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Appointed to his post last December, Mr Qin is seen as a trusted aide of President Xi.

July 18, 2023 9:05 PM

“If history is of any guide, neither the US nor China can afford the price of treating each other as enemy,” the former US Secretary of State said.

July 18, 2023 8:35 PM

TAIPEI – Three presidential candidates, one muddled middle ground.

Amsterdam - Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday rejected an attempt by the Philippines to block an investigation into thousands of killings in the country during former President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs.'

In September 2021, the ICC approved a formal investigation into possible crimes against humanity allegedly committed under Duterte's leadership, but it suspended its probe

The judges in the ICC appeals chamber decided against the appeal of the Philippine government to stop the investigation into possible crimes against humanity committed during Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs.” 

The Department of Science and Technology on Monday announced that no local government unit has been disapproved in the assessment for the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program.

THE Labangon Police Station 10 will conduct an investigation into the brutal killing of a 19-year-old girl who was bound with a packaging tape, wrapped in a blanket and then put in a cardboard box.

Police Major Angelito Valleser, chief of Labangon Police Station, identified the fatality as Rhea Mae Batoy Tocmo, 19, a native of Jasaan town in Misamis Oriental, but was temporarily residing in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City.

Tocmo was found dead and wrapped inside a cardboard box left on the roadside in Sitio Mohon, Barangay Tisa, Cebu City on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Valleser rejected claims that the victim was tied with a wire but with a tire interior.

According to the examination by the personnel of the Scene of Crime Operatives (SOCO), they did not see evidence of torture such as bruises.

“Ang estorya sa SOCO ninglugdang man gud to nga dugo, ang kadtong mga nakita nga bun-og inagian daw to sa binanganan sa lawas gani katong ingon nga tattoo dili to tattoo agi pud to sa binanganan, ang katong mga lagom tungod sa kahugot sa paghikot,” Valleser explained.

(According to SOCO the blood appears, the bruises found were tie marks. the bruises on her body that appeared to be tattoo-like were actually tie marks, and the swelled flesh was caused by how tightly the knot was tied).

Valleser said the victim had just arrived in Cebu last June 11 to find a job.

The police are trying to identify the persons who were with the victim before she passed away.(BBT, TPT)

CEBU-BASED social enterprise Spring Rain Global (SRG) encouraged investors and philanthropists to serve communities in need as it enters its 15th year of assisting philanthropic development offices in the Philippines and across the globe

In a press conference held at Golden Prince Hotel on Monday, July 17, 2023, Dr

Glenda Antonio, founder, president and chief executive officer of SRG, said that for a decade and a half, the organization has successfully advocated 150 philanthropic development offices in Asia, America, Europe, Africa, and some cities in the Philippines

Some of SRGs major hubs are located in Singapore for Asia-Pacific and the United States in the west

“In the birth of our 15th year milestone, about two years ago, we are proud to share that we have a patented framework called the Spring Rain Global 6-Pillar Capacitation Model,” Antonio said

“These include leadership and governance, program development and management, philanthropy development, financial planning, database management, and ecosystem building,” she added

The patented model aims to mentor other development organizations that will “hone them in sustainable ways in raising funds and networks through conferences, workshops, and training,” according to Antonio

The organization will also hold events relating to sports and music that intend to determine and guide its partner organizations on the latest trends in philanthropy and attract funders and donors

“For the championship, [the prize is] P1 million

This is not a simple tournament

This is a philanthropy tournament

We are giving this kind of price precisely because we wanted to help not only the players but the advocacy that they are representing,” said Fr

Victor Gonzaga, SRG chairman of the Advisory Board

SRG will also extend its network by launching a foundation that will provide positive relations to social development organizations in their capacity-building needs, which are often overlooked by other large organizations

Meanwhile, a three-day conference headed by SRG will happen on July 24-26 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino with the theme, “Unity and Solidarity: Nurturing Towards a Stronger Ecosystem of Good

” It will feature various international speakers globally

Different sectoral groups are also expected to join the three-day-event that is going to be first hosted in the Philippines

Interested attendees may register through SRG’s official Facebook page (CNU INTERNS DENISE MAE CODIS AND KIMBERLY GOC-ONG)

July 18, 2023 7:34 PM

A South Korean daily has identified the man as Mr Travis King, a US army soldier.

The ICC rejected an attempt by the Philippines to block an investigation into thousands of deaths during ex-President Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ campaign, saying it was ‘not satisfied that the Philippines is undertaking relevant investigations’.

CEBU City joined the National Nutrition Council (NNC) 7 in launching the annual Nutrition Month with a series of activities

This month-long celebration, which carries the theme “Healthy Diet Gawing Affordable for All,” celebrates NNC’s 49th year in advocating for health and wellness

Among the activities lined up for the celebration is a Nutrition Caravan, said Nutrition Officer 3 Norre Jean Delos Santos

The caravan will take place in different barangays in Cebu, aiming to reach out to families in need of proper food and diet

Along with this, there are outreach programs for citizens

Breastfeeding programs have also been initiated to educate mothers about what they should do and eat during the first 1,000 days of their babies, as mandated by Republic Act 11148, which covers nutritionally at-risk mothers and babies up to two years old

Dietary supplementation feeding programs have also been carried out for pregnant women to learn which foods will make them and their babies strong and healthy, added Delos Santos

Volunteers are also recruited through the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program, which caters to over 200 students to assist NNC 7, under the Department of Health, in monitoring children’s health and nutrition

The BNS Program includes teaching volunteers basic health tasks such as caring for the malnourished, mobilizing the community, and providing other forms of assistance

NNC 7 has requested local government units to help fulfill its programs throughout Cebu

Efforts and interventions must continue even after the month of July to continuously support those in need and improve the region’s nutritional status, according to Delos Santos

Cebu City’s celebration of Nutrition Month was launched on July 4 at Plaza Sugbo, featuring affordable healthy foods from local markets through cooking contests and food fairs (UP CEBU INTERN CHRYS CHELSEA BERNALLES)

uly is a month bursting with nutrition-themed festivities, particularly for school children. It’s during this time that the “Nutrition Month” celebration takes center stage, reminding children about the vital Go, Glow, Grow campaign.

However, for adults who have moved past their school days, the chance to partake in this celebration may seem out of reach. Thankfully, Jo Sebastian utilizes diverse social media platforms to ensure that grown-ups are not left behind and sprinkles her wisdom as a game-changing dietitian to adults.

If one has seen those trendy diets and super strict meal plans flooding the social media, one will likely realize that these often lead to false hopes and unrealistic expectations. They might seem enticing but it’s a cruel trick on their followers, leading them down a rabbit hole of disappointment because of the lack of long-term results.

This makes Jo Sebastian a breath of fresh air in the world of nutrition for adults. Unlike those rigid diet plans, Jo puts the emphasis on something much more important: building a healthy relationship with food.

Meet Jo, the registered nutritionist-dietitian extraordinaire. Armed with a BS Community Nutrition degree from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, she’s also a fitness enthusiast and a true believer in the power of food freedom. One will find her actively sharing valuable nutrition nuggets on social media, helping adults navigate the sometimes confusing world of health and wellness.

Rather than discouraging indulgence in these cravings, Jo ingeniously reimagines a balanced diet where one can savor fast food without a twinge of guilt. Through her content, Jo introduces to viewers a healthier and happier relationship with food. It’s time to make peace with one’s plates and savor every delicious moment proving that these guilty pleasures can still be a part of a well-rounded lifestyle.

How Jo eats chicken inasal:

In this video, she presents a well-favorite dish among Filipinos consisting of protein-rich pecho, nourishing carbohydrates sourced from rice, and a serving of hot soup. But to further enrich the nutritional profile, she incorporates fiber-laden boiled broccoli and finishes it up with a dash of chicken oil. She then munches on her food like a normal person and reminds viewers of her powerful slogan: “We’re all about adding, not restricting.”

How Jo eats instant noodles:

Jo Sebastian elucidates the nutritional components of the noodles and accompanying sauce, highlighting their carbohydrate and fat content to the viewers. To incorporate dietary fiber, she includes finely chopped cabbage and carrots. Additionally, she suggests adding an egg for an extra protein boost. Concluding her video, she delivers a poignant reminder to her viewers: “You always deserve to eat.”

How Jo eats pizza:

In this content, Jo talks about the convenience and accessibility of pizzas while noting that they can also offer a reasonably balanced option. She highlights the dough as the carbohydrate source in pizza, along with the cheese providing protein and fat. To enhance the nutritional value, Jo suggests loading up the slice with additional toppings such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and pineapples. Alternatively, she mentions that adding a side salad can provide an extra protein boost, although it is not mandatory.

“One thing I noticed whenever I have pizza is that it takes a lot of pizza for me to feel satisfied so I like to load it up with extra fiber and protein to feel more satisfied. But what is most important is to focus on mindful eating, really take time to enjoy every bite so that you can feel comfortably satisfied,” said Jo.

“Why do we say add, do not restrict? When you focus on restriction, you focus on the things that you are not supposed to eat so now you’re just thinking about it and you’re stressing about it and you feel bad if ever you want it but when you focus on what to add, you are given a direction, a goal, and it makes you feel so much more accomplished when you’re doing something rather than holding yourself back,” said Jo.

With an impressive following of 2.2 million likes on TikTok, an educational Instagram platform, and a popular Spotify podcast titled “The Donut Box Podcast,” Jo has expanded her reach to connect with viewers on various platforms. Her content now revolves around addressing facts and debunking misconceptions about diets. Jo emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with one’s body and focusing on making adjustments or additions rather than restrictive measures. She feels bad when encountering fear-based approaches to diets, where certain foods are demonized or labeled as inherently good or bad.

“Stop labeling food as good or bad, clean or junk, let’s just call food, food. You can try out more nutrient dense or less nutrient dense but let’s stop putting negative labels around food because there is no good or bad food,” said Jo.

While it’s true that not all foods have the same nutritional value, it’s important to avoid attaching negative labels to food. Placing judgment on certain foods can lead to a negative internalization and unhealthy relationship with food.

“Just because you eat a cookie you feel like the worst person in the world and it’s ruined your diet and you fall into the shame spiral. Attaching moral value to food and judging yourself for your food choices is not going to help you. It would actually make it harder for you to make healthy habits and changes. So instead focus on seeing food as food with everything having something to offer and you choosing which gives you the most satisfaction for the moment,” explained Jo.

“Remember it takes time to get out of the cycle but you can do this,” added Jo.

The United Nations command said the man was on an orientation tour when he crossed without authorisation.

“Come Theresians and acclaim, St. Theresa’s glorious name...” It is Homecoming Day next Saturday, July 29, at the STC campus. Taking charge of the festivities are the Silver Jubilarians this year with a core group headed by Janice Y. Perez. Overall coordinator is Marianne Avenido Neri, president of St. Theresa’s Alumnae Association. School reunions always take us down memory lane. It’s a time for happy reconnections and fond recollections. Come one, come all!

Meanwhile, there’s a musical happening at Tambuli Seaside Resort & Spa tomorrow at 7 p.m. entitled “Faith and Music, Marvelous Gifts.” On centerstage will be the Cebu Normal University Chorale, tenor Dave Clark Sibonga and soprano Giannine Tan who is in town from London where she is taking further music studies.

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Cebu’s first ever Curry Club was launched at Radisson Blu with general manager Marko Janssen, executive chef Nick van Riemsdijk and Indian chef Jyoti Singh on the frontline. The club is a take off from the one founded in the United Kingdom in the 1970s where British professionals and businessmen gathered to enjoy exotic Indian food. Radisson Blu has taken the initiative of organizing the Curry Club because it is proud of its authentic and award-winning Indian food.

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Ulli’s Streets of Asia has opened a branch at the base of the lighthouse at the seaside Il Corso Lifemalls. With its floor to ceiling windows, the restaurant has a 180-degree view of the big, blue yonder. Street food favorites from different Asian countries make up the menu; Definitely something to taste and enjoy. As for drinks there are thirst-quenching choices of fresh fruit juices as well as coffee and tea. The place is ideal for intimate lunches and dinners and other small gatherings, so says Julia Absin, the granddaughter of resto founder Julita Urbina.

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The newest dining destination in Banawa is Ayame Japanese Restaurant at the Arcenas Arcade. Inaugurated two weeks ago, it is the third and most spacious Ayame in the city. The resto offers traditional Japanese fare with an added contemporary touch. Lady-at-the-helm Ingrid Espina Gamboa happily shares that their kitchen staff has mastered the art of Japanese food preparation and cooking, thanks to the training they got from an expert Japanese chef from Tokyo.

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Over at the picturesque mountain terrain of Aloguinsan, a farm resort has opened its doors — La Joya Farm Resort and Spa. Breathtaking views, peace and quiet, and its charming cottages are the main come-ons. However, for those who seek action, there’s the dragon fruit plantation to explore, an inviting swimming pool to enjoy, an animal farm to visit, and billiard games to amuse. On top of the resort operations is Corito Escario Yu assisted by her loving family.

SM INVESTMENTS Corp. (SM Investments) recently received three major wins at the 13th Asian Excellence Award of Corporate Governance Asia.

The Hong Kong-based magazine conferred SM Investments with multiple awards including Asia’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Best Corporate Communication, and Best Investor Relations Company.

This year’s awards add to SM’s longstanding history of winning in the categories of Asia’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Best Corporate Communications, and Best Investor Relations Company.

With these wins, SM notched its sixth, seventh, and 12th times coming on top in these categories, respectively. (PR)

FILINVEST Innovation Park-New Clark City (FIP-NCC) has announced the arrival of its inaugural locator, electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer StBattalion, which is keen on taking advantage of the park’s strategic location and growth prospects.

In the contract-signing ceremony Monday, July 17, 2023, at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, the Australia- based StBattalion formalized with FCGC Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of full-range property developer Filinvest Land Inc.) its five-year renewable lease of two ready-built factory unit, each measuring 2,500 square meters in gross leasable area.

The FIP-NCC sits inside New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac — a 9,450-hectare greenfield development inside the Clark Special Economic Zone positioned to be an inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and smart city. (PR)

GLOBE announced Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the first closing of 115 towers sold to Unity Digital Infrastructure (Unity) for a cash consideration of P1.4 billion.

This transaction marks the first tranche of the 447 sale-and-leaseback deal with Unity.

The tower assets are composed of 94 percent ground-based towers and six percent rooftop towers in Luzon.

The first closing was accomplished after just over two months from the signing of the sale and leaseback transaction for the fourth portfolio back in May.

With this recent closing, Globe already raised approximately P49.3 billion, reaching around 51 percent of the tower deal by officially turning over the ownership of 3,826 out of 7,506 towers sold. (PR)

The saying “wealth shall not last two generations” conveys a powerful message to all family members struggling to keep the business out of harm’s way. Some organizations succeed and overcome a very important generational challenge, but many family enterprises succumb to internal pressures and fail to reach the third generation. Before you rush to judgment and label my perspective as pessimistic, I want you to reflect on why this adage is real. Through my years of experience in resolving family conflicts in Asia, I can confidently assert that family wealth is even more prone to rapid dissipation, often failing to extend beyond the second generation.

Wealth often disappears due to a combination of factors stemming from changes in attitudes, behaviors, and circumstances during the transfer of wealth across generations. I have listed below a good number of compelling reasons to support my pronouncement that wealth will not last two generations — all culled from my experience mentoring next-generation family members — and at the core of these reasons lies a lack of survival instinct and/or a low adversity quotient (AQ).

Lack of survival instinct/adversity quotient

I often hear this statement from founders: “It is heartbreaking that my children lack survival instinct. They are living a comfortable life and have been sheltered for many years — so different from what I went through when I was their age.” This sentiment resonates within numerous family-owned businesses, highlighting a perceived decline in entrepreneurial drive, resilience, and determination observed in first-generation founders. Such decline can lead to challenges to maintaining and growing the family business across generations. The lack of AQ among next-generation family members can be concerning. Growing up in an environment of wealth and privilege may limit their exposure to hardships, resulting in reduced resilience and problem-solving skills. A low AQ can hinder their ability to handle challenges in the family business, reducing their preparedness for leadership and potentially impacting the long-term success and continuity of the enterprise. I am sharing some reasons why many next-generation leaders have a low AQ.

No. 1: Irresponsible wealth transfer

Transferring wealth to your children can be dangerous if not done thoughtfully and responsibly. In 2011, movie star Jackie Chan announced that he had decided to give away half of his money to charity when he dies. Chan added that he was not planning to leave any of the millions of dollars he made during his film career to his son, Jaycee.

“If he is capable, he can make his own money. If he is not, then he will just be wasting my money,” Channel News Asia quoted Chan as saying.

Inherited wealth can foster entitlement, diminish work ethic, and perpetuate social inequality. It may create dependency, erode personal responsibility, and disconnect individuals from the value of hard-earned money. Unearned riches can breed complacency, stifling ambition and promoting a lack of accountability. With newfound wealth, you can expect family conflicts and identity issues to follow. Ultimately, it can hinder personal growth, impede social mobility, and widen the wealth gap. Nevertheless, the impact of inherited wealth varies among individuals, and proactive measures such as financial education and responsible wealth management can mitigate its adverse effects and promote positive outcomes.

Due to the inherited wealth, next-generation family members frequently experience heightened financial security during their upbringing. This increased security may diminish the need for the same level of survival instincts exhibited by the first generation, who might have faced greater financial uncertainty and risk.

Part 2 will be published next week, but in the meantime, in line with our discussion on family business continuity and to aid you in securing a lasting legacy for your business that goes beyond just the second generation, I am thrilled to announce an upcoming event on Aug. 19, 2023, titled “Family Business Continuity: Ensuring a Fail-Proof Succession Plan.” As the moderator and co-resource speaker, I will be joined by esteemed global thought leader and Harvard senior lecturer Dr. Josh Baron, AGI chief executive officer (CEO) Kevin Tan and JG Summit president and CEO Lance Gokongwei, who will share their invaluable insights and experiences on business longevity, leadership, generational transition, and succession planning.

Given the significance of this event, I encourage all families who are actively seeking to secure their business success to reserve their spots as soon as possible, as seating is limited. To register and obtain further information, please reach out to Marivi Estrada of ICON Executive Asia at 0977-835-5533.

MORE coins are expected to be recirculated in the market following the central bank’s move to increase the legal tender limit of Philippine coins per transaction.

From the previous limit of P1,000, consumers can now use 1-, 5-, 10-, and 20-Piso coins as payment or change for amounts not exceeding P2,000.

They can also pay 1-, 5-, 10-, and 25-Sentimo coins for amounts not exceeding P200 per transaction from the previous P100 limit.

“The central bank encourages the public to use and accept coins in cash transactions to promote the efficient recirculation of coins in the country,” the central bank said.

Moreover, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said coins may be used and accepted in amounts higher than the legal tender limits provided that both payer and payee mutually agree to transact using quantities of coins above said limits.

Earlier, the BSP 7 conducted a program dubbed Piso Caravan in the Mandaue City Public Market to entice consumers to exchange their coins kept in storage with new banknotes from the BSP.

The BSP also deployed coin deposit machines in select malls in Metro Manila to encourage the public to deposit their idle coins stored in their jars, piggy banks, and other containers.

The coin deposit machines accept all denominations (i.e., 1-, 5-, 10-, and 25-Sentimo; and 1-, 5-, 10-, and 20-Piso) of the BSP Coin Series and the New Generation Currency Coin Series.

By depositing idle coins into these machines, depositors can receive the corresponding value in their e-wallet through GCash or store vouchers that are as good as cash.

GCash is the first Electronic Money Institution provider that successfully integrated with the coin deposit machines.

Coin shortage

Retailer Robert Go, spokesperson of the Philippine Retailers Association-Cebu Chapter, said the central bank’s coin recirculation program will benefit retailers who have been having difficulty dispensing coins as change.

“We have to go to churches to buy the coins at higher amount to get priority. There is still lack of coins until today,” he said in a past interview.

The total number of coins in circulation—whether inside pockets or stored or perhaps even forgotten—reached 39.1 billion at end-April 2023.

“This translates to an average of 358 coins per Filipino. This figure is nearly triple the 121 coins per capita in 2005,” said then BSP governor Felipe Medalla.

“Despite the sheer number of coins in circulation, we face an ‘artificial’coin shortage due to various reasons. But in some cases, it’s because some coins are left idle. Ideally, coins should change hands weekly but that doesn’t seem to be the case,” Medalla said. (KOC)

LAPU-LAPU City, as the new meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) destination in Cebu, gets a lift with the construction of a standalone Mactan Expo Center inside Megaworld’s 30-hectare township—The Mactan Newtown.

The firm, owned by billionaire Andrew Tan, is infusing P1.5 billion for the construction of Mactan Expo Center that will break ground this year. This project is expected to be completed in 2025.

“We hope to build another iconic landmark not just for Mactan but for the entire province of Cebu. This convention center will be a unique standalone structure that will help boost the province’s booming Mice industry,” said Kevin Tan, chief strategy officer of Megaworld, in a statement.

Mactan Expo Center’s development is expected to generate at least 2,000 jobs—1,500 of which will be employed in the construction and 500 for the actual operations once the project is completed.

But its impact to the community is immeasurable, according to Harold Geronimo, vice president for public relations and media affairs at Megaworld, as the project is seen to amplify business activities and propel livelihoods in the community in transport, retail such as sari-sari stores, and other sectors.

“That’s the beauty of the Mice. That is why a lot of the regions are focusing on setting up Mice facilities because Mice is 10x the revenue of just putting up a destination,” said Cleofe Albiso, managing director at Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, adding that all tourism-relations businesses from souvenir shops to travel agencies get to benefit from this market.

“It’s the whole gamut of the entire tourism ecosystem that gets to benefit from setting up a Mice facility,” she said.

Features

Located across the 550-room Belmont Hotel Mactan along Newtown Boulevard, the Mactan Expo Center will offer almost a hectare of Mice space.

The ground level will feature a convention hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 people for theater-type setup, and 1,600 people for banquet-style set-up.

The convention hall can also be divided into three smaller halls that can accommodate around 700 to 900 persons per hall for theater-style, and 500 to 600 persons per hall for banquet-style layout.

At the mezzanine level, the expo center will have two meeting rooms for smaller and intimate events.

Each meeting room can accommodate up to 100 persons for banquet-style layout and around 150 persons for theater-style layout. Both meeting rooms may be combined into a single venue.

Beneficial

According to Graham Coates, first vice president and head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, the Mactan Expo Center is seen to boost the Mice tourism of Cebu, particularly in Lapu-Lapu City that is globally known as a leisure destination owing to its pristine beaches.

“We’ve already created a vibrant township and this new expo center will add to what we have. This is going to take the township to the next level,” said Coates. “It’s near the Mactan-Cebu International Airport so it’s going to be convenient for business travelers.”

Coates said the Mactan Expo Center is set to complement the ongoing development inside the township which already has the beachfront, residential, office, hotel, school and commercial components.

“We expect this (project to be) a leveling up of our proposition here in Cebu,” he added. “This Mice facility will drive traffic to our township project in Mactan,” said Coates.

Albiso expects the facility to host various events from small to large-scale Mice activities.

“Mactan is beautiful in itself and it’s going to be a good combination of business and leisure offering. We see that this is not only going to attract the local Mice market but also we see its regional potential. This is a lot of boost for the Cebu economy,” she said.

The Mactan Newtown already has two hotel properties operated and managed by Megaworld Hotels & Resorts. These are the 547-room Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown and the 550-room Belmont Hotel Mactan.

“Our hotel properties within The Mactan Newtown will be ready to handle the accommodation requirements of the Mactan Expo Center. And one thing everyone should look forward to about the Mactan Expo Center is the fact that it will just be a few steps away to the beach,” said Albiso.

Moreover, the upcoming Mice facility is seen to make the township a desirable place to invest in.

“Because of this, there will a demand for real estate properties. The property will definitely go up because of the demand, giving our investors higher return on their investments,” said Jennifer Palmares-Fong, first vice president for sales and marketing of Megaworld Visayas.

Green project

The Mactan Expo Center will also be positioned as a green Mice facility as it will comply with the requirements of the Philippine Green Building Council.

It will integrate sustainability features into the structure, such as the use of low emissivity façade glass, low flow water fixtures, and having its own rainwater recycling facility as well as a sewage treatment plant and materials recovery facility.

The Mactan Newtown is one of 30 township developments by Megaworld.

This 30-hectare township project has already utilized more than 50 percent of its space.

Since its entry to Cebu in 2012, the company has already poured more than P10 billion in investments in Lapu-Lapu City. (KOC)