CEBU's Modern Skyscrapers, new constructions, IT Parks, and UPDATES about CEBU

[nab_uang]

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Cebu was again voted eighth in this year’s top 10 island destinations in the Asia or Indian Ocean region by the Conde Nast’s Traveler Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards for 2006.

1.Maldives 91.5
2.Bali 85.9
3.Phuket 81.8
4.Langkawi, Malaysia 80.1
5.Koh Samui, Thailand 78.1
6.Seychelles 77.8
7.Zanzibar 71.6
8.Cebu, Philippines 71.0
9.Borneo 63.2
10.Mauritius 62.7

Source: http://www.concierge.com/bestof/read...opislands_asia

[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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[nocram]

naa lang koy na notice sa mga landscaping nila ,nganong wa man guyd cla magtanom ug mga lubi?mao gud unta nay natural sa tropical countries.bisag sa srp unta ilang landscape naa untay mga lubi.

[nab_uang]

Cebu Boardwalk Mall in Mandaue Reclamation Area
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Ask lang ko bro, kanus-a kaha ni mahuman?....

[Khabz02]

HEY BUYS! HAVENT YOU SEEN THE RENEDERING OF THE PROPOSED ROBINSONS MALL WHICH IS GOING TO PUT UP IN CEBU! I'VE SEEN IT AS PRESS RELEASE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECTS OF ROBINSONS GROUP, WHICH INCLUDES ROBINSONS DAVAO. HOWEVER, OUR ROBINSON'S IS THE LARGEST SINCE IT HAS TWO MEDIUM RISE BUILDINGS ON IT WHICH IS JOINED BY THE MALL. I HAVE THE PIC WHICH WAS RELEASED IN THE MANILA BULLETIN ISSUE, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO POST IT. HOPE SOMEBODY WHO HAS IT.. WILL PROBABLY POST IT FOR THE SAKE OF EVERYBODY.

[pandisal]

agay.. ka sakit...

btw, heres the instruction to post pics on the forum...

https://www.istorya.net/forums/index.php?topic=56349.0

ps. no all caps plz...

[diehardbisdak]

...i think, mahuman ang cebu boardwalk end of 2007 or early 2008

[diehardbisdak]

...this is the rendering of the proposed ROBINSONS CEBU (a mall appended to two 11-storey towers which will be for call centers and BPO's.... I assumed this will be at the North Reclamation Area, specifically the lot beside the (nasunog) White Gold Store. Gokongwei already paid to the city gov't half of the lot's value ....i think construction will start in late 2007 or early 2008 yet ka'y gamiton pa man sa city ang lot for 2 years..... so, mga 2010 pa gyud ni mobarog nga building (but i'm not sure, basin na-a sila lain nga lot nga napalit, basin sa SRP)