Taft East Gate: Where Work, Life, and City Living Converge

As Cebu City’s urban core grows denser and more dynamic, vertical developments are no longer just options—they’re necessities. At the center of this transformation is Taft East Gate, a mixed-use, high-rise development that’s quietly but confidently reshaping the urban lifestyle landscape.

Rising 46 floors high along the bustling Cardinal Rosales Avenue and Pope John Paul II Avenue in Mabolo, Taft East Gate by Taft Properties is more than just another condo. It’s a statement. A bold declaration that the future of Cebu living is compact, convenient, and connected.

🏙️ Not Just Tall—Intentional

There are tall buildings, and then there are tall buildings with a mission.

Taft East Gate Tower 1, the first of four planned towers, is now rising 134 meters into the sky. It’s not just a residential tower—it’s a microcity in the sky. With nearly 900 residential units, from functional studios to generous 2-bedrooms, it’s designed for the modern Cebuano who wants to wake up in the heart of it all.

But what really gives this tower personality?
➡️ Garden balconies—green spaces you don’t have to drive to.
➡️ Floorplans that make sense (not the “let’s just fit a bed here” kind).
➡️ Solid amenities—yes, pools, gyms, all the usuals—but here, they feel like lifestyle tools, not checklist items.

🌍 The 10-Minute City—Now a Condo

Urban planners talk a lot about the “10-minute city”—where you can live, work, shop, and relax without spending half your life in traffic. Taft East Gate nailed it.

How?

It’s walking distance to:

• 🛍️ Ayala Center Cebu
• 💻 Cebu Business Park
• 👩‍💼 IT Park

And if you’re too tired to walk, guess what? A retail podium right downstairs lets you grab coffee, groceries, and even a haircut without changing out of your pambahay (no judgment).

💼 Game-Changer: It’s Now an IT Park

In May 2024, President Bongbong Marcos signed a big one: Proclamation No. 529—officially declaring part of Taft East Gate as an IT Park.

That’s not just a label. That’s investor confidence. That’s tax perks. That’s jobs. That’s remote work-ready living.

So if you’re in tech, BPO, or running your startup from your phone—this place wasn’t just built for you. It was built with you in mind.

🌿 A Breath of Fresh (and Elevated) Air

Let’s talk garden balconies for a second.

This isn’t some token plant box. We’re talking actual mini-gardens you can step into. It’s like having your own little park with a sky view, where you can sip coffee at sunrise, or pretend you’re in a K-drama when it rains. Your call.

This is the kind of small luxury that becomes a daily necessity—especially in a fast-paced city where every moment of peace counts.

📹 See It from the Sky

Words can only do so much. To truly grasp the scale and elegance of Taft East Gate, take a moment to watch this stunning aerial video:

This drone footage captures the architectural brilliance and strategic location of Taft East Gate, offering a bird’s-eye view of its integration into Cebu’s vibrant cityscape.

📐 Vertical Living, Cebu-Style

We always say Cebu is a blend of the laid-back and the forward-thinking. Taft East Gate embodies that duality.

You’ve got:

• Urban convenience
• Natural elements
• Smart architecture
• Walkability
• Tech-readiness

All wrapped up in one address that doesn’t try to be Manila. It just tries to be a better Cebu.

🧭 Why This Tower Deserves Your Attention

So here’s the real tea: Taft East Gate isn’t just building a tower. It’s anchoring a lifestyle. One that values time, connection, and intentional design over just more square meters.

It’s the kind of development you watch closely—because it tells you where the city is going.

And from the looks of it?
Cebu is going up.