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

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Citta Di Mare

– To be one of the most modern Cities in Asia
The First Residential Cluster, AMALFI OASIS will be a Spanish Inspired Theme of Mid-rise Condominium with 2 bedrooms (56 sq.mtrs) and 3 bedrooms (113 sq.mtrs).

Rest and recreation in lush proportions. Within its secure, gated premises, Amalfi Oasis makes resort living a way of life. Swimming pool, Clubhouse, Bar and lounge, Basketball court, Rest/Event gazebo, Parks & play areas, Path Walks, Kiddie nooks.

Citta Di Mare literally means ” City By the Sea ” and is located in South Road Properties, Cebu, Philippines. Citta di Mare, or “the City by the Sea”, captures the charms of resort living with its majestic views of Mactan’s coast and Cebu’s mountains. The development, bisected into 2 sections by the Cebu Coastal Road, will redefine waterfront and seaside resort living in the Visayas.

Citta Di Mare concept is the combination of 4 Waterfront Destinations in the world, namely:
1. Darling Harbor, Sydney Australia
2. New Port Beach, California
3. Fisherman’s Wharf
4. Romantic French Riviera
* Clusters of five-storey buildings are interspersed with luxuriant gardens, courtyards and landscaped pockets.
* Pedestrian-friendly community
* 20-meter-wide landscaped walkways and bike lanes link all buildings
Other Projects in SRP Cebu City Philippines
Proposed Court of Appeals Building
SM Prime Holdings development
Bigfoot
City Hall Block
UP Campus
1. The Project:
Citta di Mare is a master-planned community spanning approximately 50 hectares at the newly reclaimed
South Road Properties of the Cebu City Government.

Citta di Mare, or “the City by the Sea”, captures the charms of resort living with its majestic views of Mactan’s
coast and Cebu’s mountains. The development, bisected into 2 sections by the Cebu Coastal Road, will
redefine waterfront and seaside resort living in the Visayas.

Il Corso, the 106,148sqm section directly fronting the sea will be developed into a waterfront lifestyle strip
that will offer a range of seaside leisure activities.

The 390,484sqm section on the opposite side of the Coastal Road will be developed into a residential resort
town composed of themed residential communities anchored by the Piazza, an Italian-inspired common
amenity area. The development on the area is a joint venture development project between Filinvest Land,
Inc. and the Cebu City Government.

Amalfi Oasis, the first residential cluster to be developed at Citta di Mare, is inspired by the Italian coastal
towns along the Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), which is renowned for its scenic beauty, picturesque
towns and diversity.

2. Perfect Location:

South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City The South Roads Properties (SRP) is a 300-hectare prime property development project on reclaimed land
located a few meters off the cost Cebu’s central business district. It is registered with the Philippine
Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as a Special Economic Zone.
Its project cost of over 12Bn Yen was funded by the Japan Bank for International Coopreation (JBIC).
Counterpart funding was provided by the City of Cebu which owns the project.

Abutting the SRP is the Cebu Coastal Road, a 12-kilometer, 4-lane highway that costs 18Bn Yen and was also funded by the JBIC.

Features of and Infrastructure at the SRP (from the Cebu City Government)
Reclamation and all other civil works were done by Japanese contractors in conformity with
internationally accepted engineering standards.

To optimize the use and cost of water, a dual piping system will be installed, a separate pipe for
potable water and another one for gray water.

Fiber Optic cables for all telecommunications and broadband requirements will be available.
Security will be greatly enhanced since the project is virtually an island and all approaches will have
checkpoints.

Proposed Bus Rapid Transit line
Proposed Ferry Terminal
Buffer zone between SRP and Inayawan area
Proposed Court of Appeals Building
304,100sqm SM Prime Holdings development, bought from the Cebu City Government at 3.1Bn
3.1has area leased to Bigfoot
3.02has proposed City Hall Block
5.1193has proposed UP Campus
0.6439has area for utilities
4.7036has area for DPWH

3. The Concept


The Nautilus (from Greek !”#$, ‘sailor’) has survived relatively unchanged for 450 million years and is one
of the only shells to survive from the Dinosaurs era.

Beauty and Renewal. The Nautilus shell, lined with mother-of-pearl, grows into increasingly larger chambers
throughout its life and so has become a symbol for expansion and renewal. Dating back to Hindu myth, the
Nautilus Shell was mentioned as a symbol of many things in creation. It is also a symbol for the inner beauty
of nature.

Renowned. Back in the age of exploration and expedition, the nautilus was one of the strange creatures
found on voyages to the Southern seas, and many an idle sailor would spot this tiny-shelled creature floating
on the quiet sea. The nautilus took on mythical proportions when sailors told of their south sea adventures to
eager listeners gathered around the fire on a cold winter’s night, back in the northern ports of England or of
the northeastern United States.

Herald of good things to come. In Greek and Roman mythology, Triton, the son of Poseidon who dwells in the sea,
only rises to the surface to blow his horn – a shell shaped like the nautilus. From Triton’s horn comes the
magic or mystery which sailors pray for to calm a bad storm at sea.

The Name
The name Citta di Mare, or City by the Sea, encapsulates the concept for the development. The very name
hints at the experience that can be enjoyed here – a lifestyle marked by freedom, pleasure, luxury and
modernity.

The City
The approximately 50has property is envisioned to be just that – a thriving metropolis complete with all
the conveniences of living within the city. Investing in a home at Citta di Mare doesn’t just mean getting a
dwelling unit – you invest in a city.

The residential community comes with separate amenities per cluster,
with generous open spaces and landscaped areas. It is a pedestrian-friendly community with car-free zones
where your children can run around freely. The community has a central amenity area complete with a
church, school, retail shops, cafes and sports ground.

The proposed UP campus is also just a few blocks
away. Across the road is Il Corso, a waterfront lifestyle strip that introduces a new dimension of seaside
pleasures. It features a boardwalk, beach sandbox, marina, cafes, bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, home
depot, retail shops, exhibit tents, amphitheater and high-rise residential condominiums.

Citta di Mare – Near The Sea
A sunset stroll on the beach…a leisurely lunch overlooking the water…dancing the night away at a
beachfront concert…cocktails onboard a moonlit cruise. The charms of seaside living abound, evoking
images of world-class waterfront attractions such as Sydney’s Darling Harbor, Newport Beach, Fisherman’s
Wharf, and the romantic French Riviera. Citta di Mare captures this idyllic lifestyle. Here, resort living
becomes a way of life. You can fulfill your dreams of making the sea a constant, soothing presence in your
life.

4. Project Proponents


Citta di Mare is a joint venture development between the City of Cebu and Filinvest Land, Inc.
Cebu City Government is the owner of the South Road Properties (SRP) composed of 300 hectares of prime
property development on reclaimed land located a few meters off the coast of Cebu’s central business
district. The SRP cost over 12Bn Yen and was funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Counterpart funding was provided by the City of Cebu.

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) is a family corporation owned by fellow Cebuanos
The Gotianun Family. Whatever a Filipino family’s dream may be, Filinvest can build it. From a first home, a lasting legacy, to a desired lifestyle,
the company caters to the need of every Filipino, whoever he may be.

*50 years in the business and one of the country’s leading real estate developers
*With a diverse property portfolio catering to all markets – from its core best-value homes to premier
communities and townships, retail and commercial establishments, offices and business parks,
condominiums and leisure developments
*With assets valued at 165.59 billion and stockholders’ equity of Php62.37 billion
*Developed over 2,000 hectares of land and more than 600,000 suare meters of prime office,
residential and retail spaces
*Built on the Gotianun tradition of integrity, quality and service
With every milestone conquered, one more Filipino dream is fulfilled.
V. Components
Il Corso
Themed Residential Resort Communities
• Amalfi Oasis
• Phase 2
• Phase 3
• Phase 4
• Piazza, central activity area

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INVESTFIL

 – We are your Real Estate Partner Helping you to invest in the Philippines:
Welcome to Investfil.com, your personalized portal to the different projects of Filinvest in the Philippines.
Filinvest is one of the most reputable real estate companies in the Philippines with its extensive experience of 50 years in making captivating residential homes, communities and subdivisions and mid-rise residential buildings with centralized leisure amenities that foster close-knit community where neighbors are familiar with each other at places where nature inspires art and enriches lives. Investfil chooses to single out Filinvest in this portal as a salute to the company for realizing at least 7 Filipino dream houses per day for the past 50 years.

Filinvest has developed over 2,000 hectares of land and more than 600,000 square meters of prime office, residential house and lot subdivision and retail spaces.

The company is publicly-listed full-range residential developer, listed in the Makati stock exchange with assets valued at Php131.5 billion and stockholders’ equity of Php59.68 billion. It has a diverse property portfolio catering to all markets – from its core best value homes to premier communities and townships, retail and commercial establishments, offices and business parks, condominiums and leisure developments.

It owns Filinvest Corporate City, a 244 hectare showcase of urban center development. It also developed the 52-storey PBCom Tower which is the tallest office building in the Philippines, the premier outsourcing hub Northgate Cyberzone in Alabang, and the sprawling Festival Supermall which remains the undisputed regional shopping center south of Metro Manila. In Cebu City, a bustling city located right at the center of the Philippine archipelago, Filinvest is going to develop one of its biggest project,

This is on top of its signature projects in Cebu City like Corona del Mar-a beach side resort residential
subdivision, Aldea del Sol that features affordable homes in Lapulapu City, Mactan Tropics-a high end themed residential community that offers lots only, One Oasis-a 3-hectare residential condominium community conveniently located right at the heart of Cebu City and Grand Cenia-a 25 storey condotel and residential condo project located at the heart of Cebu’s premier business district which are all featured in this website. Investfil.com is your portal to owning and investing your dream house developed by Filinvest. It’s even easier to turn your dreams into reality when you deal with our licensed professional real estate salespersons. We share with you the same mindset…a love of the outdoors, a love of life.

The Grand Cenia Hotel & Residences,Condotels, Condos,Banilad,Cebu City,Philippines.
We offer you the convenience and confidence of owning a little piece of Filinvest paradise projects in a way only

professional real estate sellers can do, where values of professionalism, honesty and dynamism is embraced.
When you want the low-down on Filinvest houses and projects, we are like the locals of the Filinvest community.

We have been around long enough to gain knowledge and expertise in selling Filinvest products, be it residential house and lots in a subdivision, township, condominium buildings or commercial spaces developed by Filinvest.Filinvest Houses, Filinvest Quezon City, Filinvest Real Estate, Filinvest Subdivision.

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Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Mastering the Audit of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001

Summary

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 the certification process according to ISO 1702.Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

 Who should attend?

Internal auditors
Auditors wanting to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS)  certification audits
Project managers or consultants wanting to master the Information Security Management System audit process
CxO and Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
Members of an information security team
Expert advisors in information technology
Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information security audit function
Learning objectives

To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 internal audit following ISO 19011 guidelines
To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021 and ISO 27006
To acquire the necessary expertise  to manage an ISMS audit team
To understand the operation of an ISO 27001 conformant information security management system
To understand the relationship between an Information Security Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
To improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, its risk assessment and audit decision-making

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001

Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to information security
Fundamental principles of information security
ISO 27001 certification process
Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 8 of ISO27001
Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 27001 audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
Preparation of an ISO 27001 certification audit
ISMS documentation audit
Conducting an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit

Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 27001 audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

*This is only a partial course outline, for complete details, please contact the undersigned.

Prerequisites

ISO 27001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27001 is recommended

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:
Ø  Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
Ø  Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
Ø  Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
Ø  Practice test similar to the certification exam
To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited
Examination and certification

The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
Ø  Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security
Ø  Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Ø  Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Ø  Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 27001 audit
Ø  Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit
Ø  Domain 6: Closing an ISO 27001 audit
Ø  Domain 7: Managing an ISO 27001 audit program
The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor or Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience.  Those credentials are available for internal and external auditors
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
General Information

·         Certification fees are included in the exam price
·         A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
·         A participation certificate of 31 CPE (Continuing Professional Education)credits will be issued to participants
·         In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions


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Taft Property joins the country on its Independence Day celebration with the 'BIG GIFT'

Special reward for today's modern day heroes. We raise 2 flags - one for parents everywhere and another for our heroic OFWs.

As we celebrate Father's Day on June 20, and with the recent celebration of Mother's Day in May, Taft is giving out SAVINGS of up to P1,000,000 to honor all fathers and mothers for their dedication and hard work to provide a home for their families. OFWs on the other hand are in for a grand homecoming. They get to enjoy up to P1 Million in savings PLUS they get to pick from the special treats exclusive to them such as:

*Family Vacation to Hong Kong

*Educational Fund

*Home Appliance Showcase

*One-year Groceries Budget

*Diamond Earrings for Mama

*Swiss Watch for Papa

Included in the Big Gift Promo are the House and Lot units at Nichols Park in Guadalupe and Hacienda Salinas in Lahug. Both locations are right at the heart of Cebu City, Philippines and are very close to business and entertainment districts, malls, schools, hospitals, places of worship and government agencies. Nichols Park is within 10 minutes to the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Fuente Osmena and the leading medical facilities in the province – Cebu Doctors’ Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital. Hacienda Salinas is very accessible to the newly built Mormon Temple inCebu as well as Asia Town IT Park, the BPO capital in the whole region.

Hacienda Salinas is a charming paradise with Spanish inspired houses. The houses at Nichols Park carry the English theme in their elegance and simplicity. The houses in both subdivisions are all ready to occupy.‘Home Sweet Home’ will no longer be a dream for the Filipino family. With Taft Property’s BIG GIFT, it will be a sweet reality that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.


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PROHOMES DEVELOPMENT INC

Was founded in December 22, 2004 by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Beverly M. Dayanan, a Banker, in partnership with Mr. Richard D. Lim, the President and Chief Executive Officer of JOHNDORF VENTURES CORPORATION. It was primarily established to cater to the growing demands of Cebuanos for more affordable and quality homes.

Guided by its principle of building quality homes to uplift the lives of the Filipino people, the company continues to develop Economy projects since its commercial operation begun in 2006. For about five (5) years now, the company has completed a total of 8 subdivisions with about 2,500 constructed units to date. Completed projects includeGenesis Homes with 498 units, St. Bernadette Homes with 104 units, Corinthians Subdivision with 387 units and St. Dominic’s Place with 546 units, all 4 developments are sited in Sudtunggan, Basak, Lapulapu. Other completed projects are Earnestine Homes with 69 units located in Babag, Lapulapu and St. Anne’s Lane, an exclusive middle end development with 12 units in Banawa.  Ongoing projects are Fleur de Ville Subdivision, a 1.8 ha development with 269 units in Mactan, Lapulapu and the recently launched Haniyyah Homes, a 2.7 ha project with 380 units in Babag, Lapulapu. Upcoming projects soon to be developed are in Consolacion and Mandaue City.

Ranging from an affordable house and lot package of P400,000 to 1M (socialized to economic packages), the units were designed for a starting family in mind. Economic 2-Storey Townhouse units are complete with 2 bedrooms, tiled toilet and bath, a smooth painted exterior and interior wall, concreted stairs, flooring with tiles and a carport. Same care are put into details for the amenities of each project which include a carefully designed  grand entrance gate with guardhouse, perimeter security fence, parks and playground, a multi-purpose hall, basketball court and concreted roads, curbs and gutter. All projects are accessible so working family members can easily travel to and from work and come home to a relaxing environment.

VISION AND MISSION

We shall be the best economic housing developer in the region, creating & delivering high quality affordable homes using advance technology coupled with unparalleled customer service by a team of highly responsive employees. We aim to uplift the lives of Filipinos by providing a family oriented environment where people can live with a sense of pride and security. http://prohomes.ph/prohomesdevinc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=74

THE HERITAGE

The Heritage:

Watch out for the opening of "The Heritage" - a new residential development in Jagobiao, Mandaue City, with a total of 13.6 hectares of gradually rolling terrain which features a number of remarkable community facilities and amenities such as swimming pool, basketball court, clubhouse and fully landscaped open area. Easy access to the major thoroughfare, business establishments, schools, churches, airport, supermarkets and other shopping centers combined with its naturally relaxing atmosphere, make this residential community an ideal place to raise one's family and a sanctuary to look forward to after each day's activity.

"The Heritage" - about 25 minutes from Cebu City, is another project of Maria Luisa Properties, the proud developer of Maria Luisa Estate Park, Maryville Subdivision, Maryville Heights, Casilli Hills Subdivision, Dancing Sun Subdivision and many others.

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Luxureal International, Inc. Markets Top Philippine Real Estate Projects

LuxuReal International, Inc. is a top real estate marketing firm which markets only top Philippine Real Estate properties. LuxuReal International, Inc. aims to provide “luxury living within your reach”, with an array of condominiums, condotels, house & lots, and resorts developed by top names in the Philippine real estate industry.  Among the roster of featured developers are top Philippine Real Estate companies such as Avida Land, Ayala Land, DMCI, Earth+Style, G2 Global, Megaworld, SMDC and Vista Land. Featured properties include Ridgewood-towers Taguig, Ponticelli Daang Hari Alabang and Canyon Woods Tagaytay among others.

In its website, www.myluxureal.com, home buyers can have a quick search for a property in preference to location, property type and price. Photos have been included for each property for a better view of sample unit. The website posts brief information such as the amenities, location, nearest road that travellers are familiar with, the typical venues you can see near the property and some write ups of featured properties. You can also browse either by developer or by the latest properties. If you want to be updated you can check out their news and events, and do not forget to view their latest promos posted for some properties to get discounts, add-on furnishing and more.

LuxuReal International is also looking for partners for Philippine real estate projects such as Global Sales Managers, Brokers and Agents and Global Referral Partners.

www.myluxureal.com

Innovation at its Finest

GoldPeach Properties is a new and innovative property development corporation backed by the full resources and the impeccable reputation of the Gaisano Capital Group, a known leader in the retail industry.

For 33 years, the Gaisano Capital Group has been developing malls throughout the Philippines. With its aggressive expansion initiatives and generally progressive outlook, the Gaisano Capital Group has managed to create a strong presence in Visayas and Mindanao.

In 2010, GoldPeach Properties was formally created to focus on the various property development ventures of Gaisano Capital.

Committed to the creation of a premium environment for people who value a high-quality lifestyle at a cost-effective price range, GoldPeach Properties is rapidly making its mark in the local real estate development landscape.

GoldPeach has recently partnered with TVA&P, Inc., a distinguished architectural firm, and ASEC, a recognized leader in residential, industrial, and commercial development, to give rise to its much-awaited maiden venture, One Pavilion Place, an integrated live-play-shop development in the heart of the Cebu City metropolis.

In addition, GoldPeach is already poised to develop more of the prime lots under its portfolio, aiming to offer new properties focused on the concept of “prime location at a mini budget” for the average home buyer.

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Cebu

(Cebuano: Sugbo) is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands. Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighbouring, smaller islands, which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the Camotes Islands. Cebu has narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus and coastal plains. It also has rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island. Cebu's highest mountains are over 1000 meters high. Flat tracts of land can be found in the city of Bogo and in the towns of San Remigio, Medellin and Daanbantayan at the northern region of the province. Its capital is Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines, which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with four neighboring cities which include Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Talisay City and eight other municipalities. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Mactan island, is the second busiest airport in the Philippines.

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the seventh best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007,^[1] eighth best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, seventh in 2004 and in 2009.

Demographics

The population of Cebu in 2007 was 2,440,120, with its largest city accounting for 799,762 people, or more than a third of the entire provincial population.^[2] Cebuano is the official language spoken in Cebu and it is also spoken in most areas of the Visayas, including Bohol, western Leyte, Negros Oriental and some provinces of Mindanao (Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin, Compostela Valley, South Cotabato and Sarangani. The population of Central Visayas is predominantly young with about 37 percent of its population below 10 years old. This is very evident in the very broad base of the population pyramid in the region which has prevailed since 1970 but at a declining rate. A decline of 2.29 percentage points in the proportion of household population below 15 years old was noted from 1980 to 1995. Conversely, an increase of 3.06 percentage points was observed in the 15-64 age group during the same period. The population of the region is evenly distributed between male and female. However, the male population in the region has been increasing at a faster rate compared to the female population

Climate

Though Cebu has two official seasons, Dry and Wet, rainfall is usually not particularly high, with average rainfall hitting around 100 millimeters per month. The wet season usually comes from June to December, while the dry season comes from January until May. Rainfall is highest in June and July. Cebu's temperatures can reach a high of 36 degree celsius from March to May, to as low as 18 degrees at the mountains during the cooler season from October to January.

The average temperature in Cebu is around 24 to 32 degree celsius, and does not fluctuate much except for the month of May, which is the hottest month. Cebu averages 70-80 percent humidity.

History

Between the 13th and 16th century Cebu then known as Zubu^[6] (or Sugbo) was an island inhabited by Hindu, animist and Muslim^[7] ruled by Rajahs and Datus.^[8] It was a kingdom of the defunct Rajahnate of Cebu.

The Rajahnate of Cebu was a native kingdom which used to exist in Cebu prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. It was founded by Sri 'Lumay' otherwise known as 'Rajamuda Lumaya', a native prince of the Chola dynasty which had invaded Sumatra in Indonesia. He was sent by the Maharajah to establish a base for expeditionary forces to subdue the local kingdoms, but he rebelled and established his own independent Rajahnate instead. ^[9]

The arrival of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 established a period of Spanish exploration and colonization.^[10][11]

A map showing the route of the Magellan expedition circumnavigating the world.

Losing favor for his plan of reaching the Spice Islands from king Manuel I of Portugal, by sailing west from Europe, Magellan offered his services to king Charles I of Spain. On September 20, 1519, Magellan led five ships with a crew of 250 people from the Spanish fort of Sanlúcar de Barrameda enroute to Southeast Asia via the Americas and Pacific Ocean. They reached the Philippines on March 16, 1521. Rajah Kolambu the king of Mazaua told them to sail for Cebu, where they could trade and have provisions.

Pigafetta's illustrations of Cebuanos during the expedition.

Arriving in Cebu City, Magellan, with Enrique of Malacca as translator, befriended Rajah Humabon the Rajah or King of Cebu and persuaded the natives of allegiance to Charles I of Spain. Humabon and his wife were given Christian names and baptized as Carlos and Juana. The Santo Niño was presented to the native queen of Cebu, as a symbol of peace and friendship between the Spaniards and the Cebuanos. On April 14, Magellan erected a large wooden cross on the shores of Cebu. Afterwards, about 700 islanders were baptized.

Magellan soon heard of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a native king in nearby Mactan Island, a rival of the Rajahs of Cebu. It was thought that Humabon and Lapu-Lapu had been fighting for control of the flourishing trade in the area. On April 27, the Battle of Mactan occurred where the Spaniards were defeated and Magellan killed by the natives of Mactan^[12] in Mactan Island. According to Italian historian and chronicler, Antonio Pigafetta, Magellan's body was never recovered despite efforts to trade for it with spice and jewels. Magellan's second in command, Juan Sebastián Elcano took his place as captain of the expedition and sailed their fleet back to Spain, circumnavigating the world.

Survivors of the Magellan expedition brought tales of a savage island in the East Indies with them when they returned to Spain. Consequently, several Spanish expeditions were sent to the islands but all ended in failure. In 1564, Spanish explorers led by Miguel López de Legazpi sailing from Mexico arrived in 1565 and established a colony.^[13] The Spaniards fought the King Rajah Tupas and occupied his territories. The Spaniards established settlements, trade flourished and renamed the island to "Villa del Santíssimo Nombre de Jesús" (Town of the Most Holy Name of Jesus). Cebu became the first European settlement established by the Spanish Cortés in the Philippines. In 1595, the Universidad de San Carlos (University of San Carlos) was established and in 1860, Cebu opened its forts to foreign trade. The first printing house ("Imprenta de Escondrillas y Cia") was established in 1873 and in 1880, the Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion (College of the Immaculate Conception) was established and the first periodical The Bulletin of Cebu ("El Boletin de Cebú") began publishing in 1886. In 1898, the island was ceded to the United States after the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War. In 1901, Cebu was governed by the United States for a brief period, however it became a charter province on February 24, 1937 and was governed independently by Filipino politicians.

Cebu, being one of the most densely populated island in the Philippines, served as a Japanese base during their occupation in World War II which began with the landing of Japanese soldiers in April 1942. The 3rd, 8th, 82nd and 85th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was reestablished on 1942 to 1946 and the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary was reestablished again on 1944 to 1946 at the military general headquarters and the military camps and garrisoned in Cebu City and Cebu Province and started by the Anti-Japanese military operations in Cebu from April 1942 to September 1945 and helping Cebuano guerrillas and fought against the Japanese Imperial forces. Almost three years later in March 1945, combined Filipino and American forces landed and reoccupied the island during the liberation of the Philippines. Cebuano guerrilla groups led by an American, James Cushing is credited for the establishment of the Koga Papers which is said to have changed the American plans to retake the Philippines from Japanese occupation in 1944, by helping the combined United States and the Philippine Commonwealth Army forces enter Cebu in 1945. The following year the island achieved independence from colonial rule in 1946.

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Cattleya Gardens and Memorial Park

With a number of memorial parks around Cebu already, M. Lhuillier has taken the challenge of investing in yet another one, but being able to find their niche makes it another first in Cebu.

 M. Lhuillier Inc. had launch their first venture in the memorial park business, named Cattleya Gardens and Memorial Park.

 Boasting off its amenities that make it not only a memorial park but a place where families can bond, Cattleya also prides itself of being the first pet memorial park in Cebu.

 Unlike the common notion that memorial parks are to be eerie, they have built a haven where people “can experience the beauty of life.”

 Cattleya Gardens and Memorial Park will be located in a 5.4 hectare location in Cogon, Cordova, Cebu.

 They have had over 300 lots sold already out of 12,728 that would be available. For the pet memorial, it would occupy 774 lots.

 Being a first in Cebu, the pet memorial have gotten rave reviews.  The memorial park is a garden and a park all at the same time.

 Cattleya will have a lot of amenities including a meditation area, a cinerarium, a flora and fauna and an Orchidarium, to show off orchids that are one of the passions of the Lhuillier family thus the name of the memorial garden.

 The memorial has a Class A service but with the Class C price, so everyone would be able to afford it. Plus the park offers a good payment scheme, with no downpayment needed, straight monthly, three years to pay and zero percent interest.

 Lawn lots cost around Php 75,000 while in other memorial lots cost around P200,000.

 Construction for Cattleya would start this month and would be completed by March 2013




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