The new Cebu City Hall in SRP conceptualized by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). | Cebu City News and Information
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has backed the proposed P246 billion mega project in the South Road Properties (SRP).
He stated, “If this aligns with principles of fairness and correctness, why not?”
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Rama also expressed his support for the proposed resolution to establish a boardwalk that would replicate the one in Singapore, the Sentosa Boardwalk.
Rama, currently on leave in Singapore, encourages scrutiny of these projects.
The City Administrator, Collin Rosell, confirms exploration of a partnership, pending thorough study by the Joint Venture-Selection Committee. Rama advises coordination with the City Planning and Development Office for the proposed boardwalk
“It is so titillating and mesmerizing. We should welcome all,” Rama stated during his “Ingna’ng Mayor” segment on the Sugboanon channel via Zoom from Singapore on January 26.
“[It] needs to be perused and dichotomized, going from top to bottom… We have to examine it from the standpoint of fairness and correctness. So, if this aligns with principles of fairness and correctness, why not?” he said.
On January 16, Mandaraig Infrabuild Corp. (MIC) announced its submission of an unsolicited proposal to assist the city in implementing P246 billion worth of infrastructure projects at SRP.
Mandaraig Infrabuild Corp. (MIC) submitted an unsolicited proposal on January 16 to assist the city in implementing P246 billion worth of infrastructure projects at SRP, including 14 structures, a new City Hall, IT community, monorail, and cable car system.
City administrator Lawyer Collin Rosell confirmed the following day that the city is exploring a partnership with MIC for the “mega projects,” pending thorough study by the Joint Venture-Selection Committee (JVSC). The committee is tasked in conducting a comprehensive review of all relevant documents related to the proposed project.
On the proposed SRP boardwalk, the mayor advised Councilor Rey Gealon, the author of the resolution, to communicate with Architect Joseph Michael “Yumi” Espina, the acting head of the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO).
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Rama mentioned the importance of synthesizing the concept, hence the need for consultation and communication with Yumi, saying, “We may not be urban planners, but Yumi is.”
Rama is currently on leave, taking a “much-needed” break in Singapore, just more than a month since he returned from Australia last Dec. 16. /clorenciana
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