Arce: Lack of Qpasses still top quarantine violation in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Going out of their homes without having to carry the required quarantine passes (Qpasses) continues to top the list of quarantine violations in Cebu City. Raquel Arce, chief of the Prevention Restoration Order Beautification Enhancement (PROBE) Team, said that her office logged more violations of this nature after Mayor Edgardo Labella […] The post Arce: Lack of Qpasses still top quarantine violation in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mantawi Residences: Cebu’s next frontier of progress
Picture this: A luxurious, but safe and quiet abode. Yes, that’s the commitment of Mantawi Residences, the newly launched property of Robinsons Land Corporation Residences in Cebu. Who wouldn’t want to be in such a place that promises its residents ultra-spacious living spaces and built-in smart home devices? Not to mention exclusive and sizeable penthouses with multiple loggias where residents can comfortably marvel at the city’s skyline. For the Gokongwei-led RLC Residences, Mantawi Residences exemplifies condo design. It’s one of those properties where each element conspires with all the rest to create a singular experience. “We are happy to come back here in Cebu with another promising project, Mantawi Residences,” said John Richard B. Sotelo, RLC Residences senior vice president and business unit general manager. “We are very proud to finally unveil this development that we envisioned for our future residents who are on the lookout for a home and investment that they can proudly call theirs.” Mantawi Residences is the newest and most ambitious addition to RLC Residences’ roster of properties in Cebu after its successful projects in Azalea Place Cebu, Galleria Residences Cebu, and Amisa Private Residences. [caption id="attachment_122273" align="aligncenter" width="650"] MANTAWI Residences grand launch at Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu. (From left) Allen Miranda, RLC Residences vice president and head of sales; Winnie Go; Heart Evangelista, RLC Residences brand ambassador; Karen Cesario, marketing head and chief integration officer; John Richard B. Sotelo, senior vice president and business unit general manager; Engr. Emmanuel Arce, vice president project management; and Stephanie Anne Go, business development and design head.[/caption] “Mantawi Residences marks yet another strong signal from RLC of its confidence in Cebu — the strength of its economy and the vibrancy of its people,” Sotelo said during the grand launch event held at the Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu City. Sotelo added that Mantawi Residences reflects the best thinking of RLC Residences to date, with something they haven’t done even in Metro Manila — its sprawling 1.3 hectares of amenities. Add to that are their efficient space layouts with larger unit sizes and loggias, sustainable certification with EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) and BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) and its curated retail areas. “We’ve brought our best thinking and understanding of the customers in Cebu, as well as those outside of Cebu and outside of the Philippines who are keen to invest in the Cebu market,” Sotela added. Upscale living Mantawi Residences is a four-tower premium condominium on the 20,328-sqm property with 474 units spread across the four 40-floor towers. The property, named after the Mantawi Festival, is situated along Ouano Avenue in Mandaue City. The pre-selling property offers 310 one-bedroom units (46 sqm), 148 two-bedroom units (92 sqm and 115 sqm), 12 three-bedroom units (138 sqm), and four penthouse units (207 sqm). Price ranges from P15 million to P60 million. [caption id="attachment_122277" align="aligncenter" width="525"] MANTAWI Residences Penthouse living room, dining and kitchen.[/caption] The opulent penthouse covers three bedrooms, a dining area, a kitchen, a living room, a study den, a utility room, a powder room, and a balcony. Sotelo disclosed that two of the penthouse units have already been sold. Stephanie Anne Go, RLC Residences assistant vice president and business development and design head, said each unit has upgraded home furnishings, including porcelain tile floorings, a kitchen with glass doors and a pantry cabinet, and glass shower enclosures. For the penthouse, the master bedroom’s toilet will have a bathtub. “We also want to make sure that most of the bedrooms of every unit will have their own loggia,” she said. “We have to be conscious about efficiency, not generally where we just want to put the bedrooms. Rest assured that all the units will be efficiently laid out.” Go ensures that there will be a feeling of airiness and openness in the property. Yes, fresh air and open spaces – who would have thought these two simple things could be luxuries for condo homeowners? The premier project enjoys a vast 1.3-hectare amenity area that provides landscaped areas, beach-inspired swimming pools, a cascading water wall, a pet park, and an outdoor play area, among others. Indoor amenities include a game room, a private theater, a fitness center, a kids’ playroom, and function rooms. It will also feature curated global retail brands on the ground floor. Mantawi Residences is near academic institutions, shopping destinations and hospitals. The area is also currently being modernized to become the main gateway of Cebu City. One of the critical projects in the area is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ rehabilitation of the Mahiga River. The property is also accessible to two progressive cities: Mandaue and Cebu City and is only five kilometers away from the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway — considered one of the area’s progress indicators. Future developments are also in the pipeline, as the Mandaue government plans to develop the Metro Cebu Expressway and the Cebu Bus Transit, plus turning the Cebu International Port into an international cruise docking area. Another essential program is the development of a premier waterfront development featuring commercial space and a luxury district. Target market Cebu continues to be the biggest real estate outside Metro Manila, with the demand increasing from six percent in 2020 to 24 percent in 2021. Karen Cesario, RLC Residences senior director-marketing head and chief integration officer, said they target overseas Filipinos and growing professionals aged 35 to 45 as potential homeowners. A one-bedroom, 46-square meter unit starts at P15 million. “We did take a long, hard look at the price point that we feel the Cebu market is ready for and willing to take,” said Sotelo. “When we were made to look at the design specifications and the features that we have incorporated into the building, we felt that it’s worth more than our previous premium properties. We are guided by what the market is telling us, what and how our competition also prices. The market in Cebu is telling us that it is ready.” Sotelo added that they expect to break ground Mantawi Residences in the fourth quarter of this year, with the turnover of the first tower by the fourth quarter of 2029. The post Mantawi Residences: Cebu’s next frontier of progress appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
E-bikes, trikes registered to comply with Cebu regulation
CEBU CITY - Hundreds of owners of electric-powered bikes and tricycles, as well as pedal-powered sidecar-mounted bicycles (trisikad) flocked to the Cebu City Traffic Operations (CCTO) to register their units as the city government implements regulation of their operation.Raquel Arce, CCTO ch.....»»
Arce won’t give another chance to CCTO personnel who tested positive for illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) head Raquel Arce is not inclined to give a second chance to the 12 casual personnel who tested positive during a recent surprise drug test. In an interview on Thursday, December 22, 2022, Arce told reporters that she is just waiting for the results of the […] The post Arce won’t give another chance to CCTO personnel who tested positive for illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
TF Gubat sa Baha issues notices to downtown malls, establishments obstructing 3-meter easement of Estero de Parian
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Notices of Illegal Construction have been issued to four business establishments in downtown Cebu City for obstructing the Estero de Parian’s three-meter easement. Raquel Arce, Cebu City Task Force Gubat sa Baha River Commander for Estero de Patrian, delivered the final notices to these businesses on Monday, November 28, 2022. Arce […] The post TF Gubat sa Baha issues notices to downtown malls, establishments obstructing 3-meter easement of Estero de Parian appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCTO continues random inspection against overloading PUVs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) head Raquel Arce is warning drivers ferrying excess passengers beyond the allowed maximum capacity and tolerance that her office will continue to implement random operations. In its follow-up operations on Thursday night, November 24, 2022, the CCTO issued 43 citation tickets for public utility vehicle (PUV) […] The post CCTO continues random inspection against overloading PUVs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCTO head warns drivers against overloading passengers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) head Raquel Arce warns drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) against overloading passengers. Arce told CDN Digital that Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) gave tolerance for five excess passengers per trip to accommodate the number of passengers waiting for public transportation. However, […] The post CCTO head warns drivers against overloading passengers appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Arce to reorganize, instill internal discipline at CCTO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly designated Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) acting head Racquel Arce said she will prioritize internal personnel discipline and strict enforcement of the city’s traffic code. Arce is now tasked with leading the CCTO in maintaining peace and order on the city’s highways after leaving her position as head of the […] The post Arce to reorganize, instill internal discipline at CCTO appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PROBE sees drop in number of quarantine violators
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The number of quarantine violators in Cebu City has dropped to an average of 50 per day in the past weeks, according to the Prevention, Restoration, Order, Beautification, and Enhancement (PROBE) team. PROBE head Racquel Arce said that there is only one left holding area for quarantine violators at the Barangay Cogon […] The post PROBE sees drop in number of quarantine violators appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City PROBE hopeful to pass DILG evaluation on road clearing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Prevention Restoration Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE) team is confident that the city will pass the road clearing evaluation of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). PROBE head, Racquel Arce, said that the city may even get a higher rating this time as compared to the first […] The post Cebu City PROBE hopeful to pass DILG evaluation on road clearing appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Undertaking needed for Sto. Niño vendors to return to original spots
CEBU CITY, Philippines — No oath of undertaking, no selling. This was the strict and only requirement of the Cebu City Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE) team for all Sto. Niño vendors for them to get back to their original posts in the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño vicinity. PROBE head, Racquel Arce […] The post Undertaking needed for Sto. Niño vendors to return to original spots appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PROBE to continue to road clearing beyond Jan. 15
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE) team will continue with their road clearing even after the deadline of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on January 15, 2021. PROBE head, Racquel Arce, said they were monitoring the barangays for compliance to the road clearing especially that they […] The post PROBE to continue to road clearing beyond Jan. 15 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sto. Niño vendors given 10 hours to sell during Misa de Gallo period
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vendors selling statues of the Holy Child and offering cleaning and painting services around the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño here will be given only 10 hours a day to sell during the Misa de Gallo period. Racquel Arce, the head of the Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enhance (PROBE) team, […] The post Sto. Niño vendors given 10 hours to sell during Misa de Gallo period appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Arce: Lack of Qpasses still top quarantine violation in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Going out of their homes without having to carry the required quarantine passes (Qpasses) continues to top the list of quarantine violations in Cebu City. Raquel Arce, chief of the Prevention Restoration Order Beautification Enhancement (PROBE) Team, said that her office logged more violations of this nature after Mayor Edgardo Labella […] The post Arce: Lack of Qpasses still top quarantine violation in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PROBE chief defends personnel caught in video apprehending ambulant fruit vendor
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Racquel Arce, the head of the Prevention Restoration, Order, Beautification, and Enhancement (PROBE) Team, defended the actions of her personnel who were caught in a video footage apprehending an ambulant fruit vendor outside the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT). On Monday, September 21, 2020, a video went viral on social media […] The post PROBE chief defends personnel caught in video apprehending ambulant fruit vendor appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
520 violators; more people in malls on 1st day of GCQ in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More people were seen on the streets and the malls in Cebu City on the first day of the general community quarantine (GCQ). The Prevention, Restoration, Order, Beautification, and Enhancement (PROBE) team also apprehended 520 violators of the quarantine passes on Saturday, August 1, 2020. PROBE Head Racquel Arce said they […] The post 520 violators; more people in malls on 1st day of GCQ in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy
Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high.....»»
Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Tabor Hill in Talamban, experience the authentic essence of Via Crucis
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This Holy Week, the Via Crucis, also known as the Stations of the Cross, is one of the most practiced form of devotion among Catholics, particularly in the Philippines. The Via Crucis commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It typically involves a series of 14 stations.....»»