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CEBU CITY, Philippines—Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) unveiled on Tuesday a revised master plan for the P25-billion mixed-use estate “City de Mare,” its largest real estate development in this city located on reclaimed land at the city’s east coast called South Road Properties (SRP). In a briefing on Tuesday, FLI chief executive officer Josephine Gotianun-Yap said capital spending for the 40-hectare mixed-use estate had been jacked up from an earlier budget of P15 billion to keep up with “urban trends” as well as to incorporate more office space given the stronger-than-expected demand from the business process outsourcing industry. The estate was previously intended to be mainly for residential development, targeted to bring to Cebu’s property market 14,000 to 16,000 new residential units. About 70 percent of the estate is still earmarked for residential development but around 10 percent will now be devoted to office development. The remaining 20 percent will be for retail development, opening up about 55,000 square meters of retail space out of which 36,000 sqm will be the net leasable area that could add to FLI’s portfolio of assets with recurring income. Just across the “City de Mare” estate is a separate 10-hectare property where FLI is developing the “Il Corso” seaside leisure and retail strip. Gotianun-Yap is bullish on this “City de Mare” project, a joint venture project with the Cebu City government. If more land will be offered by the city in this SRP area, she said her group would be interested. “I think that Read More …

Isuzu mu-X MANILA, Philippines –  After months of anticipation, Isuzu Philippines Corporation finally revealed its new flagship SUV: the mu-X. Replacing the Alterra, the mu-X comes in three variants all packed with new technological and design features combined with Isuzu’s penchant for delivering efficient performance. Chevrolet Captiva Chevrolet Philippines launches an assault in the compact crossover market by revamping and re-introducing the Captiva for 2014. Headlined by revisions to its drivetrain as well as new features, Chevrolet bids to enlarge its share in this growing segment. Powered by a new 2.0-liter turbo diesel 4-cylinder engine, the Captiva generates a healthy 161 horsepower and a whopping 400 Nm of torque. More than just delivering thrust, the engine is now mated to a new second-generation 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and ECO drive mode for better fuel economy. BMW X4 Taking center stage at BMW’s display at PIMS is the company’s first-ever mid-sized sport activity coupe: the X4. Drawing from the concept of the larger X6, the X4 combines the functionality of a sport activity vehicle with the sporting elegance of a classic coupe. The X4 is available in two diesel variants. The base trim, X4 xDrive 20d features a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the X4 xDrive 30d 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine pushes out 258 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Volkswagen Philippines Turns Over Beetle to Raffle Winner Automobile Central Enterprise Inc. (ACEI), the Read More …

popular Ex-Pacquiao sparring partner Khan also wants a piece of Mayweather Pulse Asia survey: Binay falling, Poe surging Roxas to PNP chief: You’re suspended Malversation case part of plot to sideline Estrada clan, allies – JV Ejercito Metro Pacific renews offer to run railway Joma Sison denies NPA out to harm Pope Francis during PH visit Palace denies pressuring Sandigan justices on pork scam cases Douthit leads SEAG hopefuls videos Filipino street kids greet Pope Francis on his birthday The naked truth behind the Oblation Run UP Lantern Parade 2014 Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 1) Indie Bravo! Night of renegades, game changers and amazing grace President Benigno Aquino. AP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday condemned the attack in the military-run school in Pakistan, calling it an “affront to all civilized peoples.” “Today, we join the world in condemning the outrage perpetrated on innocent schoolchildren, and school officials and personnel in Peshawar, Pakistan,” President Benigno Aquino III said in a statement sent to media. Aquino said the Taliban’s killing of at least 126 people, mostly children, is “an act of terror and savagery (that) deserves nothing less than our condemnation.” He said the attack has “dishonored Islam.” “The senseless deaths of so many young lives, and the barbarism of this attack is an affront to all civilized peoples,” he added. “In this moment of grief and sadness for the people of Pakistan, the Filipino people are one with them in mourning. Today, every person of goodwill Read More …

BICOL CMO BEST Naga City, Camarines Sur — The 9th Infantry Division’s Civil Military Operations Battalion (CMO) based in Camp Francisco Canuto, Barangay Sagurong, Pili, this province has been cited the best among the rest by the Philippine Army. The CMO, headed by Lieutenant Colonel Joselito Pastrana, was cited for its work in environmental protection, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response. (Ruel Saldico) GRANNY MURDERED San Carlos City, Pangasinan — A 78-year-old grandmother living alone in her house in Barangay Agdao, here, was found dead yesterday morning. Police, said Gloria Dolorico was found dead by her son, Roger, lying on her bed with a bruise in her head and a slit in her neck. Robbery has been discounted. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

Chew good: CalChews is fortified with vitamin D3 for proper calcium absorption, bone growth, and bone remodeling.                                      MANILA, Philippines – Of all the conditions associated with calcium deficiency, most people have heard of osteoporosis.  It’s a debilitating ailment that causes bones to become weak and fragile. Even simple everyday routines can lead to fractures in persons suffering from this progressive bone condition.  But did you know that there’s another common disease resulting from calcium deficiency? “Hypocalcemia can be caused by hormonal imbalance or malabsorption of calcium in the intestines,” notes Dr. Francis H. Fernandez, an orthopedic surgeon at Makati Medical Center, with a fellowship in Sports Medicine from Atos Klinik, Heidelberg, Germany. “Ninety-nine percent of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth and it is primarily used in the formation and healing of the bones. Since most of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones, the body needs to break down the bone in order to utilize the calcium for other functions. Conversely, in order to rebuild bone and form new ones, the body also needs calcium to be adequate,” Dr. Fernandez explains. “Calcium deficiency, therefore, could increase the risk of developing osteoporosis because there wouldn’t be enough calcium to form new bones,” he adds. Taking the recommended daily dose of calcium can spell a big difference for people at risk of bone diseases. In particular, women undergoing menopause are susceptible to bone breakage due to their skeletal frame and declining estrogen levels.  Those who are Read More …