ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE OF SM CITY TAGUM

Tagum City, Metro Davao 

LOOK | SM City Tagum will soon rise in Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum City, Metro Davao. Situated right across the two big Malls in the City of Palms, the NCCC Mall Tagum and the G. Mall of Tagum. 

The said location was already known by the #Tagumeños a long time ago, ( I think 5 years ago or more) but this time this is not just a rumors, because there is a public scoping that is happening coming from a government agency like the EMB Davao Region, and this is a big progress of the said project actually. 

And if this project is pushed through, this will be the 3rd SM Malls in Metro Davao, after SM City Davao and SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. In addition to this, SM Prime Holdings, the developer company of SM Supermalls is also eyeing Digos City for another SM Malls in the Davao region.

source: EMB Davao Region 

(Check the comments section for the source and for the site/map of SM City Tagum).

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NEW PROJECT OF SMDC IN BACOLOD

SMDC's newest project in Bacolod, Parkville, has reached new milestones with its grand launch event SMX Convention Center Bacolod, and the unveiling of its sales pavilion along Burgos Avenue yesterday, February 2.

We are extending our heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, sellers, and new investors for making this event a big success!

📸 SMDC

DEAR JOE DAVAO BREWING SOON IN TIGATTO, BUHANGIN DISTRICT, D.C.

Finally, it's coming to Davao City. 

Dear Joe — a new must try café in the North. An emerging lifestyle district to watch out for.

Making its mark as the first letter-writing cafe in the Philippines, Dear Joe is set to rise in M.Garcia Road Buhangin fronting the premier condo development - Camella Manors Frontera. 

Home to unforgettable sips and stories, this coffee shop is the hangout spot you should never miss!

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DAMOSA LAND GROUND BREAKING FOR THE IWG IN CDO

Cagayan de Oro City , MisOr, PH

Damosa Land has broken ground for the establishment of the first International Workplace Group (IWG) center in Cagayan de Oro. 

During the groundbreaking ceremony on March 17, DLI awarded the construction to RCW Construction Development Corp. to create an innovative and modern workspace for the CDO market. 

DLI holds the franchise to develop and operate IWG centers in Mindanao, which carries the brands Regus, HQ, and Spaces. This will be the first of its kind here and the third in the whole of Mindanao.

📸 Damosa Land 

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AZUELA COVE Breaks ground for High Street

𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞

𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘰’𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

As Davao City’s premier waterfront estate, Azuela Cove already offers a complete mix of shops and lifestyle destinations unrivaled in Davao. And yet despite this success, Ayala Land and the Alcantara Group continue to raise the bar in bringing the best retail experience to Davao City. 

This October, the estate takes its offerings to a higher level. Now that Azuela Cove’s ‘The Shops’ has captivated the Davao market, Azuela’s teams are unveiling the first phase of their ‘High Street’, a new lifestyle district which will link to the estate’s future boardwalk experience.

What is the Azuela High Street?

Azuela High Street is a mix of shopping and dining destinations in a vibrant park and waterside setting. It is a major phase in the project’s masterplan and will culminate in the seaside amenity which will be unveiled in the final phase of the project’s development. Visitors will also find it easy to navigate their way around the estate through the High Street as its wide green spine will serve to interlink all retail zones of the estate.

 

People of all ages are already in love with Azuela’s ‘The Shops’, anchored by G Center, the specialty department store of the Gaisano chain, Pilates Plus Davao, Galerie Raphael, Young Living Essential Oils Experience Center, and other lifestyle brands. “It’s really the right time to expand Azuela Cove. The market is ready and we’re very excited to offer something that will elevate the overall experience in our community. Drawing from the success of our High Street in BGC, we’re excited to bring the same vibrancy here while leveraging the unique seaside location of Azuela. This will truly be some place special once complete.” says Yeng Tupaz, VP of Ayala Land and Sr. Estate Development Head.

What’s in store at Azuela High Street?

Since Azuela Cove is all about a vibrant urban lifestyle that’s one with nature, the Azuela High Street will be set beside a 1.8-hectare park and, later on, a 1.8-m boardwalk. These features will offer more picturesque views of the estate’s greenery and the Davao Gulf, bringing guests closer to lush gardens and the sea.

Even before its launch, many predict the High Street to attract Davao’s young and active set. Where else can you find a shopping haven in a park, a foodie destination, and a boardwalk attraction all in one place? 

Indeed, the High Street is unlike any destination in Davao. Here, customers can shop and recharge at the garden courtyards and patios while strolling through canopied walkways and the seaside boardwalk. 

“The High Street’s indoor and outdoor spaces are also designed to be seamlessly integrated,” Tupaz explained. “This way we can amplify the effect of our green spaces and you can expect to be surrounded by nature all throughout Azuela Cove as our indoor spaces are enveloped by garden and sea views.”

With a total gross leasable area of 3,800 sqm, the Azuela High Street will feature flagship stores and many other leading lifestyle concepts. It will include more dining options with its curated mix of casual dining brands from Manila and Davao, including specialty cuisines from the region.

Davao’s New Home for Active Nature Seekers

Azuela also advocates an active and healthy lifestyle, so this new area will have a 1.2 km jogging path, bike lanes, and a basketball court. With its active concepts, Azuela High Street will also offer abundant open spaces where regulars can hit their fitness goals or take a scenic stroll with family, friends, and pets. 

“Azuela High Street brings Azuela Cove’s retail experience to a new level,” says Anton Hechanova, VP of The Alcantara Group. “Commercial developments act as catalysts in key CBDs and townships. They create lifestyle hubs for customers and patrons to enjoy their shopping, dining, and social activities- all in one location. We are very excited to start Azuela High Street and to bring to Davao a complete lifestyle retail development.” 

Discover more about Azuela Cove by visiting www.facebook.com/AzuelaCoveDavaoCity/ and https://www.ayalaland.com.ph/estates/azuela-cove. 

BYPASS ROAD PROJECT IN DAVAO CITY

DPWH FAST TRACKING FLAGSHIP BYPASS ROAD PROJECT IN DAVAO CITY, WORKING SIMULTANEOUSLY ON BOTH ENDS OF 2.3-KM ROAD MOUNTAIN TUNNEL

A new milestone was reached by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Davao City Bypass Construction Project with excavation works for the 2.3-kilometer twin tube road mountain tunnel now conducted at four (4) areas north and south portals. 

DPWH Undersecretary and Build Build Build Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain together with Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Economic Affairs Minister Masahiro Nakata and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Takema Sakamoto led on June 9, 2022 the ceremonial kick-off of excavation activities for south portal tunnel southbound direction.

Undersecretary Sadain, in-charge of Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations, explained that the road tunnel construction works using cutting-edge equipment and technologies were earlier started at north portal on November 19, 2021 for southbound direction and December 10, 2021 for northbound direction while excavation activities from opposite end at south portal northbound direction commenced last May 12, 2022. 

Simultaneous tunnel portal construction activities on both ends will fast-track the completion of the soon to be first-ever long distance road mountain tunnel in the Philippines, Undersecretary Sadain said. 

Based on the report of Undersecretary Sadain to DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, construction of road tunnel at north portal has reached 202 meters at southbound and 91 meters at northbound.

The construction of road tunnel involves excavation of tunnel portal areas using the conventional "New Austrian Tunneling Method”, mucking or removal of soil from tunnel interior, initial shotcrete to protect from risk of fall materials and to prevent loosening during shotcrete application, steel ribs installation to provide effective structural protection, second shotcrete with wire mesh to secure stability, and rock bolt installation to provide bearing force and become a part of tunnel support system. 

The kick-off ceremony, following Filipino and Japanese traditions, at Barangay Matina Biao, Davao City was also attended by Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. representing Davao City Mayor-elect Sebastian Z. Duterte; DPWH UPMO Roads Management Cluster 1 (Bilateral) Project Director Benjamin A. Bautista; Embassy of Japan 1st Secretary Jumpei Tachikawa; JICA Representative Ochi Kaoru; Davao City District Engineer Richard Ragasa; Project Managers  Joselito Reyes and Joweto V. Tulaylay; Engrs. Juan M. Diña Jr. and Earl Nicholas F. Rada; and officers of the consultants Nippon Koei Ltd., Katahira & Engineers International, Nippon Engineering Consultants Co., and PhilKoei International Inc.

The 45.5-kilometer Davao City Bypass Construction Project is divided into six (6) contract packages (CP) with the on-going CP 1-1 covering a 10.7 kilometers of 4-lane highway and 18.9 kilometers CP 1-2 and CP 1-3 under procurement stage financed by Official Development Assistance (ODA) from JICA thru the Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP) Loan Agreement Nos. PH-P261 and PH-P273.  While for funding by the Government of the Philippines are CP 2-1, CP 2-2 and CP 2-3 with a total length of 15.9 kilometers. 

The opening of new road networks through the Davao City Bypass Construction Project is expected to usher more development opportunities as it will greatly improve Davao City's accessibility and traffic condition.

“On behalf of DPWH, I would like to thank the Government of Japan thru JICA together with other development partners Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Export Import Bank of Korea, and Export-Import Bank of China for taking a great part in bolstering the Philippines’ stride to reach the peak of infrastructure development through the “Build, Build, Build” Program that will elevate living condition and benefit every Filipino”, added Undersecretary Sadain. 

Other than the tunnel, CP 1-1 awarded to Shimizu – Ulticon - Takenaka  joint venture involves construction of four (4)-lane road with a length of 7.9 kilometers; three (3) pairs of bridges with total length of 500 meters including the Davao River Bridge; two (2) underpasses and two (2) overpasses; 12 waterways culverts; and four (4) at-grade intersection. 

Starting from Davao-Digos section of the Pan-Philippine Highway in Brgy Sirawan, Davao City going to Davao-Panabo section of the Pan-Philippine Highway in Brgy J.P. Laurel, Panabo City, the project is expected to ease traffic situations along the areas.

The completion of the entire bypass road project will slash travel time to under 49 minutes from the usual 1 hour and 44 minutes.

#BuildBuildBuild

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Discovery Samal to open in 2022

Discovery Samal is another luxury resort opening very soon in the country's largest resort city, Samal Island. Discovery Samal will be the 3rd resort of the Discovery group after Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan.

credits to: Jhay Cee 

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South Korea to Finance $56.6M for Engineering services in Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridge Project

SOUTH KOREA TO FINANCE $56.6M FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF PANAY-GUIMARAS-NEGROS ISLAND BRIDGES PROJECT

The Government of the Republic of Korea has extended $56.6 Million in loans to the Government of the Philippines for engineering services needed for the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges Project. 

A ceremonial exchange of signed loan agreement for engineering services of PGN Island Bridges which will be implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 between Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Export Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) Executive Director  and Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Vice President Taesoo Kim. 

This loan will support swift implementation of the much-anticipated mega bridge project to link the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental that will spur many development opportunities for the Filipinos, said Secretary Mercado. 

The start of engineering services for the 32-kilometer Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridge, a long-time dream for the people of Western Visayas, manifest the Philippine government’s commitment for the goal of “Build, Build, Build” to modernize the country’s infrastructure backbone by continuously supporting the rolling out of flagship projects towards the next administration, said Undersecretary Sadain. 

Scope of engineering services are preliminary design covering review of the feasibility study and preliminary and basic design; detailed engineering design including estimation of detailed construction cost; and procurement assistance. |via DPWH 

source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=365037912327033&id=100064624814149