^^ Sorry.

^^ Wa'ay kaso ah. :D

Anyway, if ACC expands, how much floor space will it add up to its present state?

^^ 268,00 sqm does not include the Northwing

^^ Then truly it is SM City Cebu holds the title as the largest mall in the Visayas today. Kapoy man pud lakaw from Soriano Gate to Sofitel-Starbucks gate man pud.

^^ I meant for the whole Southern Philippines, Limketkai is the biggest right?

@Iloilocitykid, perhaps you have missed somehow to understand my statement: IMO, "Cebu will be the biggest shopping capital in the south"---->since Cebu will have many malls in the near future. Again, this is just my point of view.^^

^^ Does that include the Northwing already or the original SM City Cebu?

Thanks for the info bai Archernar. :)

it already includes north wing...

so as for ayala center, it includes the rustan's expansion

^^ Gets ko na..:okay:

^^ 268,00 sqm does not include the Northwing

it already includes the northwing...

it already includes north wing...

so as for ayala center, it includes the rustan's expansion

Ok. Did the Ayala Land gave a hint on how much will be the added floor area after the expansion works has been done?

^ ^ ^ LOLS

^ ^ ^ LOLS

What made you laugh @SugarFreak? :)

What made you laugh @SugarFreak? :)


:lol:wala lang

^^ my bad.... hehehhe! joke! ....just want these guys to freak out! hahahhaha!

some news for you guys...
1. phase 2 of the ayala mall will hopefully begin next year. do you like their terminal? nah, they will destroy it again, or part of it will be to give way for the expansion. daghana kuarta oi.

2. there are 2 more BPO buildings that CHI will build (aside from the one under construction), 1 will be in asiatown (12-storey), and the other one in CBP (14-storey?)

3. hotel in asiatown will probably begin construction next year. 'saw the rendering and i think it's cool. architect is a. medalla.

4. @jarenz mentioned about i4 and it's true. it will be 17-storeys high (saw the renderings too. it's boxy but it's ok. it's 17-storey)

5. in cbp alone there are lots of plans already. there's one across fgu tower and the one mentioned by @ivanc across park tower 1 and others that i forget sorry.

6. but for me, the grandest news will be (if plans don't miscarry of course) is the two towers in front of ayala mall. those vacant lots besides cebu commercial tower along arch. reyes. one tower is for BPO at 24-storey and the other tower is for residential at maybe 30-storey. but this will not start until 2012 and let's not expect too much.

these are all i can remember.

in addition:

- 33-storeys Tower by JEG Development Corp. (on the lot of Acacia Place)
[hotel,condo,& commercial]
** TG Tower 2 (still finding for right location in AITP)
** Ultima Residences Lahug Tower (25-30++ storeys)
** 15-storeys People Support Center Cebu (lot beside Skyrise 2)
** E-Office Tower (AITP)
** 4 midrise condo by Fuente Triangle Realty
-1 in Mandaue; 1 in D. Jakosalem ... i forgot the rest
** 3 highise project by CHI in AITP
-2 highrise project by CHI in CBP
** 28-storeys condo in Busay (no further info yet)




but for me, the grandest news will be (if plans don't miscarry of course) is the two towers in front of ayala mall. those vacant lots besides cebu commercial tower along arch. reyes. one tower is for BPO at 24-storey and the other tower is for residential at maybe 30-storey. but this will not start until 2012 and let's not expect too much.

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kota beach beach front

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on our way to virgin island

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courtesy of trinity

FYI

The height of Crown Regency Hotel is approximately 140 meters. My source are architects working for TVAP CEBU, the designers of Crown Regency. This figure is the structural height, which is up to the roof/helipad and does not include the ride on top.

^^thanks @great
at least i know now how tall it is when i want to model it in 3D :)

how many storeys, bai?

i think it's around 14 storey if im not mistaken.

^^ nice, a 14-storey hotel at Asiatown IT Park.....

^^A forumer once posted a rendering of the supposed hotel to be built at AITP, I think it was Markiiboi, was that the same rendering that you saw, slimer?

^^

Is Kota Beach in Moalboal or Bantayan?

^^Bantayan

update on Citylights Towers 3 & 4 (thanks to @schwinggy of flickr!)


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..more pics from @schwinggy of flickr!


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Cebu is dense (pics by @philippines07travel of flickr!)


...around Ramos area
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...Bayantel Tower
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WOWOWIE!
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more pics from @philippines07travel


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Nice pics. Looks like the pic of Crown Regency was taken from one of the rooms at Diplomat Hotel. Am I right?

^^ yeah...

iComm International bullish of Cebu’s business ambiance (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=52&type=2&sec=71&aid=20071025189)

By Rhia de Pablo
The Freeman
Friday, October 26, 2007

For four years of operation in the country, iComm International shares confidence in the Philippines specifically Cebu, as it continues to avail of the province’s rich pool of local talents.

“But why not in Cebu? Manila is already saturated. And Cebu has shown us a lot of potential in providing a steady stream of human resources,” iComm International’s Marketing and Communications Manager Orven Enoveso said in an interview.

As Enoveso pointed out, Cebu as opposed to Manila is not yet a congested area for business and that its environment is very much conducive for work. He also added that the city’s infrastructure is very much capable to welcome advancement in technology.

He also added out that they particularly chose to locate their corporate headquarters for their global operations in the Philippines specifically in Cebu as it is emerging as one of the top BPO hosting countries right now. “According to studies, Cebu is the 4th top BPO locations and that is the main purpose why we are here.”

Having started its Philippine operation in 2003, iComm International has since located in Cebu. The company is the corporate headquarters of a multinational group operating with several international affiliates in the USA, Japan, U.K, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Their full range of service include: IT, customer, communication, marketing, human resources, financial and administration.

Their international affiliates include: IBC Japan, a global auto exporter of quality used Japanese vehicles and Autoterminal.com group of companies, the international wholesaler and distributor of IBC Japan’s vehicles.

By maintaining their own website, iComm is able to manage the tedious selling process of used Japanese cars and globally, they have had sold a lot already.

Big news of their operations is that they now have managed to aggressively expand in their exportation of cars in the US market for left hand drives. With a bigger coverage of the global market, 60% for right-hand drives and 40% for left hand drives, iComm eyes expansion in their operations worldwide.

Recently, the company moved in the IT Park and expanded overseas and opened a new facility in Bandung, Indonesia. By tapping into new sources of talents they are continuously trying to deepen their current resource pool.

“We position ourselves to compete in terms of having the good people, that’s why we get people who have longer experience in the industries they have worked in,” said Enoveso.

But they expressed that although they are selling cars from Japan, they are an open book in terms of making their business. And even if car smuggling is a hot issue in the country’s auto industry these days, Enoveso said that their sales and revenues are not even affected as they are more geared into pursuing the global market.

French businesses eye Cebu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/10/26/bus/french.businesses.eye.cebu.html)
Sun.Star
Friday, October 26, 2007

GROWTH in tourism, information technology, and fashion accessories and furniture manufacturing industries in Cebu is attracting investors in France.

However, local industry stakeholders need to intensify their marketing efforts if they want to capitalize on French entrepreneurs who want to do business outside of France and Europe, said Bernard Flour, Le Club president of the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (FCCP).

“Business- and tourism-wise, Cebu has a very strong potential. The city is more at ease, more relax,” he said.

Flour said Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s visit to France last year, for example, has attracted the attention of a joint chamber when she discussed the prospects of Cebu as a business and leisure hub.

He said that as a tourism destination, Cebu and its neighboring provinces have huge potentials to attract French travelers.

Ecozone advantage

Flour said the approval of the bill declaring the entire Cebu an “economic development zone” will be a major competitive advantage for the province as cost of doing business here will be lowered.

But he said the province, and the country in general, is competing against other member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia in terms of infrastructure development.

The French have little knowledge about the Philippines, he said.

To help raise awareness about the Cebu market among the French and vice versa, the FCCP together with Marco Polo Plaza Cebu will introduce for the first time the Soiree Beaujolais Cebu 2007 on Nov. 29. The event will also feature Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France.

Festival wine

The wine is considered one of the most popular “vin de primeur” (prime wine), whose grapes are fermented only for a few weeks after harvest. It is officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November.

The annual international festival has already sold over 65 million bottles of red wine, nearly half of the region’s total yearly production, Flour said.

Since the wine undergoes a short fermentation period, it tastes “fruity, fresh and easy to drink,” Flour said during a press conference yesterday.

Marco Polo Cebu general manager Hans Hauri said Soiree Beaujolais Cebu will provide an opportunity to promote business interests among French and Cebuano businessmen.

“We want to send the message to the Filipinos that France is not only about Paris,” said Le Club administrator Henri Ortiz.

Flour also said the event aims to attract more members to FCCP. (MMM)

thanks bro

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Grand Lobby..during the 8th Cebu Motor Show


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My friends and I just got back from bantayan last night! It was sooo great and the people were so nice! My friends really loved it. I'll post pics of the beach later.

Maayong buntag Sugbo! :banana:

^^ I meant for the whole Southern Philippines, Limketkai is the biggest right?

ayala center: 107,000 sq. meters

sm city cebu: 268,000 sq. meters

Nope, Limketkai is not the biggest, SM City Cebu and ACC is bigger than LKK mall. Heres some facts on LKK mall:

Fully air-conditioned mall space
-Over 66,000 square meters of store space
-96% avg. occupancy rate
-97,000 visitors per day on avg. weekdays
-110,000 visitors per day on avg. weekends
-1,200 parking slots
-300+ tenants

cebu is well represented in earth tv:

http://www.earthtv.com/en/location/cebu

** best viewed with mozilla firefox

ayala center: 107,000 sq. meters

sm city cebu: 268,000 sq. meters

Where did you get those figures?

Anyway,

SM City Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 161,562 sqm. (Southwing) + 109,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 270,562 sqm.
GLA - 79,116 sqm. (Southwing) + 18,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 97,116 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 160,642 sqm. (Original Structure) + 8,200 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 21,806 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 190,648 sqm.
GLA - 80,000 sqm. (Original Structure) + 3,000 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 7,000 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 90,000 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (future expansions - 2008 onwards)
GFA - 190,648 sqm. (present) + 26,104 (Expansion Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)
GLA - 90,000 sqm. (present) + 13,000 (Expansion - Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)

Both ACC and SM have at least 400+ shops each. Both malls also get at least 100,000 pedestrian traffic each, daily. :)

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Nice Jarenz! Finally, you were able to take photos of these, thank you. It seems that with all the current transformations that ACC is undergoing, every transformation is planned to implement the scale model above, right? (e.g. Take a look at the lagoon area, it looks similar to the lagoon redevelopment being constructed now with the parking building, alfresco areas and all) Yeah, it seems like it. They will continue to redevelop and redevelop for the long term. :cheers:

Guys,
I'm not sure if the Nov 2007 issue of Conde Naste Traveller magazine is already available in Cebu but I saw a copy of it at Barnes & Noble. Good news. Cebu made it again as one of the top 10 islands in Asia/Indian Ocean. It is ranked #7 this year. Kalimot lang ko if Cebu was ranked higher or lower last year. But it's something to be proud of. And hopefully Cebu City will be included in the top 10 cities in Asia soon.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Top Islands

1. Maldives 84.3
1. Bali 84.3
3. Phuket 80.6
4. Seychelles 77.7
5. Mauritius 75.0
6. Koh Samui 73.7
7. Cebu 72.3
8. Langkawi 69.5
9. Lombok 63.8
10. Zanzibar 62.8

Source: http://www.concierge.com/bestof/readerschoice/top_islands/topislands_asia

No Philippine city reached the top 10 in the list of top cities while Bangkok garnered the top spot.

^ What a huge jump for Seychelles huh! :) Cebu rocks! :)

it used to be a great place to visit...but now that it's become famous i kind of don't feel the place anymore...seems to be more like a tourist attraction nowadays--thanks to the crowds--than a place for quiet prayer and meditation...can't help it, am anti-social :)

anyone has an idea what our ranking was last year? :)

Where did you get those figures?

Anyway,

SM City Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 161,562 sqm. (Southwing) + 109,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 270,562 sqm.
GLA - 79,116 sqm. (Southwing) + 18,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 97,116 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 160,642 sqm. (Original Structure) + 8,200 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 21,806 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 190,648 sqm.
GLA - 80,000 sqm. (Original Structure) + 3,000 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 7,000 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 90,000 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (future expansions - 2008 onwards)
GFA - 190,648 sqm. (present) + 26,104 (Expansion Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)
GLA - 90,000 sqm. (present) + 13,000 (Expansion - Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)

Both ACC and SM have at least 400+ shops each. Both malls also get at least 100,000 pedestrian traffic each, daily. :)

what does GLA and GFA stand for?

does anyone have an idea how many stores are there in sm? does it reach over 400?

what does GLA and GFA stand for?

GLA - Gross Leasable Area
GFA - Gross Floor Area

i'm not sure though..

what does GLA and GFA stand for?

Yeah, as dabert said in post #604.

GLA: Gross Leasable Area (or space occupied by stores)

GFA: Gross Floor Area (total floor area of the mall building)

does anyone have an idea how many stores are there in sm? does it reach over 400?

Both ACC and SM have at least 400+ shops each. Both malls also get at least 100,000 pedestrian traffic each, daily.

is it true that sm prime holdings will build 2 more sm malls in cebu? where did you get this news?

^ Press releases by SM Prime. :)

it was released by the press.. i even heard that Ayala will also build 2 satellite malls in the province., if these will all push through, we'll be having 3 ayala malls and 3 sm malls in cebu alone.. whoaw. hehe.

IMO, instead of luring mall tycoons into Cebu, the local government ought to work for the revitalization of the downtown core and restore it as the city's top shopping district for the B, C, and even A crowds

it was released by the press.. i even heard that Ayala will also build 2 satellite malls in the province., if these will all push through, we'll be having 3 ayala malls and 3 sm malls in cebu alone.. whoaw. hehe.

what's a satellite mall?

^^Perhaps a smaller mall to cater an area far from the larger primary mall ergo the adjective "satellite". I'm not so sure about this though... it's just an inference.

IMO, instead of luring mall tycoons into Cebu, the local government ought to work for the revitalization of the downtown core and restore it as the city's top shopping district for the B, C, and even A crowds

Is it really losing its market, specifically the middle-class, petit bourgeoise and the poor? Looks like its still jampacked with people buying affordable goods but as according to Rage@Cebu and even my parents told me that before it was more crowded in Colon than it is today.

Is this true? I haven't seen Cebu's growth since '89 (and barely remember it since im still a toddler, wahehehehe!!!) :D

IMO, instead of luring mall tycoons into Cebu, the local government ought to work for the revitalization of the downtown core and restore it as the city's top shopping district for the B, C, and even A crowds

I like the idea but I'd rather have it closed from traffic and with some retouching, it might be turned into a tourist destination. Some might oppose this but I just like the idea. Libre lang mangarap. :)

am not that old, but i reckon way back in the 90's when both SM and Ayala were'nt around, i remember that Colon was indeed more packed than it is today...such a shame, since there are a lot of great bargains there just waiting to be discovered...

the city government ought to make an effort to make downtown cleaner and safer, that should lure more tourists. I've read a guide book telling potential tourists to avoid Downtown Cebu

it's sad to note that visitors to Cebu tend to gravitate towards the huge malls with their 'artificial' environments, over that of downtown, which evokes the true soul of Cebu

^ Do foreign tourists really go for malls? I once thought they preferred downtown over malls since it was unique to them since their malls are better than ours ;)

^^ Tell it to Tomas and you'll know his answer right away, hehehe!!:D

I think Tomas is focusing more on SRP and uptown Cebu rather than downtown area, IMO.

it's sad to note that visitors to Cebu tend to gravitate towards the huge malls with their 'artificial' environments, over that of downtown, which evokes the true soul of Cebu

Let me guess, the new edition Lonely Planet book guide for Philippines right?

Anyway, there is a touch of reality that indeed the downtown is full of vices but I wouldn't agree on the book's statement that even uptown Cebuanos don't dare and will never go to the downtown area. Because if they do, then the streets would be empty then, wahehehehe!!!

Indeed, if they have developed also the downtown area, it would be another "tourist trap" since most of the heritage sites and bargain prices for goods are located here.

i think cagayan de oro is surpassing cebu when it comes to the "shopping capital of the south"

^^ on the basis of?

^^ Ok. Basta, shopping is fun and doesn't define malls alone. Even markets and local ukay-ukays would be still part of shopping. :)

By the way, Dabert musta na exam? Musta deliberation? :D

i think cagayan de oro is surpassing cebu when it comes to the "shopping capital of the south"

Umm, is there really a need to compare? Please take note that city vs. city discussions are disallowed in this forum. Thanks for your cooperation

my apologies...:banana::banana:

Let me guess, the new edition Lonely Planet book guide for Philippines right?

Anyway, there is a touch of reality that indeed the downtown is full of vices but I wouldn't agree on the book's statement that even uptown Cebuanos don't dare and will never go to the downtown area. Because if they do, then the streets would be empty then, wahehehehe!!!

Indeed, if they have developed also the downtown area, it would be another "tourist trap" since most of the heritage sites and bargain prices for goods are located here.

i guess so...

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and how nice would that be...after all, truly international cities are known for their shopping streets, i.e. 5th Avenue

^ Do foreign tourists really go for malls? I once thought they preferred downtown over malls since it was unique to them since their malls are better than ours ;)

actually, there's not much of a difference...

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they visit downtown for the sights, but unfortunately, rarely do they shop there and still go for the malls...i'd love to see a group of caucasians bringing their bargain finds in net bags :)

but really, it's not just about them tourists, but locals too...IMO, we ought to get out more often and plan out next shopping spree for downtown

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actually, am one of those people who believe that malls are evil...why so, when they create jobs? well, yes, they create jobs, but in the long run, only the tycoons would benefit...people ought to get into business and enterprising...i'm not an economics guru, but i'm 99% sure that it--and not malls--makes for a healthy economy

@archernar

but i hope you could expound, though. i mean, i'd like to know your take on that. we don't have to turn it into a cvc discussion.

@Nito: Well, whatever convincing will be done, I'd still go for malls because of the convenience. Undeniably, you can get everything you want and everything you need at malls, in just one go. Everything under one roof. ;)

^^ Ok. Basta, shopping is fun and doesn't define malls alone. Even markets and local ukay-ukays would be still part of shopping. :)

By the way, Dabert musta na exam? Musta deliberation? :D

We have lots of UKs in the downtown area.. :D

....

the exams wer fyn,. exempted ko history. hahah.. :)

@Nito: Well, whatever convincing will be done, I'd still go for malls because of the convenience. Undeniably, you can get everything you want and everything you need at malls, in just one go. Everything under one roof. ;)

i know you're deeply rooted to the mall...and considering downtown's current state, i understand why you feel that way...but if only downtown looked just a bit better (and felt a bit safer), i'm pretty sure you'd consider on changing your stance...

but hey, downtown, despite itself, is still a great shopping experience that you should try one day--under one huge roof, the sky :)

^ Not really. I have a condition which you have to consider. That's why I'd really prefer malls for convenience

Last time I stepped on downtown was 3 years ago. :D

^^ Bring Sinjin sa Colon at Metro!!! Waheheheheehe!!! :lol: I'm going to kidnap you and bring you to Colon, hehehehe!!! :lol: joke! Anyway, it is your preference and so I respect your decision. ;)

Anyway, why are Filipinos are so fond of malls rather than street shopping? Is it because of the tropical heat that we prefer to stay indoors (at aircon's comfort)? Even so, the downtown hasn't lost its charm for bargain hunting for the masses and even for the bougeoise and the elite, IMO. :) Carbon is still lively.

I love Metro Colon :lol: Gaisano Main :lol:

Downtown should have a huge aircon above it :lol:

I love Metro Colon :lol: Gaisano Main :lol:

Downtown should have a huge aircon above it :lol:

Not only that, but of course Carbon as well, wahehehehe!!!
Pero if you are not given that condition, will you still step on downtown Cebu?

IMO, there is something about downtown Cebu that defines the "heart of the city". :D

^ Ofcourse, if I just have all the energy, I will go to Colon, climb mountains, swim the deepest seas, etc. :cry:

^^exactly my point...revitalize downtown and make it more people friendly,that even the umh, not-so-healthy people, would love...IMO, people ought to enjoy strolling in their city streets than in artificial environments due to the fact that the streets have become unwalkable...

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i understand the great demand for shopping centers in Cebu, considering its people's purchasing power, but IMO, a new set of malls isnt the answer...what we need is a decent shopping district--and of course, a change in people's attitudes towards shopping downtown--if we are to become truly 'world class'

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OT: i do hope that you'd get to be a lot better so you could become a more 'outdoors kind' of person :)

^ Thank You. True, they should transform downtown and make it "disabled-friendly"

Ei guyz, try answering this test:

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/take.php?id=32395

It's a test about Cebu. I'm sure SSCers will garner a perfect score on this one :)

p.s. Please be honest and don't cheat by doing some research in Google or wherever. I'm sure you won't need to. :)

^^88% rako... :(

This means you're: Outstanding

What does it mean?
Extraordinary! It's either you're an SSC member, or a Cebuano enthusiast. Congratulations.

I found something wrong within the test or so I believe. In number 20 it says Mactan, Lapulapu City. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Lapulapu City, Mactan Island?

There's a barangay in Lapulapu City called Mactan. and it is where the monument is located. :)

^^score: 84%


This means you're: Outstanding

:ohno: murag dili ko taga Cebu da.

Score: 60%
This means you're: Average

What does it mean?

It\'s either you\'re an ordinary Cebuano or a non-Cebuano who knows pretty much about Cebu.

Obviously I'm a non-Cebuano who have a decent knowledge about Cebu.
:)

The view from the top of Keppel:

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When Grand Cenia is finished
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nice pics @slemarken :banana:
grand cenia seemed to be real at that pic :D

marvelously crisp photos., thanks @slemarken., it's nice to know that the 22-storey Lexmark building has already commenced its excavation phase. :)

The view from the top of Keppel:

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When Grand Cenia is finished
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^^ as usual.. great shots mark/kentaro.. :applause::applause::applause:

i think cagayan de oro is surpassing cebu when it comes to the "shopping capital of the south"

:?:?:?

Pano: minus the settlement in Cabantan

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7/pano07262007sm02um7.jpg

Original shot:

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7195/pano07262007sm01xf0.jpg

:?:?:?

it's nice to know the following facts:
we have the biggest SM mall in the South...
we have the first and only Ayala mall in the South, which is also the first mall in the country to be ISO-certified...
we have the most number of Gaisano malls in the country...
and most of these malls are expanding like hell!!
not to mention the construction of Parkmall@168, Boardwalk mall, ACT-IT mall, and another IT mall in LapuLapu City, plus the ill-fated Ciudad mall. and that's not all, call 032-MALLS, and we'll include the expansion of E-mall and the planned expansion of Robinsons in NRA, the existence of numerous high-end pocket malls such as BTC, Marina Mall Mactan, Raintree Mall, Rivergate Mall, Coco Mall, and malls for the low-end market like the Colonnade Mall, White Gold, and so mats mor. you can even shop at several ukay-ukays in the Metro and the ever-popular Carbon Market.

...

wow.. it's only now that I am able able to appreciate the shopping opportunities in Cebu. I believe I've been to most places that I mentioned.. now if only Colon was revitalized, there would undoubtedly be a drastic increase in the number of shoppers there.., :)

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pasingit post: here's a good find, google 'top emerging bpo' and see the first 2 results.. :)

Correction SM City has close to 400 shops already about 200 to be added for the new wing... : )


Where did you get those figures?

Anyway,

SM City Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 161,562 sqm. (Southwing) + 109,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 270,562 sqm.
GLA - 79,116 sqm. (Southwing) + 18,000 sqm. (Northwing) = 97,116 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (with all ongoing expansions)
GFA - 160,642 sqm. (Original Structure) + 8,200 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 21,806 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 190,648 sqm.
GLA - 80,000 sqm. (Original Structure) + 3,000 sqm. (Rustan's Building) + 7,000 sqm. (Lagoon Redevelopment) = 90,000 sqm.

Ayala Center Cebu (future expansions - 2008 onwards)
GFA - 190,648 sqm. (present) + 26,104 (Expansion Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)
GLA - 90,000 sqm. (present) + 13,000 (Expansion - Phase II) + undisclosed (Surprise Expansion Phase III)

Both ACC and SM have at least 400+ shops each. Both malls also get at least 100,000 pedestrian traffic each, daily. :)

it already includes the northwing...

HMMMM...where did you get your facts? better be sure...

^ The entertainment plaza at the old building (Southwing) will be relocated to the Northwing ;)

It will not be relocated... see you November!!!

hopefully magtukod untag bag-ong ayala or sm mall diri sa cebu... something like mall of asia or trinoma....


Cebu's going to have it's won Mall of Asia...what you've seen in MOA will be all here....

Watch out for Cyberzone guys!!! :lol:

how disappointing... i thought there are more retail spaces...

There are close to 200 retail shops (some are first in Cebu)...just ensure your wallet's full...:lol:

...it's better to have 2 floors of new shopping experience than nothing at all! :)

That's the trend for SM Malls nowadays...only 2 floors...you should think of convenience to shoppers...

it's nice to know the following facts:
we have the biggest SM mall in the South...
we have the first and only Ayala mall in the South, which is also the first mall in the country to be ISO-certified...
we have the most number of Gaisano malls in the country...
and most of these malls are expanding like hell!!
not to mention the construction of Parkmall@168, Boardwalk mall, ACT-IT mall, and another IT mall in LapuLapu City, plus the ill-fated Ciudad mall. and that's not all, call 032-MALLS, and we'll include the expansion of E-mall and the planned expansion of Robinsons in NRA, the existence of numerous high-end pocket malls such as BTC, Marina Mall Mactan, Raintree Mall, Rivergate Mall, Coco Mall, and malls for the low-end market like the Colonnade Mall, White Gold, and so mats mor. you can even shop at several ukay-ukays in the Metro and the ever-popular Carbon Market.

...

wow.. it's only now that I was able to appreciate the shopping opportunities in Cebu. I believe I've been to most places that I mentioned.. now if only Colon was revitalized, there would undoubtedly be a drastic increase in the number of shoppers there.., :)

if ciudad mall is ill-fated, then why would they be a major sponsor to Eric Mana's magic show in CICC. If you look at yesterday's paper, there are advertisements about his magic show with the logo of CIUDAD mall emblazoned on the ad as a major sponsor. Just a thought.

if ciudad mall is ill-fated, then why would they be a major sponsor to Eric Mana's magic show in CICC. If you look at yesterday's paper, there are advertisements about his magic show with the logo of CIUDAD mall emblazoned on the ad as a major sponsor. Just a thought.

now that you've mentioned it, i'm already having high hopes for Ciudad Mall. :)
i stated it as ill-fated because its construction has been temporarily halted by the Mayor as a likely result of disagreements between the two top executives in Cebu,. so the Ciudad mall is unlucky or unfortunate to have been in that circumstance. but i would like to think that Ciudad will soon have its glory once everything is settled :)

Kilid ni sa Marriot bai? why man gibuslutan? Unsa diay ang itukod dra bai?
Maayong Buntag Sugbo:)

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s155/lorensgibb/ssc/SkylineKeppel05.jpg

-slerz-

Kilid ni sa Marriot bai? why man gibuslutan? Unsa diay ang itukod dra bai?
Maayong Buntag Sugbo:)

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s155/lorensgibb/ssc/SkylineKeppel05.jpg

-slerz-

lexmark ni slerz

does anyone have an idea what are the new stores in sm north wing?

Cebu's going to have it's won Mall of Asia...what you've seen in MOA will be all here....

Watch out for Cyberzone guys!!! :lol:

wow!!! :eek2: nakaka excite naman yang balita mo. Shopping capital of the south ba ang pinag-uusapan dito? kelangan pa bang pagdebatihan yan? obvious naman ang sagot:)

McDonald’s intensifies market presence in Cebu (http://http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=52&type=2&sec=71&aid=20071026144)
By Rhia de Pablo
Saturday, October 27, 2007


After the grand opening of its Escario branch recently, McDonald’s announced that more branches are soon to be opened in Cebu.

McDonald’s operations consultant Grace Eje said in the company’s effort to strengthen its hold of the nationwide market, more branch openings will be expected this year and in the years to come.

McDonald’s will be opening a branch in Tabunok this year and about three to five stores for next year.

Eje added that as a growing market, Cebu plays a vital role in the company’s operations and opening more branches in this part of the country is their way of taking advantage of the lifestyle change of the people.

She shared that at the moment McDonald’s already has 11 branches in Cebu located in Lapu-Lapu, North Road in Mandaue, SM Cebu, Ayala Center, JY Square Mall, Sykes, and South Road in Mambaling, Jones, Fuente, Colon and Escario. She added that all these branches have their own devoted customer-base and is very much competitive to its store chain competitor.

Although their Fuente and Jones outlets are near each other, she pointed out that each has their own set of client-base and does not compete with each other. According to their surveys, the Fuente branch takes hold of the hospitals and its nearby market while Jones covers the Velez area and the whole Jones vicinity.

Among all 11 McDonald’s branches, Jones outlet generates the most revenue aside from the fact that it is primarily the first and the oldest branch in the city having been opened way back in 1992.

Meanwhile, their newest Escario branch is a company owned outlet and boasts of having the biggest drive-thru area among all McDonald’s branches in the city. It also offers a made-for-you concept food processing machine that can serve any McDonald’s treat for only about 35 to 50 seconds.

As of the meantime McDonald’s is still checking the market whether it will be profitable to open the store for 24 hours. But right now they offer 24 hours service only during the weekends as their Fuente and JY branches already operates round-the-clock.

As a drive-thru outlet, Eje stressed that their Escario outlet holds several advantages. She said that the area has high traffic and there are banks, condominiums, offices, and schools nearby that can be catered to.

“There is a huge possibility that the drive-thru segment will work out very well because this branch has a very nice location due to the fact that it’s a high traffic area.” said Eje.

Mc Donald’s Escario has about 80 crew members and Eje stressed that with this number, they are helping the immediate locality for job generation as they employed mostly from the vicinity. Nationwide, McDonald’s already has about 660 crew members except managers as for every outlet they employ an average of 60 crew members.

And in order for McDonald’s to stay at par with their competitor in the food chain industry Eje stressed that, “we always make sure that our customers will be delighted with the experience they have while dining in any McDonald’s store through our fast service and the freshness and quality of our products.”

does anyone have an idea what are the new stores in sm north wing?

PM me

After Starbucks, here comes Hard Rock! Cebu rocks!! :banana::banana::banana:


Hard Rock Café chain mulls hotel, casino in RP (http://http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2007102616)
By Ted P. Torres
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Hard Rock International, the company behind the global café chain, is considering an expansion in its Philippine operations to include hotel and casino ventures, its top executives said.

In a press briefing yesterday, Hard Rock president and chief executive officer Hamish Dodds said they are contemplating on putting up a hotel, a casino and two more cafes in the country by next year.

The additional structures would entail investments of at least $160 million, he said.

Dodds, along with Seminole Gaming chief executive Jim Allen, arrived in the country to scout for new business opportunities and oversee the upgrading of the existing Hard Rock Café in Makati’s Glorietta complex.

Their visit is part of an exploratory swing in Asia by the international food and entertainment chain.

The Makati outlet will be upgraded to a more cosmopolitan look as part of the group’s global activities after Florida-based Seminole Tribe acquired Hard Rock for $965 million in December last year.

The acquisition included the Hard Rock brand, the world’s largest collection of authentic music memorabilia, the 68 company-owned Hard Rock café restaurants and retail stores, including 44 in the US, three in Canada, 17 throughout Europe and three in Australia.

It likewise includes licensing or franchise agreements for another 56 restaurants and five hotels, plus Hard Rock live performance venues.

“There are a lot of upsides in increasing investments in the Philippines. It (government) must implement more responsible economic, political and investment policies to create a better environment,” Dodds said.

He said they are seriously looking at Cebu as a site for another café, as well as “one more in one of the big cities.”

He also said they are not discounting the possibility of entering into a joint venture with local or foreign players in expanding operations in the Philippines.

In fact, Dodds said they are indeed looking at various modes of business partnerships that could benefit their expansion plans in the Asia Pacific region.

THAT'S GOOD NEWS ^^

It will not be relocated... see you November!!!

I see. So the entertainment area in the Northwing will like be MoA's Music Hall?

Cebu's going to have it's won Mall of Asia...what you've seen in MOA will be all here....

Watch out for Cyberzone guys!!! :lol:

Nice! So, what will happen to all those gadget shops on the 4th floor of the Southwing? Will they all be relocated to the Northwing?

Ei guyz, try answering this test:

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/take.php?id=32395

It's a test about Cebu. I'm sure SSCers will garner a perfect score on this one :)

p.s. Please be honest and don't cheat by doing some research in Google or wherever. I'm sure you won't need to. :)

Who created the test?

Anyway, I got 92%

Extraordinary! It's either you're an SSC member, or a Cebuano enthusiast. Congratulations.

guys...lemme show you the architect's perspective of AMISA.

I apologize for the pic's quality. I took the shot during the seminar yesterday. To date, Robinsons Land HRBD has not released any materials yet. These would be provided a week before the launching. The launching of the project would be on November 17,2007.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/amisa1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/amisa2.jpg


AMISA

AMISA

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/amisa1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/amisa2.jpg






a 5 ha. leisure development by Robinsons Land in Mactan Island, Cebu.
172m beach frontage
three branded hotel towers
six residential condo towers


Other info includes:


The first master planned condo/residential resort community of Robinsons outside of Metro Manila.

Australian Gold Coast Architecture

Currently, Robinsons Land HRBD is coordinating with Holiday INN or Nova Hotel Group for a possibility of these two international hoteliers to manage the 3 hotel towers.


That's all the info i got for now. SSC CEBU will be the first to know of this project's updates :okay:

^^ news reference -

Robinsons Land to start high-end Cebu leisure estate
Inquirer
Last updated 01:46am (Mla time) 10/23/2007


Robinsons Land Corp. of the Gokongwei group plans to build its first high-end leisure estate following its purchase of a five-hectare property on Mactan Island in Cebu, the company said.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange Monday, it said the property in the Punta Engaño district would be developed into a condominium resort that would target retirement-home buyers as its main market.

Foreign and domestic tourist arrivals in Cebu increased 20 percent in the first half of the year from the same period last year, with Koreans, Japanese and Americans as the major foreign visitors.

The city government has a five-year tourism plan and has been formulating strategies that target markets in China, Russia, India and ASEAN countries to boost its foreign arrivals record. Elizabeth Sanchez-Lacson; with INQUIRER.net

is amisa going to rise in SRP?

No.. it will be in mactan

^^Mactan, i think...

* * *

looks a bit like a bunch of Commie buildings...but hey, beggars can't be choosers...keep 'em coming...am keeping my fingers crossed that that fool of a mayor wont try to do anything stupid this time

* * *

i do hope that when the time comes that Mactan's beach-front becomes fully developed, they'd consider on converting the portion immediately beside the sea into public space (like say 10-20meters from the hightide line.) if i become mayor of Mactan, i'd exercise my power of imminent domain and purchase the beach for the public, it ought to be open for everyone...the moneyed folks could keep their condos and hotels by the sea, but the beach should not barred from the public by unreasonable entrance fees...with the airport and the multitude of businesses in the island, IMO, the city of Mactan could have enough funds to pursue such an endeavor

^^I think the design of those buildings are not yet final.

i think the McDonald's branch in Talisay City will be located in Gaisano Fiesta Mall

when do you think they would start the new Robinson's mall in SRP? Robinson's land has now acquired a parcel of land from the SRP

^^really? where did you get that information?

Gaisano Fiesta mall is currently expanding

i wonder what's in stored in the new lagoon redevelopment

^^I think the design of those buildings are not yet final.

The design for the condos is already final. But the details of it cant be seen on that pic i posted above.

After Starbucks, here comes Hard Rock! Cebu rocks!! :banana::banana::banana:


Hard Rock Café chain mulls hotel, casino in RP (http://http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2007102616)
By Ted P. Torres
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Hard Rock International, the company behind the global café chain, is considering an expansion in its Philippine operations to include hotel and casino ventures, its top executives said.

In a press briefing yesterday, Hard Rock president and chief executive officer Hamish Dodds said they are contemplating on putting up a hotel, a casino and two more cafes in the country by next year.

The additional structures would entail investments of at least $160 million, he said.

Dodds, along with Seminole Gaming chief executive Jim Allen, arrived in the country to scout for new business opportunities and oversee the upgrading of the existing Hard Rock Café in Makati’s Glorietta complex.

Their visit is part of an exploratory swing in Asia by the international food and entertainment chain.

The Makati outlet will be upgraded to a more cosmopolitan look as part of the group’s global activities after Florida-based Seminole Tribe acquired Hard Rock for $965 million in December last year.

The acquisition included the Hard Rock brand, the world’s largest collection of authentic music memorabilia, the 68 company-owned Hard Rock café restaurants and retail stores, including 44 in the US, three in Canada, 17 throughout Europe and three in Australia.

It likewise includes licensing or franchise agreements for another 56 restaurants and five hotels, plus Hard Rock live performance venues.

“There are a lot of upsides in increasing investments in the Philippines. It (government) must implement more responsible economic, political and investment policies to create a better environment,” Dodds said.

He said they are seriously looking at Cebu as a site for another café, as well as “one more in one of the big cities.”

He also said they are not discounting the possibility of entering into a joint venture with local or foreign players in expanding operations in the Philippines.

In fact, Dodds said they are indeed looking at various modes of business partnerships that could benefit their expansion plans in the Asia Pacific region.

So the one they're planning for Cebu is just a café? still great news. :)

magtukod unta ug Jollibee sa Naga City

The design for the condos is already final. But the details of it cant be seen on that pic i posted above.

Also, the project would be consist of condominium towers using the "GREEN BUILDING" practice. The architect is the president of the Philippine Green Building Council.

Philippine Green Building Council's goal (PhilGBC) is to conserve nonrenewable resources by rethinking architecture and construction methods, by going green, and building with sustainability in mind.

Another example of a Green Condo Building in the Philippines is the upcoming Gramercy Residences at Century City, Makati.

Now this makes AMISA the first of its kind project here in Cebu and the entire VisMin! :okay:

On a side note, any peeps interested to make a biz out of the booming real estate industry / condo constructions in Cebu, you may pm me and let's talk of biz. :okay:

i wonder what's in stored in the new lagoon redevelopment

The Lagoon Redevelopment will introduce new concepts in lifestyle, dining and shopping. Among others, it will feature alfresco dining, orchestrated landscaping, water features and new shops and restaurants. It will feature architecture that is uniquely Cebuano. 4 levels of new sights to explore and enjoy, only at Ayala Center Cebu

sana, magkaroon ng IMAX theater ang cebu

^^It was published in a local dailies months ago that SM plans to build the 2nd IMAX theater in Cebu.

Ei guyz, try answering this test:

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/take.php?id=32395

It's a test about Cebu. I'm sure SSCers will garner a perfect score on this one :)

p.s. Please be honest and don't cheat by doing some research in Google or wherever. I'm sure you won't need to. :)

got 92%.. bisayang dako jd ko.. :D

^^It was published in a local dailies months ago that SM plans to build the 2nd IMAX theater in Cebu.

True but then, SM pushed back their plans since they discovered that the Cebu market isn't ready for an IMAX theater. :yes: As far as I know, the 2nd IMAX theater will be in SM City North EDSA. :)

Whew!!! lots of updates tnx guyz!!!:)

Ei guyz, try answering this test:

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/take.php?id=32395

It's a test about Cebu. I'm sure SSCers will garner a perfect score on this one :)

p.s. Please be honest and don't cheat by doing some research in Google or wherever. I'm sure you won't need to. :)



score: 96%


This means you're: Outstanding

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What does it mean?

Extraordinary! It\'s either you\'re an SSC member, or a Cebuano enthusiast. Congratulations.

True but then, SM pushed back their plans since they discovered that the Cebu market isn't ready for an IMAX theater. :yes: As far as I know, the 2nd IMAX theater will be in SM City North EDSA. :)

honestly, i dont think IMAX is that great anyway...i'd go for the standard-sized screen in a theater where you could have reclining chairs and even get to enjoy a light meal

Animal! 68% rako, "But with a little more of research and enthusiasm, you could be rake that up to a perfect one".....basin ako mouse problemado...hahaha

score: 96%


This means you're: Outstanding

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What does it mean?

Extraordinary! It\'s either you\'re an SSC member, or a Cebuano enthusiast. Congratulations.

so far, you've got the highest score.! :)

..

anyway, i think a single IMAX theatre in SM Cebu is profitable enough. they just have to open it on weekends though.. :D

Cebu's going to have it's won Mall of Asia...what you've seen in MOA will be all here....
Watch out for Cyberzone guys!!! :lol:

@Van, including the IMAX theater? hehe...

After Starbucks, here comes Hard Rock! Cebu rocks!! :banana::banana::banana:


Hard Rock Café chain mulls hotel, casino in RP (http://http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2007102616)
He said they are seriously looking at Cebu as a site for another café, as well as “one more in one of the big cities.”


Asa kaha nila ibutang ang HardRock? Possibly Ayala CBD or IT Park ai?


score: 56%

This means you're: Average

What does it mean?

It\'s either you\'re an ordinary Cebuano or a non-Cebuano who knows pretty much about Cebu.

Obvious kaayo nga dili man pud ko Cebuano pero at least naa kahibaw, bwahahahahaha!!!! :lol:

@Van, including the IMAX theater? hehe...

^^ same location? the facilities? or the brands? including the ala One ECom Building to be connected in a mall?

^^lets wait for Van nalang, tj. It seems like SM has many surprises for the people of Cebu. :cheers:

^^ Opening of Northwing. When is the exact date?

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score: 92%


This means you're: Outstanding


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What does it mean?

Extraordinary! It\'s either you\'re an SSC member, or a Cebuano enthusiast. Congratulations.

^^ mine

^^ Opening of Northwing. When is the exact date?

November 16, 2007

Wow! :) thanks for beautiful pictures.Now, i miss our country even more especially to this place.What a big changes!!! I love you "simalanhon".I miss my family!!! Soon I'll be there.God guides & bless us all always!

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/take.php?id=32395

My score: 100%
This means you're: Outstanding

Wa na bay lain lisod diha. All those questions were discussed/posted here in SSC. :)

^^waahh.. ikaw man siguro naghimo ana, bai.:lol:

^^waahh.. ikaw man siguro naghimo ana, bai.:lol:

i was the one who made it (i know, the comments were kind of OA) :lol: congrats to @jimbu. hehe

perhaps one of us can make a more difficult one by adding more of history, heritage, culture, and developments outside Metro Cebu. i'll try to next time but I will really have to do more research.. :nuts:

^^ Nice nice nice

Here's mine: 68%

http://www.nerdtests.com/mq/badge/199edb574fa53c8b.jpg

^^ like "what year namatay si lapu-lapu?" or "pila ka metros ang kalay-on sa capitol sa dalan colon?" :D

^^ :lol: We can even make an SSC-Cebu Forum test, like "Who made the first Cebu thread?" or "When did the first SSC-Cebu EB happen?"..
waaa, we're getting a bit OT..

nice surprise updates... keep em coming. Maka buhi og dugo.Musta na diay ang Parkmall mga bai? Nag sugod na ang construction?

-slerz-

nice surprise updates... keep em coming. Maka buhi og dugo.Musta na diay ang Parkmall mga bai? Nag sugod na ang construction?

-slerz-

full blast na ang construction slerz.. early next year mana siguro..

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/260/83331095nsjpliehum7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

share lang this outdated photo of cbp

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2310/84638656d4r5qixlp101006qh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/625/83331164douzo80jgl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

alta vista [this is where pacquiao jogged during his training here in cebu]


photos by: the grahams of pbase.com

here's mine:
score: 96%

This means you're: Outstanding

btw, nice pictures and updates. we can try a golf ssc meet sometimes hehehe...

nice surprise updates... keep em coming. Maka buhi og dugo.Musta na diay ang Parkmall mga bai? Nag sugod na ang construction?

-slerz-

Nag sugod na...SM Supermarket will open there...

^^ Opening of Northwing. When is the exact date?

Berns musta? Puli ko sa Iloilo last Oct 9-13... Northwing opening?....Hmmm you wanna go on a tour inside?....

^^It was published in a local dailies months ago that SM plans to build the 2nd IMAX theater in Cebu.

Hmmmm....maybe....

Nag sugod na...SM Supermarket will open there...


So another Savemore... How about Savemore Marina mall, diba gi demolish man daw ang Marina Mall?

Hmmmm....maybe....

pm mo nalang sa akin sir Van, promise I won't tell anyone.:lol:

So another Savemore... How about Savemore Marina mall, diba gi demolish man daw ang Marina Mall?

wala mademolish kay nakakuha ug TRO ang tag-iya.

So another Savemore... How about Savemore Marina mall, diba gi demolish man daw ang Marina Mall?

Nope....

pm mo nalang sa akin sir Van, promise I won't tell anyone.:lol:


hahahaha....

I'm sorry to flood this forum with pics but I just wanted to share our little trip to Bantayan. With a budget of less than a thousand each, we very much enjoyed our stay. :cheers:

Clear Turquoise Waters of Kota and Sugar Beach

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Beautiful Sunset

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Great Food and Drinks! and some are cheap too

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And Friends to share the experience

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^^ nice vacation!!

kamo ra lagi 3 ting.. hehe

^^4 mi kabuok bai. Si brent and my two Jap friends. Sa last pic, nag biking ang usa so wala kaapil. hehe... He is the guy in blue nga gahigda sa 3rd to the last pic.

May rasad wala'y ni kuyog babay bai para wala'y arte, Kinawboy man to. Kuyog man unta sila Chloe pero the night before raman ko nanghagad. hehe...

Cebu chamber is RP’s best
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071028107107.html)


By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR.

CEBU CITY - President Gloria Arroyo has again handed the award of Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines for 2007 to the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The CCCI won over 110 other chambers nationwide.


CCCI, the premier business organization in Cebu City, was also elevated to the Hall of Fame for winning the award for three consecutive years.

The award was given at the recently concluded Philippine Business Conference at the Manila Hotel last October 24-26, 2007.

The Most Outstanding Chamber Award is a project of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry which seeks to recognize local chambers whose leadership and dynamism contributed to business growth and development of the community through active involvement in advocacy, providing a suitable environment for the growth and expansion of commerce and industry.

The Hall of Fame distinction given to CCCI is a result of the organization's exemplary accomplishments and performance as a model business support organization in the country demonstrated by its leadership and dynamism as evidenced by actual accomplishments in the areas of implementation of an advocacy program, partnership with government, growth of membership base, sponsorship of local outreach and community development programs, trade and investment promotion.

In 1997, CCCI was also given the distinction for its advocacy initiatives and wide menu of services and programs benefiting the business community and the society in general.

The Cebu chamber also gained the distinction of being the first chamber in the country and the fourth in the world to be ISO-certified (International Standards Organization) (9001:2000) in the effort to provide better quality service responsive to its’ members need.

In promoting CCCI’s strategic thrusts, ICT and Tourism, it co-hosted the 4th ASEAN Business and Investment which opened doors to global markets in the province.

President Arroyo conferred the award to CCCI represented by its President Francis O. Monera together with Board of Trustees Prudencio Gesta, Samson Tiu, Benjamin Avila, Michael Basubas, Ed Limtingco, Clarito Fruelda, Jose Ng and External Affairs Official Representative Felix Taguiam.

RLC acquires 5-ha Cebu property for high-end dev’t

Friday, October 26, 2007
The Philippine Star

Robinsons Land Corporation expands its robust property portfolio across the country as it disclosed plans to develop the first master-planned condo-resort community in Mactan, Cebu.

The country’s second largest diversified real estate company recently acquired a prime 5-hectare property with a 170-meter beachfront in Punta Engaño district in Mactan, Cebu. It shall be designed to be the first leisure community development of Robinsons Land.

Tourism and business hub of the South

Cebu’s tourism potential and its being the investors’ preferred headquarters in Southern Philippines add to Robinsons Land’s high hopes for its new project and the region itself.

The historic province of Cebu, touted as the gateway to two-thirds of the country’s major islands, has been recording upbeat tourism figures lately. Total foreign arrivals and domestic travels in the first half of the year show substantial growth of 20%, as against last year’s records for the same period. The first six months of the year saw Koreans topping the island’s foreign guest list, followed by the Japanese and the Americans.

Similarly, the local government has recognized Cebu’s tourism potential and has been actively formulating marketing strategies to achieve targets for its 5-year tourism plan, such as tourism missions in Europe. It is also counting on the emerging markets of China, Russia, India, and fellow ASEAN countries to boost its foreign arrivals.

Cebu has also been regarded as a premier business destination in the South, having been part of the Philippine Cyber Corridor masterplan that runs through Baguio, Manila, and Davao. The said vision crafted by the national government aimed to boost telecommunications and technology, and included empowering regions to provide information technology (IT)-related services. Multinational information technology firms and contact centers have likewise found their new homes in Cebu in the recent years, thereby attracting talents also from its neighboring provinces. The development of Cebu’s business parks also serves as a testament to the business-friendly environment of Cebu.

Robinsons Land’s top brass is confident that the organization is ready to maximize the company’s expertise in developing mixed-use communities in promising areas outside Metro Manila. The abounding possibilities in Cebu affirm Robinsons Land’s move to explore opportunities in the Queen City of the South.

Homegrown business

Mixed-use communities, composed of hospitality and residential developments, have been Robinsons Land’s strength. President and Chief Operating Officer Frederick D. Go notes, “Robinsons Land Corporation has gained its formidable status and esteemed name with its strategically located residential condominiums, hotels, and commercial centers that are of world-class quality. Having accomplished this feat, we will now build a landmark five-star condo-resort project in Cebu.”

Go cites that Robinsons Land’s mother company, JG Summit Holdings Inc., traces its roots to Cebu, as founder John Gokongwei, Jr. began his post-war trading business in his hometown. The humble trading activity ventured into by the young Gokongwei in local sailboats over five decades ago has paved the way for the birth of J.G. Summit Holdings Inc., which is now among the Philippines’ largest conglomerates. It holds diverse interests in branded consumer foods, agro-industrial and commodity food products, textile, telecommunications, petrochemicals, air transportation and financial services.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Real%20Estate&p=49&type=2&sec=37&aid=2007102548

Cebu chamber is RP’s best
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071028107107.html)


By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR.

CEBU CITY - President Gloria Arroyo has again handed the award of Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines for 2007 to the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The CCCI won over 110 other chambers nationwide.




does that mean that they beat the Makati Business Club?

i do hope that when the time comes that Mactan's beach-front becomes fully developed, they'd consider on converting the portion immediately beside the sea into public space (like say 10-20meters from the hightide line.) if i become mayor of Mactan, i'd exercise my power of imminent domain and purchase the beach for the public, it ought to be open for everyone...the moneyed folks could keep their condos and hotels by the sea, but the beach should not barred from the public by unreasonable entrance fees...with the airport and the multitude of businesses in the island, IMO, the city of Mactan could have enough funds to pursue such an endeavor

something that is somewhat like this drawing...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/beach.jpg

furthermore, the beach-side barangays of Mactan could be encouraged to build their own community tourist center, which aside from providing basic services to tourists such as guides, souvenirs, food etc. could also generate income for the community

...from a reliable source!


Watch out for SM-X Cebu


^^SM-X is a convention center currently u/c beside Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Are there any plans to build another one in Cebu?

nice updates mga guys! keep em coming... hehehe:)

Cebu chamber is RP’s best
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071028107107.html)


By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR.

CEBU CITY - President Gloria Arroyo has again handed the award of Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines for 2007 to the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The CCCI won over 110 other chambers nationwide.


CCCI, the premier business organization in Cebu City, was also elevated to the Hall of Fame for winning the award for three consecutive years.

The award was given at the recently concluded Philippine Business Conference at the Manila Hotel last October 24-26, 2007.

The Most Outstanding Chamber Award is a project of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry which seeks to recognize local chambers whose leadership and dynamism contributed to business growth and development of the community through active involvement in advocacy, providing a suitable environment for the growth and expansion of commerce and industry.

The Hall of Fame distinction given to CCCI is a result of the organization's exemplary accomplishments and performance as a model business support organization in the country demonstrated by its leadership and dynamism as evidenced by actual accomplishments in the areas of implementation of an advocacy program, partnership with government, growth of membership base, sponsorship of local outreach and community development programs, trade and investment promotion.

In 1997, CCCI was also given the distinction for its advocacy initiatives and wide menu of services and programs benefiting the business community and the society in general.

The Cebu chamber also gained the distinction of being the first chamber in the country and the fourth in the world to be ISO-certified (International Standards Organization) (9001:2000) in the effort to provide better quality service responsive to its’ members need.

In promoting CCCI’s strategic thrusts, ICT and Tourism, it co-hosted the 4th ASEAN Business and Investment which opened doors to global markets in the province.

President Arroyo conferred the award to CCCI represented by its President Francis O. Monera together with Board of Trustees Prudencio Gesta, Samson Tiu, Benjamin Avila, Michael Basubas, Ed Limtingco, Clarito Fruelda, Jose Ng and External Affairs Official Representative Felix Taguiam.


this is because everyone is doing their share... the LGU and businessman are working great!

i now organize events for SUN CELLULAR!!! VIZ-MIN pa jud! :banana:

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more...

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does that mean that they beat the Makati Business Club?


chamber of commerce is different from business club...right?

^^ contestant # 3 is a he ......wakekekekeke!

more... more...

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^^ contestant # 3 is a he ......wakekekekeke!

i jus F****D her bai...

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i call the shots...
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getting wet... they're just HOT!!!

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wa nalumos...
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dance baby!
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with the staff and special guest... Ms. Earth International, Ms. Mandaue, 2nd runner-up Ms. Cebu. shes my Angel...

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picture2x after the show. daghan2x jud ako na.post da!

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AYAW JUD PANGBABAYE KAY NAA SI KUMANDER! HEHEHE! mura ako anak...
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Can I get their numbers hehe?

rage@cebu

Thanks for the very nice updates bai! That's what you call as update that you can date! :lol:hahahaha

hahaha.. i agree with @hans.

WOW

^^ bai @van, tell us more about SM-X Cebu...

...are there any plans to bring back the Ice Skating Rink to Cebu? ...i think the market is ready now than 10 years ago...IMO

^^ weeeeeeeeeeeeee....sana magka skating rink na dito sa cebu....i wanna know how to ice skate....

^^ SM City Cebu used to have one in 1993 up to 1995....it was moved to Southmall in Las Pinas.... (the location in SM Cebu is the now Entertainment Plaza...)

more...

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why is it posted here? i think i'ts rather inappropriate...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

asa kaha dapit sa tabunok ang McDonald's?

Any new developments in SRP?

Trade mission to Russia paying off for exporters (http://http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=52&type=2&sec=71&aid=20071028131)
By Ehda M. Dagooc
Monday, October 29, 2007


Cebu-made products have now slowly gained interest from the huge Russian market, immediately after a 14-man delegation made a massive market exposure to the key cities in Russia.

The recently concluded business mission to Russia, headed by Russian Federation Honorary Consul Armi L. Garcia, and Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president Francis O. Monera, have pulled up the awareness of the Russian market to Cebu especially in the home furnishing production and tourism segments.

The delegation participated in a four-day Gifts Exposition in Moscow from September 25 to 28 (2007), and around 50 shop owners showed high interest on Cebu-made products specifically in gift, toys and housewares, fashion accessories and furniture, said Thaddeus Fernan, president of Cebu Flamingo.

Back-to-back with attending the Gifts Exposition, the team also joined a big tourism activity in Russia, and paid exposure visits to famous Russian tourism sites in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Russia business mission, which was held from September 21 to 29 (2007), was the first ever extensive private-sector led marketing blitz in order to take advantage of the wealthy Russian market as product consumer of Cebu-made items, and tourists to Cebu.

Some Russian buyers have already made arrangements with some exporters here, and even paid 50 percent downpayment for some products being displayed at the booth.

According to Fernan, he is now working with at least four prospective importers in Russia to distribute Cebu-made products to their country on a regular basis.

“Price is not an issue in Russia. It is just a matter of right channeling,” Fernan said.

Monera for his part, said the trade mission had given Cebuano exporters, including few exporter delegates from Dumaguete City, a good grasp of potential markets in Russia.

“There is a huge market in Russia only that we are hardly noticed as suppliers of their needs,” Monera said.

However, despite of the successful trade mission, Monera still had this suggestion for both the local exporters and the tourism stakeholders to study further the Russian market closely, adding that it is a good market to tap and watch for, with 150 million potential consumers.

In 2005, Philippine exports to Russia increased by 96 percent, reaching $36.34 million from $18.58 million in 2004.

ilan bang branches ng KFC dito sa CEBU?

NEDA okays Bohol-Cebu bridge
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071029107162.html)

By JUNE S. BLANCO

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved in principle the construction of the Bohol-Cebu Multi-Access Friendship Bridge, it was announced by Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado.


This developed after Aumentado made representations with NEDA Director-General Augusto Santos who had promised to give his support to the project.

Aumentado told Santos that the Bohol Provincial Development Council (PDC) chaired by Gov. Erico Aumentado has endorsed to the regional development Council (RDC) the construction of a multi-access bridge that would finally link the province and Cebu.

This comes as a dream project for Aumentado who had earlier worked out the linking of the two provinces with a submarine cable to source out power from Tongonan Geothermal Plant in Leyte.

Noted for the realization of his dreams, this "dreamer" refers to his newest pet mega project as "3-in-1" because the single structure serves three purposes all at the same time.

The Bohol PDC had passed a resolution endorsing the project to the RDC. It will be called the Bohol-Cebu Multi-Access Friendship Bridge.

The resolution is expected to be referred to the RDC Infrastructure Committee, after which it would be endorsed by the RDC to the National Economic and Development Authority.

Under the PDC-RDC-NEDA paradigm, it is the NEDA that packages the approved projects for submission to funding institutions, like the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to (JBIC). Included in the project proposal are a feasibility study (FS) and an advanced detailed engineering design (ADED).

The capital-forming project with significant level of technical assistance required for the conduct of the necessary FS and ADED will link Getafe town in Bohol with Cordova in Mactan Island in Cebu.

Aumentado said it will be an 18-kilometer viaduct to include a 1.5-kilometer bridge across the deeper Olango channel.

As soon as it is completed, passenger and cargo traffic will be accelerated and as travel will henceforth be cheaper.

Aside from transport, the governor envisions power cables and main pipes alongside the bridge. The cables will bring additional power from Cebu to Bohol.

On top of being linked to Tongonan, Cebu is also linked to the Palimpinon Geothermal Power Plant in Valencia town in Oriental Negros.

Bohol needs the additional power especially with the operationalization of the Panglao Bohol International Airport in 2010, Aumentado said. The new airport also accelerates the demand for accommodations - and power - as tourist arrivals are expected to climb even faster.

The additional power augments the current 100 megawatts Leyte can supply and the locally generated power from mini hydroelectric and diesel plants in Bohol.

Bringing power from Cebu to Bohol through cables astride the bridge is cheaper than by submarine cables.

A study conducted by Kanematsu, the LBIP contractor and the consultant estimated the cost of submarine cable from Cordova to Getafe at R4.2 billion, as compared to cables on the bridge at only R1 billion, hence, there would be savings of R3.2 billion.

On the other hand, Cebu needs water from Bohol.

After satisfying the need for potable water of Inabanga and other towns, Bohol can start selling the commodity to Cebu through pipes also astride the bridge. This method is similarly cheaper than the "garden hose technology" that Brown and Root - a subsidiary of Halliburton, the biggest construction company in the United States of America, had proposed a few years back.

Meanwhile, Aumentado met with Socio-Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director General Augusto Santos last Monday. He said he got Santos’ commitment of support for the project.

Construction of the Friendship Bridge will jumpstart the construction of other bridges linking the Visayas islands under the super region project of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

The project is proposed for funding by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The governor is confident of JBIC approval after he and Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura talked during the October 12 Presidential Visit to the Bayongan Dam in San Miguel for the inauguration of the Bohol Irrigation Project Stage 2 (BHIP2).

Katsura said the province is on the right track in the preparation of the comprehensive project profile for approval by the RDC

European businessmen now starting
to see Cebu as place of investment (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/10292007/economy01.html)

By Wilfredo Rodolfo III
Reporter


THE president of the French chamber of commerce in the Philippines said businessmen from the European country are now starting to see Cebu not just as a tourism destination, but as a place or investment.

Bernard Flour, president of Le Club, the French chamber of commerce in the Philippines, said his group wanted to make its presence felt in Cebu in anticipation of the expansion of existing French businesses and the arrival of additional French investments into the island.

“French businessmen have started to appreciate Cebu and its massive potential for investment,” Flour told the BusinessMirror.

There are some 300 French nationals in Cebu with around 100 medium-sized businesses, mostly involved in the export industry, Le Club administrator Henri Ortiz said.

Flour said French businessmen involved in information technology and exports, particularly in fashion accessories, are interested in looking at the potential of Cebu.

Instead of setting up a local chapter of Le Club to promote French culture and provide support for French businessmen, Flour said the group thought of creating social gatherings first to pave the way for more French businessmen and their local friends to meet.

The first event for the group is Soiree Beaujolais Cebu in November at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, where wines from the French region of Beaujolais are opened simultaneously with the rest of the world for an evening of food, drinks and entertainment.

“We would like the people to see French culture and hopefully have more friends in Cebu,” Flour said.

The Soiree Beaujolais has been held in Manila for 15 years already.

Flour said the interest in Cebu was raised because of the efforts of local politicians to promote the island in Europe. He said Le Club recently facilitated a meeting in France between Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and top executives of France-based businesses.

“They see the ground-work being made by local leaders, and they see that Cebu will grow very fast in the next few years,” Flour said.

He said the Philippines is starting to become an investment destination next to the usual French favorites Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

Flour also said [B]Cebu must strengthen its marketing efforts to promote Cebu and nearby regions in France to lure tourists to come.

“It should not only be Cebu but the other regions as well. Cebu is already known as a tourism destination in France, and that must be sustained,” he said.

NEDA okays Bohol-Cebu bridge
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071029107162.html)

RDC

^^ :banana: :banana: :banana:

NEDA okays Bohol-Cebu bridge
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071029107162.html)

By JUNE S. BLANCO

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved in principle the construction of the Bohol-Cebu Multi-Access Friendship Bridge, it was announced by Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado.



pic by @tdpjr2007 of flickr!
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sorry for the delayed reaction, but 1 word: baseless
i think cagayan de oro is surpassing cebu when it comes to the "shopping capital of the south"

^^4 mi kabuok bai. Si brent and my two Jap friends. Sa last pic, nag biking ang usa so wala kaapil. hehe... He is the guy in blue nga gahigda sa 3rd to the last pic.

May rasad wala'y ni kuyog babay bai para wala'y arte, Kinawboy man to. Kuyog man unta sila Chloe pero the night before raman ko nanghagad. hehe...

@animasola.... ikaw diay to akong nakit-an sa pantalan...asus...kahibaw pa unta ko gisugat unta tamo ug banda.... dia man ko nag-work sa bantayan..tsk..tsk..tsk.. akong nahinumduman kay kanang japon nimo nga amigo...bugoy kaayo ug dating...... SSC pa naman ta.... naa unta to SSC meet in bantayan....sayanga oi....:ohno:

^^diay? Asa diay ka dapit sa Bantayan nagtrabaho bai? Asa nga pantalan? Sa Sta. Fe o sa Hagnaya?

something that is somewhat like this drawing...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/beach.jpg

furthermore, the beach-side barangays of Mactan could be encouraged to build their own community tourist center, which aside from providing basic services to tourists such as guides, souvenirs, food etc. could also generate income for the community

^^ the government need not purchase the foreshore area (between the low tide and high tide) and the easement or salvage zone area, which is 3 meters for urban, 20 m for agricultural and 40 m for forest areas from the high tide portion of the coastline.

no one is allowed to reclaim a foreshore area without approval and permission from DENR. if they would reclaim it, they should secure an ECC (environmental compliance certificate) from DENR, subject to some conditions. here in santa fe (bantayan island), the mayor strictly enforces the easement or salvage zone (under PD 1067) with the cooperation of PAMB (protected areas management board of DENR). it is high time to strictly enforce this law to protect our coastal areas. the salvage zone is a public area that everyone should enjoy. it is called salvage zone because it is intended for distressed ship to dock on emergency anytime.

^^diay? Asa diay ka dapit sa Bantayan nagtrabaho bai? Asa nga pantalan? Sa Sta. Fe o sa Hagnaya?

sa santa fe bai..katong blue nga building. i saw one of your jap friends asking for directions...wala ko kahibaw kamo diay to!

ilan ba ang branches ng KFC dito sa CEBU?:banana::banana:

never been there, but i want to go...:banana:

@vatics

ah... hehe. Naa baya mi plano mubalik with other friends. Ang amo pag adto didto explore paman kay wala jud mi kalibutan bah. hehe

Comment lang bai ba, ingana jud na ang coastline or natimingan lang to nga wala gilimpyo ang Sta. Fe Beach Club? Ngadto man unta mi nya kita mi hugaw namalhin mi sa Kota nga nindot sad. Mas maayo unta bai if ma-maintain ang kalimpyo sa Sugar beach kay naa ko'y nakit-an mga plastic wrappers sa dagat.

See you around sometime.

ilan ba ang branches ng KFC dito sa CEBU?:banana::banana:

... I know only 3 stores

SM City
Ayala Center
Osmena Blvd. (near Cebu Doc)

...mga bai, open na ba ang Jollibee store sa ACT IT Tower? nya, open na ba ilang mini-mall sa ACT?

... I know only 3 stores

SM City
Ayala Center
Osmena Blvd. (near Cebu Doc)

according to this site, http://pinoyfranchising.blogspot.com/2006/09/franchising-kentucky-fried-chicken-kfc.html, there are 5 stores. but this was updated last September, 2006 pa.

^^ Where? Kay mao ra ang kahibaw ko nga KFC sa Cebu ai.

Anyway, abli na ang Cebu Boardwalk Mall? Naa na schedule?

Berting, musta na CebuDoc ai? :D

... I know only 3 stores

SM City
Ayala Center
Osmena Blvd. (near Cebu Doc)

naa man sa Redemptorist...


wala diay KFC sa GAISANO COUNTRY MALL?

^^ yes bai, i remember the 4th KFC store in Cebu which is in front of Redemptorist Church (i dined there once) ....the 5th store which is in Colon....i know na, it's in front of Oriente Building (the place was Wimpy's before)

Lagi, sa Redemptorist pala ang usa.
Ang sa KFC Colon ai?

^^ Where? Kay mao ra ang kahibaw ko nga KFC sa Cebu ai.

Anyway, abli na ang Cebu Boardwalk Mall? Naa na schedule?

Berting, musta na CebuDoc ai? :D

CBM is still not yet open,. i think they're not yet even done painting the back side of their building. :lol:, that was the last time i saw it though.

ok ra man ang CebuDoc bisan persistent pa gihapon ang problems sa transpo & environment (smell sa sea, noise sa construction sa surrounding areas, & of course, heat). the training is still very good, though. mag-teach pa gihapon ka next sem? :)

^^ Dili na bai. Wala pa socsci nga gioffer next sem. Basi within the next 5 years pa ko kabalik Cebu for academic purposes bai.

... 5 stores gyud diay ang KFC sa Cebu (naka-recall na ko sa tanan)

SM City
Ayala Center
Osmena Blvd. (near Cebu Doc)
Redemptorists Plaza
Colon Area (Wimpy's before)

* naka dine nako ani tanan nga store

Lagi, sa Redemptorist pala ang usa.
Ang sa KFC Colon ai?


...corner Legazpi and Colon Streets (duol sa Ultra Vistarama)

^^
KFC is my favorite, and I've been to all of their outlets here in Cebu. So, I'm sure how many active outlets they have as of this time.

KFC Colon was closed due to low sales! Dugay rang na close!
KFC Ayala was closed because their outlet was hit by the on-going expansion.

KFC Gaisano Mactan.
KFC Jones Avenue.
KFC SM City Cebu.
KFC Redemptorist.

So to speak, Cebu only have 4 active KFC outlets...

sorry for the delayed reaction, but 1 word: baseless

Bai dive,

You shouldn't have reacted on it like most of the forumers here. I think that the forumers here will agree if I say that: "It's not worth for any reaction, even for a delayed reaction!" :lol:hahahahaha

Musta naman bai?

CBM is still not yet open,. i think they're not yet even done painting the back side of their building. :lol:, that was the last time i saw it though.

ok ra man ang CebuDoc bisan persistent pa gihapon ang problems sa transpo & environment (smell sa sea, noise sa construction sa surrounding areas, & of course, heat). the training is still very good, though. mag-teach pa gihapon ka next sem? :)

Are there portions of the cladding that are still falling? :hahano:

^^
KFC is my favorite, and I've been to all of their outlets here in Cebu. So, I'm sure how many active outlets they have as of this time.

KFC Colon was closed due to low sales! Dugay rang na close!
KFC Ayala was closed because their outlet was hit by the on-going expansion.

KFC Gaisano Mactan.
KFC Jones Avenue.
KFC SM City Cebu.
KFC Redemptorist.

So to speak, Cebu only have 4 active KFC outlets...

KFC Gaisano Capital Mactan was closed about a year ago and is now replaced by Chowking. :)

Are there portions of the cladding that are still falling? :hahano:


mmhhh, what i saw was that they removed all the cladding(s?) on two corners of the building and replaced them with new ones,. :lol:, just goes to show how incompetent their engineers are., in fact, they did some modifications again, just like what they have been doing for the past few months since they formally opened it, in the interior of the building. :ohno:

...

there was even a time that we had to temporarily cut our classes due to an emergency. this actually happened during our summer classses. we thought there was fire, or a collapse in the building. it was just one of their generators that blew up, according to one of the teachers.. add to that the fact that we experienced several brownouts during our classes before. but none of these happened now,. again, it shows that their electricians are incompetent too.. :ohno:

^^ hmmmm.....3 ra gyud diay... correct ko from the first post...hehehehheh!

The 1st level of Ayala Center Cebu is about to be transformed into a high-end mecca, lol. Penshoppe and Oxygen are going to be relocated to the 2nd level. All the other middle class shops left in the 1st level will follow. :shocked:

The Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete, Cebu

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Pretty Girl posing at a temporary bridge along the Transcentral Highway

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South Road Properties (with "Monterazzas de Cebu" on the background)

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The 1st level of Ayala Center Cebu is about to be transformed into a high-end mecca, lol. Penshoppe and Oxygen are going to be relocated to the 2nd level. All the other middle class shops left in the 1st level will follow. :shocked:

hopefully international middle-class chains like H&M and Old Navy would consider venturing into the Philippine--specifically Cebu--market

South Road Properties (with "Monterazzas de Cebu" on the background)

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Pretty Girl posing at a temporary bridge along the Transcentral Highway

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photo by matits - Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/matet/)



that bridge is an accident waiting to happen, DPWH ought to replace it with a concrete one...i can't imagine being on it when it collapses, what a very nasty fall indeed...pretty, albeit creepy, girl though :)

^ Very timely for Halloween :lol:

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A school of sardines in Mactan, Cebu

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The First Woman Governor of Cebu

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This is really good, thanks :)

The 1st level of Ayala Center Cebu is about to be transformed into a high-end mecca, lol. Penshoppe and Oxygen are going to be relocated to the 2nd level. All the other middle class shops left in the 1st level will follow. :shocked:

The First Woman Governor of Cebu

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i'd love 2 see her as governor forever! hehe. :D

^ True!!! In my opinion, she's the governor that brought the most progress and improvement to Cebu. Progress and improvement, not just in words, since we can see it everywhere we look all throughout Cebu.

Pretty Girl posing at a temporary bridge along the Transcentral Highway

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Creepy... Kala ko tuloy Transcendental Highway....

Where is this?

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Where is this?

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dili ni punta engaño, lapu-lapu city?

^^ but there's no shangrila or plantation bay in sight.. even the most visible Hilton is absent.

The First Woman Governor of Cebu

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i agree, she is by far, the best governor of cebu

Malapascua?

i heard na mureopen daw ang KFC sa AYALA this DECEMBER... how true is this?

^ Lets just wait and see for it to happen or for official press releases. ;)

Where is this?

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dili ni punta engaño, lapu-lapu city?

^^ but there's no shangrila or plantation bay in sight.. even the most visible Hilton is absent.

I think sakto si achernar. Perhaps it was taken from a room at the leftmost (facing the sea) tower of Hilton.

Creepy... Kala ko tuloy Transcendental Highway....

LOL. :lol:

Creepy talaga...

Malapascua?

wala may cell-site tingali sa Malapascua

halloween na... naa moy mga weird and freaky stories?

i know this is irrelevant, but it may interest you...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CO9Ve03s41w

who's into ghost hunting SSC-style? in Crown Regency for example, i heard a construction worker died there...or what about the infamous SM-Sheraton?

wala may cell-site tingali sa Malapascua

Smart has a cell site in Malapascua and it is powered by a windmill.

...mga bai, open na ba ang Jollibee store sa ACT IT Tower? nya, open na ba ilang mini-mall sa ACT?

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/7-1.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/4-5.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/3-7.jpg

^^ nice! they're renovating it. :)

Where is this?

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That's punta Engaño...the photographer is in Hilton siguro when he took the shot. Basta the red roof with the blue balcony is owned by my landlady...Dyan kami sumakay when we went to Pandanon. The blue balcony is part of a diving school which rented a portion of the property...

^^ nice! they're renovating it. :)

aside from this
the old commercial building in Ramos St. cor. Gen. Maxilom Ave. is also already starting the renovation....

The Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete, Cebu

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Pretty Girl posing at a temporary bridge along the Transcentral Highway

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....is this the bridge in Dalaguete going to Bo. Mantalongon?

i agree, she is by far, the best governor of cebu


....oy, mura'g dili gyud ko mo-agree.... are you forgetting Lito Osmena? ...He was the architect behind CEBOOM! ..without him, wala gyud ta'y intawn nga Cebu Business Park og Asiatown IT Park....it was him who sold these government assets: Club Filipino de Cebu and Lahug Airport to private entities which created a lot of debates from different political parties and civil societies during his term...look, what we have now! we're reaping countless developments...... and one more good thing, the provincial government still own part of the CBP and Asiatown IT Park.....wala siguro ta'y Waterfront Hotel kung dili niya....


^ True!!! In my opinion, she's the governor that brought the most progress and improvement to Cebu. Progress and improvement, not just in words, since we can see it everywhere we look all throughout Cebu.

...ang style ni Gwen nga idevelop ang government property and then have a joint venture, sus, style intawn na ni Lito Osmena....look, CPB and Asiatown...na-a pa gihapon share ang provincial government...

...what Cebu is reaping now is the works of Lito Osmena intawn mga people.... (basin pa niagi na si Pabling pagka governor...)

^^I think both of them are great leaders, they are leaders with vision and they both have political will.

Si Gwen G man gud akong na-abtan....He was the governor from 1988–1992 aight? hmmmm bata pa man ko ato oi.

But based sa info provided, i think ok nga si Lito O.

^^bata pa pud ko ato nga time, tj. Nindot tong programa ni Lito O. nga probinsya muna development initiative (PROMDI). Ma decongest jud ang MM ato nga prog. kung mao pa gi implement sa gov't.

^^ kumbaga, pinagpatuloy lang ni Pabling and his daughter ang mga work ni Lito Osmena! (without him, wala unta ta'y the famous TOPS!)

^^ Im reading his bio sa wiki now....bitaw, nice ang iyang mga nabuhat sa Cebu! he was the governor during those years na i guess gradeschool pa ta (most of the sscers).

nidagat diay sya pagka vice president noh?