Cebu to make it easy for investors

Cebu Province is positioning itself as a predictable and investment-ready destination through a structured pipeline of projects, clear policies, and strengthened public-private partnerships, according to Paulo Uy, head of the Cebu Province Investment and Promotions.

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Uy said during the opening of the three-day Cebu Investment Forum the other day said that the provincial government understands that for investors, the key question isn't only what opportunities are available, but how government processes work, how issues are resolved, and how commitments are sustained over time.

To address this, the province established the Cebu Investment Information System (CIIS), a platform designed to make investment engagement clear, transparent, and predictable.

At the core of CIIS is the Cebu Investment Pipeline Priorities and Provincial Properties, which focuses on sectors where Cebu already has strong momentum and institutional readiness.

These priority sectors include infrastructure and transport public-private partnerships (TPPs), manufacturing and logistics, tourism and lifestyle developments, talent-driven and digital industries, and sustainable urban growth.

Uy explained that the province is presenting a structured investment pipeline, categorizing projects that are already investment-ready, those currently under structuring, and opportunities open for co-development.

He said this approach allows investors to engage at the stage that best fits their role whether as developers, operators, financiers, or strategic partners.

A key component of the pipeline is the province's portfolio of properties, which Uy described as strategic assets rather than idle land.