FDC EARMARKS P100M FOR COVID19 FRONT-LINERS

FDC EARMARKS P100M FOR COVID19 FRONT-LINERS

by | Mar 19, 2020 | March 2020

Gotianun-family led Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) and its various foundations and subsidiaries have committed P100 million to boost the supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers battling the pandemic.
Banking subsidiary, EastWest Bank, also offered a 30-day extension program on the payment due dates of eligible customers for auto, personal, mortgage, emerging enterprise loans, and credit cards. It has waived the fees for fund transfers to any local bank made through instaPay while fund transfers through PESONet remain free of charge.
FDC has also outlined various initiatives to help customers cope with the COVID-19 crisis. FDC’s property subsidiary, Filinvest Land Inc., announced a 30-day payment extension for homebuyers who were affected by the Luzon-wide community quarantine.
For its P100-million donation, the group has identified the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) as recipient.
“We hope to reach our unsung heroes, the front liners and our medical health workers who are tireless in their admirable efforts. We will also provide more COVID-19 test kits that will enable these institutions to accelerate their testing effort to help contain the spread,” FDC president Josephine Gotianun-Yap said.
Source: https://business.inquirer.net/292962/fdc-earmarks-p100m-for-covid19-front-liners?fbclid=IwAR3SfIz8pGp6Pn0v2gaa_UPeck3_WRYwqzmvTnAuKp59CBuzIUTW1BoIrNE

Fli To Open First Shopping And Lifestyle Mall In Cebu At City Di Mare

by | Sep 25, 2018 | September 2018

CEBU, Philippines — Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) will open its first shopping and lifestyle mall development in Cebu by December this year.

This was announced by George Calles, marketing manager of Filinvest Lifemalls during the company’s introduction mass transportation access to FLI’s 50-hectare integrated development City di Mare at South Road Property (SRP) in partnership with MyBus.

IL Corso, the only al fresco waterfront mall in Cebu, will initially open a portion of the 10-hectare mall development in time for Christmas season.

This is why, as early as now, the company inked a partnership deal with MyBus to include some strategic bus stop points are City di Mare, including IL Corso, said Calles.

Stores and brands that are expected to open by December, include Power Mac Center, Ace Hardware, 360 Pharmacy, Dessert Factory, Chikaan, Dolce Milano, Dunkin Donuts and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

The mall’s ultra-modern cinema component will also be opened, along with these stores by December.

“We will open one side of Il Corso within the fourth quarter,” said Calles in a press conference adding that Christmas is a good time for opening as this is the time when people spend.

Currently, only two restaurants are open at the Il Corso – Gusto Mare and Parilya.

Next year, By 2019, the mall’s anchor store will be opened, together with the opening of Rustan’s Supermarket.

The resort mall, Il Corso is part of Filinvest’s 50-hectare township development called City di Mare at the SRP.

At present, City di Mare’s residential project components, the Sanremo Oasis and Amalfi are now homes to 600 families.

Some condominium units within the township are also being offered to transients, mostly via AirB&B platform.

FLI marketing manager Kat Mercado reported that the its premium residential condo development Amalfi is 70 percent sold, out of 1,300 units.

Sanremo’s six out of seven residential buildings are already taken.

City di Mare Senior Project Development Manager Dolly Macam added that the rest of the project site will be home to other commercial locators such ad outsourcing companies, as well as more premium high-rise condominium towers.

City di Mare, is a50-hectare master planned mixed used development by real estate giant Filinvest.

It is so far the largest coastal township to be built with its prominent waterfront location along the eastern coast of Cebu. (FREEMAN)

Source: The Freeman

MYBUS ROUTES IN CITY DI MARE

MYBUS ROUTES IN CITY DI MARE

by | Sep 20, 2018 | September 2018

Residents and locators of CITY DI MARE can now conveniently travel to the Lifestyle Capital of Cebu with 4 new bus stations within the township:

  • City di Mare Visitor Center
  • Sanremo Oasis
  • Amalfi
  • IL Corso Filinvest Lifemalls

Route Map of the first bus stop in City di Mare: Visitor Center MyBus Station

Route Map of the second bus stop in City di Mare: Sanremo Oasis MyBus Station

Route Map of the third bus stop in City di Mare: Amalfi MyBus Station

Route Map of the final bus stop in City di Mare: IL Corso MyBus Station

For more information on the City di Mare MyBus stations and schedule, download the CDM MyBus Route Guide

City Di Mare Taps Mybus To Connect Lifestyle Destination To Rest Of Metro Cebu

by | Sep 18, 2018 | September 2018

The 50-hectare masterplanned community City di Mare is now connected with the rest of the city via the premium bus service offered by MyBus.

Officials of Filinvest, the company behind the development at the South Road Properties, held a preview of the bus routes and stops for journalists and bloggers last week.

CITY DI MARE. (From left) FLI marketing manager Kat Mercado, Filinvest City and City di Mare senior project development manager Dolly Macam, and deputy mall manager George Calles during the media briefing on the MyBus routes in City di Mare.

“The premium point-to-point bus service makes its air-conditioned, PWD-friendly, CCTV-enabled buses available to the residents and locators of Sanremo Oasis, Amalfi, the UP Professional Schools, and the only al fresco waterfront mall in Cebu, Il Corso, in several stops within the development,” Filinvest Alabang Inc. vice president for townships Don Ubaldo said in a statement.

“From here, City di Mare connects to existing five routes that cover as far south as Talisay City and up north to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport,” Ubaldo added.

LIFESTYLE DESTINATION. Scale model of the development plans for City di Mare.

There are now 4 bus stops within City di Mare: at the City di Mare Visitor Center, Sanremo Oasis, Amalfi, and Il Corso Filinvest Lifemalls. The trips start at 6:30 a.m. with the next one at 7:30 a.m. and then every 2 hours thereafter. The buses connect City di Mare to stops in SM Seaside City, Robinsons Galleria, SM City Cebu, Parkmall, Compañia Maritima, Talisay City, and the airport.

City di Mare is an integrated lifestyle destination built on a vision to “redefine the live-work-play formula,” the company said in a statement.

Dolly Macam, senior project development manager of Filinvest City and City di Mare, and Kat Mercado, FLI marketing manager, gave the group an overview of the City di Mare development and the future timeline of the project. City di Mare will soon have high-rise buildings that will host condo units, offices, and retail spaces.

There are now 4 bus stops within City di Mare: at the City di Mare Visitor Center, Sanremo Oasis, Amalfi, and Il Corso Filinvest Lifemalls. The trips start at 6:30 a.m. with the next one at 7:30 a.m. and then every 2 hours thereafter. The buses connect City di Mare to stops in SM Seaside City, Robinsons Galleria, SM City Cebu, Parkmall, Compañia Maritima, Talisay City, and the airport.

City di Mare is an integrated lifestyle destination built on a vision to “redefine the live-work-play formula,” the company said in a statement.

Dolly Macam, senior project development manager of Filinvest City and City di Mare, and Kat Mercado, FLI marketing manager, gave the group an overview of the City di Mare development and the future timeline of the project. City di Mare will soon have high-rise buildings that will host condo units, offices, and retail spaces.

IL CORSO. George Calles, deputy mall manager and marketing manager for Il Corso, gives an overview on developments at the waterfront mall.

Mercado pointed out that Sanremo and Amalfi both have underground passages for cars so that the spaces above are vehicle-free, making it perfect for pedestrian, runners, and bikers.

George Calles, deputy mall manager and marketing manager for Il Corso, gave an overview of the waterfront mall that is set to open within the year. The mall with the iconic lighthouse and panoramic view of the sea will offer a different retail experience to Cebuanos, he said.

Amalfi

The pool in Amalfi, one of the residential enclaves in City di Mare.

TAP TO PAY. MyBus uses reloadable cards for payments.

The SM City Cebu station of MyBus.

Source: My Cebu

Welcome To The South! The Big Shift: More Fun Starts In City Di Mare

Welcome To The South! The Big Shift: More Fun Starts In City Di Mare

by | Apr 25, 2018 | April 2018

AS STRATEGIC locations go, City di Mare couldn’t be more promising.

The sprawling 50-hectare township at the Cebu South Road Properties (SRP) has the flagship regional mall development of Filinvest Lifemalls called IL Corso on its premises, one that centers on a unique premise of un-malling that is different on two standout features: First, the mall will feature an iconic lighthouse that will soon house retail space as well as a restaurant for a refreshing new retail experience. Second, it is right next to the waters between Cebu and Bohol.

Because of this, City di Mare was just revealed as the newest hub for Air Juan Aviation, which launched its first seaplane terminal here in January of this year, with operations set to begin in April, just in time for summer escapades.

“City di Mare promotes the integration of the live-work-play lifestyle with the abundance of greens and open spaces as backdrop,” reiterates Don Ubaldo, Filinvest’s Senior Assistant Vice President for Townships.

“Right from the start of planning, we have always envisioned it to become a one-stop shop for all of life’s necessities given the proximity of residential, retail, office, and even institutional components in one place.

A master-planned township development like City di Mare has so much to offer to everyone, and we are excited that locators like IL Corso have gradually started operations.

A mixed-use development promoting the live-work-play lifestyle, the live component is fulfilled by the Sanremo Oasis, a mid-rise residential community, and the resort-themed Amalfi.

A deliberately masterplanned community with generous open spaces all intricately woven on green pedestrian-friendly road networks, City di Mare is not only an ideal address to live and work, but inevitably becomes the prime choice for large-scale outdoor events in Cebu.

City di Mare previously hosted Color Manila Run, music festival Lifedance, and weekend food market Sugbo Mercado, making it an epic playground and venue for events.

With future plans for office buildings, the work component is also closer to home.

As the development in Cebu expands beyond its already congested center, City di Mare is positioned perfectly as the gateway to the island’s southern delights: whether it be canyoneering in Kawasan falls, swimming with the whale sharks in Oslob, hiking Cebu’s highest peak in Dalaguete, seeking the elusive Cebu Flowerpecker in Nug-as forest in Alcoy, cruising the Bojo river in Aloguinsan, or exploring Moalboal’s famous dive spots, the shift to living closer to the south makes perfect sense.

And with the recently-launched operations of AirJuan anchored in the property, City di Mare is now also the natural conduit to the neighboring islands.

One can now fly to the other island destinations via seaplanes docked at City di Mare, effectively cutting travel time further by avoiding the traffic congestion to the airport in Mactan, or even long hours of land travel on the coastal highway by bus or private cars.

It’s an exciting time for the South, and City di Mare is right at the gateway to all the action!

Source:  Cebu Daily News