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Former Pinoy Big Brother winner Slater Young is once again making headlines on social media—this time over his hillside project, The Rise at Monterrazas, following the devastating Cebu floods caused by Typhoon Tino.

The typhoon's aftermath sparked discussions online about Slater's controversial real estate project, which some netizens believe may have contributed to the massive flooding.

The high-end, “terraced, Banaue-inspired” residential development is located in Barangay Guadalupe and was launched in 2023.

Netizens expressed outrage over large-scale construction projects on mountain slopes like Slater's, noting that the intense flooding submerged several barangays and thousands of homes. Many also pointed out that Cebu has never experienced such severe flooding before.

Here are some reactions from netizens regarding Slater's hillside project:

Cebuanos also highlighted that the city now retains only about 1% of its original forest cover, raising further concerns about the implementation of such projects.

Ang daming bundok na kinaltasan at kinalbo sa Cebu. And we have the LGUs of Cebu and the DENR Region VII to blame. Mga corrupt kayo kaya ganito nangyari sa Cebu! https://t.co/9K1b4AqLQV

— peonychestnut (@peonychestnut) November 4, 2025

In 2023, netizens had already questioned Slater's large-scale project, warning it could trigger landslides and flooding.

In past interviews, Slater defended the development, saying it underwent more than 300 design revisions to “ensure environmental safety and structural stability.”

He also previously denied accusations from netizens claiming he benefited from taxpayers' money as a government contractor.

As of November 7, the reported death toll from Typhoon Tino has risen to 188 in Cebu province and nearby regions.

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