Ongoing work on the first ten hectares of a 2hectare reclamation project in cordova town has focused attention on the impact of massive earthmoving operations, which environment experts said take a heavy toll on the coastal ecosystem and displaces fisherfolk. Fuente osmena circle and cebu metropolitan cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit sm city cebu and ayala center. Recent reports of cordova town pursuing a largescale reclamation in its coast has revived a conflict over control of the project which dates back to the 1970s. A new rollonrolloff port there started initial operations last january. A visionary mixeduse development project client sm prime architect arquitectonica duration 2018 services provided by. The reclamation projects, left by the previous administration, involve one that spans 635 hectares from las pinas to paranaque, and another 400hectare development in cebu. Sm prime has been awarded the p8 billion reclamation project in cordova, cebu. The municipality of cordova in cebu is signing a deal with the philippine reclamation authority pra for 1500hecatre project proposed by sm prime holdings inc. Proposed p8b reclamation project in cordova may be. Cordova reclamation project sees light nation daily. Miic warns vs illegal deal on 1,500ha reclamation work. The municipality of cordova in cebu and the philippine reclamation authority pra are set to sign a memorandum of understanding mou later this month for a 1,500hectare reclamation project. Businessworld sm sees reclamation projects ok in 2017. Newly proposed project cordova reclamation project that makes ajoya more accessible to cebu city only p 25,000 reservation fee payment terms total package price.
Fortynine percent of the land will go to sm prime holdings, and the remaining 50% will be for the municipality of cordova and the philippines reclamation authority. Cordova reclamation project work ongoing cebu daily news 08. Presidential legislative liaison office pllo secretary adelino sitoy expressed optimism that the 1,500hectare reclamation project in cordova, cebu with sm prime holdings inc. The resolution was authored by former cordova mayor arleigh sitoy and seconded by pb member celestino tining martinez iii. Pra, cordova to sign reclamation mou the manila times. The cordova reclamation project was put on hold as some government approvals have been withdrawn. Geographic coordinates of the proposed project table pd3. This study assesses the environmental cost of a large coastal reclamation project in the philippines. We plead also not to reclaim for the purpose of making cordova an. Cordova reclamation project pdr project descriptions report for scoping ctto images. This ambitious schemewhich has not yet been implemented would reclaim almost 3,000 hectares of coastal area around the island of mactan.
Reclaiming the peoples right to a balanced and healthful. The vampire reclamation project volume 1 9781937279103. Take a breathtaking aerial view of the 10,000 roses cafe. Cordova reclamation project sees light nation daily tribune. Cebu city, philippines the militant fisherfolk group pambansang lakas ng kilusang mamamalakaya ng pilipinas pamalakayapilipinas on monday warned president rodrigo duterte and the philippine reclamation authority pra on the implications of the reclamation project in cordova, cebu which will cover about 1,500 hectares of coastal waters. New airport, brt, and other key projects to expect in cebu. The 10 best things to do near cordova reef village resort. The master plan incorporated more open space, which will account for 30% of the entire development, and focused on the transportation aspect of the project, mr.
The dusit princess hotel will have 295 rooms occupying 11 floors of the 30story grand. He added that it is now in the hands of the philippine reclamation authority to fasttrack the project, after which it will be forwarded to president rodrigo duterte for final approval. This revelation was made by sitoy during the 107th founding anniversary of the cordova municipality last 1 january. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 59,712 people. Cordova, officially the municipality of cordova, cebuano. This study fills this gap by investigating the case of a proposed largescale reclamation project in cordova, a town in cebu. The environmental costs of coastal reclamation in metro cebu. It was undertaken to find out whether such projects generate an overall loss or gain for society as a whole. A long way to go for cordova reclamation cebu daily news. Let them refrain from this project because it will destroy and lose our marine resources which is the primary and primitive sources of livelihood of the local people. The environmental costs of coastal reclamation in metro.
Such assessments are rarely made for projects of this type. Cebu botanical garden and cebu ocean park are also worth visiting. This website is sponsored by flaminia real estate center. The mayor said the agreement will be forwarded to the cebu provincial reclamation. It was undertaken to find out whether such projects generate. The municipal government of cordova will follow the correction of philippine reclamation authority that it will need to sign a partnership first with the cebu provincial government to pursue the. All information furnished regarding the property for sale, rental or lease is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. This is the companys third reclamation project, after separate 300hectare reclamation projects in pasay and paranaque. Cebu citythe sm groups proposed p8billion reclamation plan in the municipality of cordova, cebu described as the biggest in the philippinesis taking a step forward with a preliminary. The proposed 1500 hectare cordova reclamation project. Yes, the project has been officially awarded to the sm prime holdings inc. This is a fourstar hotel that will rise in the cebu north reclamation area. Philippines biggest reclamation project in cordova approved. Find the best north reclamation area hotel with traveloka.
A long way to go for cordova reclamation cebu daily news cordova mayor adelino sitoy yesterday said work on sms proposed reclamation project will not start anytime soon. Countrylike ambiance with perimeter fence, entrance gate, 24hr security, parks and playground, swimming pool, basketball court and club house. Online petition against cordova reclamation project. In the past, this has led to inappropriate and unnecessarily destructive development. Stop the 1500ha cordova, cebu reclamation project bataris. Mactan reclamation project to kick off next year cebu daily news 02. The cebu south road properties srp is the name of a 300 hectare islandtype reclamation. Also spelled cordoba, most of the municipality lies on separate islands off the southern coast of mactan island. Briones street north reclamation area, cebu city 6000 philippines. Top 10 hotels closest to sm city cebu in north reclamation area. The 10,000 roses cafe is located in barangay dayas, cordova, cebu.
Cordova is a 3rd class municipal island, east coast of cebu which has an abundance of marine resources. Thanks to the vast mangroves that sorround the island, the the waters within its vicinity has been teeming with fishes in its many variety and has been supplying cebu, mandaue and lapulapu and in which fisherfolks and their families have been dependent on. This coming april 24, we will be signing an mou memorandum of agreement with pra for the project, cordova mayor adelino sitoy told reporters during an interview at the cebu. Sitoy vows to adhere to pra, cordova reclamation project. Proposed 1500 hectare cordova reclamation project municipality of cordova government along coast of cordova bay in the territorial jurisdiction of municipality of cordova project description report pdr 12. Sm cordova mactan reclamation project oth skyscrapercity. The project s impact on fishing, shellfish collection and tourism were assessed. Is towns 2hectare reclamation worth loss of marine. Bayan ng cordova, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of cebu, philippines. As a result, there is an absence of a clear conception of the types and magnitudes of the tradeoffs that could be used to guide policy decisionmaking and implementation. All information and data are taken from the proposed 1500 ha. Cordova reclamation feasibility study almost completed. House and lot cebu in liloan for sale ready to occupy. The sm group last year won another reclamation deal, a p8billion 1,500ha project in cordova, cebu.
But he was confident that all documentary requirements for its approval will be completed in 11 months, or before the end of president benigno aquino iiis term next year. The project coincides with cebu as a perfect venue and a worldclass facility for pleasure crafts, small boat cruising for adventure, diving and snorkeling and the best place to scuba dive. According to sitoy, sm prime has initially estimated the cost of the 1,500hectare reclamation at p8 billion and its plan is for a reclamation development of five islets with five bridges linking them. The study used a number of valuation methods to assess the cordova reclamation project crp. According to former cordova mayor arleigh sitoy, it will be the biggest reclamation project in the country, or five times bigger than the south road properties in cebu city, since it will connect shell island in the western part of the town to lighthouse all the way to lava island in the southern part of the town. The proposed cebu international marina in the citys south reclamation project srp is an awesome sight up in the air, a very brilliant idea, indeed. Sm nears deal on cebu reclamation project inquirer business. Pdf the environmental costs of coastal reclamation in. It is a partnership project between gaisanoowned grand land inc. Cebu city needs p1b for new classrooms for k to 12 by nancy cudis on april 8, 2015 11.
Environmental issues plague the project, such as its impact on migratory birds, damage from landfill quarrying, damage to corals 640 hectares of coral reef in the area would be affected by the reclamation among others. It seems that the best western sand bar resort, the hotel right across the island which was a mere skeleton when i first came to visit, has began an expansion project that involves extensive reclamation of the. Save on popular hotels near sm city cebu, north reclamation area. Cordova reclamation project work ongoing inquirer news. Cebu citythe sm groups proposed p8billion reclamation plan in the municipality of cordova, cebudescribed as the biggest in the. I recently went back to cordova and was dismayed with recent developments that affect isla romantika.