CEBU and DAVAO, hand in hand for a stronger Philippines!

[diehardbisdak]

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cebu update (on-going constructions) ...pics by @slerz

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8-storey Pioneer Insurance (at Cebu Business Park)
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12-storey Asian College of Technology & IT Mall (fronting E-Mall at Leon Kilat St.)
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38-storey Crown Regency Hotel & Suites (at Osmena Blvd. next to Metrobank Tower)
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Rustan's (at Ayala Center Cebu)
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re-development of lagoon area at Ayala Center
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...soon to rise strip mall (at Mango Ave. fronting Mango Square Mall)
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[diehardbisdak]

...continuation (cebu pics by @slerz)

...new painting job for University of San Carlos
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... rehearsal for FASHION TV at Ayala Lagoon
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...Ayala Center - South Entrance (a year ago)
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...Ayala Center - South Entrance (today)
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... Osmena Boulevard's new look
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pics by @markiiboi

Giant Christmas Tree at Fuente Osmena Circle (this year is most beautiful)
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[diehardbisdak]

CLICK EACH VIDEO LINK TO SEE THE PRESENTATION OF AYALA CENTER EXPANSION
IN THE LAGOON AREA.... (AS THEY SAY: WOW! ANOTHER FIRST!)

Launching of ACC Expansion and Lagoon Re-development


Video 1

Video 2

Video 3


You might be wondering why the texts in the video are inverted, because i am filming at the back of the LCD screen at Cafe Havana. hehe

[diehardbisdak]

Cebu photo update by @slerz

Cebu Doctor’s University
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Cebu Boardwalk Mall in Mandaue Reclamation Area
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[diehardbisdak]

mao ni cya... ang ayala expansion...

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[diehardbisdak]

New shopping destination to rise in Ayala lagoon area
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 11/08/2006

Ayala Center Cebu shopping mall has officially unveiled its P800 million expansion project, transforming the lagoon area to another premier destination in Cebu.

By the end of 2007, about 25 parade-of-restaurants, night-life restobars, entertainment outlets, and lifestyle and fashion stores will be opened, in an alfresco type shopping and entertainment ambiance.

Another 25 more chic lifestyle shops, entertainment joints, and renowned restaurant brands will be opened immediately after the phase 1 of 25 areas for lease will be occupied, targeted to be completed by March of 2008.

"We are doing it phase by phase," Almendras said.

The construction of the 8,000 square-meter lagoon area will start on January of next year, said Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) president and chief executive officer (CEO) Rene D. Almendras.

"This new section of Ayala Center will give shoppers the ultimate sun up to sun down shopping experience. This new structure and its surrounding landscaping will be designed to reflect the lifestyle that is uniquely Cebuano," Almendras said during the ceremonial groundbreaking of the project held Monday night.

CHI's Ayala Center Cebu is the crown jewel of the 50-hectare Cebu Business Park. The shopping mall has been the company's consistent large revenue contributor for years.

"We are introducing another change which is not just about building additional square meters, it's about building new destination," added Almendras.

This new destination, he said will have an active zone for those who prefer an upbeat setting, and a quieter zone who simple want to relax and enjoy superb meal with family and friends.

Consisting of four levels, this section will accommodate a total of 50 shops and restaurants. The first level will have chef-based and popular restaurants with alfresco dining areas, bringing in new options to Cebu.

The second level will have various hip and trendy shops, as well as lifestyle outlets to complete the experience at this new destination.

The third level and fourth levels on the other hand, will be the new center for the hottest bars and entertainment in town.

This new ACC expansion, after the three-level annex, which is currently under construction, will have more than 300 new parking slots.

According to Almendras this new development, can not be compared to any Ayala-developed malls in the country, such as Greenbelt in Makati City, as this structure is uniquely designed to fit the lifestyle of discriminating and sophisticated Cebuanos.

Another highlight is the introduction of outdoor stage facility, whose structure is inspired by the pristine lotus flower, a reminiscent of the current lagoon area, while bringing in the element of nature in design.

For the first six months of 2006, Ayala Center ACC contributed almost half of the total bottomline of CHI with P206 million gross revenue contributions for the period.

Increased consumer spending in the region, has pushed CHI to spend almost a billion pesos to expand its shopping and entertainment mall component, said CHI executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) Francis O. Monera.

"Consumer spending in the region has increased, as evidenced by the expansion of malls and the mushrooming of small retail developments in Cebu. At Ayala Center Cebu, sales have been growing steadily year on year, with double-digit growth rates. Occupancy rate at the mall is full with a long list of applicants," Monera said.

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pics by @arnolsa

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[diehardbisdak]

pics by rage@cebu

Waterfront Hotel (main entrance)
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Asiatown IT Park (main entrance - opposite to the entrance of Waterfront Hotel)
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Metrobank Tower and the u/c Crown Regency Hotel & Suites - a 38 storey hotel
(and the 20 storey Club Ultima is partly hidden)
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Cebu’s unique center island design
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[chitgoks]

kalayo sad sa cebu og davao oi mag hand in hand.. ngita silag duol2x na silingan

[malaysia]

depende man na bai kung unsay gipasabot... pilipinas man ang gi mean so duol ra ang cebu ug davao, kung moingon ka visayas pwede cebu and bohol hand in hand or davao and surigao hand in hand. pwede pod, CEBU and DAVAO island to island for a stronger Philippines para makuntento ka.

[diehardbisdak]

AYALA CENTER CEBU EXPANSION (photo by @jhaelnis)
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Proposed new ROBINSONS CEBU (a clearer photo by @markiiboi)
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