Cebú City and Province

[diehardbisdak]

...yes bai...it's DON SERGIO OSMEÑA AVENUE (formerly MacArthur Blvd.)... while the former Jones Avenue is only OSMEÑA BOULEVARD...that inner street you are referring to is just called 4th or 5th street, Port Area..something like that...

Originally Posted by SleMarKen

yup, mao na ang new name ana nga avenue parallel ana nga road shown sa pic. murag naa gyud nay laing name bai, naka limot ko unsa to...

[rau]

Imperial Palace Waterpark declared tourism ecozone
By Ehda M. Dagooc Updated February 02, 2009 12:00 AM


The Philippine government has proclaimed the eight-hectare Imperial Palace WaterPark Resort and Spa in Mactan Island, as the first tourism economic zone in Cebu.

The P4.5 billion condotel project, developed by Korean-led company Philippine BXT Corporation targets to have its soft opening and start partial commercial operation on March this year.

"This is the first tourism economic zone proclaimed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in Cebu, if not in the Visayas," said Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director general Lilia De Lima.

During the ceremonial turn-over of the proclamation, De Lima said the development will show to the world that Philippines, specifically Cebu that business is bullish, despite the global economic downturn.

Under Presidential Proclamation number 1681, BXT Corporation automatically avails fiscal perks from the government, such as duty-free importation of capital equipment, and other tax incentives, including the promotions of the Department of Tourism's (DOT) "Live Your Dream" campaign.

DOT secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano said in an interview that other tourism-related projects in Cebu will soon be declared as Tourism Zone, and this will help tourism sector thrive amid the distressed economic situation in the world, while attracting more investors to put in tourism-related projects in the Philippines.

Also, to attract more investments in the tourism industry the DOT and PEZA inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA), to grant special economic zone status to tourism development zone; tourism estates including grant of incentives to registrable activities.

Pursuant to Republic Act number 7916, as amended by R.A. number 8748, tourism development zones/tourism estates may be granted Special Eco-Zone status upon registration to PEZA and issuance of the required Presidential Proclamation.

PEZA however will only consider proposed tourism development zones/tourism estates endorsed by the DOT, consistent with the guidelines created by both concerned agencies.

Tourist-oriented enterprises locating in Tourism Economic Zone (TEZ) may be granted fiscal and non-fiscal incentives provided under RA 7916, as amended.

According to Durano, the Robinson's Land condotel project on Mactan Island called Amisa, and other expansion projects like that of Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort and Spa are now currently applying as TEZ.

DOT and PEZA have identified the list of registrable activities for availment of incentives that will be locating inside the proclaimed TEZ, these are; Deluxe or First Class Hotel, condominium hotels and serviced residences/apartments; AAA class resort; theme park; museum/art galleries; health and wellness facility, sports and recreational center; international convention/trade center and airport, seaport.

Phil. BXT Corporation, the developer of the project, has tapped the services of Imperial Palace Hotel in Seoul, Korea to run and manage the resort. Imperial Palace Hotel is one of the finest in Korea with a vast network in their home country and the rest of the world.

Of the total 556 rooms, 425 room units will be available for sale for investors, and these units will be managed by Imperial Palace Hotel chain.

[SleMarKen]

Maybe 3rd st na... Nangaply ko diha sa una, lahi ang ngan ana nga road, dili na siya part sa Osmeña avenue, kita pa gyud mig 500 pesos diha katong wapa to gi tang tang ang kural dividing Osmeña ave. og kana nga road...hehe

[diehardbisdak]

PhP1.41 Billion Water Supply Project from AYALA CORP.


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Manila Water, Cebu approve supply deal
Manila Standard Online
2 February 2009

Manila Water Co. Inc., the water utility firm of conglomerate Ayala Corp., is looking at a bulk water supply project in the province of Cebu.

Manila Water, in a disclosure to the stock exchange, said unit Northern Waterworks and Rivers of Cebu Inc. signed an agreement with the provincial government to look into the feasibility of supplying bulk water from Luyang river in Carmen.

“The provincial government has long since realized that concrete actions must be taken to address the water supply problem in the province. This is in line with our thrust to further improve the quality of life of our constituents as well as help the province maximize its potential as a major tourist and investment destination in the country,” Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia said in a statement.

Manila Water president Antonino Aquino said the proposed project would provide a solution to the province’s twin challenges of dwindling water supply and deteriorating quality.

Northern Waterworks is a consortium composed of Manila Water, real estate developer Stateland Inc. and Gaisano-owned Vicsal Inc.

Manila Water earlier submitted an unsolicited proposal to undertake a $30-million Carmen Water Supply Project in Cebu City.

The project, which is still awaiting the government’s approval, aims to boost water supply in Metro Cebu by 33 percent and address serious mining and saline intrusion problems in the area.

Manila Water also expressed interest in teaming up with Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. for the planned $50-million bulk water project in Metro Cebu, which is capable of delivering up to 100,000 cubic meters of potable water per day to Cebu City and Toledo City from the Atlas dam, the largest privately owned reservoir in the country.

The dam was constructed in 1970 to serve the Toledo mine’s water requirements. The Atlas dam will have a surplus capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day.

Reporter: Jenniffer B. Austria

[animasola]

@zidlakan

bai, in your welcome topic ba (http://cebu-brt.com/index.php?topic=2.0), lahi nga link imo gihatag for SSC. It's pointing to skyscraper.com instead of skyscrapercity.com. Just a heads up.

[SuperGrass78]

Originally Posted by animasola

@zidlakan

bai, in your welcome topic ba (http://cebu-brt.com/index.php?topic=2.0), lahi nga link imo gihatag for SSC. It's pointing to skyscraper.com instead of skyscrapercity.com. Just a heads up.

bitaw skyscraper.com dili skyscrapercity.com

[SuperGrass78]

Originally Posted by diehardbisdak

PhP1.41 Billion Water Supply Project from AYALA CORP.


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Manila Water, Cebu approve supply deal
Manila Standard Online
2 February 2009

Manila Water Co. Inc., the water utility firm of conglomerate Ayala Corp., is looking at a bulk water supply project in the province of Cebu.

Manila Water, in a disclosure to the stock exchange, said unit Northern Waterworks and Rivers of Cebu Inc. signed an agreement with the provincial government to look into the feasibility of supplying bulk water from Luyang river in Carmen.

“The provincial government has long since realized that concrete actions must be taken to address the water supply problem in the province. This is in line with our thrust to further improve the quality of life of our constituents as well as help the province maximize its potential as a major tourist and investment destination in the country,” Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia said in a statement.

Manila Water president Antonino Aquino said the proposed project would provide a solution to the province’s twin challenges of dwindling water supply and deteriorating quality.

Northern Waterworks is a consortium composed of Manila Water, real estate developer Stateland Inc. and Gaisano-owned Vicsal Inc.

Manila Water earlier submitted an unsolicited proposal to undertake a $30-million Carmen Water Supply Project in Cebu City.

The project, which is still awaiting the government’s approval, aims to boost water supply in Metro Cebu by 33 percent and address serious mining and saline intrusion problems in the area.

Manila Water also expressed interest in teaming up with Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. for the planned $50-million bulk water project in Metro Cebu, which is capable of delivering up to 100,000 cubic meters of potable water per day to Cebu City and Toledo City from the Atlas dam, the largest privately owned reservoir in the country.

The dam was constructed in 1970 to serve the Toledo mine’s water requirements. The Atlas dam will have a surplus capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day.

Reporter: Jenniffer B. Austria

maayo kay gipangandaman na gyud ang supply sa tubig sa metro Cebu..nag anticipate na gyud sila sa super kadako nga development nga mahitabo sa Cebu in the future...this is good news...investors will be more confident in pouring their money in cebu because of the city's capability in providing them enough of this resource and utilities.

[Jimbu]

Originally Posted by animasola

@zidlakan

bai, in your welcome topic ba (http://cebu-brt.com/index.php?topic=2.0), lahi nga link imo gihatag for SSC. It's pointing to skyscraper.com instead of skyscrapercity.com. Just a heads up.

you're right bai, na sab diay skyscraper.com

@zidlakan, i think it's better to use this link :
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=876

[flesh_is_weak]

@zidlakan: naa lang ko suggestion about sa SRP sir, pwede mo maghimo ug ordinance na kada building na itukod sa SRP kailangan mo-connect sa iyang mga tupad na building through underground walkways...IMO, makatabang na ug decongest sa sidewalks kay ang ubang tawo adto na sa ubos mo-agi, unya ma maximize pa gyud ang space kay pwede man mag-abli ug mga shops/restaurants ngadto sa ilawom

[SuperGrass78]

murag lain pod siguro kaayo na nga experience labi nag maregular nga tua ka mag-agi sa ilawom sa yuta everyday...mas nindot gyud gihapon nga sa open space ka maglakaw, with the greeneries and landscapes...kung maohon wala nay rason para ta magprovide og wide and nindot nga walkways and natural landscapes kung adto man lang ta sa ilawom mag-agi agi...hehehe! pedestrian underpass para labang sa dalan oki ra hinuon..;-)

[flesh_is_weak]

of course, ipabilin gihapon ang sidewalks--ug angay landscaped gyud with pocket parks in key points...

ako lang point anang underground walkways kay para mas dali makalabang-labang from on building to another labi na kung mag-ulan o kung pwerteng inita (skybridges wouldn't be too bad either)

[SuperGrass78]

bitaw sakto pod bitaw sa para dugang nga agian, labi na og ting-ulan? pero musugot kaha pod ang tagsa tagsa ka building
nga maglisod naman sila sa security ana kung lusot lusot lang mga taw....kuyaw kayo na kung sa underground ipamutang ang bomba, pareho atong akong nakit-an sa salida...hehehe!

[mAiNsTrEaMhunter]

MAAYONG BUNTAG SUGBO!

[leylander]

To discuss JV with Filinvest: Cebu City dads hold special session today
Updated February 02, 2009 12:00 AM


CEBU – Members of the Joint Venture Selection Committee (JVSC) and Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) will be attending a special session of the Cebu City Council today for the discussion of a proposed P25 billion contract for a project at the South Road Properties (SRP).

Acting Vice Mayor Hilario Davide III yesterday said that members of the JVSC were asked to be present today as the contract to be signed to forge agreement between City Government and FLI will formalize the awarding of the project to the latter.

JVSC head, Cebu City Administrator Francisco Fernandez confirmed he will be there to witness the proceedings.

Davide said that FLI will also be sending a representative in today’s special session which is scheduled at 2 p.m.

The P25 billion-contract between the City Government and FLI will cover 50.6 hectares of the SRP.

The discussion will be done after the Committee on Laws, Ordinances, Public Accountability and Good Government, headed by Councilor Edgardo Labella will give its recommendations in the committee report.

This shall be made as basis for the council to give authority to Acting Mayor Michael Rama to sign the contract on behalf of the city.

According to the contract, FLI will purchase outright 10.6 hectares worth P1.5 billion and will engage the city in a joint venture to develop a 40-hectare area under a profit sharing scheme.

For the 40 hectares, under the profit sharing arrangement, the city is guaranteed a 10 percent share of the gross sales of built-up space, which will be remitted quarterly.

On the other hand, a down payment of P348 million payable within 30 days from the signing of the contract will be made for the outright purchase of 10.6 hectares and its balance will be payable in six years.

Last Saturday, Cebu City Mayor on leave Tomas Osmeña had a teleconference with the councilors to discuss the development of the SRP.

Tinago barangay councilman Joel Garganera, who said he noticed irregularities in the transaction, is also expected to attend today’s session. -

[mAiNsTrEaMhunter]

Originally Posted by habagatcentral1

Speaking of Krua Thai

This one is at their branch at Banilad Town Square...shot taken almost 2 years ago...naa pa to gihapon?

they are still there bai @berns and I love it even more...

Originally Posted by Ph Man

hehe...ngayon pa lang mukhang ubos na ang budget.

magchowking na lang tayo. reminds me of my experience during my first time to be in Cebu Feb of last year. the counter lady asked what else would i want (in Bisaya). speaking in tagalog, i asked her to repeat her question...

she paused for a second...then blurted out..."anything else sir?" - i learned a lesson that day!

in the meantime, that tempura - do they really serve that in thai resto.

and I'm glad you understand.

[Jimbu]

Originally Posted by leylander

To discuss JV with Filinvest: Cebu City dads hold special session today
Updated February 02, 2009 12:00 AM

Tinago barangay councilman Joel Garganera, who said he noticed irregularities in the transaction, is also expected to attend today’s session. -

kuyaw sab ni na councilor fighter kaayo. molansar seguro ni siya barangay captain sunod

[xerxes]

Originally Posted by mwg12a

I'm not sure if that is really how that is spelled like Kan-Irag, I think it's different from Kanirag... Definitely, it's not a 5 star hotel quality but it's clean and safe. The staff were helpful and polite. I'm sure you could find a better one there, there are tons of it there in Cebu. But hey, no sweats man, anytime...

Added: I did look it up on the internet, I guess it's the same one, I did see one bad review report but it seems like the rest of it are positive. I did see a couple of older looking white dudes from I'm not sure where, US, Canada or maybe down under, messing with some local women but they were not underage, maybe internet/penpals, who know? I know ones I run into there are same age caucasian canucks/canadian who were staying there, was alright with them as well. I stayed there with my wife and my 2 year old son at the time.

Oh well, am gonna have to check it again. thank you.

[SleMarKen]

Originally Posted by SuperGrass78

murag lain pod siguro kaayo na nga experience labi nag maregular nga tua ka mag-agi sa ilawom sa yuta everyday...mas nindot gyud gihapon nga sa open space ka maglakaw, with the greeneries and landscapes...kung maohon wala nay rason para ta magprovide og wide and nindot nga walkways and natural landscapes kung adto man lang ta sa ilawom mag-agi agi...hehehe! pedestrian underpass para labang sa dalan oki ra hinuon..;-)

Interms of urban planning, ang underground walkways usa sa solution para ma organize ang palibot sa ciudad. Dili man ilawm sa yuta imo ma feel kay mall type man siya nga walkways nga naay mga stalls. It's also very convenient labi na init kaayo or uwan uwan...

Just like the Taipei underground mall walkways connecting Taipei Main Station, one of the biggest underground mall.


Ang feeling kay mura sad naa sa SM galakaw lakaw... Ang disadvantage lang kay ig abot nimo sa imo destination, wana kay wawart kay nahurot nag pamalit


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We can also build these kinds of underground walkways bisag gagmay lang kung ganahan gyud ta mahapsay og ma tourist friendly atong ciudad...

[mOjicAn]

Originally Posted by Jimbu

kuyaw sab ni na councilor fighter kaayo. molansar seguro ni siya barangay captain sunod

...samok2x ra man na cya!

[diehardbisdak]

...been here in 2006...!!!

Originally Posted by SleMarKen

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