Positano Mactan, A New Iconic Property in The Mactan Newtown is set to rise by the year 2028 in the skyline of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu! Property giant Megaworld is launching its sixth residential condominium project inside the 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The 17-story Positano Mactan will offer 301 ‘smart home’ units in varying types with sizes ranging from Studio (up to 33 square meters), Executive Studio (41 square meters), One Bedroom (up to 51.5 square meters), Executive One Bedroom (up to 61 square meters), Two Bedroom (up to 78 square meters), and Three Bedroom (up to 141 square meters). The project will also offer other unit types that will be seen for the first time at The Mactan Newtown. These include One Bedroom Loft (up to 81.5 square meters), Two Bedroom Loft (136.5 square meters), Three Bedroom Bi-Level (up to 166 square meters), Three Bedroom Loft (189.5 square meters), and Three Bedroom Loft with Terrace (up to 264.5 square meters).

All units will have their own cooktop burners, with two-bedroom and three-bedroom units having their own built-in ovens. Split-type air-conditioning units will come standard in both the living and dining areas across all units.

Designed by acclaimed architectural and design firm Casas+Architects, Inc., the façade of Positano Mactan pays homage to the charming Italian resort town of Positano by mirroring an impression of the real place highlighted by earth tones, such as beige, warm white, and light yellow, and terracotta red.

“This residential project is inspired by the elegance and beauty of the picturesque Italian seaside destination of the Amalfi Coast that carries the same name. We continue to see an overwhelming demand for living spaces here at The Mactan Newtown, which is why we have chosen to offer this concept to further highlight the island vibe and the exciting lifestyle that residents have come to love in this master-planned township,” says Jennifer Palmares-Fong, first vice president for sales and marketing, Megaworld Visayas.

Rising near the historic Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Positano Mactan will feature two floors of retail area, whose design is inspired by the vibrant public markets of Positano. 

Inside, future residents will be welcomed to a high-ceiling lobby adorned with Mediterranean tiles, decorative plates, and pots that reflect the vibrancy of Positano’s exceptional arts and crafts. Each unit at Positano Mactan will be equipped with a wireless smart home system and that residents can access and control remotely via a smartphone app. Units will also have smart home devices with WiFi routers, video intercom, and standby backup power for select areas in all units.

At the fifth level, future residents will enjoy a host of top-notch amenities, including an adult infinity pool, wet lounge, pool deck, children’s pool with water play, and cabanas. There’s also a reading nook, an outdoor fitness area, a children’s playground, daycare, a bi-level game room, a fitness gym equipped with lockers and male and female toilets and changing rooms, and a high-ceiling, pillar-less function room with outdoor spill-over area that can host up to 90 guests. 

A pair of first-in-the-township amenities will also be featured at Positano Mactan. These include a loft-type private dining room equipped with a full working kitchen, dining and lounge furniture that can accommodate up to 18 people, and Terrazas (sky lounges) landscaped with flowering shrubs, vines, medium-sized trees, and mini statues where residents can relax and converge. The property will feature a total of eight (8) Terrazas located on the 14th and 16th floors, respectively.

From their very own units, residents can marvel at pristine views of Magellan Bay, the Hilutungan Channel, the township, the nearby islands, and the rest of The Mactan Newtown.

A variety of green and sustainability features will also be integrated into Positano Mactan. These include energy-generating outdoor fitness equipment, low flow rate fixtures to promote water conservation, occupancy sensors in hallways and parking floors that help conserve energy, LED lights, a rainwater harvesting system, and its own materials recovery facility. 

Megaworld expects to generate around P2-billion in sales from Positano Mactan, which is scheduled for completion in 2028.

Currently, The Mactan Newtown hosts more than 2,000 residential condo units from nine existing towers and two soon-to-rise developments and nearly 81,000 square meters of gross leasable office spaces. The township also features two hotel properties from Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the country’s largest operator of homegrown hotel brands. These are the 18-storey Savoy Hotel Mactan and the 20-storey Belmont Hotel Mactan, which offer a combined 1,097 rooms in total.

There’s also the La Sallian-supervised Newtown School of Excellence, Inc. (NSEI) inside The Mactan Newtown. Soon, a convention center, a museum, and a two-level ‘beach mall’ will also rise in the township to offer more leisure and accommodation options for visiting travelers.

In 2019, The Mactan Newtown was hailed as the ‘Best Mixed-Use Development for Visayas and Mindanao’ at The Outlook Awards by Lamudi Philippines, underscoring the seamless coming together of residential, office, commercial, and retail components into a community that promotes a vibrant integrated lifestyle.  

It's THIRSTday after all! Thirsty of The Bistro Group's all-time favorites. Together with other Cebu Bloggers and Content Creators and Cebu Media, we had a gastronomic afternoon in all of The Bistro Group's Cebu Restaurants highlighting TGI Fridays, Italianni's, and Watami in Ayala Center Cebu while ending the food crawl with a sumptuous dinner at Denny's in Robinsons Galleria Cebu.

The Bistro Group, one of the Philippines’ most progressive restaurant chains that popularized the casual dining concept with the entry of TGIFridays in the country over 25 years ago, is present in several locations in Cebu that provide guests more dining options and choices – from burgers, pasta, pizzas, all-time breakfast to dim sum and noodles.  Great food, top-notch service, and a warm and welcoming vibe- these are the Bistro Group’s trademarks that make casual dining a hit among food lovers of all ages.

TGI Fridays 

American-style food, legendary drinks, genuine personalized service, bartenders who rock, a highly-charged vibe, and infectious energy - that sums up the TGIFridays experience.

Indeed,  “It’s always Friday at TGIFridays!”

There is a great selection of mouth-watering dishes with Fridays Signature Ribs taking the lead.  Fall-off-the- bone pork ribs smothered in original Fridays whiskey glaze and served with corn and crispy fries- they are a delight to eat.  Also, order servings of all-time favorites such as Fried Mozzarella,  Nachos, Burgers, Pizzas and more.  Pair them with a drink or two from the restaurant’s wide beverage menu of premium cocktails, bottomless mojitos! and an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.  Enjoy a 30% discount on the Happy Hour promo happening daily from2pm to 7pm.

Hang out with friends and family, see bartenders in action mixing new cocktails, share a hearty feast, party and make merry at TGIFridays. 

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Italianni's 

Over at Italianni’s, American-Italian cuisine takes center stage.  Its Cebu branch serves all your favorite dishes from appetizers, salads, pasta, pizzas, mains and desserts.

Delight it in the restaurant’s classic and most popular dishes such as Spinach Artichoke, Sicilian Salad, Spaghetti Meatballs, Spaghetti Vongole, Quattro Staggioni, Chicken Italianni's, Salmon Oreganato and Tartufo for dessert.

Also on the menu are these new, highly-recommended fare: Grilled Pear Salad (mixed greens, grilled Pears, and a honey mustard dressing), Braised Beef Osso Bucco Platter (braised low and slow in tomato and mirepox until fork tender); Braised Beef Osso Bucco Spaghetti; Halibut Al Cartoccio  (oven-roasted with potatoes bell pepper, zucchini, olives, capers, eggplant and seafood broth) and Blueberry Mango Cheesecake  (classic New York Cheesecake topped with blueberry and mango puree).

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Watami Grill and Sushi Bar

Those who are partial to Japanese cuisine would love Watami, the leading food & beverage brand in Japan with branches around the Asia-Pacific region. 

Guests must try these classic Watami dishes: Ramen, Tempura, premium Sushi, Sashimi, Teishoku dishes (Katsudon Set,  Teriyaki Salmon Set) and Aburi, among others.

With authentic Japanese fare and signature beverages, Watami sure hits the spot when it comes to Japanese dining amidst great ambiance.

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Denny's

Denny’s is truly America’s diner that has become an institution in the USA for over 60 years. It’s been a favorite among Cebuanos since March 2018.

From breakfast to lunch, snacks, dinner and late-night meals (24 hours in some branches), the food is always comforting and hearty. Take a look at some of these dishes:  All-American Slam, Mom's Spaghetti, South Carolina Fried Chicken, Grilled Pork Belly, Breakfast Feasts, Pancakes, Waffles  and Share Four All as well as well-loved Filipino dishes along with a mug of refillable fresh hot coffee.

From breakfast anytime to satisfying lunches and dinners, if you're in the mood for it, chances are they are yours to enjoy at Denny’s. 

Sit in one of the comfortable booths, order, eat and bond amidst a warm and welcoming ambiance.

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No, I aint talking about Bangtan Boys BTS but #BTS of Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu! If you are looking for fun and family-oriented Summer Activities, come to Jpark and enjoy their #BTS program just for you, barkada, or friends, or with Family.  

Photo by Christian Orellano via cebudailynews.inquirer.net

Inclusions and Conditions:

• minimum booking of ten (10) single or double occupancy rooms; 
• room accommodation in a Deluxe Room with breakfast buffet; 
• and half-day use of the venue with light snacks, lunch/dinner and 
• four (4) indoor or outdoor team activities.
• Guests may choose four (4) activities, including Hanging Maze, Walk the Plank, Minesweeper, Connecting Bridge, Build a Bridge, Spider Web, Human Wheel, Loop the Hoop, Cross the River, Mega Sack Race, Scavenger Hunt, Multi-Legged Race, Blind Man’s Relay, Filler Up, Tug of War, Raft Building, Catch the Dragon’s Tail, Water Basketball, Water Volleyball, Transfer Game, and Shape Me Up.

Photo by Logane Echavez of SunStar Cebu

Seacation - of course, Sea and vacation is LIT!

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For more information and booking confirmation, you may call at +63 32 494 5555 and +63 917 838 9479. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jparkislandresort