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| A CBRT bus stands ready for commuters at the Il Corso stop in Cebu’s South Road Properties. |
Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) hailed the debut of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) service, which now gives direct access to Il Corso at South Road Properties (SRP) and Cebu IT Park, a significant step toward enhancing Cebu's transportation network. The system is intended to serve tens of thousands of people every day, increasing mobility and making vital employment and commercial districts more accessible to residents around the city.
The CBRT service commenced operations on March 13, marking an important step in Cebu's efforts to upgrade its public transportation infrastructure. The first route connects Il Corso at South Road Properties to Cebu IT Park, passing via Cebu City's main north-south corridor via Natalio Bacalso Avenue, Osmeña Boulevard, and N. Escario street. Designed to move at an average speed of around 25 kilometers per hour, the system allows commuters to travel between the SRP and Cebu IT Park in roughly 35 to 40 minutes, providing a faster and more predictable journey than traditional road-based transportation along the same route.
The new system makes commuting easier and faster for City di Mare inhabitants, Il Corso visitors and tenant staff, as well as surrounding Talisay towns, by providing a direct and efficient path to Cebu City's main business and commercial districts. This expanded access broadens the available labor pool for firms, promotes worker mobility, and allows more people to find work in major economic hubs, contributing to a more dynamic and integrated urban economy.
Filinvest Land stated its support for the effort in conjunction with the Cebu City Government, acknowledging that improving transportation infrastructure is critical to establishing more linked neighborhoods and facilitating local economic activity.
“The strength of a city lies in how well it connects people to opportunity. Initiatives that improve access between communities and economic centers help support local progress and create environments where people can live, work, and thrive.” ~Tristan Las Marias, President and CEO of Filinvest Land
Il Corso, Filinvest Land's waterfront retail development at South Road Properties, serves as the route's southern gateway. Il Corso, designed as an open-air lifestyle destination along Cebu's coastline, has become a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors, offering a variety of dining, recreational, and waterfront activities.
Filinvest Land continues to support efforts that promote connections, fuel local economies, and contribute to Cebu's long-term progress through developments such as Il Corso and engagement with local government partners.
About Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI)
Filinvest Land, Inc. (PSE: FLI), the property arm of Filinvest Development Corporation, is one of the Philippines’ most diversified real estate developers with a nationwide portfolio of more than 280 projects. With a 70-year track record, FLI builds across the full range of residential communities, mid- and high-rise condominiums, lifestyle retail, Grade A offices, mixed-use estates, and industrial parks that support inclusive and sustainable growth.
On the residential front, FLI serves a broad spectrum of Filipino families—from first-time homebuyers to urban professionals—through well-planned subdivisions, mid-market condo communities, and modern township living across key cities and fast-growing regional centers.
FLI is the master planner and developer behind several of the country’s most strategic districts, including its stake in Filinvest Alabang, Inc., master developer of the 244-hectare Filinvest City; two expanding estates within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone—Filinvest New Clark City and Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City; and the PEZA-registered Filinvest Innovation Park – Ciudad de Calamba, which supports modern manufacturing and logistics.
Recognized with multiple industry honors—including Developer of the Year and top regional and Asia-wide real estate awards—FLI continues to help shape the cities of tomorrow through developments that create long-term value for communities, businesses, and the Philippine economy.
For more information, visit www.filinvestland.com.
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