BLOQ Residences - LOCATION

BLOQ RESIDENCES are truly affordable modern residential developments in Metro Cebu’s strategic locations:  Talamban, Plaridel, Sikatuna and Banawa. 

These key areas, all within the city proper, have good accessibility since public transportation is never a problem. Also, these areas are conveniently located near the airport. Commuting will never be an issue. All major thoroughfares are within the property’s vicinity, thus, it is a good choice for city living. 
Let us check each area and take note of what each has to offer in terms of their location: 

For SIKATUNA – It is a 16-storey building with 161 units of studio, loft, big studio and big loft. What can you expect from this location?  The usual conveniences you would look around a community are right here. Parents usually look for good schools for their children and the University of San Carlos(main campus), University of Cebu(main campus), Cebu Normal University and  University of San Jose Recoletos,. These are some of the best schools in Cebu so parents have a number of good choices. 

The Sikatuna residents would also be glad to know that hospitals are within the area to take care of their medical and emergency needs.  Hospitals such as Cebu City Community Hospital, Velez Hospital  and Perpetual Succour Hospital.  These hospitals are just nearby so very accessible and convenient to the residents. 

There are also Catholic churches like Sacred Heart Parish, Redemptorist Church and Basilica del Sto. Nino Cathedral for residents to go to for their Sunday worship and thanksgiving services. 

For PLARIDEL – It is an 8-storey building with 19 units in each floor – there’s a combination of both studio and loft units. 

Schools within this area are:  University of Cebu Medical School, Cebu Doctors’ Medical University and University of the Visayas.  For shopping, you can go to the following supermarkets: Park Mall, Gaisano Grand Mall and Colonnade Supermarket. Food outlets like Jollibee and McDonald’s plus other popular restaurants are just proximate, too, from the neighborhood. 

For TALAMBAN -  It Is an 8-storey mid-rise condominium property with 126 units. This area has a nearby police station and fire station. The school nearest here is the  University of San Carlos, Talamban  & Cebu City Campus.  Malls you can go to are the Country Mall  and Ayala Center Cebu.  The nearest hospital is Cebu North General Hospital. For your thanksgiving, go to San Isidro Parish Church or Sacred Heart Atendido de Cebu. A number of business establishments surround the property, too, like banks and other commercial offices.  Places of interest you can go to are TOPS and Temple of Leah. 

For BANAWA – It is 16-storey building with 48 units having only 5-12 units per floor. So, you see this has maybe one of the lowest density residential condominiums in the metro.  Nearby hospitals are Chong Hua Hospital and Cebu Doctor’s Hospital. Popular food outlets such as Jollibee and Chowking are also within easy reach so anytime you get hungry, fastfood is available. For retail and shopping - the following are just within the area: Robinsons Place, Robinsons Cybergate, Mango Square Mall and Rustan’s Supermarket. 

All locations have their advantages, which will give you the preferred choice. What are you after?  The proximity to your work or maybe the basic establishments that will help you cope with everyday city living? The schools of your children perhaps must be the top reason.  The choice is yours, actually.