Amara (Cebu's Premier Seaside Residential Community)

Catarman, 6000 Liloan, Philippines The Project Derived from the Spanish word that means mooring rope used to anchor ships at port, Amara connotes home where a family will find safe harbor. To Cebuanos, Amara is the one seaside haven where you can rejuvenate your spirit and the ties that bind your family, where life is renewed by the sea, the surrounding natural environs and a 100-year old lighthouse that beams a guiding light faithfully every night. Amara also incorporates the words “mar”, the sea, and “amar”, love. These are the keystones of the community that will eventually grow in this masterplanned development inspired by resort living. The project is envisaged to provide the ideal resort-inspired residential enclave where residents can nurture relationships with family, neighbors and friends. Families can enjoy a rustic, seaside ambiance while the well-planned features andamenities ensure comfortable living. AMARA is a high-end seaside residential community. Amara is Cebu Holdings Inc’s (CHI) and Coastal Highpoint Ventures, Inc's (CHVI) major landmark residential project in Cebu. The property is envisioned to be a community of seaside neighborhoods within a master-plannedresidential haven. It will offer superior values in product features, amenities and value appreciation with the Ayala trademark. The Location The site is situated on the jutting east portion of the Cebu island and specifically located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu. The municipality of Liloan is approximately 18 km north of Cebu City. Conversely, the site is approximately 3 km southeast of the Liloan municipal town proper and sits adjacent to the Bagacay Lighthouse on the eastern coastline. It is bounded by the Camotes Sea coastline on the northern and eastern sides. From Cebu City, AMARA can be accessed through the northern coastal highway, a cemented and partly asphalted road, by almost any type of vehicle. (The route to AMARA proceeds north through the highway.) From the highway, the site can be accessed from 2 points, namely: a. From a crossing at Barangay Yati Liloan that proceeds to the southeast towards Tayud and thence turning northeast towards Brgy. Catarman, and b. from Liloan proper near Liloan Catholic Church passing through a cemented road that traverses southeast towards Barangay Catarman. A luxurious section will be carved out along the scenic coastal ridge of the development. This part of AMARA will offer wider latitude for extras to lot owners such as private jetties for yacht owners, private infinity pool and decks overlooking the sea, among others. It will have all the amenities to allow you and your family to relax and recharge: Clubhouse Sports & Recreation Club Serenity Park Playground, Gazebos Parks Facilities Water Sewage Treatment Facilities Picnic Grove Amara North Seamless Parks Amara North boasts several open parks that cut gently across the phase, meandering against the naturally beautiful terrain. With cozy nooks and trellises along parks that are almost seamlessly connected with each other, Amara North residents will enjoy the "arctic blue and tropic green" from lush landscapes and generous greenery of this phase complemented by the open sea close by. Esplanade and seaside decks Be renewed by the sea with viewing decks along the esplanade designed to create a seamless connection with the waters. With shaded sitting areas, stepped benches and trellises in between surrounding trees and natural boulders, early morning or late afternoon walks along the cliffs have never been more pleasurable. Boardwalk Take delight in your special access to the sea with a boardwalk which brings the cooling sea breeze and magnificent view of the Mactan Channel and Camotes Sea right at your doorstep. A few meters from your doorway is a rustic walkway on the edge of the sea, allowing you an uninterrupted view and feel of the sea against your face. This boardwalk will allow you to explore the sea from its wooden steps when the urge for a dip in this exclusive, luxurious seaside haven becomes too hard to resist. Wharf There is an existing wharf* at the headland which reaches out to the open waters. Disclaimer : *Wharf operations and licensing are subject to government rules, regulations and conditions that may be beyond the developer?s control. While the developer will endeavor to comply with the applicable requirements, the developer cannot guarantee the nature, details, term and extent of the wharf facility. 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Crimson Beach Resort And Spa Mactan

Crimson Beach Resort and Spa welcomes you to a world beyond your wildest dreams... 

Imagine yourself on blissful days, sun-kissed beach leaving your cares behind as you while away in the cool ecru sand. 

Wake up to the sound of rhythmic waves as you step out in your very own private balcony to greet the morning sun. Start your day with a little meditation and a yoga class at the Aum spa or a perky exercise routine at the Fitness Center. After working up a sweat, head to any of our food and beverage outlets for a hearty meal perfected by our skilled chefs. The rest of the day beckons with fun activities like water sports, diving and island hopping, just right ingredients to build experience you will long remember. 

Whether discovering the soothing and healing wonders of the resort's spa or journeying through a delicious culinary trail in any of the property's four food and beverage outlets, Crimson Beach Resort and Spa knows no boundaries when it comes to fun under the sun. We are excited to see you. 

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#Cebu - SM City Consolacion!

SM City Consolacion! Like and Share Please! Thank You! Kindly "LIKE" C E B U's FanPage =>

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The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System

[BOPK-05] The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System is a proposed mass transit system for the City of Cebu located within the greater Cebu Metropolitan area. It is expected to become the first operational Bus Rapid Transit project in the Philippines. Only one line has been planned in detail so far, but scheme developers note the potential to develop a larger network comprising the adjacent cities Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue and Talisay. Leadership in both Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue have shown interest in the network. It is expected the first phase of the route could be operational in 2013.

Stage of Development

A Bus Rapid Transit system for Cebu City was first proposed by the former Mayor Tomas Osmeña in the 1990s, but it was 2008 when the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) began formal planning. On April 20, 2008, Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña originally requested the World Bank for assistance in the conduct of the Pre-Feasibility Study. Cebu City Planning and Development Coordinator, Engr. Nigel Paul Villarete, disclosed on February 2, 2009, that the Public-Private Infrastructure Assistance Facility (PPIAF) has allocated the funding for the Pre-Feasibility Study, to be conducted by the World Bank. After the study, the World Bank is supporting the scheme financially and technically through its Clean Technology Fund. The Philippines National Government is also supporting the project financially as President Benigno S. Aquino III has placed it among his top 16 Public-Private Partnership projects to pursue. The current Mayor of Cebu City, Michael Rama, is also supportive of the plans and has formed two steering committees to advise on policies and provide technical expertise. The Cebu City Team is headed by former Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival, as the former Cebu BRT Project Development Officer, Engr. Nigel Paul Villarete, transferred to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport on October 26, 2010.

A pre-feasibility study was conducted by World Bank consultants Integrated Transport Planning Ltd in 2010 which concluded the scheme “is deliverable physically, institutionally and financially”. A full feasibility study is now being conducted by the DOTC.

Route

The 16 kilometre route traverses Cebu City from Bulacao in the south-west to Talamban in the north-east, linking the following key destinations; Central Business District, Capitol Site, Ayala Shopping Mall and a proposed tributary to SM Shopping Mall. A spur to the 300-hectare Cebu South Reclamation Project (SRP) is also planned as developers Filinvest seek to integrate BRT provision into their development plans.

The BRT vehicles will run along segregated bus lanes that run down the middle of the road. Stations will also be located in the middle of the road and will be accessed by footbridges or pedestrian crossings. 25 stations have been proposed including terminals at Ayala Shopping Mall, SM Mall, Talamban and Bulacao.

A modified Jeepney network is expected to operate feeder and complementary services to the BRT route.

Vehicles

Single deck non-articulated buses which hold between 85 and 110 passengers will be used. A running speed of 25 km/hr is proposed with a peak frequency of 105 buses per hour on the core route. This operation is expected to carry 317,000 Cebuanos each day.

Ticketing and Fares

Ticketing is likely to use pre-pay smart cards like that used for Rapid Transport in Singapore and Hong Kong. The pre-feasibility assessment for the BRT route states that if the fares were charged at the same level as Jeepneys then the ticket revenue would be US$15 million per year, of which US$1.5 million is expected to be profit/surplus.

Costs and benefits

The route will be constructed in two phases, the first from Bulacao to Ayala Mall which should be operational in 2013 and the second from Ayala Mall to Talamban which should be operational in 2014/2015. The capital cost of the infrastructure is estimated to be US$115 million, which equates to US$7 million per kilometre.

The pre-feasibility study estimates that in comparison to using Jeepneys the BRT route will save Cebuanos 570 million hours of travelling per year and will also be cheaper for the bus operators as BRT vehicles are cheaper to run than the existing Jeepneys. The overall cost benefit ratio has been evaluated to be 2.45.

If the buses were to run on diesel then the route is estimated to save 9,655 tonnes of PM10 emissions and 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions up to the year 2035. However the DOTC is also considering running the vehicles on LPG, biofuel, hybrid or electricity which will reduce emissions further.

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Italian biker to start pedaling in Cebu for Philippine visit

Italian biker to start pedaling in Cebu for Philippine visit 

Italian biker Janusz River, 75 years old gives a ready smile at the Redemptorist Seminary in Cebu City as hep prepares for his Philippine leg starting in Cebu in his attempt to tour the world on a biccycle in 16 years.

River said that he chose Cebu as his first stop because of his affinity for the late Blessed Pope John Paul II, who visited Cebu in the 1990s with his statue built on the grounds of the Archbishop’s residence in Jakosalem Street, in Cebu City.

River speaks 20 languages and is currently studying Cebuano.

Today, he will start to pedal in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu cities. Tomorrow, he will head north and back.

He is set to complete his cycling adventures in the Visayas by Dec. 14.

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Cebu City’s Guinness bid in chess gets boost

Cebu City’s Guinness bid in chess gets boost

Cebu City’s bid for another shot at the Guinness Book of World Records received a big boost as private schools announced their full support to break the world record for the biggest chess championships.

Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) chairman Edward Hayco said Cebu City has already unofficially shattered the record for the biggest tournament when 5,000 students from different public schools participated in weekly tournaments supervised by their Physical Education teachers and members of the CCSC.

The current record was held by Russia when it managed to attract 1,240 participants in a chess tournament.

Hayco said during a meeting with the school representatives at the Cebu City Sports Center that he is optimistic about breaking the record for the biggest grand finals slated January 2012.

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USC College of Law bags award for excellence

USC College of Law bags award for excellence 

THE Legal Education Board (LEB) will confer an award for Excellence in Legal Education to the University of San Carlos College of Law on Nov. 11, 2011 at the Manila Pavilion on the occasion of the second anniversary of the LEB.

The award is given to the top five law schools in the country based on its performance in the bar examination for the past ten years (2001 to 2010).

The top five law schools are Ateneo de Manila, San Beda College, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Davao and the University of San Carlos.

The other top performing law schools that will also receive an award for outstanding law schools are University of Santo Tomas (6th), Arellano University (7th), Xavier University (8th), Far Eastern University (9th) and University of San Agustin (10th).

USC College of Law Dean Alex Monteclar will also receive an award for Outstanding Law Dean.

Dean Monteclar is the dean of the USC College of Law from June 2006 to the present.

The awarding ceremony will be attended by all the members of the Supreme Court, other appellate courts, officers of the Philippine Association of Law Schools, Philippine Association of Law Professors, Integrated Bar of the Philippines and other government dignitaries.

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