September 29 - Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) and Ixidor Holdings Inc., through joint venture firm Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc., held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate and kick off the construction of the Mandtra Residences in Mandaue City, Cebu — together with general contractor Vision Properties Development Corporation, and the Mandaue City Government led by Hon. Mayor Jonas Cortes.
Located at P. Basubas Street, Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Mandtra Residences sets the standard for Cebuano living at the heart of its industrial heritage. The Php 3-billion project, managed and developed by CLI, has a total land area of 12,405 square meters, three residential towers, generous amenity features, and a retail component.
The three-tower condo project is envisioned to be an urban tropical oasis – that offers industrial, modern, and elegant living spaces and premium amenities, a perfect sanctuary for balance and wellness. In an interview with CLI EVP and COO Jose Franco B. Soberano, he shared that Mandtra Residences was designed during the height of the pandemic in which CLI had the opportunity “to look at how building can be better in the new normal and a better normal -- with healthier amenities and better green building design” said Soberano. A harmonious and healthy place to call home.
Engineering and construction company, Vision Properties Development Corporation (Vision), was entrusted to build their vision into a reality, as the general contractor for this project.
(L) Vision Properties Development Corporation President and CEO Alberto A. Ignacio, Jr.
(R) Cebu Landmasters Inc. President and CEO Jose Soberano III
Mandtra Residences is Vision’s second project with CLI, and in ending his speech at the groundbreaking ceremony, Vision President and CEO Alberto A. Ignacio, Jr. said that
“We would like to work with CLI many many times over and I think we should do better and do well in our first two projects...in a span of 5 months they’ve [CLI] awarded Vision with 2 projects... because of their trust and confidence in the family and the company.”
To which CLI President and CEO Jose Soberano III affirmed at the groundbreaking by saying
”our contractor [with whom] we have started and given one project ahead of this. But we look forward to more - as I’m referring to Vision.”
In choosing a contractor, CLI EVP and COO Jose Franco B. Soberano said that aside from a good track record, financial capability, and a good management team, they also value the core values of a company. According to Soberano, CLI sees the “efforts towards professionalizing the company more toward improving quality control, professionalism, improvement in safety..”. Soberano also ends his interview by saying that “..it’s still very early but we’re very optimistic that Vision will do a good job.”
For Vision and CLI, this groundbreaking ceremony not only celebrates the construction of the Mandtra Residences but also lays down the foundation for a stronger partnership between Vision and CLI.
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. is the leading developer in VisMin engaged in the development of residential, office, hotel, mixed-use, and township projects.
Vision Properties Development Corporation (Vision), is an engineering and construction company committed to building visions into realities. With over 10 years of experience, Vision has a proven track record in the engineering, design, and construction of mid and high-rise residential buildings, commercial and industrial projects, and site and utilities development. Differentiated by the quality of its people, Vision has the relentless pursuit of excellence, a value-driven mindset, and the spirit of innovation. Vision works to exceed expectations -- committed to delivering quality in every project, always safe, always reliable. For more information, visit www.visionpropertiesdevt.com.