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- BPOs in Cebu: A Frenzy of Growth
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008
As a boy, Renato Labrador used to swim in a river and catch rainbow fish in barangay Luz, Cebu City.
- Shakey's now at IT Park
Thursday, Jul 10, 2008
It was with jubilation for Shakey's diehards that their favorite pizza outlet is now open at their nearby offices in The Walk at Asiatown IT Park in Salinas Drive, Lahug.
- The Walk
Monday, Jul 14, 2008
Step into a world of retail convenience where alfresco dining, cafes, resto bars, fastfood, and service outlets are just a few steps away.
- Cebu cyberpark to lease out more space to BPOs, shops
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008
CEBU CITY- The Asiatown IT Park will lease out more space to business process outsourcing (BPO) and retail companies, with more workers to be hired in the process.
- Resto to open more stores in tourist areas
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008
A PIZZA restaurant expects to have 100 branches before the end of the year as it continues to expand its presence in viable locations all over the country.
- The Walk: Soft Opening
Friday, Jun 13, 2008
Step into the world of retail convenience where al fresco dining, cafes, resto bars, fastfood and service outlets are just a few steps away. The Walk, located in the heart of Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, offers you all these as it becomes the city's newest dining and hang-out destination. Now open are Figaro, Pier One Bar and Grill, La Marea, Shakey's and Moon Cafe. Soon to open outlets are Casa Verde, Mcdonald's, Barbecue Joe, Tapa King, Eye Pad, News Flash, and Mercury Drug.
- CPVDC plays host to 60 merchants at ???The Walk???
Friday, Jun 13, 2008
Cebu Property Ventures and Development Incorporated Corporation (CPVDC) recently opened its first food, retail and entertainment facility at the 25-hectare Cebu Asiatown IT Park.
- Mcdonald's opens 13th Cebu branch today
Friday, Jun 13, 2008
Opening for new stores within a year, international fastfood chain Mcdonald's shows its confidence in the receptive Cebu market.
- Fastfood opens 13th Cebu branch
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008
BULLISH about Cebu's growing economy and its receptive market, fastfood giant mcDonald's will open its 13th company-owned branch in Cebu on Friday.
- eBloc Tower at Asiatown soon to be completed
Friday, Jun 6, 2008
As it nears its completion, the eBloc Tower was topped off in a simple ceremony yesterday at the Asiatown IT Park.
- CPVDC-ALI's eBloc Tower set for
Thursday, Jun 5, 2008
Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC) and Ayala Land Inc.'s 12-storey mid-rise office condominium project, the eBloc Tower is set for ceremonial topping-off today, June 6, 10:00 o'clock in the morning at Jose Del Mar St., Asiatown IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City.
- More space for IT, BPO
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008
There are more than 154,000 square meters of office space in Metro Cebu registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for information technology (IT) companies.
- Asiatown offers additional spaces for BPO operations
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008
The 25-hectare Cebu Asiatown IT Park will offer additional 50,000 square meters leasable space after the six major building projects will be completed in the next two years.
- Cebu may rise as Asia's IT, BPO hub in the next 2 years
Thursday, Apr 10, 2008
Cebu as Asia's hub for information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) will get a boost when six major projects are completed within the next two years in the 25-hectare Asiatown IT Park.
- Living it up
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008
Except for an occasional wolf whistle from the city jail inmates and the sounds of the vehicles clattering on the barely passable road, there was hardly anything going on eight years ago in this vast space that is now known to everyone in Cebu as the "IT Park."
- Second Ceboom?
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008
The economic slowdown in the United States would have most other people worried. But industry players and analysts actually expect it to boost the growth in the country's business processing outsourcing (BPO) sector, which includes call centers (or contact centers) and other companies that handle back-office jobs for international firms, particularly those in US.
- Ceboom Continues
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008
Cebu???s rise to become an economic, political and cultural powerhouse traces its roots to its strategic location, its unique place in history and the culture of a people, who, for generations, had been living off an island relatively scarce in resources. Instead of focusing on agriculture, Cebu became a center for shipping, trade and manufacturing, creating near-legendary names as the Aboitizes, Lhuilliers, Gokongweis, Chiongbians and Giasanos to name a few.
- CPVDC unveils eBloc at Asiatown in Cebu
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008
More office spaces will soon be available for lease at Asiatown IT Park as developer Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC) recently launched the project concept for its first mid-rise building along Jose Ma. Del Mar Avenue in Cebu City.
- Cebu Holdings Inc., Ayala Center Cebu hold Balik Cebu activities
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008
Like many events for the Sinulog celebration, the Balik Cebu activities have become tradition and something to look forward to this time of year.
- More Cebu malls sprout, expand
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008
CEBU is set to become an emerging shopping destination in the Philippines as existing mall operators are expanding and new ones are set to rise in the different parts of the province in the coming years.
- Ayala Center greets New Year with amazing line up of events
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
Ayala Center Cebu caps off its 13th year with thirteen holiday treats to keep the season merry.
- Ayala Celebrates Christmas
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
The yuletide season is a time of cheer and glorious merriment and so, together with the celebration of their 13th anniversary, Ayala Center Cebu joins Cebuanos' Christmas celebration through fun-filled treats and exciting list of Christmas activities.
- New Structure to Boost ICT in Cebu
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
Information Technology, or IT and IT-enabled businesses in Cebu will have more reasons to smile nowadays with the incoming erection of the eBloc situated at the Asiatown IT Park, some distance across the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Casino in Lahug, Cebu.
- New jazz quartet to perform at Ayala Center Cebu
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
Celebrating Yuletide Season and its 13th year anniversary, Ayala Center Cebu prepares exciting treats and line-up of events for shoppers to truly enjoy their Christmas shopping spree.
- Marriott's Gingerbread house at Ayala Center Cebu
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
Complete one's shopping experience at the Ayala Center Cebu with a visit to the Marriott Hotel's Gingerbread house at the Paseo Marina fronting Guess and Lucerne.
- Conversion of fountain area into children???s playground
Monday, Jan 7, 2008
Ayala Center Cebu (ACC) reveals a new concept that would replace the fountain area together with the refurbishment of the activity center.
- Ayala North Point holds dedication ceremony for Sadhana Garden
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
In a world of deadlines, incessantly ringing phones, and a constant barrage of emails, one finds the need to relax and get away from all the stress every once in a while, in a haven to rejuvenate both the body and the spirit not so far from home.
- Ayala taps 3 partners for Davao project
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Ayala Land, Inc., the property arm of the Ayala Group of Companies, yesterday said it would put up a mixed-use project in Davao City through a joint-venture agreement with three local firms.
- ALI teams up with 3 firms for P2.3-B Davao project
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has entered into a joint venture agreement with three companies to develop a nine-hectare property in Davao into a mixed-use community estimated to cost an initial P2.31 billion.
- ALI to start P2.31-B retail, BPO venture in Mindanao
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Property Giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is embarking in a P2.31-billion mixed-use project in Davao City, its first retail and business process outsourcing venture in Mindanao.
- Nokia store opens in Ayala Center Cebu
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Good news to Nokia lovers. There are now two Nokia stores in Cebu, one in SM Mall and the recently opened store in Ayala Expansion Building, Ayala Center Cebu.
- ALI mulls projects to provide more space for BPO firms in major cities
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Although known for its development of big shopping malls in the Philippines, Ayala Land Inc., one of the country's premier property developers, have diversified a huge part of its investments in building facilities that cater to the business processing outsourcing (BPO) industry.
- CPVDC unveils new bldg in Asiatown
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
More office spaces will soon be available for lease at Asiatown IT Park as developer Cebu Property Ventures & Development Corporation (CPVDC) completed its first mid-rise building along Jose Ma. Del Mar. Avenue.
- IT park to start phase 2
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
The development of the phase two project of the Asiatown Information Technology Park (AITP) is expected to start next year to make Cebu the preferred business processing outsourcing (BPO) destination in the country.
- Exciting events mark Ayala Center Cebu???s 13th Anniversary
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu???s prepares an exciting line-up of events, activities and mall-wide anniversary sale in celebration of its 13th year anniversary this November.
- Ayala Center Cebu 13th Anniversary
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Bench endorsers Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson will visits Ayala Center Cebu and will entertain fans 4pm at the Activity Center today.
- Ayala Land to transform BBRC to ???BPO Enclave???
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Ayala Land Inc. affiliate Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC) plans to transform the area where the old Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center (BBRC) used to stand into a ???BPO Enclave.???
- New bldg. to rise at IT park
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
CPVDC unveils plan for mid-rise facility to house more space for BPO companies.
- P900-M building to rise in IT Park
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Cebu???s twin-win industries- Information and Communications Technology and tourism- will get another shot in the arm with another P900 million building investment at the Asiatown IT Park in barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
- Ayala Mall opens school of Potions this Halloween
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu???s Cinema 5 will be transformed into a wizard school in the opening of its Halloween special event dubbed as ???School of Potions??? on October 27, 2007.
- Alegria Hills, Literally a cut above the rest
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Could anything be more refreshing than coming home to a highland haven just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city?
- Mall to rise at IT Park
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
CPVDC also constructing P700M building to house BPO companies at special ecozone.
- Ayala North Point celebrates Negros??? best on its 1Oth Anniversary
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Ayala North Point, considered as the premiere residential address in Negros, celebrated its 10th year anniversary September 29 in its village clubhouse by paying tribute to the rich historical and cultural heritage of Occidental Negros.
- P700-M building to rise at IT Park
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
The Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) will build a P700-million building in its Asiatown IT Park in barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
- Ayala North Point celebrates Negros??? best on its 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007
Ayala North Point, considered as the premiere residential address in Negros, celebrated its 10th anniversary recently in its village clubhouse by paying tribute to the rich historical and cultural heritage of Negros Occidental.
- Cebu Holdings holds media writing seminar
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Cebu Holdings, Inc., and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC-Phils.) jointly conducted an Advanced Business and Media Writing Seminar on September 14-15, 2007 at the City Sports Club Cebu.
- Australian Film Fest shows four more features today
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Today is the last day of the 5th Australian Film Festival which features 11 critically-acclaimed feature and short films that highlights Australia's cultural landscape, history of contemporary society and excellence in filmmaking.
- Make your own Havaianas in Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Flip-Flops remain the easiest way to footnote everything-whether it's a pair of shorts, a flirty skirt, your favorite jeans, or even a pair of trousers.
- 5th Australian Film fest in full swing at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
The 5th Australian Film Festival kicked off yesterday, October 9, 2007, and will run until October 11, Thursday, at Ayala Center Cebu, featuring 11 critically-acclaimed feature and short films that highlight Australia's cultural landscape, history of contemporary society and excellence in filmmaking.
- Ayala Group's Cebu Property forms SPV
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Publicly listed Cebu property Ventures and Development Corp. has set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to bankroll one of its projects.
- Iconic American brand opens store in Ayala
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
ARROW, an American icon for over 150 years, has its roots firmly established as a fashion leader in men's apparel. It has been transformed into a dynamic lifestyle brand available in over 90 countries worldwide.
- American Idol's Elliot Yamin arrives today for a concert
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Another international artist will treat Cebuanos to an unforgettable evening of songs. Twenty-nine year-old Elliot Yamin is an American singer who is known for being the third-place finalist on the fifth season of the widely-popular US talent search American Idol.
- Elliot Yamin to serenade Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Fall in love with American Idol Elliot Yamin as he serenades Cebuanos in a live concert on September 26, 6:00 o???clock in the evening at Ayala Center Cebu OnStage.
- Elliot Yamin performs at Ayala on Sept. 26
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
American Idol Season Five???s third placer Elliot Yamin visits Ayala Center Cebu for a mall concert tour. This is Yamin???s fourth appearance before a Filipino crowd as he has visited other Ayala malls in a week-long concert series.
- Catch your American Idol at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Catch American Idol 2006 finalist Ellot Yamin in a momentous Cebu concert at the Onstage Cinema 1, September 26, 6:00 p.m. at Ayala Cneter Cebu.
- Ayala lines up surprises fro grandparents this weekend
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu celebrates Grand Parents Weekend today until Sunday, Sept. 16.
- Newly opened Italian resto gains patronage
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Weeks after its opening at the third level of Ayala Center Cebu, a la carte Italian restaurant Spaghetti Factory has been gaining patronage among the discriminating Cebuano customers.
- Abenson opens Avant branch in Ayala Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Fascinated by Cebu's rate of technological advancement, Abenson opened a branch of its high end consumer electronic shop- Avant- at the new wing of Ayala Center Cebu to introduce new concepts in the market.
- Grand Parents Weekend at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Take your parents out for a super fun weekend at Ayala Center Cebu! Are they movie buffs? Treat them to the Movie for Grandparents at Ayala Cinema 1, 1 pm on September 14. Are they long-time music-lovers? Take them for a musical ride on September 25, 4 pm to watch The Members reminisce the 60s till the 80s on stage at the Activity Center. Are they fabulous fashionistas at heart? Delight them on September 16 at a Grand Parents Fashion Show at the Activity Center, 4 pm. Lolo and lola models will strut down the runway and show that they still have it!
- Catch Elliot Yamin at Ayala Malls
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Ayala Malls sing a different tune this September by bringing in American Idol sensation Elliot Yamin.
- Mechanical Wonders
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Last August 24, 25, and 26, the astounding performers of the world-famous Cirque-Works troupe amazed mall-goers with a diverse theatrical performance of man-powered machines and acrobatic acts in a show dubbed as "Mechanical Action.' They performed at the Onstage in Ayala Center Cebu, employing a unique set of metalworks and what looked like factory machines. But of course, that was the whole point, as the cast suited up as everyday workers of a cigar-puffing boss.
- Visit the new expansion building at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
From the groceries, to the newest fashion trends and the latest electronic gadgets, the Expansion Building offers a new variety of choices for a complete shopping experience. Here, urbanite office workers can simply unwind and do some last-minute shopping. To complement this, an addition of 92 slots has been opened in the Basement 2 Parking Area.
- Italian spaghetti factory opens in Ayala
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
First Italian Spaghetti Factory now caters to the discriminating Cebu market with the opening of its first branch outside Metro Manila at the 3rd Level of Ayala Center Cebu.
- Cirque-Works to dazzle Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Get ready to be mesmerized as world-renowned Cirque-Works will strut their gravity-defying somersaults and breath-taking acrobatics in a three-day all-out performance at the Ayala Center Cebu Onstage (Cinema 1).
- Hip Italian resto opens in Ayala
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
First Italian Spaghetti Factory now caters to the discriminating Cebu market with the opening of its first branch outside Metro Manila at the 3rd Level of Ayala Center Cebu. The specialty restaurant held its grand opening last August 18.
- Ayala Land's Alegria Hills breaks ground in Cagayan de Oro City
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
The wait is finally over after 10 years of negotiations, planning and hard work!
- Visit the new expansion building in Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
From the groceries, to the newest fashion trends and the latest electronic gadgets, the Expansion Building offers a new variety of choices for a complete shopping experience. Here, urbanite office workers can simply unwind and do some last-minute shopping. To complement this, an addition of 92 slots has been opened in the Basement 2 Parking Area.
- Famous Cirque-Works Acrobats at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Fill up the fuel tank, get in gear, and floor it on the road to fun and amazement, because the world-renowned Cirque-Works acrobatic troupe is coming with their skills and machines for "Mechanical Action," happening at the Ayala Malls this August.
- Ayala Center opens expansion building
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu launched its Expansion Building with an intimate tete-a-tete luncheon festivity with merchants, Cebu Holdings, Inc. execs, Ayala Malls Group officials and special guests last July 9.
- Ayala hosts Sanchez, Madela concert today
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
In Celebration of its sixth anniversary, the Ayala Food and Entertainment Center (AFEC) is holding today at 6 p.m. the concert of Jed Madela and Marissa Sanchez.
- Rustan's Supermarket at Ayala Center
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Rustan's Supermarket is now back into the sphere of urban Cebu, having launched itself at the Ayala Center's expanded building. The opening was quite a splash.
- Visit the new expansion building in Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
From the groceries, to the newest fashion trends and the latest electronic gadgets, the Expansion Building offers a new variety of choices for a complete shopping experience. Here, urbanite office workers can simply unwind and do some last-minute shopping. To complement this, an addition of 92 slots has been opened in the Basement 2 Parking Area.
- Power up with Espada fashion
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
EP Espada remains to be one of the top brands in the fashion world. Known for its attention to detail and high standards of quality, the brand offers a wide variety of work and weekend wear for the modern woman, who needs to be flexible and on the go.
- Get Sophisticated with Espada
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Espada gives attention to design details ensuring high standards of quality in its clothing collection. This top-ranked brand from Thailand offers a wide variety of work and weekend wear from the modern woman, who is always busy yet remains to be fashionable.
- Rustan's Supermarket Fresh Opening in Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Crisp and delicious vegetables arranged into cheerful, smiling faces on immaculately white backgrounds- their ads say it all.
- From Beach to the office
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
If casual yet stylish and chic is your type of fashion clothing, your woes are over with the latest Regatta boutique in Ayala Center Cebu's Expansion Building.
- Sony Square opens at Ayala's new wing
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Sony has opened last July 14 its latest outlet at the newest wing of Ayala Center Cebu.
- Rustan's Fresh opens at Ayala
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Buying fresh food is made even more exciting and pleasant experience with the opening of Rustan's Fresh Supermarket at the Basement Level of the Expansion Building of Ayala Center Cebu.
- New Sun Shops open at Trinoma, Ayala Cebu
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Sun Cellular continues to grow and reach more parts of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu with the recent opening of Sun Shops at Trinoma Mall and Ayala Center Cebu.
- Expanding Horizons
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
At the blessing of the new Ayala Center Cebu Expansion Building, party planner and chic lady Teresin Mendoza propped an exquisite set up in sync with the event. I'm referring to a soft and sophisticated new horizon that blended well with the rest of Ayala Center Cebu's sprawling expanse.
- Sony concept stores opens in Ayala expansion building
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
With concept shops being the latest trend in brand merchandising, Colours Digital Foto shifts business direction by partnering with major electronic company, Sony, to put up a store that exclusively carries their products.
- Greener Earth
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
In celebration of the Philippine Environment Month last June 2007, the Cebu Business Park (CBP) Administration organized a tree-planting activity held at CBP area on June 23.
- Milk & Co. opens at Ayala
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007
Milk & Co. has opened its store at the 2nd level of Ayala Center Cebu's Expansion Building. This will be the first ever Milk & Co. store in the Visayas region, as the other stores can only be found in Metro Manila and Davao.
- Rustan's eyes full expansion in Cebu
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007
The Tantoco-led Rustan's Supercenters Inc. will soon focus its expansion venture in Cebu in the next three years prompted by Cebu's fast growing sophisticated market for grocery items.
- Retailer eyes further expansion
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007
Rustans to study store chain growth in Cebu even as it opens its latest outlet at Ayala Mall.
- An eventful weekend at Ayala Mall
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007
Cebu shoppers enjoyed to a weekend sale and blast of events as Ayala Center Cebu celebrated Cebu Business Month with a mall-wide weekend sale and jam-packed mall shows and concerts last June 15 to 17.
- Mango set for opening at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007
When the Mango shops in Manila go on sale, one will see lines snaking through the corridors and busy shop attendants bravely keeping an upcoming an upbeat Mango attitude. This is exactly what Mango is about.
- Ayala Center opens P300M mega-complex
Saturday, Jul 7, 2007
The Ayala Center Cebu shopping mall has opened its P300 million mega-complex expansion project, and is set to have a formal soft opening next week.
- Ayala went all-out in celebrating Cebu biz month
Saturday, Jul 7, 2007
Cebu shoppers enjoyed to a weekend sale and blast of events as Ayala Center Cebu celebrated Cebu Business Month with a mall-wide weekend sale and jam-packed mall shows and concerts last June 15 to 17.
- Part of mall's expansion opens, work continues on lagoon area
Saturday, Jul 7, 2007
After its groundbreaking a year ago, the multi-million-peso expansion of Ayala Center Cebu (ACC) finally opened its doors to the public.
- Life is still light and colorful with Benetton
Monday, Jul 2, 2007
Cebuanos first got to know that brand in the 1980s- they have not stopped loving it. A whole generation grew up with Benetton. This is why it is am exciting development to know that a larger space has been allocated at the Ayala Center Cebu's expansion building for the Benetton Lifestyle Store.
- Ayala Land's high-end residential development breaks ground in CDO
Sunday, Jul 1, 2007
The wait is finally over after 10 years of negotiations, planning and hard work!
- i2 opens new dining area
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007
To add to the many exciting options at the ITwins (Asiatown IT Park), Primary Properties Corporation opens new foodcourt located at the 2nd floor of i2 building. The casual dining area features several food kiosks that offer affordable and innovative food choices- from health drinks to savory sandwiches, health cereals, tasty fries, Chinese take-out and spicy Mexican cuisine.
- Milk and Co. to open in Ayala Center Cebu
Sunday, Jun 24, 2007
Milk & Co. is set to open its store at the second level of Ayala Center Cebu Expansion Building on June 15.
- Retailers get feted and awarded
Sunday, Jun 24, 2007
Ayala Malls held recently its 3rd Ayala Merchants' Forum, a gathering of Philippine retailers. Theme was "Creativity Unleashed."
- Alegria Hills, Cagayan de Oro's new star rising
Saturday, Jun 23, 2007
When I was young I remember our helpers telling me about how mesmerized they were upon seeing the lights of the skyline along Roxas Boulevard as their vessels entered Manila Bay. During my early visits to the United States, I, too, had been fascinated by the newness of their malls and cities. It is like the lowly moth being lured by the lamplight, a place of life and excitement. It parallels the excitement of watching a new star rise.
- Nestle Koko Krunch heads to Cebu Saturday
Friday, Jun 22, 2007
As a rousing hello to a new school year, Nestle Koko Krunch Duo, a brand new breakfast cereal with the original chocolate pieces mixed with new white chocolate pieces, will be at the activity area of Ayala Center Cebu on June 23 and 24 to launch this chocolate-y combination. Called the "Koko Pair-fect Cuo Adventure," the Cebu launch comes on the heels of highly successful launch held recently at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati.
- Ayala's mall-wide weekend sale
Friday, Jun 15, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu celebrates Cebu Business Month with grand events and a Mall-Wide Sale this weekend, starting on today up to 17.
- Ayala sale kicks off tomorrow
Thursday, Jun 14, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu celebrates Cebu Business Month by holding its Mall-Wide Weekend Sale starting tomorrow on through Sunday. This is in cooperation with Shop Cebu.
- Ayala seeks projects in Cagayan de Oro
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007
Cagayan de Oro City- Ayala Land, Inc. is looking for opportunities to expand in this city in the near term following the initial success of its Alegria Hills residential project which was launched officially last weekend.
- The Mango store in Cebu
Monday, Jun 11, 2007
Always, Mango stores catch the eye because of its long window space with a display that changes weekly. The Mango shop at Ayala Center Cebu's expansion building will have all that and more.
- The Mango store in Cebu
Monday, Jun 4, 2007
Always, Mango stores catch the eye because of its long window space with a display that changes weekly. The Mango shop at Ayala Center Cebu's expansion building will have all that and more.
- Milk and Co. set for opening
Friday, Jun 8, 2007
Milk & Co. is set to open its store at the second level of Ayala Center Cebu Expansion Building on June 15.
- Brand Explosion at Ayala Cebu's expansion building
Monday, Jun 4, 2007
There's going to be a dazzling array of exciting shops at Ayala Center Cebu's expansion building.
- Ayala Land launch Alegria Hills
Monday, Jun 11, 2007
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the premier real estate developer in the country unveiled last week Alegria Hills, its first development in Mindanao through twin ceremonies.
- Alegria Hills launched in grand exclusive event
Thursday, Jun 14, 2007
Ayala Land Inc., the premier real estate developer in the country, broke ground June 9 its much awaited high-end residential development Alegria Hills in Cagayan de Oro.
- Ayala Land launches housing project
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007
Ayala Land Inc. officials opened their Alegria Hills subdivision project in Barangay Indahag in Cagayan de Oro City with a bang during the groundbreaking ceremony at the site last Saturday.
- Ayala Land launched Alegria Hills
Monday, Jun 11, 2007
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the premier real estate developer in the country unveiled last week Alegria Hills, its first development in Mindanao through twin ceremonies.
- Ayalas entry boosts Oros investment promo
Saturday, Jun 9, 2007
City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano welcomed the coming in of Ayala Land Inc. tp Cagayan de Oro as a magnet that will attract more investors to relocate or place their investments in the city.
- Ayala Land launches Alegria Hills Saturday
Saturday, Jun 9, 2007
Everything is in order for Saturday's formal groundbreaking of the Alegria Hills subdivision project in Phase 1 of the area in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City.
- Groundbreaking of Ayala's Alegria Hills set June 9
Wednesday, Jun 6, 2007
The Ayala Land, Inc., developer of the country's high-end subdivisions scheduled the ceremonial groundbreaking of its real estate project in the mountains of Camaman-an and Indahag, this City, on Saturday, June 9.
- Ayala Land starts selling Alegria Hills lots
Friday, Jun 1, 2007
Premiere developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is set to start Premier developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is set to start the sale of lots in upland residential subdivision, Alegria Hills with the issuance of its required permits.
- ALI subsidiary to unveil first development in Mindanao
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) will launch its first Ayala Land Premiere (ALP) development in Mindanao on June 9, signaling the group???s entry into the southern Philippines??? real estate market.
- Ayala Land announces partnership for Oro residential development
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The two families had the vision for tracks of beautiful rolling terrain in the city???s highlands.
- Ayala Land goes into Visayas, Mindanao
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ayala land, Inc. (ALI) expects its Visayas-Mindanao operations to contribute significantly to overall growth in the coming years, the major property developer said in its 2006 annual report.
- Geo survey results may alter Ayala Heights development
Monday, May 7, 2007
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is set to pursue the development of Ayala Heights Cebu immediately after the geological survey of the project will be done.
- Ayala Center treats the city to a night of music with Ryan Cayabyab
Monday, May 7, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu brews summer's best blend of music and entertainment with The Maestro Series, Summer Rhythms and Rhymes, a return to the music of 70s and 80s.
- CPVDC profits rise 153% with sale of seven IT Park lots
Monday, May 7, 2007
The Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) reported a 104 percent increase in revenue from 2005 to 2006.
- CHI hits P1-B mark in revenues
Monday, May 7, 2007
CEBU Holdings Inc. (CHI) earned over P1 billion last year, mostly from the sale of real property and revenues derived from the Ayala Center Cebu (ACC).
- CHI earmarks P1.7 billion for 2007 project expenses
Monday, May 7, 2007
Riding the wave of Cebu's strengthening economic landscape, Ayala Land-affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) allocates P1.7 billion for capital expenditure this year in both its real estate and commercial subsidiaries.
- More IT firms to locate in Cebu
Monday, May 7, 2007
CEBU'S positioning as the information technology (IT) hub in Asia has become a magnet to investors who have demanded for more office spaces in the Asiatown IT Park (AITP).
- CHI stockholders meeting slated today
Monday, May 7, 2007
Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI), an affiliate of Ayala Land Inc. (AFI), is set to hold its Annual Stockholders Meeting today at the City Sports Club.
- Ayala's amazing deal for tourists
Monday, May 7, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu offers tourists a little extra for their stay in Cebu by putting together a special Tourist Advantage Program where tourists can enjoy discounts and freebies. With this, local or foreign tourists will experience best shopping value at Ayala.
- Jericho Rosales to promote album at Ayala Center Cebu
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
Actor Jericho Rosales and his band JEANS will promote their CD album "Loose Fit" at Ayala Activity Center on April 13, 2007 at 6pm. Shoppers who have a copy of the CD will have a chance to have it autographed by Jericho and his band.
- Firm launches environmental tilt in Catarman
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
Cebu Holdings Inc. in partnership with the Barangay Council of Catarman in Liloan, Cebu formally launched the Catarman Clean and Green Contest last Jan. 28.
- Ballet show set
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
Christine Javier-Samonte's passion for dance has given rise to Ballet Academy's first production, "A Majestic Evening... Then and Now" on March 31 at the Ayala Cinema 1 (Onstage) at 6 p.m.
- CHI and CHVI donate classrooms to Catarman
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
Coastal Highpoint Ventures, Inc. (CHVI) Chairman Ramon L. Chiu formally turned over to the Department of Education District Supervisor Pedro Sususco the 3-classroom school building donated to the Catarman Elementary School last February 2, 2007.
- Ayala treats the graduates
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
Ayala Center Cebu has prepared an exciting treat for members of Batch 2007 via a Graduation Sale that will bring them the celebration they solely deserve.
- Cebu property firm to expand IT park
Thursday, Apr 26, 2007
To meet the increasing demand for commercial spaces, the Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC) is planning to expand the 1.26 hectare Asiatown I.T. Park to two nearby lots of 12,633 sq meters.
- The Looney Toons invade Ayala
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Come join Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Taz and Marvin the Martian in a live musical show at the Ayala Activity Center on March 16 to 18, 2007. Show schedules are March 16 (Friday) at 11AM, 3PM; March 17 (Saturday) and March 18 (Sunday) at 1PM, 4PM and 6:30PM.
- IT firm to expand Cebu force
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
GLOBAL software development company is planning to expand its operations in Cebu within the year by hiring 50 to 70 software engineers.
Together with this planned expansion, Exist Global, which develops open source software solutions to various companies in the United States and Europe, is also moving its Cebu operations to a bigger office in the i2 Building at Asiatown IT Park.
- Hear and Remember
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Go down memory lane in a concert dubbed Nostalgic at Ratsky.
- PC users find new Microsoft OS 'friendlier, worthy'
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
LOCAL consumers and hobbyists are raving about the features of a new operating system launched by Microsoft Philippines last week, saying it is "user-friendly" and a "worthy investment."
- City Sports Club to hold Chun Jiey Festival
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
To welcome the Chinese New Year with a festive start, City Sports Club Cebu will be holding the Chun Jiey Festival this month.
- Ayala Center's special Valentine's treat
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
In celebration of the month of hearts, Ayala Center gives a special treat for their loyal shoppers. Premium items will be granted to shoppers who will avail any of the following: a minimum P500 single purchase receipt from any Ayala Center outlets, a minimum of P2,000 single purchase from Metro Department Store of Supermarket, a minimum of P300 single receipt from Ayala Food Choices outlets and stalls or five tickets of one time purchase (same movie and schedule) from any Ayala Cinemas. The tickets and receipts should bear the dates February 9-14.
- Metro Gaisano opens Canadian Food Festival '07
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
The second Canadian Food Festival was launched at the Metro Gaisano Ayala Supermarket last Feb. 2.
- foreview: Enjoying By Ear
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Lovely lyrics and melodies are up in the air at the Ayala Activity Center.
- Meet and greet Porky Pig
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Hey kids and kids at heart! Do you want to meet and greet the famous Looney Tune cartoon character, Porky Pig?
- Ayala Valentine offering features The Bloomfields
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Step back into the era of "happy music" this Valentines as Ayala Center Cebu presents the old-school rock music of new-gen sensation, Bloomfields in this year's Moonlight Serenade.
- Ayala's Cebu unit bares new projects
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
Ayala Land affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) has laid out more projects in Cebu this year, boosted by the confidence of portfolio investors in the country as manifested by an increase in its per share value last year.
- 'Pahugyaw sa Sayaw' held at Ayala
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
It certainly felt like the Sinulog grand Mardi Gras last Jan. 19 as Ayala Center Cebu held its "Pahugyaw sa Sayaw: A Festival of Festivals" two days before the big day itself.
- Cebu Holdings lays out more projects for 2007
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007
CEBU Holdings Inc. (CHI) has been gaining the confidence of portfolio investors in the country, as manifested by an increase in its per share value last year.
- Asiatown lifestyle complex to cater to BPO workers
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Before the year ends, Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) subsidiary Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC) will open its first commercial and lifestyle complex at the 23-hectare Asia Town I.T. Park.
- Cebu Holdings to focus on mall in next five years
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Cebu City - Property developer Cebu Holdings, Inc., an Ayala Land, Inc. affiliate, will focus on the expansion of the Ayala Center Cebu shopping center and introduce more property development projects in the next five years.
- Cebu Holdings sees strong growth in '07
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
PROPERTY firm Cebu Holdings Inc. reported an unaudited 2006 net income of P207 million, up 76 percent from P117 million in 2005, with strong rental income and real estate sales.
- Ayala's P800-M mall expansion in the works
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
With the expanding retail market, Cebu Holdings, Inc. (CHI) will be completing the P800-million expansion of its shopping mall, Ayala Center Cebu in April.
Francis Monera, CHI president and chief executive officer, said the company's retail business had been doing well and was expected to post more growth this year. "We're bullish about Cebu," he said during a press briefing. The Cebu Holdings is an affiliate of the Ayala Land Inc.
- CHI 2007 investments focus on Ayala Center
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
The company is set to complete its P800 million facelift project of the shopping mall by the first semester of 2007. This will be the completion of the 6,000 square meters-annex building expansion, and the start of the re-development of the lagoon area.
- Sinulog 2007 pyrotechnic extravaganza
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Tomorrow night at around 9 at the Cebu Business Park Golf Driving Range, Pyroworks will present the Hanabi 2007
- Cebu Holdings Inc. holds annual Balik Cebu Party
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
The Cebuano community welcomes balikbayans who have come home to pay homage to Sr. Sto. Nino and join in the revelry of the Sinulog festivities.
- Biz Bites: CHI growth
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) reported a cluster of projects for this year that is expected to sustain its performance in 2006.
- Sinulog sights and sounds at Ayala Center Cebu
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
This January, Ayala Center Cebu joins the rest of the Cebuano community in celebrating the Sinulog Festival.
- Images of Sto. Nino on display at Ayala Center
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Amid the colors and festivities of the long-held tradition and culture of faith that is the Sinulog Festival is the veneration of the child Jesus, Senyor Sto. Nino. This adoration has spanned ages, and in conjunction with the Cebuanos' changing lifestyle, so has the devotion for the Child Jesus evolved.
- mallrover: Same Old New Year
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
With all these other foreign guests in town, malls and all private business are open in their regular business hours over the weekend. With the anticipated upshot of visitors coming in for the Sinulog festival, Ayala Center Cebu will be open for 12 hours (10am to 10pm) from January 18 to 21, with a calendar of shows and activities to keep visitors amused.
- Sto. Nino exhibit at Ayala Cebu
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
It is the feast of the Senyor Sto.Nino once more and the annual Sto. Nino exhibit at Ayala Center Cebu will open on January 11 with the theme "Be good stewards of men and caretakers of nature and all its creatures."
- Dunkin' Donuts Ayala moves to a bigger space
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Dunkin Donuts in Ayala moved to a bigger space fronting Ayala South Surface Terminal last Jan. 2
- Sinulog Week goes Rock: Bamboo and Urbandub in Cebu
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
On January 12, Winston In Concert will kick off its annual rock concert tour when it brings top bands Bamboo and Urbandub to the Queen City of the Visayas at Ratsky Ayala, Cebu City, starting 8pm onwards.
- Abuhan Tres opens at IT Park
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
ABUHAN Tres holds its grand opening in i2 Building, Asiatown I.T. Park, Lahug, today.
- Beauty and fashion
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
There's no arguing that looking good and feeling good are up there in the list of most New Year's resolutions.
- Bratpack's hip & casual bags now available at Ayala Center
Monday, Feb 5, 2007
Cebuano "bag-holics," rejoice! Bratpack has opened its newest store at Ayala Center.
- Tourism, ICT to drive Cebu economy
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Cebu's business climate fared "very well" this year, influenced largely by its twin economic drivers -- tourism and information and communication technology (ICT), and official of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.
"Apart from the export industry, Cebu continues to be strong in the tourism and ICT sectors," CCCI president Francis Monera told reporters during the chamber's year-end report last Wednesday at the City Sports Club Cebu.
- Francis Monera to assume post of CHI president/CEO
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Francis O. Monera will be assuming the post of president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cebu Holdings, Inc. effective January 1.
- Microsoft to build research facility in Cebu
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Giant software company Microsoft Philippines plans to put up a research and development facility in Cebu within a year after opening its first office in the province.
- Cafe Havana now Wi-Fi connected
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Need to send a last minute report during your break? Doing business over lunch or merienda is made easier with Cafe Havana's Wi-Fi internet access.
- A merry, merry Yuletide season at Ayala Center Cebu
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Happy holidays are here! And it's going full blast at where Cebu's heart beats -- the Ayala Center Cebu.
- Exemplary customer service recognized by Cebu Holdings
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
DURING its 18th anniversary celebration, Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) awarded employees and outsourced personnel who rendered exemplary customer service during the year.
- IBM earmarks P4 million for IT course development
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
To help the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Cebu attain its maximum capability, IBM Philippines has earmarked a P4 million budget to help universities and colleges develop useful curriculum to arm graduates with the proper ICT skills.
- Special children to perform at Ayala Cinema 1 on Dec. 9
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
SUNSHINE Center Inc., a school for special children, will feature the special children in an adaptation of the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" on Dec. 9 at the Ayala Cinema 1.
- Patio Ecila in IT Park opens
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Steaks, fillet mignon, subtle lighting, subdued color glass paintings, and a patio make the new branch of Patio Ecila at CJRS Point Building, Asiatown I.T. Park in Lahug.
- Journalist's Avenue
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
The Jose Ma. del Mar Ave., named after the late Cebu journalist, is now much longer with the opening of a new two-way access road linking Banilad and Asiatown I.T. Park.
- Fastem invests on 2nd condotel
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Korean-led company Fastem Housing and Development (FHD) is set to invest another multi-million condo-hotel facility at the Cebu Business Park (CBP), an expansion of its 200-unit condomium building currently being constructed.
- Sitti Onstage (Ayala Cinema 1)
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Sitti's relaxed style and soothing voice will fill the air at Onstage in An Evening of Bossa on Dec. 1 and 2 at 8:30 p.m. accompanied by a jazz band from Manila.
- sounds and images: The small slip that saved the day
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Speaking of inconvenience, yours truly had one last Sat. which caused me to lose my poise (ha-ha!) for a little over two hours.
When the taxi attendants at the Ayala Center gives you a little piece of paper upon boarding, don't ignore it. For all you know , this small slip will be of great help to you as it was to me.
- Piano-violin recital on Dec. 4
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
The Arts Council will present Filipina pianist Mariel Illusorio and Chilean violinist Juan Luis Munoz in a recital on Monday, Dec 4, 8pm, at the Sinulog ballroom of Cebu City Sports Club Cebu.
- This Christmas, say it with flowers from Designer Blooms
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
You know it???s Christmas when decorations are popping out in the streets like mushrooms, and homemakers are getting busy decorating their own houses ??? putting up Christmas trees, garlands on windows and preparing presents for loved ones.
- IBM expands infra in Cebu, eyes BPO venture
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
COMPUTER technology giant IBM inaugurated its new and bigger office in the midst of some of Cebu's major business process outsourcing (BPO) firms last Thursday, signaling the company's intention to expand not only in the province, but in the Visayas as well.
- eve: What's up? What's New?
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
A drama of lights and sounds, dances and a fashion show marked the unveiling of Ayala Center Cebu's new lifestyle hub, which is positioned at the Lagoon area. Designed to reflect the uniquely Cebuano lifestyle, the four-storey structure will have popular restaurants with alfresco dining areas at the first level; hip and trendy shops at the second level; bars and entertainment centers at the third and fourth levels. All these will be seamlessly connected to the mall by covered walkways and outdoor escalators.
- An evening of Bossa
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
GET ready to be enchanted by the country's premier bossa nova artist, Sitti Navarro, as she performs her soulful versions of Girl From Ipanema, I Didn???t Know I Was Looking For Love, One Note Samba, and her original hit Para Sa Akin in a magical night entitled Sitti: An Evening With Bossa.
- Singing along with Dora: the Cebu Adventure
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
We have been screaming for ice-cream with Dora the Explorer. We have had Choo-choo train adventures, berry hunting and triumphant encounters with Swiper the fox. But who would have thought that such a fun activity could happen in Cebu?
- showtime (entertainment around your city)
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Ayala Center CebuGet ready to rock tomorrow as 12 of the country's top bands converge in one venue with Bottlefest.
Cafe Havana (Lagoon Area, Ayala Center Cebu)It's back-to-back live entertainment on Saturday.
- Ziburo opens in Asiatown IT Park
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
A cozy restaurant serving authentic Korean dishes has opened its doors on the first level of Skyrise Building, Asiatown IT Park. Aptly named Ziburo (meaning home in Korean), the resto boasts of a relaxing ambience, with the tunes of jazzand slow rock wafting in the background. Food served will satistfy even the most picky eaters.
- the scene: Peter Pan by Ballet Center
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
Catch Peter Pan, Wendy and your favorite characters in Peter Pan.
- CINE EUROPA: A Gift of Free Movies to Cebuanos
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
CINE EUROPA comes to Cebu once again this year with select films from various countries belonging to the European Union. Running since 1998, the annual exhibition of critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies from Europe brings eleven films for free public showing at Onstage Theater, Ayala Center Cebu, on November 24, 25 and 26.
- 500 kids gather at Ayala Center for Children's Month
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007
About 500 children from the different Day Care Centers in the 12 cities and 4 provinces in Central Visayas gathered together recently at Ayala Activity Center in Cebu city to culminate the Children's Month celebration last October.
- Inside CHI
Monday, Nov 27, 2006
Inside CHI, eUpdate: Ayala Center Cebu unveils exciting new dining and entertainment destination
- AYALAs unit offers new lifestyle destination in Cebu
Monday, Nov 27, 2006
Cebu City ??? A new leisure and lifestyle destination will open here in December 2007.
The lagoon area of Ayala Center Cebu, the only Ayala mall outside Metro Manila, is being redeveloped to provide additional leasable area of more than 8,000 square meters for restaurants with al fresco dining areas, entertainment outlets for all ages and lifestyle stores that cater to a wide range of shoppers.
- CHI unveils development of more lease spaces at mall
Monday, Nov 27, 2006
ANOTHER destination in the heart of Cebu would soon complement the province???s thrust of becoming one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Asia.
- Mall to turn lagoon into P800M "leisure oasis"
Monday, Nov 27, 2006
By December next year, the lagoon of Ayala Center Cebu will be fully transformed into a new "leisure oasis" with al fresco dining, covered walkways, outdoor escalators and more choices.
- Korean-owned condo to open Cebu to more foreign investments
Monday, Nov 27, 2006
THE completion of a residential condominium in Cebu Business Park (CBP) is a ???welcome move??? to boost foreign investments in the country, an official of Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) said.
- CHI unveils development of more lease spaces at mall
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
ANOTHER destination in the heart of Cebu would soon complement the province???s thrust of becoming one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Asia.
- New shopping destination to rise in Ayala lagoon area
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu shopping mall has officially unveiled its P800 million expansion project, transforming the lagoon area to another premier destination in Cebu.
- Dora the Explorer makes rounds at Ayala Malls
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
Join Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and the rest of the gang as they embark on an interactive musical journey! Watch them sing, dance, and party in Ayala Center Cebu at the Activity Center on the following dates: Nov, 17 (4pm, 6:30pm), Nov. 18 (11am, 3pm, 6:30pm).
- mallworld: Designers give expert help
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
The key to your smashing, custom-made outfit is found in Metro Gaisano Ayala's textile department. Going beyond offering the latest fabrics at affordable prices, the department has hired the expert hands of three designers to help customers come up with their desired pieces.
- End of the month celebrations at Cafe Ad and Havana
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
Flagship restaurants of the LJC Group, Cafe Havana and Cafe Adriatico, will end October with food, drinks and entertainment this weekend beginning Friday, Oct. 27.
- IBM moves to Asiatown, offers more services
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
TO SERVE better its clients, IBM Philippines has transferred to a new and bigger location at the third floor of i2 Building, Asiatown IT Park in Cebu City.
- Ayala Center Cebu prepares Halloween treats for Kiddos
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu will take Kiddo members into the Forest of Frights this Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the activity center.
- Souls aside, a treat or fun loving children
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
This year, Ayala Center Cebu has prepared a new concept for its Halloween celebration with Limewire production from Manila as its main organizer.
- CHI, Fastem soar to new heights
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
Cebu Holdings, Inc., a publicly listed company engaged in real property ownership, development marketing, and management, is looking forward to the completion of FASTEM Housing and & Development's latest project -- Tower Palace State-of-the-Art Residential Condominium. Early this year, Fastem Housing and Development Inc.(FHDI) has already commenced in the construction of the technologically advanced 19-storey condominium.
- Sunstar Weekend -- TO DO TODAY and FOREVIEW
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006
BASK in BeautyGo gawk as the Fashion TV Model School launches its 3rd batch of supermodel-wannabes with a 5-week modeling program featuring "Intro to Fashion and Modeling"under international manequin Rebecca Piket at the Bigfoot Center and a workshop on Hair and Makeup Techniques at the Ayala Entertainment Center.
- A taste of the finest in Japanese cinema
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
In connection with this year's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the normalization of the diplomatic relation between Japan and the Philippines, the Japanese Consulate in Cebu extends an invitation to come and attend the the Japanese Film Festival scheduled from Oct 22-28 at Cinema 4 of the Ayala Center. Admission is free.
- Asiatown expects work force hike with new bldg.
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
AYALA-led Asiatown IT is anticipating an increase in its present 5,700 working population with the completion of the second building of Primary Industrial Properties Corp. (PIPC)
- Around Town
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Kublai Khan's, the Mongolian "eat-all-you-can" outlet, is now at the 2nd floor of the Ayala Food and Entertainment Center.
- Lexmark confident about skills of IT grads in Cebu
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
An international information technology (IT) company sees "a lot"of potential in IT graduates in Cebu and in the entire country.
- Cebu Holdings Inc.: a growth propeller
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Among the groups that helped propel Cebu to become the "Queen City of the South" is Cebu Holdings, Inc. (CHI). An affiliate of Ayala Land, Inc., CHI is a publicly listed company that is focused on real property ownership, development, marketing, and management in Cebu.
- foreview -- Sunstar Weekend
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Loveliness is loud and clear as international jazz trumpet player Chris Botti performs live at the Ayala Center Cebu, 7:30-8:30 pm
- Seminar on intellectual property rights slated
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
The Intellectual Property Office and the Department of Trade and Industry, in cooperation with the IP Alliance, I.Protect Cebu and Innove Communications Inc. will hold a round-table discussion on intellectual property rights on Oct. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at the City Sports Club, Cebu Business Park.
- Mall Activities
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Shopping... checkDining... checkHealth... check?
- Marian icons on display through October
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
"Trust God and you shall be blessed like mother Mary."
This is the message that a Marian exhibit tries to impart to its viewers, said Msgr. Cris Garcia of the Society of the Angel of Peace (SAP).
The exhibit opened yesterday with a Mass at the Ayala Cebu activity center.
- Workers in IT Park continue to increase???
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
CEBU Property Ventures and Development Corp., owner of Asiatown IT Park, expects to increase the park's 5,700 working population with the recent opening of the Engineering Sciences Building of the Primary Industrial Properties Corp. (PIPC) and Skyrise Building of the Skyrise Realty and Development Corp., the company said in a statement.
- F2 Bridal Brigade
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
At the launch of F2 Friends in Fashion at the Paseo Marina in Ayala Center Cebu, designers Protacio, Marichu Tan, Edwin Ao, Ray Kuan, Ren Manabat, Wendell Quisido and Jude Elardo were ecstatic over the warm reception that their bridal ensemble received. What with esteemed colleagues Philip Rodriguez, Arcy Gayatin and Salvador Malto along with chic socialite Mdme. Teresin Mendezona, seated comfortably at the front row and welcomed each piece with a knowing nod and an appreciative smile. Not to mention the ubiquitous denizens of the fashion demimonde who showed up to lend support.
- HERS Sale At Ayala
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Women fashionistas have one more reason to smile this weekend as Ayala Center Cebu is holding its Hers Sale. Running until Sundaty, the sale is participated in by various outlets that primarily cater to women.
- The Wiz (Ayala Onstage, Sept. 30)
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Out of the Box Training & Productions in partnership with Dynamic Minds Learning House Inc. and UR105 FM will stage the musical adaptation of Frank Baum's Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 at the Ayala Onstage with shows at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 8 pm.
- Shops open exhibit of local goods at mall for Aipo foreign delegates
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Trust enterprising Filipinos to take advantage of any situation that has the potential to earn a few pesos.
- Andy's Crunchicken opens at Skyrise
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Andy's Crunchicken opens its 6th company-owned branch at Skyrise I.T. Building, Asiatown IT Park Lahug.
- Ayala raffles off restaurant GCs
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu is holding a month-long raffle promo with kitchenware and dinnerware, and restaurant gift certificates (GCs) at stake.
- 4th Australian Film Festival set on Sept. 21-22
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Cebuanos are in for a reel treat this September as the Australian Embassy brings the fourth installment of its highly anticipated film festival in Cebu on Sept. 21-22.
- CHI speeds up work on upscale subdivision
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Ayala Land-affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) is fast-tracking the development of facilities at its high-end residential project in Liloan, Cebu to enable lot-owners to build their homes as soon as possible.
- Cebu Holdings mulls building more condos
Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) now considers building more condominiums at the Cebu Business Park after the sales success of Park Tower 1 and 2.
- Look, Here Comes The Cook!
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Slurp and cluck their tongues are those raring for a nourishing session in A Taste of Rocco.
- Showcase of Grace
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Everyone's invited to behold the beauty of ballet.
- Cirque Imago dazzles Cebu
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The greatest show in the world recently came to town and dazzled Cebu with their flair and grace as the world-renowned acrobatic group Cirque Imago performed at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center last August 11 to 13.
- Rogues Gallery & WILA
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Rogues Gallery Studio, a gathering of young digital aritists, and the Women in Literary Arts, Inc. - Cebu, the only group of women in creative writers in the country, will hold an exhibit of poetry and digital art at the lobby of the Ayala Entertainment Center, which opened last September 2.
- Inside CHI
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
CHI income for first half of 2006 doubled
- Asiatown IT Park lots enjoy positive take-up
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
At least seven developers/investors have reserved lots at the Asiatown IT Park (AITP) developed by Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation (CPVDC), still has five-hectare endeveloped properties.
- Grandparents Weekend at Ayala
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu in partnership with Globelines, Caltrate Plus and Gcash invites the whole family to the Grandparents weekend set from Sept. 7 to 10, 10am to 7pm at the activity center.
- mallrover: Short and Tight
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Not that I have a whistle-bait figure, but I've never been much of shorts girl in the city. I reserve my leg exposure in the gym (sweaty legs are not too hot) and the beach (if only to even out a sun-toasted complexion). What's risque for me, works for a lot of shoppers these days -- July (Ayala Center Cebu) and other store owners concur that shorts in various sizes (Bermuda or shorter) are the favorite buys of this month.
- Sharon Cuneta to stage concert on September 9
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The Philippines' only Megastar will perform in her "Live in Cebu!" concert on September 9, 8 p.m. at the Waterfront Hotel Grand Ballroom.
- Grandparents Weekend starts at Sept. 7 in Ayala
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The Ayala Center Cebu, in cooperation with Globelines' "Enriching Real Lives in Real Time," Caltrate Plus Calcium Plus Vitamin D and Mineral Supplement, and GCash, invites the public to end on Sept. 7-10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Ayala Activity Center.
- CPVDC speeds up IT park projects on growth of BPOs
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The continued growth of the business process outsourcing and call center industry has prompted Cebu Holdings Inc.-subsidiary Cebu Property ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC) to fast-track new developments at the Asiatown IT (information technology) Park in Cebu City.
- Ayala Heights to be repositioned as leisure-oriented
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Real estate developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) i splanning to introduce "leisure-day" development on its 120-ha upscale residential project Ayala Heights in Cebu.
- Ayala Heights up for re-branding
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Ayala heights, a high-end residential development of Ayala Land Inc. in Busay Hills, is up for re-branding and reposition, as it now aims to include leisure and tourism-related component to the project.
- MCWD opens new payment center
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
For the convenience of its concessionaires and for faster processing of payments, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is openeing a Biz Depot Bayad Center at the 3rd level of Ayala Center Cebu to accept online payments.
- ALI mulls ways to re-market Ayala Heights
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
After years of silence on developments at its maiden high-end residential project in Cebu, Ayala Land Inc. has decided to revive the interest of the market in Ayala Heights Cebu.
- Bigby's to reopen tomorrow
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Bigby's to reopen tomorrow-- By Golda Epondulan
Travel has a big influence on Bigby's cafe & Restaurant. It is, one can easily conclude, the unifying ingredient of all the nooks of this favorite restaurant. For one, the food served are sure to take you on a journey: from the jovial atmosphere of the guitar-strumming, mustached Mexicans to Italy's cobbled stone streets brimming with tourists.
- CHI income rises 106% due to ISO, ACC's sales
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
CHI income rises 106% due to ISO, ACC's sales-- By JBN
Ayala affiliate reports revenues for first half of '06 amounting to P480.3M
- Cebu Holdings posts P114M net income in first half 2006
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Cebu Holdings posts P114M net income in first half 2006-- By Ehda M. Dagooc
Robust growth in its commercial and retail businesses coupled with good demand for real estate products, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) posted a 106 percent growth performance for the first half of 2006.
- Cebu Holdings' income 'doubles' in first 6 months
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Cebu Holdings' income 'doubles' in first 6 monthsBy Regina Aguilar
Ayala Land-affiliate Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) doubled its net income to P114 million in the first half of 2006 amid fast tourism and information technology (IT) development in Cebu.
- Early mornings at the Ayala Park
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Early mornings at the Ayala ParkBy: Archie Modequillo
My doctor smiled after analyzing my latest laboratory report. For the third time consecutive time my quarterly blood-sugar test had registered a "normal" result. Assessing my general physical condition, he speculated that I was on some major exercise program and advised me to stick to it. little did he know what simple physical exercise I was doing.
- Granparents' Weekend
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Grandparents' Weekend
Ayala Center Cebu will hold Granparents' Weekend on Sept. 7 to 10 at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Charles & Keith suits the youth
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Nothing suits the young fashionistas of today better than Charles & Keith's range of luxurious and contemporary ladies footwear.
- Feast for eyes, ears at Ayala Center Cebu
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Make way for all-out entertainment at Ayala Cenetr Cebu beginning this Friday, August 11, 2006.
- Bratpack opens in Ayala Center Cebu
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Cebuano bag-aholics rejoice! Bratpack recently opened its newest store at Ayala Center Cebu.
- Ayala Center Cebu relaunches Kiddo
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu relaunches KIddo, a shoppers' rewards program for children ages 10 and below.
- Ayala Business Club to declare support to Gilas, Habitat for Humanity in meet
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The Ayala Business Club will hold a general membership meeting on Aug.8 at the Activity Center of the Ayala Center Cebu.
- 6 property dev't projs. to rise in Ayala's CBP
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
IT sector to grow further with complexion of Lexmark bldg., 14-story office tower
- Ayala Land affiliate spends P450 million for Cebu dev't
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Ayala Land affiliate Cebu Holdings, Inc . has spent roughly P450 million for the first two phases of the 46-hectare Amara coastal subdivision in Lilo-an, Cebu City.
P800 million would be spent on the expansion of the Ayala Center Cebu, a shopping complex built on a nine-hectare property, and a lagoon area.
This year, Cebu Holdings will strengthen its retail rental portfolio of the Cebu Business Park called the super-block, which will house a row of garden restaurants located along aman-made lagoon. A 50-hectare business-commercial area, the Cebu Business Park is so far the single largest urban development project in the south.
- Coastal escape for the weary
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Located in a 46.2 hectare coastal property, the Philippines can now lay claim to having one of the few lighthouse communities in the world.
Amara, an upscale residential seaside oasis in Barangay Catarman, Lilo-an, is the first lighthouse community in the country and only the 24th in the world. Only 18 kilometers north of Cebu City, it is a joint project of Cebu Holdings, Inc. and Coastal Highpoint Ventures, Inc.
- Cebu Holdings expects higher profits this year
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Cebu City -- Cebu holdings, Inc. (CHI) officials look forward to bigger profits this year because of improvements made in internal business processes to ensure product and service quality, minimize environmental risks and provide a healthy and safe workplace for employees and outsourced personnel.
- Brisk take-up as Amara launches Phase 2
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Taking a similar turn as the first phase of seaside residential development, Amara, Phase 2 ignited an enthusiastic response from the market upon its launch last July 1.
- Gusto Cafe opens in Ayala Center Cebu
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Healthier food alternatives are now availabale at the recently opened Gusto cafe, located at Ayala Center Cebu Food Choices.
- Developer sells 50% of Amara's phase 2
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Like phase one, the second phaseof seaside residential development, Amara, has generated "enthusiastic" response from the market, as 50 percent of the lots have already been taken up by buyers during its launch over the weekend.
- Amara posts brisk sales
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Liloan's upscale seaside residential development posted brisk market response on the launch of its second phase last Saturday, according to project developer Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI).
- Ayala Center Cebu unveils latest gem
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Known for elevating the cosmopilatan life of every Cebuano, Ayala Center Cebu with its dazzling display of a shopper's ream is about to partake in another trailblazing landmark for the shopper's Mecca -- the extension of a five level megacomplex.
- Ayala Center Cebu starts constructing expansion
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Always at the forefront of unparalleled shopping innovation and customer service, Ayala Center Cebu is set to add another dimension to the cebuano shopping experience as it begins construction on an expansion building within the eight-hectare commercial block.
- CHI starts construction of Ayala mall expansion
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
The close-tp-a-billion-peso expansion of Ayala Center Cebu (ACC) has commenced with a ground-breaking last Saturday at the site where a five-story building will stand next year.
- Ayala mall to build 5-level complex
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Ayala Center Cebu's (ACC) expansion project will build a P300-million mall facility, which could push Cebu as the new shopping mecca in the country.According to Cebu Holdings, Inc. (CHI) president and chief executive officer Jose Rene D. Almendras, Cebu would soon be home to fashion and technology premium brand retail shops once ACC's five-level mega-complex is completed in the first quarter of next year.
- Amara Phase 2 launched today
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
Developer Cebu Holdings, Inc. is scheduled to launch today the Phase 2 of Amara, its 46-hectare seaside community in Liloan, Cebu.
- Gusto now serving at Ayala
Friday, Oct 13, 2006
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