Reopened IT Park Access Route
In a joint initiative, Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival led the ceremonial reopening of V. Padriga Street, a key road within Cebu IT Park, on July 1, 2025. This significant event aims to significantly ease traffic in the Banilad-Talamban area, which has long been plagued by congestion.
V. Padriga Street is expected to provide a crucial alternative for vehicles, improving mobility and reducing travel time for commuters. The road, located across Crossroads in Banilad and going to Gov. Cuenco Ave., is part of a major business and IT district developed by Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corp. (CPVDC).
The reopening of V. Padriga Street took place in the Banilad-Talamban corridor and marks the termination of a deal related to the access roads on Gov. Cuenco Ave. leading to Cebu IT Park. The road's reopening was made possible following the termination of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Sept. 23, 2019, which had granted a perpetual road right-of-way (RROW) to CPVDC. This RROW allowed access to Filinvest Cyberzone Cebu (FCC), a joint development project of the Province and Filinvest Land Inc.
The 2015 MOA, signed by Ayala-led CPVDC and the Provincial Government of former governor Gwendolyn Garcia, was reportedly not beneficial to the Province. With its termination, the Provincial Government could decide on the development of these lots.
To gain a more comprehensive understanding of V. Padriga Street's access road history, reopening, right-of-way issues, and any memorandum with CPVDC, it would be best to consult official announcements or press releases from CPVDC, Cebu City government records or urban planning office, and local news reports covering infrastructure or development updates in Cebu IT Park.
This action affected at least five access roads on Gov. Cuenco Ave. leading to Cebu IT Park, and in 2019, the administration of former governor Gwendolyn Garcia took back control of Capitol-owned properties at the Cebu IT Park. The new thoroughfare, V. Padriga St., directly addresses the long-standing problem of heavy traffic in the Banilad-Talamban area.
The reopening of V. Padriga Street is a significant step towards improving the infrastructure in Cebu IT Park and the surrounding areas, making commuting more efficient and reducing traffic congestion.
The reopening of V. Padriga Street, a significant step towards improving infrastructure, is funded by a collaboration between the provincial and city government's finance departments. This new thoroughfare, located in the heart of Cebu's IT industry, is expected to boost the transportation network, benefiting local businesses and workers.
