Aruga Resort and Residences - Mactan: The New Standard in Coastal Property Investment

As Mactan emerges as a prime destination for lifestyle and investment, Aruga Resort and Residences - Mactan stands out with 270 meters of private beachfront, refined design, and Rockwell's signature touch—offering a rare and lasting coastal opportunity.

- By ZINNIA OLINARES

With Cebu now leading the country in economic growth and tourism, it has become one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investment. In 2023 alone, Central Visayas posted a 7.3% surge in gross regional domestic product (GRDP)—making it the fastest-growing economy in the Philippines, valued at P1.381 trillion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 2023-2024 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) data.

This sustained momentum is supported by strong performances across industry, services, and agriculture, bolstered by strategic infrastructure projects such as airport expansions, new highways and upgrades, and modernized business parks. For investors and businesses seeking stable yet dynamic markets, Cebu's economic uptrend presents a rare mix of security and upward potential, transforming it into a magnet of global demand.

MACTAN: THE ISLAND POWERING CEBU'S TOURISM SURGE

Nestled just across the Cebu mainland is a crescent-shaped paradise called Mactan Island, which has emerged as the center of the region's leisure economy. The Cebu Provincial Government records show that in 2024, Cebu Island welcomed 5.1 million tourists—comprising 1.9 million international visitors and 3.2 million domestic guests—who contributed to generating over P125.92 billion in tourism receipts with an average of 11-night stay, signaling the island's growing appeal as both a destination and a temporary home. Air traffic through Mactan-Cebu International Airport also climbed steadily, with 10.2 million passengers recorded from January to November 2024, further boosted by new direct routes from Incheon, Tokyo, and Taipei.

As Mactan's leisure, retail, and hospitality sectors continue to thrive, its real estate market is poised to benefit directly from its tourism-led growth. This rise is a testament to Mactan's evolution into a self-sustaining economic hub.

COASTAL CONDO LIVING: SMART INVESTMENTS WITH LIFESTYLE APPEAL