ONE of the landmark establishments along Colon St. in downtown Cebu City will finally comply with the City Government’s ongoing implementation of the three-meter easement rule along the Estero de Parian. Alex Gaisano, owner of Gaisano Main, said they will voluntarily demolish a portion of their structure that encroaches on the waterway’s banks.
Gaisano had a coordination meeting with Estero de Parian river commander Aderson Comar and Gubat sa Baha Task Force operations officer Charles Villagonzalo on Friday, May 31, 2024. During the meeting, Gaisano announced that his company wanted to be part of Cebu City’s development. A large portion of the Gaisano Main building has to be cleared to restore the easement along the Estero de Parian that crosses D.
Jakosalem St. However, Gaisano requested the City to give them time to gradually implement the clearing operation as it will require a lot of money. The most affected portions of the building will be the meat section, as well as the area where the generator sets, sewage treatment plant and the cistern tank are located.
The task force together with Gaisano Main’s engineers and architect will conduct an ocular inspection of the building to achieve a “win-win solution” to the situation. The task force also reported that Gaisano’s legal counsel Ronald Baquiano has urged businesses and commercial establishments in the area that face the same situation to comply with the easement zones. Baquiano said the construction of the.
