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LOOK! A real Pokémon-themed Jet that you can fly with

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LOOK! A real Pokémon-themed Jet that you can fly with

Book a flight aboard Scoot’s newest Pokémon-themed airplane, the Pikachu Jet, if you are visiting Seoul or Tokyo later this year.

Scoot and The Pokémon Company are unveiling the Pikachu Jet as a part of the Pokémon Air Adventures initiative (TPC).

Photo from Changi Airport Facebook Page

There will be two scheduled flights each month of the Pokémon Air Adventures project beginning on September 9, 2022.

Scoot’s Pikachu Jet will launch its first two flights in Seoul and Tokyo (Narita), with one-way tickets starting at S$231 and S$333, respectively. Flight sales began on August 12, 2022.

POKÉMON LIVERIES AND CABIN FEATURES

Scoot’s Pikachu Jet is a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that will sport a special livery featuring vibrant Pokémon designs. As a result, Scoot is the first airline in ASEAN to introduce a unique Pokémon livery as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures initiative.

Photo from Changi Airport Facebook Page
Photo from Changi Airport Facebook Page

In-flight amenities like Japanese-inspired food and even Pokémon-themed Scootitude activities are available to passengers.

PIKACHU WEEKEND & POKÉMON GO EVENT IN SG

From November 18 to November 20, there will also be a special Pikachu Weekend and a Pokémon GO event at Gardens by the Bay.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore Announcement Poster | Photo from Gamefreak

Players who want to take part in the “Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore” event can do so by purchasing an event ticket. Within the gaming app, the Pokémon Maractus may be seen in the wild at Gardens by the Bay’s primary location. Additionally, Shiny Purrloin will be available to players for the first time in Pokémon GO.

Players can also notice a special Pikachu in a purple t-shirt throughout Singapore starting in November 2022 and continuing for more than a year.

LIVE OUT YOUR DREAM OF BEING A POKÉMON TRAINER IN SEOUL AND TOKYO

The Sinnoh, Hoenn, or Alola areas can’t be reached by Scoot’s Pikachu Jet (iykyk), but its current destinations of Tokyo and Seoul are just as exciting.

Photo from Changi Airport Facebook Page
Photo from Changi Airport Facebook Page

Go on a Pokemon manhole search around Japan, or visit the Shibuya Pokémon Center in Tokyo, which is situated in Shibuya Parco. Additionally, in South Korea, you may try your luck finding the Pokémon-themed loaves that come with valuable collector stickers at neighborhood convenience stores.

Plan your next beach getaway at Leci Beach House in Medellin

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Plan your next beach getaway at Leci Beach House in Medellin

It can be tiring to constantly see the pavement and cars passing by, add to that the constant heat of the sun and stressful atmosphere of the city. You’d definitely want to take a break from the daily scene, don’t you?

Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page

If you want to get away from the stressful city and go to where the horizon meets the sea, Leci Beach House in Medellin, Cebu is your best choice! Here, you’ll savor the sea breeze and sound of the waves, the perfect equation for comfort and relaxation.

RECREATION BY THE SEA

Leci Beach House features a wide space of white sand for tourists, where you can do things like sunbathing, strolling by the shore, or just enjoying the view of the sunset. You can even play your favorite beach games here, so better bring a volleyball for added fun!

If you’re looking to have a more immersive experience though, you can try their kayaks for rent. Their kayaks are clear and transparent, giving you a unique experience while traversing the waters of Medellin.

Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page

You can also go snorkeling and enjoy a whole new world down under, seeing fishes while going deeper than just surface swimming.

A whole new level of relaxation

The beach house’s rooms offer a native feel with its materials being mostly bamboo, while providing comfortable stay with its in-house features. The rooms have Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning units, and has even complimentary breakfast for two!

Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page

But if you want to experience camping by the sea, you can also opt to rent their tents. Depending on how many you are in your group, prices can range from ₱500 to ₱1,500.

For a truly relaxing experience at the Leci Beach House, you must also try the massage services they offer! These massage services include Shiatsu, body scrub, foot, deep tissue, and whole body. They even have Ventosa massage, which is sure to suck out all the stresses you may be feeling right now!

Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from Leci Beach House Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: ₱50 for adults, ₱20 for kids
  • Check-in time: 2 PM
  • Check-out time: 12 PM

ROOM, TENT, AND COTTAGE FEES:

  • Cottage: ₱1,500 for 10-15 persons
  • Camping Tent 1: ₱500 for 2-3 persons
  • Camping Tent 2: ₱750 for 4-5 persons
  • Camping Tent 3: ₱1,500 for 5-8 persons
  • Standard Bamboo Rooms: ₱2,500/night, good for 2 persons (extra bed charge at 300/head)
  • Concrete Bamboo Rooms: ₱2,700/night, good for 2 persons (extra bed charge at 300/head)

RENTALS:

  • Kayak: ₱500 per hour

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Purok Balintawak, Kawit Medellin, Northern Cebu – approx. 2.5-3 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus/V-hire/black taxi bound for Kawit. The estimated travel time is 3.5-4 hours. Once in Kawit, tell the driver to drop you off at Eskina Mahawak. Once there, signages are going to Leci Beach House, which is just a walking distance.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Honu Beach House” in Medellin. Parking space is available.

Filipinos now in demand (again) abroad

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Filipinos now in demand (again) abroad

According to reports, Filipino nurses should get ready to take advantage of career opportunities abroad, including in Germany, the United States, and Singapore.

Frankfurt, Germany | Photo from Unsplash

In a report by GMA News, cited by Ruru Global Recruitment Services, a U.S.-based healthcare company was looking to hire 200 medical technologists and 1,000 nurses. Nurses in particular could earn up to US$7,025 (or PHP400,000) per month, not including a US$1,000 (PHP56,760) signing-on bonus.

Recently, newly elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that there was a need for thousands of Filipino nurses in Singapore, among other healthcare positions.

Meanwhile, according to the German Embassy in Manila, Germany is also trying to recruit 600 nurses for its Triple Win program. Professional nurses with at least a year of experience are eligible to apply. As part of the program, candidates will also be able to take advantage of free German language education.

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This need for Filipino nurses shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, given that the COVID-19 epidemic forced the government to ban the deployment of medical personnel abroad at the time. As a result, despite the rise in cases, foreign hospitals struggled with a lack of manpower.

Local nurses who believed they had been denied the opportunity for increased pay for their work had previously opposed this decision.

However, the government of the Philippines eventually chose to replace the prohibition with a deployment cap, allowing 7,500 healthcare professionals to travel and operate overseas.

Additionally, the general good response and admirable attitudes of Filipino healthcare professionals throughout the pandemic have so far attracted a lot of praise from other nations that they are now in great demand.

Brooklyn, NY, USA | Photo from Unsplash

As of December 2021, 316,000 nurses were employed outside of the Philippines, which has historically been a key source of nurses.

According to a recent report from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), while Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Japan have historically been the top destinations for Filipino nurses, the pandemic has also led to a demand for nurses in places like Hong Kong and Singapore, where in 2021 more than half of the migrant nurses were from the Philippines.

Soon to rise: 400-hectare Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project

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Soon to rise: 400-hectare Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project

Lapu-Lapu City is in again for new development, as the 400-hectare Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project (MNRDP) is said to push through finally. This is after Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan announced this development on his Facebook page.

Photo from Junard “Ahong” Chan Facebook Page

The project is a joint venture between the Lapu-Lapu City Government and the Salug Valley Enterprises and Development Corp. (SVEDC) Group. The SVEDC Group includes Jan de Nul, Royal Haskoning, Philippine Business Park, FBO Management Network Inc., and other renowned private institutions.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE CEBUANOS?

The development project is expected to house several modern and state-of-the-art businesses that will act as a center for foreign investments in the city. This was revealed by Dr. Noli Arnulfo Igano, President and Chief Executive Officer of SVEDC

Photo from Salug Valley Enterprises Development Corporation – SVEDC

MNRDP, which was also reported to have been agreed by the Lapu-Lapu City Government and SVEDC Group to be rebranded as Mactan Cebu Ocean City (MCOC), is expected to help solve the city’s current issues. Among these issues include traffic congestion, lack of commercial lands, and others.

Igano holds high hopes that the project will be implemented and not be delayed anymore, as it already has the support of the mayor and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA). He adds that the project will surely create many livelihood opportunities, including jobs for the locals.

RUNNING HOT AND COLD

Although the people behind the development are positive about its success, there is still much to work on and wait for.

According to Chan, the project will be implemented anytime soon, but they are waiting for the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA). He added that the pending case before the CA was one of the reasons why the project took long to start.

“Tan-awon nato kay naka pending paman siya sa Court of Appeals. Let’s see kon kanus-a mahuman, mag-agad man ta sa korte kon unsay desisyon paaboton sa nato,”

MAYOR AHONG CHAN

The project was approved on April 27, 2003. Five years later, the PRA and the city government entered into a memorandum of agreement for MNRDP.

The Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project is estimated to cost around P25-30 billion.

Cebu to South Korea, Malaysia direct flights start this September

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Cebu to South Korea, Malaysia direct flights start this September

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) gets a boost as AirAsia Philippines relaunches its Cebu Hub operating additional domestic flights to Visayas and Mindanao destinations such as Davao, Cagayan De Oro, and Puerto Princesa and international flights to Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.

Since August 16 this year, international flights to Incheon have started 3x weekly, and Kuala Lumpur with 3x weekly flights starting next week, September 21.

“Every resumption of airline operation, every reinstatement of routes, and every passenger arriving in Cebu is a celebration. The resumption of Philippines AirAsia Cebu hub is a big celebration, and we will continue to hold hands with Philippines AirAsia, together with the local government of Cebu, the Department of Tourism, and all tourism and travel stakeholders, to push for the recovery of tourism in Cebu,”

Lissa Aines Librodo, Head of Airline Marketing and Tourism Development of GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC)

Meanwhile, AirAsia flies 4x daily from Manila to Cebu and 3x weekly from Caticlan (Boracay) to Cebu.

AirAsia also operates 4x weekly flights to Cagayan De Oro, Davao and Puerto Princesa. 

Strategically situated at the center of the archipelago, MCIA is the second largest and busiest gateway to the different tourism destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao. Cebu is an important location that now connects to 23 domestic destinations with 502 flights weekly and 11 international destinations with 60 weekly flights.

Robinland Vacation Homes: Badian’s Comfort and Solitude By The Beach

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Robinland Vacation Homes: Badian’s Comfort and Solitude By The Beach

With an excellent atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and breathtaking views, there is no question why many tourists choose to visit Badian. You’ll be in for treat, should you choose to tour the place.

Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page

But after an excursion through the beaches and sights of the place, you’ll find yoursell wanting to rest, preferable in a place that will make you feel like you’re at home. Robinland Vacation Homes in Badian is ready to give you that, with its excellent accommodation and high-grade homestay experience!

PREMIER AND DELUXE AMENITIES

Robinland Vacation Homes is equipped with many top-tier amenities to ensure your comfortable stay in Badian. They have an outdoor swimming pool, private parking lot, a shared lounge, and a garden.

They also have spacious guest rooms which have air-conditioning, seating areas, TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, and dining areas.

Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page

Aside from that, they also have a children’s playground, a patio for selected rooms, and a terrace for a nice view of the sunset by the beach.

HIGHLY-RATED ACCOMMODATION AND EXPERIENCE

Because of its highly satisfactory services, many tourists that have stayed in Robinland Vacation Homes vouch for the place with their ratings. In fact, it has received an 8.5 rating from Booking.com, a testament to its high-quality service.

On top of that, the place’s atmosphere is private, safe, and relaxing, which is perfect for your parties, outings, and reunions.

You’re also assured of warm and hospitable accommodation with its attentive staff, offering you convenience during your stay in their rooms.

Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page
Photo from Robinland Vacation Home Badian Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Front desk hours: 2 PM to 7 PM daily

ROOM RATES:

  • Ground floor: ₱9,000 for 6 adults and 2 children
  • Mid floor 1: ₱5,000 for 3 adults and 2 children
  • Mid floor 2: ₱3,000 for 2 adults and 1 child
  • Upper floor: ₱8,000 for 6 adults and 2 children
  • Whole house: ₱25,000 for 17 adults and 7 children

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Matutinao, Badian, Southern Cebu, 6014 — approx. 3.5-4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal. Look for the one heading to Badian, and ask the driver to drop you off at Robinland Vacation Homes. The place may be unfamiliar to some drivers and conductors, so ask first before hopping on the bus to make sure. Don’t worry, though, because it’s just by the street, and it’s easy to spot.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Robinland Vacation Homes” in Badian. Parking space is available.

Dream job: This Asian man gets paid to do nothing

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Dream job: This Asian man gets paid to do nothing

A 38-year old Japanese man from Tokyo, Shoni Morimoto, is living (almost) everyone’s dream job. He is paid 10,000 yen ($71) per hour to do nothing. He does nothing, but accompany his clients.

Photo from Kim Kyung-Hoon via Reuters

“Basically, I rent myself out. My job is to be wherever my clients want me to be and to do nothing in particular,”

MORIMOTO TOLD REUTERS.

For the past four years of working as a companion, he had handled roughly 4,000 sessions. This is on top of his nearly a quarter of a million followers on Twitter.

He has been accompanying his clients for four years now, and he even has repeat clients. One of them has hired him 270 times already.

However, his companionship has reservations. He has turned down offers to go to Cambodia, or even move a fridge. He doesn’t take any requests for anything related to sexual nature.

Before becoming a companion, he worked at a publishing company. His colleagues though, have always told him he has always been the man who does nothing.

“I started wondering what would happen if I provided my ability to ‘do nothing’ as a service to clients,”

HE SAID.
Photo from Kim Kyung-Hoon via Reuters

The companionship business is now Morimoto’s sole source of income, with which he supports his wife and child.

“People tend to think that my ‘doing nothing’ is valuable because it is useful (for others) … But it’s fine to really not do anything. People do not have to be useful in any specific way,”

HE ENDED.

How to file a case in Small Claims Court in the Philippines

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How to file a case in Small Claims Court in the Philippines

Blood, sweat, and tears: these are what workers and employees make and go through in their everyday hard work. That is why they should be compensated well and paid rightfully for their services.

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But what if you’re the worker, and your client or employer is not paying on-time or rightfully? That can be a big problem, especially if you’ve already invested a lot in your work. If that’s the case, it’s time for you to go to your nearest Small Claims Court and get that payment you deserve.

WHY GO TO A SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN THE FIRST PLACE?

There could be many reasons why you’re going to need to go to a small claims court for such problem. Whether you’re a freelancer, regular employee, or part-time employee, you’re entitled to take such action if:

  • when the client/company is late in payment
  • when the client/company refuses to release payment
  • when the client/company cannot be contacted after services have been completed

When these situations arise, you may proceed with taking such action, given that these conditions are also met:

  • payment owed is under ₱1,000,000
  • there is a concrete and tangible agreement that the client will pay you in exchange for your services (such as text, chats, email, etc.)
  • contracts are not necessary but will undeniably provide more gravity and credibility to the case
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HOW TO FILE A CASE?

Provide that the certain required conditions are met, you may now proceed with filing a case in a small claims court. Here are the steps in doing so:

1. Find your small claims court.

You can do this the small claims court of your residence, of the client’s residence, or of the company’s business location. These courts may also go by the names such as metropolitan trial courts, municipal trial courts, or municipal circuit trial courts.

You may contact them via call or email. After you reach out to them, they will also ask you a few questions to know if your case is appropriate for a small claims court.

Photo from Unsplash

2. Fill out some paperwork.

After the review process, the court will assist you in filling out the necessary papers to pursue your case. They will send the following documents (which may vary depending on the court) either through email or download link:

  • Form 1 – SCC (Statement of Claim)
  • Form 1-A – SCC (Additional Plaintiffs Defendants)
  • Form 1-B – SCC (Information of Plaintiff)
  • Any evidence that can support your claim (e.g., screenshots of the agreement, screenshot of client’s/company’s failure to pay, screenshot of project)
  • Affidavit

Remember to always double-check the information when you fill-out these forms. After checking your forms, it’s time to get them notarized in a Notary Public.

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3. Submit your forms.

The court will then ask you to submit the papers and submit them via email. After they check your papers, you will be asked to present yourself in their office, submit the physical copies, and pay the filing fee.

Photo from Unsplash

4. Attend the hearing.

The court will arrange a date for your hearing after a few days. On the day of hearing, bring your affidavit and any evidence to support your claim. Remember to be on time, dress appropriately, and have proper conduct while inside the courtroom.

Photo from Unsplash

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO REMEMBER

In cases like these, you do not need a lawyer; you cannot have a lawyer to represent in the first place. Same goes for your client or company.

Moreover, a small claims case is not a criminal case, but rather a civil case only. It is only meant for different types of payment issues.

Beautéderm at SM Seaside: Your One-Stop Skincare Shop Delivering Right To Your Door

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Beautéderm at SM Seaside: Your One-Stop Skincare Shop Delivering Right To Your Door

Looking to achieve your beauty goals but undecided on where to get quality products? Don’t go any further because Beautéderm in SM Seaside Cebu has everything you need for the youthful glow you’re looking for!

Photo from BeautéGoals by Beautéderm Cebu Facebook Page

With their wide selection of beauty products, superb customer service, and nationwide delivery, taking care of your skin has never been this satisfying and easier!

CERTIFIED AND QUALITY SERVICE

Beautéderm is an all-Filipino company started by Rhea Tan, the company’s President, and CEO, back in 2009. It began as local skin care and beauty brand in Pampanga and has expanded to more than 60 branches nationwide with several stores abroad.

Photo from BeautéGoals by Beautéderm Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from BeautéGoals by Beautéderm Cebu Facebook Page

They offer premium skincare products for common skin problems such as pimples, scars, and dark spots. Their products have natural zinc oxides and SPF 60, helping protect your skin against harsh sunlight rays, reduce visible signs of aging, excessive oil, and more.

On top of that, according to Tan, they have “FDA notified, hypoallergenic, and highly effective products” that they carefully develop and improve. That way, you are assured that their products are top-of-the-line and will get you your money’s worth.

PROVEN AND TESTED PRODUCT LINE

Beautéderm believes that its customers deserve only nothing but the best. As so, they only make products guaranteed to fulfill their customers’ needs, safe for both skin and the environment.

Here are some of the very best products from their collection. Go try them out!

Beautéderm Blanc Set

If you are always on the go, you need a skincare companion that is convenient yet effective. The Beaute Blanc Set is perfect for you. Get that glow you’ve always wanted wherever you go. 

Acne Loin (Acne Stress Control Spray) for Maskne

Wearing face masks proves to be one of the causes of acne breakouts, which is why you’ll need Acne Loin for Maskne. This product contains antibacterial and anti-irritant ingredients to help you reduce acne, acne marks, and dark spots.

La Fraise Gommage Instant White Polish Face and Body Scrub

This body scrub takes exfoliation to the next level with its Alumina and Strawberry Fruit Extract. Its ingredients help eliminate dead skin, clogged pores, lines, and scars.

Tres Triple Whitening Lotion

Want to get white faster and in just a matter of days? Use Beautéderm’s Tres Lotion with a triple whitening effect, and you’ll have even light skin in less than ’10 days’.

Purifie Facial Wash with Brush

This facial wash is filled with vitamins, cleans your face, and tightens your skin. It also helps you unclog pores, removes impurities, and exfoliate your face.

Beautéderm Etre Clair Mouthwash 

This mouthwash has antibacterial actives that help fight off bacteria in the mouth and leave you a fantastic, fresh feeling after use. It also whitens teeth by removing stains and brightening dull teeth.

They can be found in SM Seaside Cebu, Seaside Ave, Cebu South Coastal Rd, Cebu City, Cebu. They also offer nationwide delivery anywhere in the Philippines and even worldwide! Corresponding shipping fees apply.

You may also find them on Shopee at https://shopee.ph/beautegoals, on Lazada at https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.UDjdQ, or you may also scan their QR code here:

SRP’s ‘Pond A’: New Site for Business Development

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SRP’s ‘Pond A’: New Site for Business Development

The South Road Properties (SRP) is already home to many urban developments in the metropolitan Cebu, including SM Seaside City-Cebu and Cebu South Coastal Road. Because of these, the 300-hectare island-type reclamation area currently plays a significant role in accessibility.

Photo from Primary Homes

However, some parts of the area remain untouched, such as Pond A. Fortunately, things are about to change, as it has been proposed to house a new world-class development in Cebu.

DEVELOPMENT IN THE MAKING

The once lifeless Pond A is planned to be redeveloped into a booming yet environment-friendly business center within Cebu City. The city government signed the Joint Venture Agreement with Expedition Construction Corporation (ECC) last January 27, taking the development closer to its realization.

Brian Paz, project manager of ECC, stated that they are now conceptualizing the project but assured that it will be world-class yet environment-friendly.

“Currently, we are starting the conceptualization of the whole area, but what I can say as early as now is that this will be a development that would be world-class. We would be introducing technology that has not been seen in the Philippines. Also, this development will bring in more jobs to the people of Cebu,”

Paz adds, “it will entirely be environmentally friendly, and of course, it will be a new attraction to an already beautiful piece of development in Cebu City.”

Photo from Primary Homes

WHAT’S IN STORE?

“To fill up pond A in the SRP and to rehabilitate into a productive use of the Inayawan Sanitary landfill in that area. We are excited to deliver to the people of Cebu a world-class development business center, recreational amenities, and a medical facility to this once unproductive area,”

SAID PAZ.

The planned recreational amenities would include a basketball court, a tennis court, a football field, and a skatepark. On the medical facility part, this will be a hospital left to the discretion of the city government regarding its specialization.

SRP Management Office manager Engr. Roberto “Bo” Varquez also stressed the importance of the project, as it is expected to create more jobs for many Cebuanos.

“This is a very important development for us…This will be an additional 60 hectares of development….including putting up an export zone,”

SAID VARQUEZ.
Photo from LJay Manayon
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