebu society (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/04/25/bus/osme.a.a.sustainable.cebu.society.html)
By Antonio V. Osmeña
Estatements

THERE are exciting and important indications that inhabitants of Cebu may be ready to move into a new phase of cultural evolution—the transition from an agricultural-industrial society based on humans against nature to a sustainable earth society based on humans learning how to cooperate with nature rather than blindly attempting to control it.

Apparently, we are all born wanting to get our way with everything. But since there are people besides ourselves on the earth, we soon learn that we have to cooperate with other human beings. A growing number of people are beginning to see themselves belonging to a global tribe, whose cooperative efforts are necessary for the survival of everyone in an age threatened by destruction.

Today, Cebu needs some methods of land-use controls and unless these can be effectively implemented, a land use plan merely gathers dust.

There needs to be a strong lobbying from the citizenry for our politicians to have the will to implement control in land use, including the direct purchase of land by a public agency or by private to ensure that it is used for the prescribed purposes and the implementation of land zoning so it can be used only in certain ways.

Other controls include giving tax breaks to landowners, who agree to use land only for given purposes, such as agriculture or open space and by limiting population growth and land development by regulating building permits, roads and other services and the use of environmental impact statements to stop or delay harmful projects by forcing a consideration of the adverse impacts and alternatives to all national land use projects.

The government needs to decide whether to allow the mining of copper ores outside Toledo copper mine. The environmental impact of the resource use, once located, results in the extraction of copper ore normally by surface mining or sub-surface mining.

The mineral processing and use of an energy or non-fuel mineral resource causes some form of land disturbance aside from air and water pollution.

Large surface mining operations disturb land by directly removing material from one place and depositing it in another. Strip mining is usually the most destructive surface mining method, primarily because it disrupts a large surface area.

Cebu should strictly prohibit new applications for mining permit. How valid are these charges of non-fuel mineral resource exploitation of the Less Developed Countries (LDCs) by the Most Advanced Countries (MDCs)?

Some analysts argue that the MDCs are not paying a just price for many resources. Others argue that the government leaders and rich elites in most LDCs are really exploiting their own people. Critics say that if the LDCs continue to sell their resources at low prices to MDCs, they may not have any f these resources left to sustain their own development in the future, specifically with the environmental degradation of the area mined. Copper mined in the US is more expensive because its price includes the cost of environmental protection, whereas, imported copper seldom does. It is obvious that LDCs are the culprit of environmental degradation. The processing and the refining of ores produce large quantities of wastes materials that pollute the air and water.

Cebu now needs to formulate and implement a comprehensive zoning law and, hopefully, environmental concerns should be a political issue. In eco-politics, environmental law plays an important role, particularly as a tool for delaying or preventing the abuse of the ecosphere. A famous legal environmental controversy raised the question of who speaks for nature. US Justice William O. Douglas argued that trees and other natural objects should have a stand. Law professor Christopher D. Stone, who argued that just as minors and incompetent persons can be represented in court by legal guardians, so should natural objects.

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 04:03 AM

Mary Ann wants nat'l gov't to take over SRP (http://philstar.com/philstar/FREEMAN200704251812.htm)

The Freeman 04/24/2007

Once elected mayor, Mary Ann delos Santos said she would turn over the 295-hectare South Road Properties to the national government so the city will no longer need to pay its daily debt of P1.7 million.

The barangay captain of Lahug announced this plan in a forum attended by different sectors wishing to know the program of government of her and reelectionist Mayor Tomas Osmeña.

Delos Santos believed that with the huge obligation to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, it would be impossible for the city to progress whoever will sit as mayor.

She said it would be difficult for the city to pay its debt, which is now reportedly reached to over P5 billion, because it could not sell the SRP lots due to the ownership issue.

Tinago barangay captain Joel Garganera, an ally of Delos Santos, had filed a case against Osmeña and the city asking the court to prohibit them from selling the SRP.

Garganera argued that the SRP is still owned by the national government because President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had no congressional authority when she issued a proclamation order in 2005 transferring the ownership of SRP to the city government.

"Kon dili na kita mobayad sa tag P1.7 milyones matag adlaw, daghan na og kwarta ang syudad nga magamit alang sa mga basic services nga makahatag og kaayohan sa katawhan," said Delos Santos.

But Felix Taguiam of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry described Delos Santos' plan as "anti-business" that could be disadvantageous to the city.

In his reaction to the plan of Delos Santos, Osmeña said: "That's the difference between me and my political opponents. I like to build, they also want to destroy just like the old Ramos market building." - Rene Borromeo/LPM

_____________________________

^^ No way!

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 04:04 AM

miaka_cham

April 25th, 2007, 04:20 AM

ey guys, do you know what building will accenture be located this august??

hans boy

April 25th, 2007, 04:29 AM

:ohno: ^^ :ohno:

NO WAY for you!

DON'T VOTE MARY ANN CASTRO FOR ME.

hans boy

April 25th, 2007, 04:33 AM

ey guys, do you know what building will accenture be located this august??

Open your cute little kinky eyes PEARL. Your eyes are open literally, but substantially it's close. hehehehe :lol:

Accenture will locate at the under construction Cebu Commercial IT Tower, fronting your office. Hapinas! Get it! Get it! :lol: huhuhu

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 04:55 AM

http://i15.tinypic.com/43y7p8z.jpg

leylander

April 25th, 2007, 04:59 AM

from a certain blogger:

According to recent studies and research, Lapu-Lapu, the ripped Cebuano we all know who kicked Magellan's ass in battle of Mactan….

http://witssuzara.i.ph/photo/calliope.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=287

….is in fact a fat old datu who never stood from his throne.

The fearless datu who supposedly drove the final kill with his mighty Kampilan (30-inch badass sword forged by Filipino blacksmiths) into the invader's neck actually did not even participate in the battle itself.

Note: the Battle of Mactan is the only battle in Filipino history where we actually WON. all battles after this, we all got our asses kicked.

The facts of the battle:

Ferdinand Magellan was an old soldier and never commandeered a ship prior to the command of the Victoria. He first approached the Portuguese government to grant him a fleet that he needs to "pursue the greater glory of the kingdom" or more accurately, his dreams of conquest. But the throne denied him of his request due to several political incidents in his military years. But this did not stop the old soldier in realizing his dreams. He then went to Spain to ask the government of the same thing. For some reason, he either thought it was genius to approach the primary competition of Portugal in world domination or he was just plain desperate to get his fleet. Eventually, the Spanish throne under Charles V granted him 5 dilapidated and creaking vessels: Santiago, San Antonio, Conception, Victoria and Trinidad. His mission was to establish a link between the spice islands and Spain. Not to conquer anything. Just to make sure that Spain had access to the spice islands. By this time you should see that luck was really not on this guy's side. When the Portuguese heard about this, the Portuguese king ordered for the ambush and capture of Magellan. He was considered a traitor to his country. Thus their expedition was hampered by several times they had to evade the angry pursuing Portuguese fleet. On his way to Asia westward his crew conducted two mutinies. In the Pacific, they landed on an island named Ladrones (which meant land of thieves) and had another unfortunate incident because the natives stole their supplies and some of their small boats.

In the Philippines, he made a political alliance (immortalized by the famous blood compact). He promised the chief of Cebu (Humabon) to aid him in his war against the chief of Mactan (Lapu Lapu) Big mistake. The mission clearly stated that the relationship remain economic and not political. they say Magellan did this because he had an agenda ala Hernan Cortez

The rocky waters of Mactan failed to give the galleys of Magellan the desired shore landing they wanted. about 50 Spaniards disembarked in full battle armor (almost 50lbs?) , in waist deep rocky waters, hundreds of meters from the beach, where almost two thousand (yes, 2000) Filipinos are shouting, screaming and taunting the poor Spaniards. A few soldiers had to remain to guard the small boats as Magellan and his troops try to shoot the "natives" with their cross bows and muskets. and since 16th century ballistics technology does not offer sniper-like functions and the accuracy of a modern rifle, firing for almost 30 minutes (the projectiles did not even reach the beach or hit anyone) the Spaniards soon wasted their ammunition. (Plus the water practically made their cross bows useless because it got wet.) Magellan then sent 2 Spaniards to the Mactan tribe to supposedly burn the houses down. (another big mistake since the houses were built on light materials and could easily be rebuilt, so nonsense lang yun.) they managed to burn a few houses before the women of the tribe was able to capture them and killed them. By the time they were near the shore they were greeted by a signature Filipino combat maneuver (commonly found riots in urban areas). imagine 2000 people throwing rocks, sand, spears, pots, practically anything they can be called a projectile in unison to 30+ men. total disaster for Magellan. and after the first barrage of rocks, sand, pots, etc. the same thousand rush to the 30+ poor Spanish soldiers and tear them to pieces. Lapu Lapu was no where to be found.

2000 against 36 men… no wonder they lost. ewan ko lang kung natalo pa tayo. homecourt advantage pa.

Prior to this knowledge, for some reason, i always pictured Lapu Lapu looked like Gardo Versoza.

pretty interesting

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 05:27 AM

http://i11.tinypic.com/30di528.jpg

miaka_cham

April 25th, 2007, 05:50 AM

Open your cute little kinky eyes PEARL. Your eyes are open literally, but substantially it's close. hehehehe :lol:

Accenture will locate at the under construction Cebu Commercial IT Tower, fronting your office. Hapinas! Get it! Get it! :lol: huhuhu

lol :lol: ikaw jud hans! :nuts: that's what i'm thinking also, but there are a lot of rumors that it will locate at TGU tower..some read it sa press release daw..:D

anyway,thanks! :)

miaka_cham

April 25th, 2007, 05:54 AM

from a certain blogger:
...........
Prior to this knowledge, for some reason, i always pictured Lapu Lapu looked like Gardo Versoza.[/I]

pretty interesting

yeah, it's really interesting...

it amused me when the blogger thought of lapu2x to look like gardo versoza, ayy macho! :nuts:

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:04 AM

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/grandcenia.jpg

regarding the site beside Parklane,,, it is a different condominium project that will stand as 26-storeys edifice,,, owner is from Diplomat Hotel,,, i think its there expansion in CBP area,,, No name at this moment,,,

Also to correct the rumor ,,, Grand Cenia is 21-storeys not 18,,,

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 06:09 AM

^ Wow, that area will be dense! Thanks for the update!

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:21 AM

they all stick in that area bcoz its not part in CBP,,, meaning less lot price,,, the big problem in that area is the small road around it,,,

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 06:22 AM

Yeah I'm wondering why there isn't a moratorium on the construction on that area. :D

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:24 AM

Also coming soon:
The Forum Condohotel - back portion of The Forum, beside Grand Convention Center

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 06:25 AM

Also coming soon:
The Forum Condohotel - back portion of The Forum, beside Grand Convention Center

Do you have any idea if it will be highrise/beyond 12 storeys?

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:25 AM

Yeah I'm wondering why there isn't a moratorium on the construction on that area. :D

i think the owner of Diplomat Hotel want to surprise the Parklane and Grand Cenia

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:29 AM

Do you have any idea if it will be highrise/beyond 12 storeys?

for now ,,, i dont have any idea ,,, for sure it will be highrise,,, 20-storey more or less

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Do you have any idea if it will be highrise/beyond 12 storeys?

yup, an article was posted here before that 2 highrise condos will rise @ the back of The Forum.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/grandcenia.jpg

regarding the site beside Parklane,,, it is a different condominium project that will stand as 26-storeys edifice,,, owner is from Diplomat Hotel,,, i think its there expansion in CBP area,,, No name at this moment,,,

Also to correct the rumor ,,, Grand Cenia is 21-storeys not 18,,,

nus a sugdan bai?

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 06:33 AM

yup, an article was posted here before that 2 highrise condos will rise @ the back of The Forum.

Cool. It makes me miss my very livable homeland more!
:cheers:

Jarenz

April 25th, 2007, 06:46 AM

^^ ^^ ^^ Because of Cebu Hotel Shortage,,, the effect is Condohotel Project Phenomenon^^

diehardbisdak

April 25th, 2007, 08:25 AM

^^ ...that's good news!

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 08:50 AM

And a more defined skyline for Cebu :okay::okay:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP06-1.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP09-1.jpg

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Talisay MINI FUNLAND
Talisay City, Cebu

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland01.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland02.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland03.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland04.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland05.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland06.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland07.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCTalisayFunland09.jpg

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Talisay City, Cebu

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCLakaw02-1.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCLakaw03-1.jpg

diehardbisdak

April 25th, 2007, 09:18 AM

^^ i miss my hometown! ..salamat sa pics bai!

diehardbisdak

April 25th, 2007, 09:22 AM

...IMO, the sign should be like this:

^ Cebu City
< Tabunok
> Poblacion

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCLakaw02-1.jpg

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 09:29 AM

^^nop bai, gi studyhan naman na kay here in Southern part of MC, there are 2 POBLACION areas... Poblacion PARDO and Poblacion in TALISAY not far from each other, naa ra sa unahan ang Pardo. Daghan nya maglibog kung asa nga Poblacion ang gi point sa arrow, ang Pardo ba or ang Talisay. Kahibaw nakas mga taw dri, mga ihas:D

Talisay means Talisay Centro or Poblacion Talisay man sad.

Ubahan ato nga sign, we can see in this sign below that the 2 POBLACIONs are in 1 sign, pariha ra man sila nga Poblacion so murag libog libog gyud gamay kung Poblacion ang i-indicate going to Talisay...hehe
http://xs314.xs.to/xs314/07173/DSCN5183.JPG

Sinjin P.

April 25th, 2007, 09:50 AM

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP09-1.jpg

There is a road beside the fenced area right?

diehardbisdak

April 25th, 2007, 09:59 AM

^^ ah..i see!

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 10:02 AM

There is a road beside the fenced area right?

yup @mike and Pond A is within that fence...

LordCarnal

April 25th, 2007, 12:02 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/90/208941765_9b04e88f44_o.jpg

SleMarKen

April 25th, 2007, 01:22 PM

^^LoL... Ang amo gyung silingan nga pala hubog imong na picturan nold...

___________________-

BIGFOOT wants to build today but will pursue in building it after the election
http://xs114.xs.to/xs114/07173/Image003.jpg

http://xs114.xs.to/xs114/07173/Image004.jpg

LordCarnal

April 25th, 2007, 02:41 PM

^^

Manakay unya ta ug balik ana Slerz.. P100 tu atung gibayran noh?

flesh_is_weak

April 25th, 2007, 03:58 PM

^^try looking for a back-issue of super balita--i think that was monday this week--and you'd see a picture of the naga park which they are currently working on to become a tourist attraction, part of which are calesa rides around the area...

Mercato

April 25th, 2007, 06:53 PM

^^

aha... na-a diay tartanilla. Nindut caayo, daghang salamat bai 'nold. Maayo untag mahimo pud ang Tartanilla rides sa Plaza Independencia ug Fort San Pedro dapit. Mas ganahan cong mosacay ug tartanilla icomparar sa tricycle.

leylander

April 26th, 2007, 04:02 AM

sunog sa lahug!!!

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Yup, there's a fire a while ago sa lahug pero I dunno where exactly.

BTW, there's a new entertainment center ala Paseo @ the back of East West Mango... PHILOSOPHY ang ngan... Try to check daw kuno guys kanang hilig og party party.

Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 04:20 AM

yup @mike and Pond A is within that fence...

Oh okay. I remember walking on the road beside the fence after a banca ride from one of the coastal communities in Basak-San Nicolas last year. The fishermen were the ones really ranting about the SRP at that time...

LordCarnal

April 26th, 2007, 04:32 AM

^^

Dugay naman nang Philosophy Slerz.. been there ever since college or high school I think.. Hehehe..

Before, Philosophy used to be a lifestyle furniture store until recently nag open ug coffee shoppes and tambayanans..

Also I think there's a specific weekday that's being designated as acoustic nights (for those who love acoustics like me) sa kanang outdoor resto in Baseline (just a few walks from Philosophy), hehe..

..

hans boy

April 26th, 2007, 05:04 AM

^^
But @arnold_carl, the back of Philosophy is a new development. The management of Philosophy just recently developed the idle lot at the back. They turn it into a new cozy alfresco hive. It's small though compare to Paseo, but surely it's a lot better than Paseo. Not only because of the place and location, but because of the crowd. I've been there last night with a new found tall (5'6"), sexy (34, 26, 36) and beautiful girlfriend (miga bah, miga gud) from ePerformax Cebu.

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 05:39 AM

Somewhere in Bantayan Island, Cebu (Photo by Danilo Martinez)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/18111/dsc_0082_ape.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 05:46 AM

A dog in Moalboal, Cebu (Photo by Alaz Mal)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/48062/_dog0174_te.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Cebu City Sunrise (Photo by Renier Figuracion)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/39986/sunrise_cebu_te.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 05:54 AM

Baggacay Point Light House in Liloan, Cebu (Photo by Pagz)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/13295/img_2881_2_f.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 06:02 AM

Kawasan Falls - Badian, Cebu (Photo by Benedict Kwok)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/12065/img_9036.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 06:06 AM

Islands off Northern Cebu (Photo by Ken Ilio)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/1976/stingrays44.jpg

D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 06:14 AM

A Resort in Cebu - ?? (Photo by Angus Chan)
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/58099/_igp2996.jpg

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 07:42 AM

dive-cebu

April 26th, 2007, 07:50 AM

^^ i agree, couldn't open the pics posted by bai butch!

habagatcentral1

April 26th, 2007, 08:03 AM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Cebu/DSCF2284.jpg
One morning in Apas. There was a fire at the front of JY Mall in Gorordo-Lahug

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Cebu/DSCF2285.jpg
And thus, the digging for the foundations of TGU Tower is now visible from I2

dive-cebu

April 26th, 2007, 08:10 AM

habagatcentral1

April 26th, 2007, 08:12 AM

^^ Another one, Skyrise Building in IT Park has already put number 1 in its name. Ergo, there is Skyrise 2. :)

dive-cebu

April 26th, 2007, 08:18 AM

^^ thanks for that update berns... i just wonder if there's a thread solely for Asiatown IT Park... I know it's ought to be my job to look for it since I'm the one interested to know but I'm seriously busy jud! this transfer to makati is making me nuts! i still have lot of things to pack and other stuffs like despedida and summer outing to attend to... hahay!

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 09:11 AM

VYJ1y_bgAhw

Coffee

April 26th, 2007, 09:54 AM

^^ thanks for the update berns!

this is for everyone, may i know how many proposals and under constructions are there in Asiatown IT Park as of today? If someone could only give us a list, I'd surely be glad... thanks!

- There's that TGU Tower that's currently a big hole in the ground in front if I2.
- There's the fenced lot beside Skyrise where I saw some excavation work going on a few weeks ago. I supposed that is Skyrise 2.
- The two lots between I1 and I2 are now fenced. Not sure exactly what's going on in there, but I heard that at least one of those lots will have the highrise I3.

betro

April 26th, 2007, 10:44 AM

a very reliable source and my former officemate said that the lot beside jollibee, I3 will soon to rise.

rage@cebu

April 26th, 2007, 10:51 AM

^^ tnx for the update bai!

betro

April 26th, 2007, 10:57 AM

your welcome bai. just passby at grand cenia. lawom napud ilang excavation works.

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 11:14 AM

rage@cebu

April 26th, 2007, 11:19 AM

^^It's not the Grand Cenia but a different project... A 22 storey glass hotel with no name as of this time. Grand Cenia will rise beside it @ the Filinvest lot where Eastwest bank is currently standing. They will demolish the bank once the construction will start this July or August. Groundbreaking of Grand Cenia will be next month.

have u tried askin the engineers of the site bai?... kung wala pa kay mu drop.by ko... mangutana about the project mismo sa mga site engineers did2 kung unsa gyud na.... salamat

echeverriavy

April 26th, 2007, 12:02 PM

rage@cebu

April 26th, 2007, 12:03 PM

ang the village nang fenced lot? the one with yellow and black stripes?

sakto ka bai! no activities yet...

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 01:10 PM

have u tried askin the engineers of the site bai?... kung wala pa kay mu drop.by ko... mangutana about the project mismo sa mga site engineers did2 kung unsa gyud na.... salamat

Yup nangutana ko bai kung unsa gyud ang tukuron dri then niingon siya nga usa ka 25 storey hotel, 3 levels basement then nangutana ko kung Grand Cenia ba ingon cya wapay ngan then ni mention siya nga abangan unta nila ang part sa yuta sa Filinvest nga naa currently ang Eastwest bank kay tambakan nila sa mga materials then wa daw mo sugot kay naa sad daw tukuron highrise this year, mag ground breaking daw inig ka May then mag start ang construction ig July or August.

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 02:00 PM

http://xs314.xs.to/xs314/07174/CBPconsUpd.JPG

Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 02:02 PM

^ OMG, that area will be so dense... :shocked: I'm surprised why there wasn't a moratorium issued on the construction of the buildings at the area :lol:

Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 02:18 PM

CPVDC to develop property for IT firms (http://biz.balita.ph/html/article.php?story=20070426122852448)

Thursday, April 26 2007 @ 12:28 PM BST

Business

The Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) will develop the remaining five-hectare property in Asiatown IT Park (AITP) in Barangay Lahug, this city for the construction of a P700-million nine-storey building for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms.

CPVDC president Francis Monera said this development is in response to demands from BPO and information and communication technology (ICT) firms for more space at the AITP.

He said robust developments in Cebu's economic sector in 2006 registered an unprecedented growth for CPVDC, which saw a 104-percent growth in revenues and 153 percent increase in net profit.

The company's net revenue last year rose to P248.6 million from only P122 million in the previous year, owing to the growing interests of foreign and local businessmen in AITP, the company's flagship project.

The take up of commercial lots in AITP, including the seven office lots sold ahead of target schedule, has contributed P184.3 million to the company's revenues.

"We will maintain this momentum in the coming years," Monera said, baring plans for expansion.

They are now scouting for takers who can provide component facilities, such as schools or hotels in AITP.

Also slated to begin construction this year is the 3,000-square meter retail area formerly occupied by The Village.

Monera said the new lifestyle and retail strip will operate on a 24/7 schedule with dining outlets, convenience stores, bookshops, and recharging joints, like spas and salons.

In addition to lot sales, rental incoming form eOffice amounted to P52 million in 2006, which comprises 20 percent of CPVDC's revenue.

Net income was up from P33 million in 2005 to P83.5 million last year.

He said the additional two new buildings in the IT Park, which includes Skyrise IT Building and Primary Properties Corp. (PPC)'s i2, have not only catered the market for TI professionals and call center agents but are prime destinations for the province's young workforce who has defined a new lifestyle.

The ground floor areas of both buildings are now home to several retail outlets.

The retail strip in the eight-storey Skyrise Building includes a fusion of Filipino, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese cuisines and a local coffee shop. It also includes the bar Loft and the Microsoft Southern Philippines office.

i2 houses call centers and IT companies, like IBM Philippines, and features outlets like Starbucks, Rai Rai Ken, Roma Mia and Cebu-grown native restaurant, Abuhan.

Parallel with the increasing number of locators is also the growing workforce in the AITP.

It has grown to close to 10,000 IT professionals and call center agents in 2006 from only 3,000 the previous year, Monera said. (PNA)

fundraiser

April 26th, 2007, 02:43 PM

^^ more jobs for people in and around vismin :banana:

leylander

April 26th, 2007, 03:03 PM

FIRE VICTIMS
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SALVAGED STUFF
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MARY ANN'S TEAM IN FULL FORCE
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VIEW FROM MIT BUILDING
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CLOSER LOOK
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MONEY FROM SCRAP
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MARY ANN POSTERS IN CONSTRUCTION SITE OF JOLLIBEE LAHUG
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Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 03:05 PM

^ Does she have a chance of winning?

ashton

April 26th, 2007, 03:26 PM

^ Honestly, I do not even know her... :)

LordCarnal

April 26th, 2007, 03:28 PM

^^

She looks like our dean in nursing at CNU.... ummmmmmmm...

..

slimer

April 26th, 2007, 03:39 PM

wow! lots of exciting and surprising news ah! hope all these will get built.

SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 03:49 PM

IMUS avenue
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Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Malls and Mall Expansions opening this 2007 (in gross floor area)
-SM Prime's PRIMER - 2006 Annual Report

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SleMarKen

April 26th, 2007, 03:56 PM

SRP access road for Talisay/SRP bound vehicles
a DETOUR due to the ongoing construction of the road tunnel
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latest on SRP
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http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP07.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP05.jpg

ongoing construction of the tunnel
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D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 04:01 PM

Cebu Sunrise (Photo by Renier Figuracion)
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D'Transporter

April 26th, 2007, 04:06 PM

A Resort in Cebu - ?? (Photo by Angus Chan)
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/dtransporter/resortincebu.jpg?t=1177596359

ashton

April 26th, 2007, 04:41 PM

^ is that Plantation Bay? Not too sure though..

ivanc

April 26th, 2007, 04:50 PM

http://i11.tinypic.com/30di528.jpg

sinj, do you have a larger pic?

ivanc

April 26th, 2007, 04:51 PM

regarding bigfoot in srp... where exactly will they built it? theres a construction near mambaling access road.. is that it?

diehardbisdak

April 26th, 2007, 04:52 PM

...preview on Ayala's AMARA (pics by @gabronie2003 of flickr)

Clubhouse - U/C
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promenade
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Sales Office
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fundraiser

April 26th, 2007, 04:53 PM

^^ distinctively ayala :banana: high end gyud ang dating!

diehardbisdak

April 26th, 2007, 04:56 PM

...more pics from @gabronie2003

Casino Espanol - Cebu
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ivanc

April 26th, 2007, 05:17 PM

i edited slemarken's image to include the proposed insular life
bldg...
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diehardbisdak

April 26th, 2007, 05:22 PM

^^ nice one bai!

diehardbisdak

April 26th, 2007, 05:27 PM

:)

SRP access road for Talisay/SRP bound vehicles
a DETOUR due to the ongoing construction of the road tunnel
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCMCBriones00.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCMCBriones05.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCMCBriones04.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCMCBriones03.jpg

latest on SRP
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http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP03.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP02.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP07.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/slemarken/SSCSRP05.jpg

ongoing construction of the tunnel
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flesh_is_weak

April 26th, 2007, 05:53 PM

flesh_is_weak

April 26th, 2007, 05:58 PM

^^

She looks like our dean in nursing at CNU.... ummmmmmmm...

..

hmmm...maybe Mary Ann is her alias...:jk:

sugbuanon

April 26th, 2007, 06:16 PM

A Resort in Cebu - ?? (Photo by Angus Chan)
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/dtransporter/resortincebu.jpg?t=1177596359

this is the new piazza palermo of plantation bay

sugbuanon

April 26th, 2007, 06:29 PM

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5907/4722702640219ecbb17bgz8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

hilton mactan

photo by: on2boy

dabert

April 27th, 2007, 05:06 AM

^^ hilton looks beautiful at night (only.. hehe).

rage@cebu

April 27th, 2007, 07:25 AM

A Resort in Cebu - ?? (Photo by Angus Chan)
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/dtransporter/resortincebu.jpg?t=1177596359

yup! plantation bay ni... expansion nila...

dive-cebu

April 27th, 2007, 08:11 AM

^^ murag palasyo ang dating! sosyal!!!

LordCarnal

April 27th, 2007, 08:27 AM

^^

reminds me of the courtyard of Villa Milagros or was it Villa Mariquita in Daan Bantayan..

SleMarKen

April 27th, 2007, 09:26 AM

@sinjin, do you still have the copy of Cebu banners nga na feature above? Starting kang @Resty upto the most recent? Kay nawala ang ako.

rage@cebu

April 27th, 2007, 09:29 AM

@sinjin, do you still have the copy of Cebu banners nga na feature above? Starting kang @Resty upto the most recent? Kay nawala ang ako.

i.repost tanan plhug.... hehehehe!

Sinjin P.

April 27th, 2007, 10:21 AM

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Sinjin P.

April 27th, 2007, 10:24 AM

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SleMarKen

April 27th, 2007, 10:58 AM

^^thanks @mike...:)
Pero 6 naman ka Cebu banners ang na feature... napay duha...

Sinjin P.

April 27th, 2007, 11:03 AM

^ Yeah I remember the other one, the Cebu skyline with the mountain backdrop with a bluish overall feel.

SleMarKen

April 27th, 2007, 11:03 AM

^^yup katong kang Mark...

og kato sad marcelo fernan bridge nga orange ang color then naay CBP buildings, wa diay ka karemember ato? wooooy:lol:
Bitaw kay nawala ang sa akong pc archives, may nalang remembrance from SSC ba...:)

-=+cZaRiNa+=-

April 27th, 2007, 01:07 PM

Hey SSC forumers pwede mag-ask ug questions about politics? (Sorry, wa koy nakit-an na thread about local elections thingy.)

Kinsa inyong i-vote (or i-support) for Cebu City mayor? Tommy or Mary Ann.
For Cebu governor? The hypocrite Dr. Yapha or Gov. Gwen?

:D

Narjz

April 27th, 2007, 01:31 PM

still TOmy ako...and for the gov... Mommy Gwen gihapon..

-=+cZaRiNa+=-

April 27th, 2007, 01:55 PM

IMHO, Mary Ann all the way. Katong nakakita ko for the first time sa iyang TV ad, hapit ko nakahilak. I really like her for the position. Sobra na kaayo na si Tommy sa iyang baba da.
Of course Gwen-Greg over Yapha-Clavel tandem.
Kung maka-vote lagi ko, GO mostly akong i-vote kaysa BOPK.

Sinjin P.

April 27th, 2007, 02:32 PM

Usually, we tend to avoid political issues in SSC because they basically attract a lot of trolls and thus personal attacks and bickerings.

But anyway, Mary Ann's statement that she will give up the SRP to the nat'l government is a major turn-off. I deem it as pa-pogi or pa-cute on her part. No further comments. ;)

SleMarKen

April 27th, 2007, 02:59 PM

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FrancisXavier

April 27th, 2007, 03:01 PM

nice and dense^^

D'Transporter

April 27th, 2007, 03:56 PM

this is the new piazza palermo of plantation bay

Thanks for the info Marvs!

Jarenz

April 27th, 2007, 04:18 PM

SleMarKen

April 27th, 2007, 04:43 PM

^^nyak! mao ba Bai @Jarenz? Kita ta ugma ha? Pag dala nalang og gloves daan ha? Adto tas parking lot sa FGU...:D

Bitaw, ok ra wui...hehe. Thans sa mga info.:)

Jarenz

April 27th, 2007, 05:16 PM

the foodstreet in Osmena Blvd. is now being fenced for another development project

leylander

April 27th, 2007, 05:21 PM

^^food street as in, beer garden-carlo's batchoy-ktv bars-food street?

Jimbu

April 27th, 2007, 06:23 PM

hi,,, i would just ask 4 an apology regarding my post,,, i mistake to label the right one,,,

regarding the Toblerone Hotel that slerz was mentioning,,, it is the 26-storeys Hotel owner from Diplomat Hotel,,, no name available at this moment

also the Grand Cenia will rise at the lot of East West Bank,,,

the lot beside Parklane is still in planning stage,,, no confirmation yet

again sorry guys for the misinformation....

The owner of Toblerone Hotel is Cebu Renful Development Corporation. Does it own Diplomat Hotel also? Di ba 22 storeys lang yan sabi ni hansboy?

LEVEL 22 ROOF TOP PLAN
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THE PROPOSAL | THE PROJECT OWNER/DEVELOPER
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Jimbu

April 27th, 2007, 06:44 PM

GMA woos Cebu with fat P3B kitty
By Wenna A. Berondo, Liv G. Campo
The Freeman 04/28/2007

President Arroyo yesterday barnstormed Cebu with a fat kitty of more than P3 billion worth of completed or on-stream infrastructure projects, sweet-talking Cebuanos into supporting her again by way of voting for her Team Unite senatorial lineup to sustain economic growth.

The projects were the P2.3 billion Cebu North Coastal Road Project starting in Mandaue City, the P805 million Naga-Toledo Road Project, and the P45 million Talisay City Hall of Justice Project.

Vice President Noli de Castro added his presence to the top-heavy retinue of dignitaries that descended on Cebu, amply proving Arroyo’s soft heart for the province that delivered the one million votes that made up her winning margin in 2004.

Arroyo described the projects as very vital for the development not only of Cebu but the rest of the Visayas and even the country as well.

De Castro presided over the inauguration in Toledo City of the completed 34.8 kilometer stretch between that city and Naga, a vital additional link between Cebu City and the industrial corridor in the west coast aside from the Transcentral Highway and the more treacherous Manipis Road.

Interestingly, present at the inauguration with de Castro and Toledo City Mayor Arlene Zambo were Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and outgoing congressman Antonio Yapha who are locked in battle for control of the Capitol.

" It will make the commercial and industrial activities in Toledo City even more dynamic and vibrant, especially now that Atlas Mining is reopening soon, " Arroyo said in a speech read for her by de Castro.

The president boasted of the accomplishments of her administration, saying that when the project started in September 2004, the country was still facing a fiscal crisis. But she added that " with a determined economic team, friends in Congress, and the entire Filipino nation helping out, we resolved the problem in a few years time. "

Since then, Arroyo said, the country’s growth has been unstoppable, with the last 27 months seeing the peso steadily gaining against the dollar, and foreign investments coming back.

She said her administration was also able to save billions of pesos, allowing it to earmark the savings for infrastructure projects like what were being inaugurated in Cebu.

" It is you Cebuanos who have been the staunchest supporters of our reforms, which are paying off in terms of vital infrastructure such as this Naga-Toledo road, the north coastal road project in Mandaue City and the Talisay Hall of Justice in Talisay City, " Arroyo said.

For these developments to continue, the president asked Cebuano voters to vote for candidates who are supporting the projects of the administration like her Team Unity.

" The May elections are about the future, not the past. I ask you to support reforms, not revolt. Reforms build, revolt destroys. We do not want the positive effects of our growth be laid to waste. "

" My dear Cebuanos, I ask for your support again like the way you supported me in the past elections, for a team that is unquestionably pro-poor, pro-growth and pro-modernization and who will help continue these reforms. "

In Talisay City, hundreds of residents witnessed the inauguration of the Hall of Justice located at the back of the new city hall in barangay Lawaan II.

After cutting the ribbon-cutting at the P45 million edifice and the unveiling of the marker, Arroyo told Talisaynons that it was only at that time that both the president and the vice president were in one place at the same time.

" The president and the vice president are not supposed to go together for security reasons, pero karon sa Talisay City naa mi ron, " said Arroyo to thunderous applause from the audience.

Reelectionist Rep. Eduardo Gullas, who was instrumental in conceiving the project while still mayor of the city, thanked the president for her support in having it realized.

Gullas said that except for P10 million which came from the Supreme Court, the rest of the funding was given by Arroyo.

Mayor Socrates Fernandez said the city is fortunate that Gullas once served as its mayor because it was due to him that the city is now closer to the president, who has emerged as its most important benefactress of major projects.

Aside from the building, Arroyo is also financing the construction of the city’s fish port in barangay Tangke, with the first tranche of P50 million already released to start construction.

Over in Mandaue City, Arroyo officiated in the laying of the time capsule for the P2.3 billion Cebu North Coastal Road Project in barangay Paknaan.

The president was accompanied by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, acting Mandaue City mayor Amadeo Seno Jr., Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, Presidential Management Staff Director-General Cerge Remonde, local officials, and senatorial candidate Prospero Pichay.

The North Coastal Road project is included in the medium-term public investment program of the supra-regions project of the government and Arroyo had wanted this to complement the Cebu South Coastal Road.

The entire coastal highway is worth more than P3 billion and Arroyo wants it to be finished by 2010. The feasibility study of the project was done by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation two years ago.

It is only the first component of the project, a viaduct, that is worth P2.3 billion and it will start from the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City to Consolacion town. The second part is the eight-kilometer road from Consolacion to Liloan worth P757 million.

The project is expected to cut travel time between Cebu City and the north by 30 minutes. (with Mitchelle Palaubsanon/JST )

Jimbu

April 27th, 2007, 06:49 PM

CCCI to consult stakeholders about Cebu-wide ecozone bid bid
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 04/28/2007

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (CCCI) province-wide economic zone project will conduct a sectoral presentation with stakeholders to strengthen the probability of the project.

Cebu economic zone study chairman Gerry Sta. Ana said representatives from different sectors in the society will be consulted about their opinions of the project.

"We have to talk with stakeholders like the local government units [LGUs], civic groups, and others regarding the project," Sta. Ana said in an interview.

This coming June, the result of the Cebu Economic Zone project study is expected to be completed.

Sta. Ana, who is also a former president of the CCCI, said initial results of the study is inclined to recommend a private-sector led economic zone management, which will be independent from Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and Bureau of Investments (BOI).

Earlier, CCCI announced that after the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) extended its support to push the province-wide economic zone bid in Cebu, the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has expressed interest for support.

The CCCI Board passed a Resolution No. 031-2006 on April this year to create a study group to evaluate the viability of proclaiming the entire Mega Cebu province as an Economic Zone.

The proclamation of Cebu as an EcoZone is envisioned to encourage the influx of more investments into the province by building up necessary capabilities to create an enabling environment and reducing the cost of doing business in the area.

Although, this has not been done in the Philippines, the Cebu private sector, through CCCI believes that this concept can be started in the Philippines, but a comprehensive and extensive study must be done first in order to back up this ambitious plan.

The German Technical Cooperation or GTZ extended its support with budget allocation of 10,000 to 20,000 Euro or roughly P600 thousand to P1.2 million for the study.

Also, CCCI is planning to expand its support coverage in pushing the proposal, inviting other business organizations such as the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to join the bid.

CCCI will ask the help of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP) to accelerate the implementation of the proposal and gain support from the law makers, and other concern sectors.

habagatcentral1

April 28th, 2007, 01:22 AM

Ang Carlos Batchoy nibalhin pa pud sa Boulevard.

hans boy

April 28th, 2007, 04:55 AM

I just want to share this to you guys. It's posted in the local daily (SUNSTAR) today. This is a proof of purchase, per DTI Cebu permit number blah blah! :lol: ahuhuhu

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Land Asia Global Properties Network is starting to sell the Ramos & Lahug Towers of Fuente Triangle Development, and also the Grand Cenia Condotel.

Jimbu

April 28th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Sun.Star
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Talk back: Stand on the SRP
By Mary Ann de los Santos

(This letter is addressed to Pachico A. Seares)

IT pains me to note that you have not grasped fully my stand on the South Road Properties (SRP).

Let me tell you here and now that I am open to suggestions.

My idea to turn-over the SRP to the National Government is but one of the options.

To my mind, it is the simplest and most viable option for two reasons:

1. The SRP is covered by a sovereign debt with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation guaranteed by the National Government.

Legal complications can be avoided if the debt is assumed by the government instead of following Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s plan to sell it wholesale to the big taipans.

Besides, the National Government can later on deal with these taipans concerning the SRP in the same manner that Mayor Osmeña can.

But in the meantime, we will no longer be saddled with debt servicing and we can spend the savings on delivery of basic services and other necessary infrastructure projects.

2. Upon turning the SRP over to the National Government, we can undertake a Memorandum of Agreement that would give us some kind of control or participation in SRP’s development, something more difficult to do with private entities which have their own plan.

The SRP was turned over to the City in 2001 under the administration of Mayor Alvin Garcia.

During Mayor Osmeña’s first two terms, he did nothing to move the project forward.

I think five years is a lot of time for any mayor for that matter to market the SRP.

Instead of master planning and land-use zoning the SRP, the mayor has randomly constructed ill-conceived structures therein, including an ABC building, which is built probably in the most prime area of the SRP.

How can you market the SRP under these conditions?

I beg to disagree with your statement that “she doesn’t see it as most valuable real estate in Cebu, which it will be once it finally becomes hub of growth and progress of a city increasingly in need of more space.”

I`m sorry I cannot see your point.

SRP’s character “as a hub of growth and progress of a city increasingly in need of more space” is not lost even if it is turned over to the National Government.

SRP is here to stay; it cannot be physically uprooted from Cebu.

Once developed, all taxes will accrue to our city.

There will be no change except that the City will no longer pay P2 million a day in debt servicing.

Let me reiterate: I am open to other ideas on the SRP.

All I know is that the present course is not workable.

If we stay the present course, we will end up bankrupt or disposing the whole SRP in a fire sale, just like what Mayor Osmeña did on the City Hall block in the North Reclamation Area.

(He sold it to Robinsons at less than P12,000 per square meter.)

Let us get involved in our city’s future.

Let us think of alternatives and options to free ourselves from the debt quagmire we are in.

If you have better ideas, come out with it, I am open.