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118-metre High Speed Trimaran Ferries built in Balamban

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118-metre High Speed Trimaran Ferries built in Balamban

Austal Philippines has completed the installation of four waterjets in Hull 395, Bañaderos Express, currently under construction for Fred. Olsen Express in Balamban, Cebu.

The second of two ‘Auto Express 118’ high-speed trimaran ferries ordered by Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands, Bañaderos Express, is scheduled for launch later this month. Austal Australia delivered the first trimaran of the two vessel A$190 million contract, the Bajamar Express, in July 2020.

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the milestone was significant given the continuing challenges around shipbuilding during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Philippines.

Austal Philippines President Wayne Murray said the accomplishment was even more significant considering the shipyard was both completing final sea trials on the first large vessel completed on the Balamban site and constructing the largest (by volume) ferry ever constructed by the Austal group.

In addition to the installation of the four Kongsberg KaMeWa 125 S3 waterjets, Austal Philippines also completed the installation of the major Austal MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM components, including swinging T-foils, trim flaps as well as the streamlined, drop-down bow thrusters at the same time; effectively all of the highly efficient underwater appendages to the trimaran hull form that help deliver superior seakeeping and passenger comfort.

Fred. Olsen, S.A.’s CEO, Andrés Marín, thanked Austal Philippines for the “significant effort made to comply with the work schedule” and said he was looking forward to the new trimaran ‘Bañaderos Express’ commencing service in the Canary Islands in summer, “as scheduled”.

Bañaderos Express is a 118 metre aluminium trimaran, capable of transporting more than 1,100 passengers and 276 cars at cruising speeds up to 38 knots. Along with her sister ship, Bajamar Express, the ship features an optimised trimaran hull form and Austal’s industry-leading MARINELINK monitoring and control system. 

Bañaderos Express also features class-leading interior amenities and facilities, including multiple bars, kiosks, a retail shop and children’s play area. The vessel will operate on Fred. Olsen Express’ Santa Cruz, Teneriffe and Agaete, Gran Canaria routes in the Canary Islands.

Cebu logs 398 new cases on February 19

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Cebu logs 398 new cases on February 19

On Friday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 19, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 398 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 291 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 32,468, while the active cases surged to 5,244 (from 5,124).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 79.35%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 15,776 (+192 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,158 (+157 new)
– Total deaths: 721 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 2,897

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,625 (+53 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,974 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 116 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 535

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,741 (+61 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,886 (+49 new)
– Total deaths: 180 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 675

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,326 (+92 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,746 (+85 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,137

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,244
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 32,468 (+398 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 25,764 (+291 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,460 (+2 new*)

A total of 3,160 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

  • *As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
  • Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

LOOK! Get your milk tea fix at Cebu’s first 2D Cafe

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LOOK! Get your milk tea fix at Cebu’s first 2D Cafe

While Cebu is known for its colorful culture and vibrant destinations, the city’s love for milk tea might not be as famous. Cebuanos really love milk tea in all of its forms and flavors. Therefore, it is not a surprise that there are milk tea shops almost at every corner within the city.

Hence, if you are on the hunt for a new milk tea experience, we’ve got you dibs. Have your own milk tea experience while complementing your creativity.

Say Hello to The White Mansion, a 2D café in Lapu-Lapu City that serves milk tea and delectable sweets while feasting your eyes with the place’s interior. Yes, it’s an optical illusion experience. The place looks like a drawing where you can walk into, stripping all of its colors and details that you’d usually find in a coffee shop.

The White Mansion definitely looks like a doodle. From tables, chairs, walls, floors, and everything, it definitely is a distinctive aesthetic. And as always, it is very impressive for your Instagram shots.

Don’t be fooled with their beautiful interior though. Because apart from this outstanding 2D milk tea house concept, The White Mansion also serves a wide array of flavors of milk tea and pastries that you can savor and devour.

Enjoy refreshing drinks like your favorite classic pearl milk tea, taro, cheesecake, cream cheese specials, even fruit teas to cold brews. You can always chill with friends and family at The White Mansion.

  • Photo by Limer Lopez
  • Photo by Limer Lopez
  • Photo by Limer Lopez
  • Photo by Limer Lopez

Rates & Other Information

Menu:

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Opening hours: 11AM to 9PM daily
  • Email address: [email protected]
  • Contact number: (035) 495 2817

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact Location: The White Mansion is located in Mactan, Lapu-lapu City – a few minutes away Bigfoot Studios, and right after Mactan Elementary School; approx. 1 hour away from Cebu City.

BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your destination to “The White Mansion” in Mactan. Parking space is available.

BY VAN/JEEPNEY: 
– From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall.
– From Parkmall, ride a jeep heading to MEPZ 1. From there, ride another jeepney going to Soong/Maribago. Drop off at The White Mansion, few meters away from Bigfoot Studios.
*There are also jeepneys going to Soong from Mandaue City highway at Caltex, across San Miguel.
*You can also ride a v-hire from Ayala Center Cebu or SM City Cebu going to Mactan Cebu.

Iconic tower and home of Sofitel Cebu City to open in 2025

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Iconic tower and home of Sofitel Cebu City to open in 2025

In anticipation of a robust economic recovery in the next few years, leading VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters unveils an iconic tower planned by the designers of the world’s most acclaimed skyscrapers, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) in tandem with one of the country’s top architects GF Partners and Architects.

Masters Tower Cebu, set to be completed in 2025, will offer prime office and retail spaces and the first five-star luxury hotel in the Queen City of the South. Sofitel Cebu City will be operated by multinational chain Accor, a world leading hospitality group headquartered in France.

The tower is Cebu Landmasters’ most iconic architectural structure to date, building a towering crown-like structure to represent the “Queen City of the South”.

The development valued at over Php4 billion will rise on a 2,840 sqm property considered to be the remaining prime corner lot in the Cebu Business Park, Cebu City’s prestigious central business district.

The architectural masterpiece will top-off at 192 meters above sea level and will be among the top three tallest structures in the metropolis. It will have a structural height of 172 meters high, with an architectural design inspired by the best of Cebuano creativity and craftsmanship, and with sustainability as one of its cornerstones having been conceptualized to use energy and resources efficiently and responsibly.

Groundbreaking of the LEED-registered Masters Tower Cebu is slated for the second quarter of 2021. CLI is aiming for the building’s LEED Gold certification.

“This project is the culmination of our learnings as a full-line developer catering to a range of markets in one of the most dynamic regions of the country,” disclosed Jose Soberano III, CLI CEO. “We want to build this project for Cebu, to show our positive outlook for this growth city,” he adds.

Following the firm’s double-digit growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, Soberano disclosed that Masters Tower Cebu looks forward to the upsurge of the local economy and the return of international travellers to the South.

The tower’s office spaces from the 8th to the 12th floor anticipate the needs of locators who value efficiency and sustainability and keenly follow global trends. The spaces will highlight horizontal louvers to reduce solar heat by almost 70% and to create a comfortable work environment. In addition to the louvers that reflect Cebuano craftsmanship, sky gardens in every floor and throughout the LEED-registered building will enhance the well-being of its occupants.

Sustainability will further be reflected in the design of the 14th to the 32nd floors which will house the luxury hotel with 195 guest rooms, a grand ballroom, 2 restaurants, executive lounge, meeting rooms, roof deck, swimming pool, gym and spa.

A sunlit Sofitel Cebu City sky lobby on the 16th floor will maximize natural lighting through the use of an internal atrium. Guest rooms enhanced by the greenery from the gardens on each floor will create a retreat within the city. Finally, the roof deck will offer 360-degree views of Cebu and its surroundings.

Soberano explained that Masters Tower Cebu is part of CLI’s growing hotel portfolio in partnership with a number of global hotel chains that will be significantly contributing to its revenues in the next three to four years.  He emphasized: “We are optimistic that the hospitality industry will bounce back particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao where there is high potential for more international hotel players and tourism demands for quality hospitality experiences. Masters Tower Cebu ensures that CLI will be a key player in that space, and be in the forefront of the industry’s recovery.”

Located in Cebu Business Park across Keppel
Located in Cebu Business Park across Keppel

Cres Beach Resort: Weekend Chill and Dip Spot in Boljoon

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Cres Beach Resort: Weekend Chill and Dip Spot in Boljoon

Nothing beats a dip in a cold pool after a week stuffed with stress and pressure, right? Cres Beach Resort is a great weekend chill and dip spot we all deserve.

Nestled in Molobolo, Boljoon, Cres Beach Resort is everybody’s refuge for the weekend. It pleasures its guests with amenities and a relaxing view of the wide horizon enough to allow everyone to momentarily veer away from loads of anxieties.  

Don’t worry about the budget because here, you can experience a warm and hospitable accommodation without breaking your banks.

Cres Beach Resort highlights a pool that has an overlooking panoramic view of the sea. It is perfect for times when all we want is just to release the tension while soaking in cold waters. We may have different ways on how to manage stress but going for a swim is proven to be our common denominator, alongside eating.

The place sits on top of a cliff. If you wish to enjoy the sea instead, you just need to take few steps down the stairway to access the sea and treat yourself a refreshing seawater plunge. Just be careful though because this part of the resort is rocky.

Those who have been to Cres Beach Resort are living proofs that the place is an ideal spot for family and friend gatherings too. They have a spacious area for team building activities.  Their Aquataine Function Hall provides a good venue for events and parties. Since it’s directly facing the sea, expect that you will be comforted with breezy air fresh from the sea.

How about belting your favorite classic songs? Their karaoke for rent is ready to give you an extra energy boost as you create beautiful moments with your loved ones. Take your social media uploads to the next level by taking amazing photos at the place’s picture-perfect spots.

Spending the night at Cres Beach Resort is also recommended. They have rooms that are budget-friendly and that come with basic utilities for a sound and peaceful sleep. Of course, you shouldn’t miss the serene and peaceful feels at night as you meditate about life in their cottages while sipping your favorite beer.

The resort strictly adheres to community quarantine protocols hence, every guest is required to wear face mask. No face mask, no entry.

Boljoon is a one of the few historical towns in Cebu. When visiting the place, you can also take a side trip to their old churches and ancestral houses that form part of the town’s heritage.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P120 (Adult); P100 (Kid)
  • Opening hours: 9am – 3pm

NIGHT USE:

  • Entrance fee: P150 (Adult); P120 (Kid)
  • Opening hours: 3PM – 8PM

COTTAGE RATES:

  • Sea La Vie (2 persons): P300
  • Talisay (6 persons): P600
  • May Bato (6 persons): P600
  • Lantaw (8 persons): P600
  • Sea-esta Lantay (8 persons): P600
  • Cresmore (8-10 persons): P800

TABLES AND CHAIRS:

  • Small Table w/ 5 Chairs: P150
  • Big Table w/ 5 Chairs: P300

OVERNIGHT ROOM RATES:

  • Lantaw w/ AC Unit: P2,000 (good for 2 persons)
  • Terrasa w/ AC Unit: P2,000 (good for 2 persons)
  • Talisay w/o AC Unit w/ Open Cottage: P3,000 (good for 2 persons)
  • Additional Bed Charge: P100/night

AQUATAINE FUNCTION HALL

  • Whole Area (15-25 persons): P3,500
  • Per Block (6 persons):P1,000

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. El Pardo Molobolo, Boljoon, Southern Cebu – near barangay hall; approx. 2.5 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Go to the Cebu South Bus Terminal and hail on a bus bound for Boljoon. Tell the driver and conductor to drop you off near El Pardo Barangay Office in Boljoon. The resort is right close to it.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cres Beach Resort”. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 539 new cases on February 18

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Cebu logs 539 new cases on February 18

On Thursday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 18, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 539 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 198 new recoveries, and 5 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 32,071, while the active cases surged to 5,124 (from 4,786).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 79.48%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 15,590 (+282 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,007 (+86 new)
– Total deaths: 719 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 2,864

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,572 (+54 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,977 (+41 new)
– Total deaths: 116 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 479

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,678 (+60 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,839 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 180 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 659

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,231 (+143 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,666 (+49 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 1,122

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,124
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 32,071 (+539 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 25,489 (+198 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,458 (+5 new*)

A total of 3,771 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

  • *As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
  • Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

4 MEGA Infra Projects in Cebu to watch out for

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4 MEGA Infra Projects in Cebu to watch out for

Are you ready for a better and bolder Cebu?

The impressive economic growth that Cebu has shown over the past few years can’t only just be attributed to the massive property and urban development initiatives made by private companies in the metro. It’s also a direct impact of the great government projects that have helped ease the lives of every Cebuanos.

But the trend of progress isn’t coming to a halt yet; it won’t. With the on-going projects that are soon to take forms in Cebu, we are bound to soar towards greater heights.

Check out these four (4) mega infrastructure projects in Cebu that Cebuanos should be excited for.

1. METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY

This project is a 73.75 km stretch of highway with 2 km tunnel. Pegged at P28.1B for its cost, Metro Cebu Expressway is aimed to meet Metro Cebu’s existing and future traffic demand, significantly addressing the traffic congestion within the metro especially its urban core and Central Business Districts.

The project will serve as another north-south backbone highway providing a seamless traffic flow from Naga City up to Danao City. It will traverse along the slopes of the mountain range of Cebu Province. Also, the project is divided into three segments: Talisay-Cebu City-Mandaue (Segment 1), Consolacion-Liloan-Compostela-Danao (Segment 2), and Naga-Minglanilla (Segment 3).

It is to be noted that Segment 3 is funded by the national government through the Department of Public Works and Highways especially in acquisitions of lots and structures for road right-of-way, while segments 1 and 2 will be financed through foreign funding, according to Neda 7 Director Efren Carreon.

Target completion date of this project is 2022.

Project Status/Updates:

  • An online market sounding activity was conducted last November 23, 2020.
  • The preparation of pre-FS report by JICA consultant as part of updating of the HSH Masterplan Phase 2 is ongoing. Submission of draft final report to DPWH is targeted by JICA by the end of January 2021.
  • United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will undertake capacity building activities for the DPWH, including preparation of the pertinent documents /analysis for the development and packaging of the Project.
  • Ongoing implementation of Segment 3
  • For business case/ feasibility study

2. CEBU BUS RAPID TRANSIT

The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is a component of the planned Integrated Intermodal Transportation System (IITS) in the province of Cebu. It has an objective to improve the over-all performance of the urban passenger transport system in Cebu City in terms of the quality and level of service, safety, and environmental efficiency.

Estimated at P16.3 B for the cost, this project is funded by the World Bank and Agence Francaise de Development and its project implementation is spearheaded by the DOTr and NEDA.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has promised the Cebu City Council that the implementation of the the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the city will start on 2021. Target completion date for phase 1 (SRP to Capitol route) is first quarter of 2022.

Cebu Bus Rapid Transit BRT (1)

Project Status/Updates:

  • There was a realignment of the BRT route to include SRP. From the original plan with routes which should have begun at Barangay Bulacao, the BRT line will now begin at the corner of F. Vestil Street and the South Road Property (SRP) road where the depot of the buses will be located.
  • Currently, package 1 of the Cebu BRT which covers a 2.6-kilometer busway, with 4 stations, is now in the procurement stage.
  • There are challenges that lie in the Right of Way (ROW) acquisition especially that the major thoroughfares are near commercial properties and many owners are hesitant to let go of the property.

3. CEBU-MACTAN BRIDGE AND COASTAL ROAD

This 4th Cebu-Mactan Bridge and Coastal Road Project aims to improve the capacity of the existing road network in Cebu and facilitate faster movement of trade, people, and convenience in Metro Cebu.

The entire project for the bridge and the coastal road will cost around P79.5 billion and it has 119.2 billion Yen (P55.8 billion) of the loan set aside for it with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as its lead agency.

The project involves the construction of a 3.3-km bridge with an elevated viaduct of 3.385-km, with two lanes in each direction. It also includes the construction of a 4.9-km four-lane coastal road with a 4.751-km elevated viaduct. Interchanges will be constructed at the linkage between the two projects in Mandaue City.

4th Cebu - Mactan Bridge (1)
Artist’s perspective from skyscrapercity.com

Its target completion date is January 2028.

Project Status/Updates:

  • Its feasibility study was approved by the NEDA board last 2019.

4. NEW CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER PORT

The New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) is a P10.1-billion project that will cover 25 hectares of reclaimed land in Consolacion, Cebu. It is aimed to free up the existing seaport in the province and provide a more efficient and reliable transport infrastructure for the unimpeded flow of goods and services in the Visayas.

This multi-billion project will include the following:

  • a 500-meter quay wall length that can simultaneously accommodate two 2,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) vessels
  • operating facilities and structures for containers such as a freight station and inspection shed
  • an access road and bridge
  • and a dredged waterway and turning basin

The new container port is seen as a long-term solution for the already congested current Cebu International Port. Once done, the latter will be converted into a domestic port while the former will cater to international cargoes coming in and out of Cebu.

Updates:

  • The consultancy works on the port project and the procurement for civil works have commenced last year.

Luxury Staycation at Crimson Resort Mactan for as low as P4,500

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Luxury Staycation at Crimson Resort Mactan for as low as P4,500

Revel in the peace and serenity of Mactan by spending a night or two in Crimson Resort and Spa, now made more affordable for locals for as low as P4,500 per night.

Crimson Resort and Spa provides various luxuries that will give guests an enchanting experience in the rich nature and stunning seaside sceneries surrounding the resort. Although extravagant, Crimson Resort and Spa provides top-tier services and facilities that provide optimized comfort to give guests the best getaway.

The staff are especially well-trained to attend to every need of the guests. Everything from the service to the facilities in Crimson Resort and Spa is definitely one of the resorts that’s a sure bang for the buck.

Considered as one of the best resorts in Mactan, this 6-hectare beach features 40 private bungalows and 250 low rise residential suites nestled amidst beautifully landscaped gardens.

It flaunts the beauty of Mactan’s seaside sceneries with stunning views of the Hilutungan Channel displayed in front of the infinity pool, the pristine white sand beach, or simply just outside their rooms.

The beach area also features a floating wharf with access to the azure sea for those who find it too irresistible to just stare at. It is open not only for swimming but for snorkeling as well – a diving activity that will surely thrill lovers of the deep blue.

The facilities of Crimson Resort and Spa is definitely the best place to spend a lazy day with their luxurious rooms and villas. Their rooms are adorned with charming designs and a rustic ambiance that makes guests – apart from the kids – excited for bedtime.

Their accommodations include simple rooms complete with necessities and they also have lavish villas complete with all the luxuries to make vacations unforgettable.

Deluxe Room
Deluxe Garden Room – Bed
Private Pool Villa
Ocean Front Private Pool Villa – Bedroom
Ocean Front Private Pool Villa

Experience the best of Mactan and be enchanted by the beauty of Crimson Resort and Spa.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES:

  • Deluxe Room – P5,000 on weekdays, P5,500 on weekends
  • Garden Room – P5,500 on weekdays,P6,000 on weekends
  • Pool Villa – P12,000 on weekdays, P14,000 on weekends
  • Beach Casita – P13,000 on weekdays, P15,000 on weekends
  • Ocean or Beach Villa – P15,000 on weekdays, P19,000 on weekends

Inclusions: Rooms include breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids below 12 years old plus 20% off on all food and beverages. Villa guests have an extra P1,000 credits for food and beverage as well.

NOTE: Rates may change from time to time (without prior notice).

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City — 10 minutes from the Lapu-Lapu Shrine

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan” in Mactan. Parking space is available upon arrival.

Cebu logs 521 new cases on February 17

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Cebu logs 521 new cases on February 17

On Wednesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 17, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 521 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 354 new recoveries, and 5 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 31,532, while the active cases surged to 4,786 (from 4,626).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 80.21%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 15,308 (+245 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,922 (+158 new)
– Total deaths: 718 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 2,668

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,518 (+93 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,936 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 116 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 466

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,618 (+70 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,817 (+55 new)
– Total deaths: 178 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 623

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,088 (+113 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,618 (+141 new)
– Total deaths: 441 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 1,029

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 4,786
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 31,532 (+521 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 25,293 (+354 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,453 (+5 new*)

A total of 3,982 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

  • *As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
  • Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

LOOK: The Proposed ‘Seafront City’ in Consolacion

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LOOK: The Proposed ‘Seafront City’ in Consolacion

The reclamation projects that have helped Cebu City reach its level of economic stability is about to also happen in its neighboring towns – this time, in Consolacion.

Seafront City, a project that is still in the works, will surely push the people of Consolacion become more optimistic of their town’s progress in the future. It is a 235.80-hectare reclamation project situated in Barangay Tayud, Municipality of Consolacion, Cebu.

Seafront City, a Public Partnership Project with developer La Consolacion Seafront Development Corporation (LCSDC), will consist of two reclamation types. The first one is an island type with an area of 160.56 hectares while the second type is a foreshore-based type with area of 75.24 hectares.

The lots are separated by a 50-meter waterway to serve as storm drainage outlet of the mainland and provide pathway for small boats to access the sea. Five bridges will be constructed to connect the two lots.

The project is aimed to become a smart city estate. A smart city is a place where traditional networks and services are made more flexible, efficient, and sustainable with the use of information, digital and telecommunication technologies, to improve its operations for the benefit of its inhabitants. It aims for a more efficient use of infrastructure, more informed decision making, more engaged population, and more resilient cities.

Several amenities to be expected include roadways, relocation, mangrove parks, coastal easement, and spaces for utilities. There will also be spaces for industrial, mixed-use commercial, tourist and entrepreneur, mixed-use residential, and institutional use. The institutional area will house government buildings, auditoriums, assembly halls, schools, churches hospitals, civic centers, cultural facilities, and other related sociocultural and institutional uses.

TAKING CONSOLACION TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Traffic congestion has been a long-time dilemma for most people travelling to this part of Cebu. The development of this project will help address these challenges for mobility in the area. Also, it is expected to help increase the internal revenue budget for Barangay Tayud, contribute to the LGU’s economy and that of the province’s too.

Seafront City is anticipated to generate employment to 57,000 to 60,000 and augment government revenue by an average of Php 600million per year.

Furthermore, this project aspires to transform foreshore, offshore and seas within the municipal territorial limits into an international investment, tourism, commercial, residential and economic hub. Given the development changes in Metro Cebu and Consolacion’s close proximity to the 4th Cebu-Mactan Bridge Project, full occupancy of Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ), and the alignment of the proposed Mandaue-Consolacion-Liloan Bypass Road, Seafront City is indeed a sure way to boost local tourism and drive economic growth.

PROJECT OPPOSED BY SHIPYARD OPERATORS

At least 10 shipyard operators are opposing the proposed project that would “dislocate dry docks where more than 300 vessels get maintenance and repairs and put at risk their seaworthiness.”

According to Shipyard Association of Consolacion Cebu (SACC) in a letter addressed to Director William Cuñado of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), if the project continues, this means more than 300 vessels will have to look for other places or have to wait for months every year for their vessel to be certified as seaworthy.

“Not only will this greatly affect the shipping industry but will also compromise the safety of the traveling public,” the group added. About 70 percent of the repair and maintenance of the vessels were being done in shipyards in Tayud.

However, Consolacion Vice Mayor Teresa Alegado claimed that only the shipyard operators opposed the project which she insisted would benefit the residents of Consolacion.

Barangay Tayud has a population of 25,000 and at least 25 percent of the people have jobs in the shipyards.

There’s no doubt that Consolacion is the next big thing in the province, alongside other towns of Cebu that are slowly gaining the spotlight not just for natural attractions but also for property and urban development. And while there are still those in opposition for the proposed project, Seafront City is still hoped to bring a better, more progressive Lacion in the years to come.

Photos and renders from La Consolacion Seafront Development Corporation (LCSDC) and Tobes Environmental Consulting.

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