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Samtang wala nay guard pirmi ba, maypa tang2x-on nalang na ang guardhouse dinha dapita para magamit sa katawhan ang mga dalan.

Public road, no building permit, no ordinance, karon No Guard 🚧

Casal's Village Mabolo

06/07/2025

🚨 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: BLOCKED CITY-OWNED ROADS IN CASAL’S VILLAGE 🚨

1. All road lots within Casal’s Village are public property, officially donated to the City Government of Cebu in 1980 via a Deed of Donation and formally accepted by the city.

2. The City Government maintains all the roads, drainage, and streetlights in Casal’s Village, affirming its ownership and public function.

3. The Sangguniang Panglungsod of Cebu has not enacted any ordinance authorizing Casal’s Village to close, obstruct, or control any of these public roads. (Ref: Section 21, Republic Act 7160 – Local Government Code)

4. A Technical Report by the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) confirms that these roads are fully constructed and were originally designed to connect with surrounding service roads. However, several access points have been illegally blocked with fences and barriers.

5. The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has verified that these fences and cement barriers were built without permits, in violation of the National Building Code.

6. Legal opinions from the Cebu City Legal Office conclude that these structures are “nuisance per se” — illegal obstructions that impair public use of city property.

7. Clearing Orders were officially issued by Mayor Michael Rama and Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, in line with City Ordinance No. 1481 and DILG Memorandum Circulars, directing the removal of the illegal obstructions.

8. The PROBE Team served 10-day notices to the responsible parties. These notices have long expired without compliance.

🚧 These unauthorized structures continue to block public access and worsen traffic conditions in surrounding areas.

⚠️ The public is urged to remain vigilant and support the proper enforcement of laws protecting public roads and open access.

06/07/2025

29/06/2025

Truck entrance on Public Roads 🚧⚠️

29/06/2025

🚨 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: BLOCKED CITY-OWNED ROADS IN CASAL’S VILLAGE 🚨

1. All road lots within Casal's Village are public property, officially donated to the City Government of Cebu in 1980 via a Deed of Donation and formally accepted by the city.

2. The City Government funds the maintenance of roads, drainage, and streetlights in Casal’s Village, affirming its ownership and public function.

3. The Sangguniang Panglungsod of Cebu has not enacted any ordinance authorizing Casal’s Village to close, obstruct, or control any of these public roads. (Ref: Section 21, Republic Act 7160 – Local Government Code)

4. A Technical Report by the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) confirms that these roads are fully constructed and were originally designed to connect with surrounding service roads. However, several access points have been illegally blocked with fences and barriers.

5. The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has verified that these fences and cement barriers were built without permits, in violation of the National Building Code.

6. Legal opinions from the Cebu City Legal Office conclude that these structures are “nuisance per se” — illegal obstructions that impair public use of city property.

7. Clearing Orders were officially issued by Mayor Michael Rama and Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, in line with City Ordinance No. 1481 and DILG Memorandum Circulars, directing the removal of the illegal obstructions.

8. The PROBE Team served 10-day notices to the responsible parties. These notices have long expired without compliance.

🚧 These illegal structures continue to block public access and worsen traffic conditions in surrounding areas.

⚠️ The public is urged to remain vigilant and support the proper enforcement of laws protecting public roads and open access.

Cebu City Public Information Office
Cebu City Government Nestor Archival
Tommy Osmeña Casals Village Homeowners Association - CVHA

26/06/2025

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Cebu City Government has ordered the closure of a 1,000 square meter public lot located in CASAL’S VILLAGE due to unauthorized use.

🔎 Summary of Findings:

1. The public lot has been utilized as a basketball court rental facility, and a three-storey structure is under construction without a building permit.

2. The Sangguniang Panlungsod has not granted authority for the Casals Village Homeowners Association (CVHA) to use this city-owned property.

3. CVHA has no valid business permit and has been charging rental fees for the use of the court.

4. Receipts issued for transactions are not officially registered.

5. There are no records of rental payments, real estate taxes, income taxes, or VAT remittances for the use of the lot.

6. The ongoing construction was initiated without going through the Office of the Building Official (OBO), which is required by law to ensure public safety.

7. A Show Cause Order was issued by the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) on August 20, 2024, followed by a Cease and Desist Order on December 9, 2024. Despite this, use of the lot has reportedly continued.

⚠️ Structures built without permits are considered non-compliant and may pose safety risks to the community.

26/06/2025

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Cebu City Government has ordered the closure of a 1,000 square meter public lot located in CASAL’S VILLAGE due to unauthorized use.

🔎 Summary of Findings:

1. The public lot has been utilized as a basketball court rental facility, and a three-storey structure is under construction without a building permit.

2. The Sangguniang Panlungsod has not granted authority for the Casals Village Homeowners Association (CVHA) to use this city-owned property.

3. CVHA has no valid business permit and has been charging rental fees for the use of the court.

4. Receipts issued for transactions are not officially registered.

5. There are no records of rental payments, real estate taxes, income taxes, or VAT remittances for the use of the lot.

6. The ongoing construction was initiated without going through the Office of the Building Official (OBO), which is required by law to ensure public safety.

7. A Show Cause Order was issued by the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) on August 20, 2024, followed by a Cease and Desist Order on December 9, 2024. Despite this, use of the lot has reportedly continued.

⚠️ Structures built without permits are considered non-compliant and may pose safety risks to the community.



📷 Edward Ligas / Logroňo