iACADEMY, a top tech and design school from Makati opens a campus in Cebu IT Park. Bringing with them non-traditional and specialized education on Software Engineering, Game Development, Real Estate Management, Animation, and Multimedia Arts for aspiring tech and creatives. iACADEMY Cebu is the schools first campus outside Makati.

Filinvest Cebu Cyberzone Tower 2 (Filinvest Photo)

iACADEMY, a college in Makati known for its strong industry partnership that delivers 96% job placement rate  unveils its newest campus in Cebu.

“We’ve started the inevitable. To expand is the only way to bring non-traditional, specialized education closer to every aspiring tech and creative, and we couldn’t think of a better place for the first campus outside Makati but Cebu - it is rapidly progressing and we join them in their pursuit to make it the next tech and creative hub,” said Raquel Perez Wong, COO of iACADEMY.

“We have grown exponentially from the mere 1 floor in Ayala Ave building to the 11-floor iACADEMY Plaza building, and now to our very own iACADEMY Nexus Campus that houses 2,500 students or as what we call them, Game Changers. This is the kind of success that we intend to bring to Cebu,” she adds.

iACADEMY Cebu is located at the 5th Floor of Filinvest Cebu Cyberzone Tower 2, Salinas Drive corner W. Geonzon St., Brgy. Apas, Lahug, Cebu City. It currently has 4 classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, a Cintiq lab, MMA lab, a Green Room, and student lounge. It has announced that the following will be its initial offering for Cebu Campus; Software Engineering, Game Development, Real Estate Management, Animation, and Multimedia Arts.

“I am thrilled to share the programs that we have prepared for our Cebu campus and to be working with industry professionals who are willing to share their time and talent as professors to mold future Game Changers,” said Mitch Andaya, Vice President for Academic Affairs for Cebu Campus.

iACADEMY is known for its industry-aligned curriculum and professors who are rockstars in their own chosen fields. Some of their notable alumni are Mikey Sevilla, Joshua Villena, Emman Rinoza. Their students are always engaged in projects that contribute solution and positive change - they developed the first physical distancing app called Maze, the Experience Philippines App of the Department of Tourism that has the Augmented Reality feature, OCDrone – a solar powered water waste collecting tool control simply with a mobile phone, to name a few.

Cebu is undoubtedly a fantastic place to live in: it is vibrant, dynamic, and full of exciting activities and destinations. It is no surprise that many are looking for the perfect home in Cebu, especially one that best fits their family. One of the crucial considerations for homebuyers is the neighborhood’s suitability for raising and nurturing a household. Fortunately, there are many choices for families to thrive and grow, including Camella communities in Cebu. 

There is no better place to experience modern luxuries without breaking the bank than Cebu City. A business district, world-class hospitals, renowned schools, and entertainment hubs are within minutes of each other. The Cebu IT Park is where multinational companies have built offices and run large-scale operations. The illustrious San Carlos University (USC) and the University of San Jose-Recoletos are some of the places in Cebu where students from various regions in Visayas and Mindanao come to get an education.

Pasadena is a mix of Spanish and Italian inspirations within the bustling Guadalupe in Cebu.

Because of the work and educational opportunities it offers, Cebu City is a hotspot for the most sought-after family homes in the province, of which Camella properties are at the forefront. Camella has two family-friendly subdivisions with breathtaking views of sloping hills and the sea within Talamban in Cebu City: Riverdale and Riverfront.

Riverdale is a community set against the panoramic hills of Talamban in Cebu featuring Southern American-themed luxury homes.

Riverdale is a verdant 13-ha community set against the panoramic hills of Talamban featuring Southern American themed luxury homes amidst hundreds of pine trees. 

With an expanse of almost 10 ha, Riverfront is a residential enclave featuring Camella’s best-selling model homes. This pine community features homes built on gently undulating terrain that fuses the efficiency of modern architecture with the natural contours of the land. 

For those preferring a more laidback and relaxed atmosphere, yet still want the sensibilities of city living, a home in Talisay might be more to their taste. It lies immediately to the south of Cebu City, allowing residents to move through back and forth either directions seamlessly. Camella in Talisay makes the search for the ideal home in Cebu easier. Linked to Cebu City via the South Coastal Highway, Azienda sits atop the hills of Talisay and comprises five enclaves: Lombardi, Roma, Milan, Firenze, and Genova, each of which stays true to its Italian theme.

Linked to Cebu City via the South Coastal Highway, Azienda sits atop the hills of Talisay with five enclaves, each of which stays true to its Italian them.

Lapu-Lapu City is on Mactan Island, where the abundance of beach resorts and natural sites is what every family will appreciate. It is also where the Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located, making Lapu-Lapu City a good jump-off point for travel. Most house-and-lot units are also in-demand since it is a popular spot for many expatriates, lending a fusion of food and activities. 

Despite the spike in homebuyers in Lapu-Lapu City, Camella still guarantees a relaxing family lifestyle in the gated Camella Montserrat and Vittoria. Either development places families at the heart of a resort city, where beautiful beaches are just a stone’s throw away.  

One of the frontrunners outside of Metro Cebu has to be Bogo City due to the rapid developments in the area. Located north of Cebu City, Bogo has impressive establishments, and a slew of schools to choose from. Bogo is one of the most livable and coveted cities for families who put a premium on a home in Cebu, offering sanctuary from the rush of city living. The best of modern and rustic living with the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture is found in the gated17-ha Camella Bogo. The homes are perfect for those looking at starter homes or a place to put down roots for generations. 

Carcar City has a tight knit community, preserving traditional Cebuano cultures. From the food and delicacies that fill their homes down to the local artisanal goods promoted by the local government, Carcar City takes pride in its residents and what they can do. This type of culture and community is something most families seek. Camella Carcar ensures that residents settle into the area seamlessly. 

A home in Camella Carcar situates homeowners in the middle of this vibrant community, close to transportation lines and major centers. The 40-ha Camella Carcar offers homes of contemporary beauty with its Spanish-inspired architecture. This charming community, conveniently connected to the main city center via the South Road project, captivates prospective investors with its blend of the exciting city rush and longed-for respite. 

A family home is more than just the physical structure and a roof over one’s head. It should provide opportunities for growth and strengthen family ties. Camella in Cebu ensures that you get that and more with its line-up of developments.  

For more information on Camella communities in Cebu or house and lot for sale in the Philippines visit www.camella.com.ph, like and share @CamellaOfficial in social media channels.

Gasolina ng Bayan JETTI opens another branch along Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, making a total of 194 Gas stations nationwide, a total of 13 JETTI pumping stations in the whole of Cebu. Jetti is the go-to gas station for vehicles that are use for public transportation such as Tricycles, Multicabs and actually all types of vehicles. The goal is to offer affordable gasoline and diesel products with the best quality available.

Jetti fuels the economy to bounce back after the pandemic championing low gas prices at the highest quality. Jetti sourced their product from Japan and enters the country through their ports, allowing them to be competitive with their pricing.

Jetti Basak, Lapu-Lapu opens early in the morning at 5AM to cater the as much as possible the early motorists that needs to gas up early.

The management ensure regular calibration on their pumping stations so that motorists will get the most accurate fuel volume they pay for.

Their gas station is equipped with water and air (will be up soon) and and a working comfort room as well. This is for the motorist who needs these services while on trip and in the Jetti stations to gas up.

Jetti Basak Lapu Lapu will accept Cash and Gcash transactions for now, their credit card and debit facilities will be deployed once the provider can release the machines to cater these payment modes. For corporate accounts and or fleets, you may approach Jetti management office as they are open to accept this kind of arrangements.

They have an ongoing 2 pesos per litre discount that will run for a week. Stay tuned for more promos coming, especially that Sinulog Festival is upcoming in January. Payment terms for now are Cash or Gcash, Cards are accepted in the second week of January. Daily operations start at 5AM.

The first community-led socialized housing project in Carcar City mobilized by Kalambuan sa Dakbayan (KD) Foundation, Inc. will benefit ninety-five families of informal settlers located on a 6,000 sqm property in Barangay Ocaña, now called Panaghiusa Village. Construction formally kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on November 24, 2022, Thursday.

"The entire 6,000 sqm lot could have been developed for commercial purposes. But the KD Foundation has chosen to align with the commitment of its partners in providing affordable housing units and well-planned communities for underprivileged Filipinos,"

KD Foundation President Atty. Jose Daluz III shared, mentioning various other non-housing grassroots projects that the foundation has accomplished. Under the Community Mortgage Program (CMP) turn-key modality of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), which is particularly created for informal settlers, beneficiaries will enjoy community ownership of Panaghiusa Village. The land title will be transferred to the Sun Communities 1 Homeowners Association, Inc. once the social housing project is completed, in preparation for property deed transfer to beneficiary individuals.

Each family beneficiary will be turned over with a 32 sqm two-story rowhouse unit, in compliance with the standards of Batas Pambansa (BP) Blg. 220 on the development of economic and socialized housing projects. In the last quarter of 2023, the first 30 units will be turned over to identified beneficiaries, with the next 30 units following in 2024 and the remaining 35 units in 2025. Total mortgage payment per family amounts to 580,000 pesos, with a ten-year graduated amortization schedule and a 2% interest rate payable up to 35 years.

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Area Coordinator Argelito Guiritan said that when informal settlers are left unaided by social housing programs, their immediate future is faced with two options: whether they like it or not, the time will come.

For landowners to use their property, leading to demolition; or they will be asked to purchase land beyond their financial capacity. This is why, for their part, PCUP has been pushing for the accreditation of identified informal settler homeowner associations, as part of their social preparation and transition to socialized housing. PCUP is also mandated to encourage developers to participate in socialized housing projects.

"It's just a matter of empowering the people. Tungod kay ang ilang problema ang ilang pagpuyo, among giintroduce ang SHFC, ug among giistorya ang Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)," Guiritan said, highlighting steps they have taken together with KD Foundation and government agencies to capacitate beneficiaries of the upcoming Panaghiusa Village. He added that because it is a community-driven project, capacity-building trainings and interventions are expected to sustain the community.

PCUP Commissioner Paolo Guanco reinforced this commitment to providing livelihood programs and opportunities in the area and congratulated the 95 family beneficiaries present during the groundbreaking ceremony.

These named beneficiaries of Panaghiusa Village are now formally recognized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) as the Sun Communities 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., in compliance with the DHSUD mandate for all homeowner associations to be duly registered. They now have the legal capacity to enter into contracts with government and non-government agencies.

"On behalf of Sun Communities 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., mangayo kamig dako kaayong pasalamat kaninyo nga diin anaa kamo nigiya, nitabang kanamo aron pagbarug sa among gipangandoy nga diin kami makakoan og panimalay," Association President John Roy Ardon addressed the developer and cocnerned agencies, expressing their gratitude for bringing to life a solution to their housing needs. To streamline further socialized housing projects in Carcar, city mayor Mario Patricio Barcenas announced that an office at the second floor of their city hall will be formally established for the Urban Poor