A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE…. ONLY AT MABOLO GARDEN FLATS

Mabolo Garden Flats echoes its two most distinguishable features: ecological and economical. Staying true to its name, this residential condominium is equipped with eco gardens that are truly unique in Cebu. It also houses the most number of health and wellness amenities that fit those who live an active lifestyle. This vertical community is a towering 28 floor structure that holds more than 300 modularly designed studio units and loft units. Its residents will be able to delight in the calming environment of Tress Borces, tucked away from the bustling city noise yet still quite accessible to Cebu City’s major estableshments.

At Mabolo Garden Flats, our amenities are designed for an active lifestyle.  A Jogging Track & climbing wall, where in you can run and climb as you experience the outdoors from within. We have Fitness Gym to keep you fit and tone your body with our world class fitness gym. The Infinity Pool, plunge in to infinite luxury with the City lights as your backdrop. Relax and breathe in fresh air in the eco gardens & our Mini Playground. We have elegant and warm interior of the Lobby that will greet you every day.

We deliver all the units in Mabolo Garden Flats with the essentials of a comfortable living, finished walls and floors, kitchen sink and counter top, tiled toilet and bath with bathroom fixtures, separate toilet and bath and a private balcony.

The Mabolo Garden Flats is truly your worthy and lasting eco investment in Cebu.

A Dream House Come true...Only at Villa del Rio Mactan.

The Property

      You can Live life to the fullest in Cebu, where white beaches are located, Latest Mall & Restaurant can be found.

Living room

      If you are thinking of where to put your money, think about owning this Property for sale in Villa del Rio  Mactan, Cebu. It is a Semi-Furnished,  2 Storey House & Lot in a Classy, Gated Subdivision.  The Property is located in a corner Lot with an area of 135sq.m. It has 3BR, 2TB, 2 car parking slot & an Elegant fence. Who can believe that this Property cost only a 3.9Million? Take a look of this, call us for more info & Site appreciation, call  0917.7965825

Primary Homes focuses on location for condo developments

               Cebu has seen the rise of condominiums developments in the city, and Primary Homes is taking the lead in this highly competitive industry by focusing on its site developments. The Avalon is the heart of Cebu Business Park and right to Ayala Center making it a convenient location to the city’s hot spots and business districts. The Woodcrest Residences in Guadalupe is in a sought-after residential area that offers the peaceful living but still accessible to the city. The Avalon and Woodcrest are now ready-for- occupancy while the La Guardia Flats 2, located two minutes away from I.T. Park, will soon be ready-for-occupancy by the first quarter of 2013.

                Primary Homes uses a strategic approach in choosing locations with developments in Lahug, Business Park, and Guadalupe where there is high demand for residential units. A location is considered viable when it is close to schools, commercial and business centers, malls, offices, and hospitals. This strategic choice in location is also reflected in their two upcoming developments, the Mabolo Garden Flats in Tres Borces , Mabolo; and the much anticipated Eagle’s Nest in Canduman, Mandaue City which is right next to Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC).

            The Mabolo Garden Flats (MGF) is a towering 28-floor structure composed of modularly designed studio and loft units. Offering the most number of health and wellness amenities is the best thing about MGF that has a climbing wall, an infinity pool, and eco gardens to name a few. It is located in a good neighborhood along Tres Borces St. which makes it easily accessible to I.T. Park and Cebu Business Park, malls such as Ayala and Sm, schools, hospitals, and seaport.

              The Eagle’s Nest is targeted towards students of SHS-AdC as its end- users. From the time the school transferred to a new location, there has been a growing demand for better living alternatives to students. Because the Eagle’s Nest is located right beside the school, it lets parents cut down on transportation costs and travel time to give their children more time to study.

                With Cebu’s real estate development seeing future growth, expect for more of Primary Home’s vertical developments in Cebu’s prime locations. For more of Primary Homes Projects, Call:  254.2398

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A HEALTHY URBAN INVESTMENT IN CEBU- MABOLO GARDEN FLATS By: PRIMARY HOMES

            Gyms and other health and fitness clubs have been sprouting around Cebu City catering to the growing demand for health and wellness.  These indicate how Cebuanos have embraced a healthy lifestyle to make them feel and look great.

          Health-buffs can celebrate because the Mabolo Garden Flats (MGF), Primary Home’s newest high rise residential development, has incorporated this shift to an active lifestyle into its design plan. It boasts of having the most number of health and wellness amenities found a condominium. It has eco-gardens, an infinity pool, a jogging track, a fitness gym, and climbing wall. Residents won’t need to pay costly gym membership fees at Mabolo Garden Flats since it has a complete line of amenities to satisfy their dynamic activities.

           MGF is located in Tres Borces St. in Mabolo that is within easy access to the city’s prime destinations such as schools, churches, Center and Sm City, and the Cebu Business Park. The MGF is a towering 28-floor up of modularly designed studio units and spacious loft units at the top-most levels.

          MGF’s great location at the heart of thriving Cebu and its complete line of health & wellness amenities, this condominium is  an attractive offer to those who appreciate convenience and  an active lifestyle. The Mabolo Garden Flats is an upcoming development that seems to be a truly worthy and lasting eco-investment in the city. For inquiries please contact 254-2398 or 0917.7229401.  or visit us at  www.cebubai.com or cebucondominiums

Developer to put up another BPO building in Cebu City’s IT Park

The Asian i-Office Properties Inc. (AIO) is constructing a P1.4-billion building at the Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, Cebu City to provide more space for the growing business process outsourcing (BPO), IT and IT-enabled companies.

AIO launched eBloc 2 Tower, a 16-level office building located in the Phase 2 of IT Park. It sits on a 4,383-square- meter lot with a gross floor area of 34,762 square meters.

AIO is a partnership between the Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) and Ayala Land Inc.’s (ALI) Corporate Business Group to address the continuing demand for office spaces.

The eBloc 2 Tower is a sequel to the eBloc Tower is another move of the company to address the demand of the growing BPO and IT industries.

CPVDC president Francis Monera said the construction of the eBloc 2 Tower is another move of the company to address the demand of the growing BPO and IT industries.

”This will further make Cebu a prime investment destination,” Monera said during the launching. CPVDC is the developer of Asiatown IT Park and is a subsidiary of Cebu Holding’s Inc., an Ayala-led company.

ALI president and chief executive Antonino Aquino said the company invested P1.4 billion for the project, which is set to be completed next year.

He added this is part of the P2 billion earmarked for Cebu to fund major developments of the company in its residential, office and retail businesses starting this year.

”We will make sure that best practices will also be implemented here in Cebu,” Aquino said, as he noted ALI’s developments in Makati City and Bonifacio Global City in Luzon.

He said the 7.3 percent economic growth in the first quarter encouraged the firm.

”Of course we will take advantage of the momentum and take full advantage of the growing BOPO industry as it is one of the major growth drivers of the country’s gross domestic product,” Aquino said.

The eBloc 2 Tower, which is envisioned to become a premier location for BPO, IT and ITES business locators, has a gross leasable area of 26,543 square meters.

By Ehda M. Dagooc (The Freeman) Updated June 10, 2010 12:00 AM/ http://www.philstar .com/Article. aspx?articleId= 582963&publicationSubCateg oryId=108

Land Titling in RP now Digital

The Land Registration Authority (LRA) has gone digital through its Land Titling Computerization Project (LTCP).

LRA Deputy Administrator Ronald Ortile said they have already automated 70 Registries of Deeds and are targeting to automate 168 more by May 2011.

The article said they have compiled all the voluminous records in their agency and stored them in digital format under the LTCP to make it more accessible and preserve some of the decades-old land records.

“With the computerized system, land titles are protected from (damage) due to fire, theft, natural disasters and the normal ravages of time using security-tested document imaging technology,” Ortile told the 36th Annual National Directorate Meeting and National Convention of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines Inc. at the Teachers Camp here.

The article said the LRA has also introduced security features in every hard copy of a document obtained under the new system to prevent forgery.

He said voluminous documents would be a thing of the past under the LTCP program since the Office of the Register of Deeds is mandated to release the electronic copy of the certificate of land title with the original and physical copy of the document remaining in the custody of the agency.

The article said the LTCP program provides a fast and timely response to queries through user-friendly electronic information access to land title information from the LRA Central Office and all Registry of Deeds offices.

When the system is completely in place, the Article said records could be accessed anywhere.

With the automated system, government programs directly linked to the land titling system are supported and provided with a system of timely detection and identification of fake land titles that will help identify persons responsibly.

The government will also improve its revenue collection under the system, Article said.

The LTCP provides a system of control to prevent overlapping or duplication of titles using modern digital mapping technology to create an accurate updated municipal/cadastral index map.

“It helps in eliminating fraudulent and inaccurate surveys by using modern digital mapping technologies to create accurate Municipal Index Sheets and for updating them with parcel boundaries,” Ortile said By Artemio Dumlao (The Philippine Star)

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Cebu: The ultimate island destination

The Province of Cebu, consisting of the Cebu mainland and a whopping 167 surrounding islands, has perennially been in Conde Nast Traveler's top 10 best island destinations in the Asia Pacific region. This distinction is due to the province's many natural wonders, historical landmarks, and beautiful man-made structures. Here are some of the best places to experience these amazing Cebuano treasures:

1. Argao

From a quiet fishing and farming town to an emerging tourist destination, Argao is in the southeastern part of Cebu's province. It prides itself with a heritage tracing back to Spanish and early American influences. Public stone buildings dating centuries back are well preserved. Its main attraction is the town’s richly endowed Rococo-Baroque church, the St. Michael Archangel. The Riverstone Castle, built entirely from the nearby river's stones, is another interesting sight.

2. Badian

Nature’s wealth welcomes visitors to Badian, a municipality in southwestern Cebu. A generally mountainous and hilly town, along its coast, are lines of picturesque white-sand beaches. Badian Island Resort and Spa, found on a small island on the Badian Gulf, is known for its powdery white beach and first-class amenities. Another must-see in Badian is the famed Kawasan Falls. Tourists and locals alike are drawn to this place for its cool deep waters.

3. Bantayan Island

Sparkling blue waters and fine white sand beaches are found on Bantayan Island, northwest off mainland Cebu's tip. Holy Week is when the island gets the most arrivals, thus, being tagged as the Lenten Capital of the Visayas. It is also known for its mouth-watering dried fish and squid, and other fresh seafood.

4. Camotes group of islands

Relatively unspoiled, the group of islands consists of Pajican Island, Poro Island, Ponson Island, and Tulang Island. One of its attractions is the 77-hectare Lake Danao in San Francisco, once awarded as the region's cleanest inland lake. Meanwhile, a century-old church is found in Poro, and the famous Bukilat Cave and Magagay-ay Beach are in Tudela.

5. Carcar City

A city with immense heritage structures dating back to the Spanish Era, a trip down Carcar City is like a trip back to old Cebu, with well-preserved ancestral houses and buildings still lining its streets. Carcar City was also christened as Little Marikina of the Visayas because of its fast-growing shoe industry. Known in Carcar are its native delicacies like ampao, made of sweetened rice crispies, and chicharron. The St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Theotokos Shrine, and Mainit-Mabugnaw National Park are the places of interest.

6. Dalaguete

Naturally gifted with white sand beaches and lengthy coastlines, crystal blue sea, and marine sanctuaries, a trip to Dalaguete are one of a kind. The beach resorts, along with the coast, offer amenities for different water-based activities. The atmosphere is also perfect for rest and relaxation. Different culinary preferences are also catered to by the numerous restaurants, be it international cuisines, seafood, or local delicacies. Known as Cebu's vegetable basket, one could enjoy a trek on the mountains lined with farms full of all sorts of vegetables.

7. Malapascua Island

With a shoreline comparable to that of Boracay, Malapascua is blessed with numerous dive sites, namely, the Malapascua Island-North Point, Gato Island, Monad Shoal, the Calanggaman Island, Doña Marilyn Wreck, Don Macario Wreck, Chocolate Island, Tapilon Japanese Wreck, and Pioneer Japanese Wreck. The place to get the best view of the horizon is the old lighthouse that served as a watchtower during colonial times. Inland, there are rock formations and a coconut forest.

8. Medellin

A dream town for retirees to settle, Medellin exudes living everyday life like a vacation. It has lush vegetation, a cool sea breeze, and a peaceful community. Set amidst its scenic sugarcane valleys are theme parks, golf clubs, and other joyous treats for local guests and foreign tourists.

9. Moalboal

An ideal place for a getaway trip from the bustling city life, Moalboal boasts of great food, inviting accommodations, scenic beaches, and world-class dive spots, like the Sunken Island. Included in a list of must-sees in Moalboal is the orchid farm famous for its variety of orchid species, the largest orchid farm in Southeast Asia.

10. Sumilon Island

A 24-hectare isle enveloped by crystal blue waters teeming with marine life, Sumilon could very well be Cebu’s best-kept secret, located off the coasts of the southeastern tip of the mainland. The island is the country’s first marine protected area and has been proclaimed a fish sanctuary in 1974. Sumilon is recognized for its white-sand beaches and shifting sandbar, which changes shape depending on the season.

Are you now ready to book your travel to Cebu, Philippines? or you might also consider living in Cebu for good. Discover Cebu, The Best Place to Live in The Philippines.

AYALA LAND targets eBloc 2 completion by end of 2011

CEBU, Philippines - Ayala Land Inc., in partnership with Cebu Property Ventures Development Corporation (CPVDC), is set to complete the P1.4 billion eBloc 2 project at the Cebu Asiatown IT Park by end of 2011.

This early, CPVDC president Francis Monera said the 16-story BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) building has already attracted big names in the ICT and BPO companies around the world.

The opening of the eBloc 2 towards the end of next year is seen to provide ample opportunity for employment in Cebu at the same time providing good revenue generation for the City.

The eBloc 2 construction will start the development of the idle five-hectare property, which was originally master-planned by CPVDC to be developed into a BPO enclave.

Simultaneously, the Ayala Group will also build an office-condominium building adjacent to eBloc2 called Avida within the area.

ALI president Antonino T. Aquino said the company will replicate what it’s done in Makati City and Bonifacio Global City with its allocated investments of at least P10 billion in the next five years.

The eBloc2 will be developed by Asian i-Office Properties Inc. a special purpose vehicle created through the contribution of investments from CPVDC and ALI to address the increasing demand of office space in Cebu.

This project is a sequel to the successful eBloc Tower completed in 2009.

The building sits on a 4,383-square meter lot with a gross floor area of 34,762 square meters. Over 26,500 square-meters of which will be available for the BPO, IT and ITES business locators.

This new building will have a substantial retail provision with landscaped storefront at the ground floor to cater to the needs of BPO workers 24/7.

In addition, six floors with open-air podiums are allotted for parking space which can accommodate 440 parking slots.

The eBloc1 is now the home of international financial firm JP Morgan, and other big names in the ICT and BPO sector.

According to Aquino the Ayala Group will continue to build more complementary facilities such office-condominium and high-rise BPO buildings in the five years, not only in Asia Town IT Park, but also to its newly proclaimed IT Park the 50-hectare Cebu Business Park (CBP).

Aquino said the group has strong confidence on the effective positioning of Cebu as a prime investment hub for BPO and ICT, thus providing dynamic economic activity here, of which growth rate is faster that the national figure.

By Ehda M. Dagooc (The Freeman) Updated June 10, 2010 12:00 AM/ http://www.philstar .com/Article. aspx?articleId= 582963&publicationSubCateg oryId=108

ST. DOMINIC'S PLACE

A NEW housing development got almost 100 reservations even before its grand launching, a real estate developer said.

Glenda Tupaz, ProHomes Development Inc. marketing manager, said the company was surprised by the positive response of the market during the open house of St. Dominic’s Place in Sudtunggan, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City last Saturday.

Tupaz said this just shows the growing demand for houses despite an international economic crisis triggered by, among other factors, the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States.

“People have opted to buy homes rather than pay rent,” Tupaz said during the project’s press launching at the Cebu City Sports Club yesterday.

St. Dominic’s Place is a 3.8-hectare housing development with 536 housing units. It offers two housing types: one-story socialized and two-story socialized houses.

The one-story unit has a lot area of 32 square meters and costs P400,000, while the two-story townhouse has a lot area of 40 square meters and costs P900,000. The socialized houses, Tupaz said, account for 17.5 percent of the total housing units.

With a total project cost of almost P200 million, St. Dominic’s is equipped with amenities such as parks and a playground, a basketball court and a multi-purpose hall. Each house comes with a carport.

Since the start of its development in September this year, St. Dominic’s already has 200 constructed units. Its grand launching is set in January next year.

The positive response to their latest development comes in a “lucky” year for ProHomes, Tupaz said.

ProHomes has sold out 387 housing units in Corinthian Homes in Lapu-Lapu and 307 units in La Bienvenida in Minglanilla this year. Corinthian Homes earned P250 million, while La Bienvenida earned P160 million.

“With this new project set for this year, we hope to earn a total revenue of almost P700 million this year,” she said, referring to the locally employed buyers who are also members of Pag-ibig.

ProHomes hopes to earn P250 million from St. Dominic’s Place.

With the continued growth in demand for housing, Tupaz also said the company has lined up six more housing developments for next year. These projects include a condominium to be put up near the city and more housing projects in the areas of Consolacion and Mactan.

“We hope to sell 1,600 units next year,” she said.

The estimated cost of the six projects, Tupaz added, is about P1 billion.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on December 16, 2009