Why CDM is gaining ground on investors’ radar
As Metro Cebu expands, attention is turning to South Road Properties (SRP), now emerging as one of the city’s most important growth corridors.
At its center is City di Mare (CDM), the largest development within SRP. For businesses looking to establish or expand in Cebu, this masterplanned estate offers commercial lots–sizable parcels that are becoming increasingly limited. This makes CDM one of the few locations where investors can still secure large-format lots at an attractive entry point.
Positioned for growth
A key advantage of CDM is that much of the groundwork for commercial development has already been completed. Core infrastructure, road networks, and essential utilities are in place, giving businesses greater readiness for development and operations.
The estate benefits from direct access to the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), strengthening connectivity between Cebu City, Mactan Island, and Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Inside the township, commercial areas are integrated with residential communities, open spaces, and waterfront destinations. Nearly 30 percent of the estate is allocated to parks and open spaces. Recent additions, including the new pedestrian bridgeway, further strengthen connectivity within the estate.
Strategic commercial sites
For businesses seeking steady pedestrian movement and community engagement, the Greenway Block offers commercial lots ranging from 1,505 sqm to 2,189 sqm. Located beside the estate’s 1.3-ha Linear Park, these parcels benefit from nearby open spaces that encourage foot traffic and are well suited for lifestyle-oriented developments, neighborhood retail, dining concepts, wellness facilities, and mixed-use projects.
The Coastal Block presents oceanfront commercial lots ranging from 3,333 sqm to 4,614 sqm. These provide flexibility for destination retail, hospitality concepts, offices, commercial centers, and experiential projects that benefit from visibility and waterfront frontage.
Businesses are moving in
Today, CDM is showing clear signs of real business activity, with established brands and new locators building their presence in the township.
IL Corso, the estate’s waterfront lifestyle mall, has become one of the district’s strongest anchors, bringing together dining, leisure, and retail destinations. Retailers such as Puma, Adidas, and Converse, along with automotive brands VinFast and BYD, have opened stores in the mall.
Stand-alone establishments including Bo’s Coffee, Jollibee, Chowking, and Future Golf Driving Range have also opened in the estate. MP Coffee, the café venture founded by boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, recently broke ground for its flagship store in CDM.
“CDM reflects a deliberate approach to district building, where every element is planned to support long-term use and continuity. As infrastructure improves and activity builds, you can already start to see how the estate will function at scale,” said Don Ubaldo, FVP and head of Filinvest Townships. “For investors, this is where foresight makes all the difference. Entering during this phase allows you to fully participate in the next stage of CDM’s growth.”
For businesses and investors eyeing Cebu, CDM offers the chance to enter a district already gaining traction, with ample room for future growth.
Qualified buyers can take advantage of limited offer payment schemes to secure a prime commercial lot within the estate. Early entrants are well positioned to benefit as CDM’s value continues to grow.
To learn more about the commercial lot opportunities in CDM, you may visit www.citydimare.com and follow the Facebook page @CitydiMare
