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CEBU 2016 E C O N O M I C F A C T B O O K

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WHY CEBU ?

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cebu has consistently demonstrated its capability to sustain an

excellent economic track record.

It continues to hold great promise and offers exciting potential for

further success. It is the fastest growing economy in the Philippines.

Cebu’s export growth rate for the past 5 years has averaged

considerably higher than that of the country and any other province

in the Philippines.

It is the country’s leading exporter of furniture, fashion accessories, toys

and housewares, and carrageenan. It is the most accessible province in

the Philippines, with more domestic air and sea linkages than Manila.

Cebu’s export growth rate for the past 5 years has averaged considerably higher than that of the country and any other province in the Philippines.

Cebu is the base of over 80% of the country’s inter-island shipping capacity.

It is the tourism gateway for Central and Southern Philippines.

Cebu holds one of the best records for peace & order in the country.

Majority of its labor force is working in non-agricultural sectors.

Cebu has all the necessary elements, including a growing and balanced

infrastructure development, to be competitive, attractive and

sustainable for investments. It is a cosmopolitan area with all the

support facilities and amenities needed for an ideal lifestyle.

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GEOGRAPHY AND DEMOGRAPHICS

Cebu is strategically located in the Philippines, an archipelago in Southeast Asia.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

Map of the Philippines highlighting Cebu with municipalities and cities.

Location Center of the Visayan Islands569 km. South of Manila

Area 5,000 sq. km.

Topography Elongated; approximately 250 Km. long and 45 Km. at its widest point. Predominantly rugged and mountainous.Its highest peak is 1,000 meters above sea level.

Climate Generally fair, temperature range: 23-33 degrees Celsius/ 73-91 degrees Fahrenheit

Languages Local Dialects: Cebuano / Tagalog (98% of the population)International Dialects: English and Mandarin

Capital Cebu City

Population As of the 2010 National census, the island of Cebu had a population of over 4.2 million people.

Economy The three pillars of the Cebu economy in Cebu are manufacturing, services and tourism. Around 500 foreign companies are located in Cebu.

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CLIMATE

Cebu’s climate is subtropical, with temperature and rainfall fairly distributed

throughout the year.

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (°c) IN 2016

AVERAGE RAINFALL (mm) IN 2016

Average Temperature and Rainfall

MONTHS2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

°c mm °c mm °c mm °c mm °c mm

January 27.0 202.6 27.2 124.7 25.7 270.7 26.7 81.5 27.4 116.4

February 26.7 262.7 27.3 145.6 26.6 10.2 26.8 87.9 27.4 90.6

March 27.5 143.2 28.5 3.8 27.4 98.8 27.6 34.7 28.4 4.3

April 28.7 51.2 29.6 15.8 28.4 67.8 29.0 42.4 29.9 1.2

May 29.1 90.2 29.6 157.1 29.8 63.3 29.8 18.0 30.1 166.1

June 29.0 72.2 28.8 322.7 29.6 164.9 29.0 227.7 29.2 213.4

July 28.0 358.6 28.2 280.7 28.3 246.5 28.4 152.1 28.4 378.6

August 29.3 31.4 28.2 220.0 28.9 262.1 28.4 294.7 28.4 21.0

September 27.9 400.2 29.2 63.2 27.6 193.3 28.1 228.2 29.0 240.0

October 28.2 141.5 28.6 111.7 28.0 317.1 28.5 125.9 28.5 401.2

November 28.2 71.1 27.9 156.5 28.4 115.8 28.8 34.0 27.9 159.7

December 27.6 145.0 28.2 56.0 27.6 173.1 28.0 98.4 28.0 193.7

Total Rainfall 1,969.9 1,657.8 1,983.6 1,425.5 1,986.2

Ave. Temp 28.1 28.4 28.0 28.3 28.6

Source: PAGASA – Mactan, Cebu

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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Cebu is the economic hub and gateway of Central and Southern

Philippines. There are several daily flights between Cebu and most

cities in the country.

Air freight to and from Cebu is reliable and efficient with major

international and local couriers such as DHL, TNT, UPS, FEDEX, LBC

and 2GO operating here.

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DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Air routes

The number of domestic and international flights to and from Cebu’s

Mactan International Airport is constantly increasing. Cebu has regular

direct flights to and from domestic and international destinations.

Domestic Destinations: International Destinations:Bantayan Island Bacolod Biliran, Leyte Butuan Cagayan de Oro Calbayog Camiguin CaticlanClarkCoronCotabato

DavaoDipologDumagueteEl Nido General SantosIloiloKaliboLegaspiManilaMasbateOrmoc

OzamisPagadianPuerto PrinsesaRoxasSiargaoSiquijor SurigaoTaclobanTandagZamboanga

Chengdu Chongqing Daegu DubaiFuzhou Guangzhou Hongkong

IncheonJinjiang Kuala LumpurKunming Taipei TokyoNarita

NagoyaOsakaPusan/Busan SingaporeXiamen

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Cebu to International Destinations

Air TrafficAs of April 2017

ARRIVALPassengers 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Domestic 2,628,271 2,681,756 2,585,190 2,900,603 3,230,338

International 754,209 806,546 842,192 1,000,890 1,209,750

Cargo (in kgs)Domestic 24,959,695 28,340,299 23,941,983 36,931,782 32,335,958

International 6,183,863 7,241,365 7,341,541 9,734,079 7,536,459

FlightsDomestic 24,610 26,942 22,354 24,592 28,059

International 4,813 5,457 5,808 6,680 7,889

General Aviation 19,418 12,221  10,870  9,452 8,791

DEPARTURE

Passengers 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Domestic 2,629,670 2,688,173 2,574,919 2,868,501 3,163,945

International 759,168 819,637 837,548 1,011,245 1,226,605

Cargo (in kgs)Domestic 18,455,514 18,207,743 15,139,703 28,446,942 17,640,870

International 7,374,535 7,945,055 7,707,058 9,619,420 9,412,548

FlightsDomestic 24,632 27,012 22,297 24,258 27,745

International 4,833 5,534 5,822 6,683 7,850

General Aviation 19,740 12,206  10,875 9,443 8,664

Source: Mactan – Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA)

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SHIPPING

Cebu is home to the biggest seaport outside of Manila. Being at the center

of the Philippine archipelago, its strategic location allows access to more

domestic and international destinations.

Main facilities include:

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Domestic Port Total area: 21 hectares (has.)Berthing space: 3,838 meters (m)Controlling draft: 6.5 meters (m) at MLLWFeatures: 3 Finger piers designed for conventional and Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels 2 Passenger terminals for inter-island trips 2 Ferry boat terminals for Cebu-Mactan ferry boats with Ro-Ro links to ports in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

International Port Total area: 14 hectares (has.) Back-up area: 10 hectares (has.) Berthing space: 512 meter (m)Controlling draft: 9 meters (m)Features: One stop shop, regular direct calls to Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia

Source: Cebu Port Authority (CPA)

DOMESTIC YEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

CARGO THROUGHPUT (in metric tons) 21,148,353 22,130,554 25,616,048 32,067,003 36,420,058

CONTAINER TRAFFIC (in TEUs)

Fulls

Inbound 191,858 188,436 196,453 195,742 226,760

Outbound 115,602 114,048 123,534 123,440 150,441

SHIPCALLS 99,176 111,140 107,931 111,279 127,735

PASSENGER TRAFFIC

Disembark 8,091,600 8,671,864 8,272,926 9,182,203 10,243,827

FOREIGN YEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

CARGO THROUGHPUT (in metric tons) 7,865,945 8,403,414 9,387,520 10,274,721 12,308,703

CONTAINER TRAFFIC (in TEUs)

Fulls

Inbound 113,047 116,718 127,501 138,755 161,772

Outbound 46,128 47,850 59,214 64,260 71,133

SHIPCALLS 970 952 1,005 1,076 1,163

PASSENGER TRAFFIC

Disembark 8,114,014 8,415,984 8,039,499 9,024,013 9,954,795

CEBU PORT STATISTICS

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POWER SUPPLY

Electricity in Cebu is 220 volts 60 Hz. Power is generated from both

renewable and non-renewable sources.

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Existing Visayas Power Interconnections

ELECTRICITY SALES AND CONSUMPTION (in Megawatts)

Electric Cooperatives 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Residential 201,855 214,665 147,332 537,958 608,658

Commercial 103,590 106,872 78,128 250,306 293,503

Industrial 34,454 45,939 61,287 149,042 255,494

Others 95,902 104,139 41,814 262,416 182,302

Total Sales 435,802 471,615 328,560 1,199,722 1,339,957

Own-use 1,095 1,099 1,026 2,241 1,806

System Loss 140,001 145,747 136,697 132,224 147,182

Total Consumption of Electric Coops 576,898 618,461 466,283 1,334,187 1,488,945

PIOUs

Residential 624,062 663,528 673,763 896,888 999,945

Commercial 368,815 380,247 375,026 464,112 505,129

Industrial 1,543,141 1,625,649 1,582,398 1,941,904 1,963,157

Others 23,744 23,772 24,219 50,649 170,595

Total Sales 2,559,762 2,693,196 2,655,406 3,353,553 3,638,826

Own-use 2,683 2,567 1,958 3,888 4,320

Systems Loss 226,481 208,701 219,647 259,739 258,098

Total Consumption of PIOUs 2,788,926 2,904,464 2,877,011 3,617,180 3,901,243

Direct Connections

(Ecozones, Non-Utility Customers, Others) 891,406,802 929,703,926 789,796,373 566,583,183 729,363,040

Visayas Generator Customers (Station Use) 10,945,895 8,533,873 227,665,417 240,380,364 280,321,569

Source: Department of Energy Region VII (DOE 7)

CEBU POwER DATA

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BANKS

POWER SUPPLY (Con’t.)

Most major banks in the Philippines have regional offices/branches in Cebu There are also a number of rural and cooperative banks.

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WATER

Source: Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD)

Allied Banking Corp.AIG Philam Savings Bank, Inc.Asia United Bank ASPAC Rural Bank, Inc.Banco de Oro Savings & Mortgage BankBanco de Oro Unibank Inc.Banco de Oro Universal BankBanco Filipino Savings & Mortgage BankBank of the Philippine IslandsBPI Family BankBPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.Bank of CommerceChina Banking CorporationChinatrust (Phils.) Commercial Bank Corp.CTBC Bank Citibank NA City Savings BankCooperative Bank of CebuDevelopment Bank of the Philippines East West Banking Corporation Equicom Savings BankFirst Consolidated BankFirst Agro Industrial Rural Bank, Inc.HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd.Land Bank of the Philippines

Mactan Air Base Savings & Loan Assn.Malayan Bank Maybank Phil., Inc. - Cebu BranchMetro-Cebu Public Savings Bank Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. National Teachers & Employees Coop. Bank Pen Bank Philippine Bank of Communications Phil. Savings & Loan Assn., Inc. Philippine National Bank Phil. Savings Bank Philtrust Bank - CebuPhilippine Veterans BankPlanters Development BankRCBC Savings Bank Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.Robinsons BankRobinsons Savings Bank Corp.Rural Bank of Cebu Sugbuanon Bank of Cebu Security Bank CorporationSun Savings BankStandard Chartered BankUnion Bank of the PhilippinesUnited Coconut Planters BankWealth Development Bank Corp.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Modern land lines with IDD, Fiber Optic data lines and Internet

providers are available in most areas. GSM digital and digital cellular

networks provide good coverage in the city and much of the province.

International roaming is supported.

LIST OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS IN CEBU

Leased Line & BroadBand Access Services

SERVICE PROVIDER COVERAGE ACCESS TECHNOLOGY

Eastern Telecommunication Phils., Inc. Cebu City MICROWAVE - Point to Point

Globe Telecommunication, Inc. Nationwide DSL, Mobile Broadband (3G/LTE)

Smart Communications, Inc. Nationwide CANOPY, TD-LTE, WIMAX, Mobile, Broadband (3G/LTE)

PLDT-Smart Nationwide FTTH, DSL, CANOPY, WIMAX, TD-LTE

Easy Call Communications Phils., Inc. Nationwide VSAT

List of ISPS (Internet Setvice Provider)/ VAS (Value Added Services) that offer Broadband Services

VAS SERVICE PROVIDER COVERAGE ACCESS TECHNOLOGY

ITECH RAR Solutions, Inc. Cebu City FTTH

PACIFIC CATV, Inc. Cebu City DOCSIS 3.0, FTTH/FTTB

Sky Cable Corporation (Sky Broadband) Nationwide VSAT

Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort Inc. Cebu City FTTH

Source: National Telecommunications Commission

EXPORTS

TOP 10 MARKETS PHILIPPINE MERCHANDISE EXPORTS OF CEBU FOB VALUE IN MILLIONS US$ FOR THE YEAR 2012- 2016

MARKET 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Value Share Value Share Value Share Value Share Value Share

Total of Cebu Exports 4,516 100 4,061 100 5,077 100 4,282 100 4,251 100

1 Japan 1,768 45.84% 1,005 30.31% 1,694 38.66% 1,049 28.89% 1,318 35.66%

2 USA 635 16.48% 732 22.07% 875 19.96% 696 19.16% 594 16.07%

3 Hong Kong SAR 453 11.75% 469 14.15% 484 11.05% 477 13.14% 545 14.74%

4 China, People’s Rep. Of 302 7.84% 261 7.86% 453 10.33% 497 13.69% 405 10.95%

5 Thailand 183 4.75% 83 2.51% 157 3.59% 247 6.79% 239 6.47%

6 Korea, Rep. Of (South) 110 2.85% 155 4.67% 136 3.11% 137 3.78% 152 4.12%

7 Taiwan (Rep. Of China) 90 2.34% 106 3.18% 173 3.94% 177 4.88% 145 3.93%

8 Singapore 135 3.49% 177 5.33% 138 3.15% 120 3.31% 125 3.38%

9 Germany 116 3.00% 275 8.30% 189 4.31% 140 3.86% 84 2.27%

10 Netherlands 64 1.66% 54 1.64% 83 1.90% 91 2.51% 89 2.40%

Total of Top 10 3,856 3,316 4,382 3,632 3,695

TOP 10 EXPORT MARKETS

NOTE: Based on international trade data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as processed by DTI-EMB, as of May 08, 2017 *PERCENT SHARE FOR MARKET BASED ON THE TOTAL CEBU EXPORTS

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EXPORTS

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NOTE: Based on international trade data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as processed by DTI-EMB, as of May 08, 2017 *PERCENT SHARE FOR MARKET BASED ON THE TOTAL CEBU EXPORTS

TOP 10 EXPORT PRODUCTS

2012 Rank

Product Group 20122012

(% Share) To Total Exports 2013

RankProduct Group 2013

2013 (% Share)

To Total

Total Phil Exports 4,516 100 Total Phil Exports 4,061 100

1 Medical Supply /Device 1,110 24.58% 1 Electronics 1,105 27.20%

2 Electronics 998 22.09% 2 Construction Materials 370 9.12%

3 Electricals 301 6.67% 3 Electricals 315 7.76%

4 Special Transactions 296 6.55% 4 Machinery 301 7.42%

5 Glass Manufactures 286 6.33% 5 Garment /Textile 284 7.00%

6 Garment /Textile 207 4.59% 6 Glass Manufactures 219 5.39%

7 Transport 196 4.33% 7 Metal Manufactures 173 4.25%

8 Timepieces 119 2.64% 8 Transport 144 3.56%

9 Machinery 107 2.37% 9 Furniture /Furnishings 140 3.44%

10 Processed Food 100 2.22% 10 Timepieces 127 3.12%

2014 Rank

Product Group 2014 2014 (% Share) 2015

RankProduct Group 2015 2015

(% Share)

Total Phil Exports 5,077 100 Total Phil Exports 4,282 100

1 Electronics 1,235 24.33% 1 Electronics 1,032 24.11%

2 Transport 1,068 21.03% 2 Transport 669 15.62%

3 Garment /Textile 412 8.11% 3 Minerals 307 7.17%

4 Electricals 319 6.29% 4 Machinery 260 6.07%

5 Machinery 241 4.75% 5 Electricals 259 6.05%

6 Furniture /Furnishings 188 3.70% 6 Garment /Textile 208 4.85%

7 Minerals 188 3.70% 7 Special Transactions 178 4.17%

8 Glass Manufactures 184 3.62% 8 Furniture /Furnishings 145 3.39%

9 Processed Food 147 2.89% 9 Glass Manufactures 141 3.30%

10 Marine /Aquaculture 144 2.83% 10 Timepieces 133 3.11%

2016 Rank

Product Group 20162016

(% Share) To Total

2016 Rank

Product Group 20162016

(% Share) To Total

Total Phil Exports 4,251 100

1 Transport 1,074 25.26% 6 Minerals 147 3.46%

2 Electronics 986 23.19% 7 Furniture /Furnishings 147 3.46%

3 Special Transactions 374 8.80% 8 Fashion Accessories 109 2.57%

4 Electricals 250 5.88% 9 Carrageenan 103 2.43%

5 Machinery 169 3.99% 10 Marine /Aquaculture 102 2.41%

TOP 10 MERCHANDISE EXPORTS OF CEBU FOB VALUE IN MILLIONS US$ FOR THE YEAR 2012- 2016

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EXPORTS

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SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSIONYEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

No. of Registered Corporations

1,253 1,294 1,308 1,424 1,613

Investments (in million pesos) 1,325.69 500.25 1,199.12 2,088.88 1,195.52

No. of RegisteredPartnerships

162 135 182 162 165

Investments (in million pesos) 108.26 63.16 67.72 95.93 74.24

INVESTMENTS

SOURCE: Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC), Board of Investments (BOI), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

TOP 10 EXPORT MARKETS & PRODUCTS

2012 2013

Top Markets % to total export Top Products % to total

export Top Markets % to total export Top Products % To total

export

Japan 45.84% Medical supply /device 29.84% Japan 30.31% Electronics 34.76%

USA 16.48% Electronics 26.82% USA 22.07% Construction materials

11.65%

Hong Kong SAR 11.75% Electricals 8.10% Hong Kong SAR 14.15% Electricals 9.91%

China, People’s Rep. of

7.84% Special transactions

7.95% Germany 8.30% Machinery 9.48%

Thailand 4.75% Glass manufactures

7.68% China, People’s Rep. of

7.86% Garment /textile

8.95%

Singapore 3.49% Garment / textile

5.58% Singapore 5.33% Glass manufactures

6.88%

Germany 3.00% Transport 5.26% Korea, Rep. of (South)

4.67% Metal manufactures

5.44%

Korea, Rep. of (South) 2.85% Timepieces 3.21% Taiwan (Rep. of China) 3.18% Transport 4.55%

Taiwan (Rep. of China) 2.34% Machinery 2.88% Thailand 2.51% Furniture/ furnishings

4.40%

Netherlands 1.66% Processed food 2.70% Netherlands 1.64% Timepieces 3.99%

2014 2015

Top Markets % to total export Top Products % To total

export Top Markets % To total export Top Products % To total

export

Japan 38.66% Electronics 29.95% Japan 28.89% Electronics 30.98%

USA 19.96% Transport 25.89% USA 19.16% Transport 20.07%

Hong Kong SAR 11.05% Garment / textile 9.99% China, People’s

Rep. of 13.69% Minerals 9.21%

China, People’s Rep. of 10.33% Electricals 7.74% Hong Kong SAR 13.14% Machinery 7.80%

Germany 4.31% Machinery 5.85% Thailand 6.79% Electricals 7.78%

Taiwan (Rep. of China) 3.94% Furniture/ furnishings 4.55% Taiwan (Rep. of China) 4.88% Garment /

textile 6.24%

Thailand 3.59% Minerals 4.55% Germany 3.86% Special transactions 5.35%

Singapore 3.15% Glass manufactures 4.45% Korea, Rep. of (South) 3.78% Furniture /

furnishings 4.35%

Korea, Rep. of (South) 3.11% Processed food 3.55% Singapore 3.31% Glass

manufactures 4.24%

Netherlands 1.90% Marine / aquaculture 3.48% Netherlands 2.51% Timepieces 4.00%

2016

Top markets % to total export Top Products % to total

export Top markets % to total export

% To total export

Japan 35.66% Transport 31.02% Korea, Rep. of (South) 4.12% Minerals 4.25%

USA 16.07% Electronics 28.47% Taiwan (Rep. of China) 3.93% Furniture /furnishings

4.25%

Hong Kong SAR 14.74% Special transactions

10.80% Singapore 3.38% Fashion accessories

3.16%

China, People’s Rep. of 10.95% Electricals 7.22% Netherlands 2.40% Carrageenan 2.98%

Thailand 6.47% Machinery 4.89% Germany 2.27% Marine / aquaculture

2.95% SOURCE: BOC, MEZ, Philexport

BOARD OF INVESTMENTSYEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Investments (in billion pesos) 44.92 7.92 9.31 25.62 29.48

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY

New Business 12,445 12,261 13,770 14,920 15,588

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NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.) I.T. PARKS AND I.T. CENTERS

1 A. D. Gothong IT Center National Highway, Alpa Land, Inc. 0.15 100% Filipino Subangdaku, Mandaue City 2 Arcenas Estate IT Center Banawa Hills, Arcenas Development Barangay Labangon, Corporation 1.28 100% Filipino Cebu City 3 Benedicto I.T. Center A.S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, FLB Prime Holdings, Inc. 0.25 100% Filipino Mandaue City, Cebu 4 Bigfoot IT Park Barangay Mactan, Bigfoot Properties, Inc. 1.92 60.000% Filipino; Lapu-Lapu City, .001% American; & Island of Mactan 39.999% German 5 CBP-IT Park Barangays Mabolo, Luz, Cebu Holdings, Inc. 50.00 86.76% Filipino; & Hipodromo, Carreta, and 13.24% Foreign Kamputhaw, Cebu City 6 Cebu I.T. Tower Corner Mindanao and Loreta Realty and 0.23 100% Filipino Bohol Streets, Cebu Development Business Park, Cebu City Corporation 7 Cebu IT Park (Formerly Lahug and Apas, Cebu Property Ventures 23.70 100% Filipino Asia Town Information Cebu City and Dev't. Corporation Technology Park) 8 Creativo IT Center Cebu Business Park, Lexmark Research & 0.16 100% Filipino Cebu City, Province of Cebu Development Corporation 9 Crown 7 I.T. Center Juan Luna Avenue, Crown Realty 0.19 100% Filipino Mabolo, Cebu City, Cebu Development Corporation

10 DG3 I. T. Center 72 N. Escario St. corner DG3 Corporation 0.33 100% Filipino F. Ramos Extension, Capitol Site, Cebu City 11 Filinvest Cebu Salinas Drive, Lahug, Filinvest Land Inc. 1.2290 100% Filipino Cyberzone Cebu City

12 FLB Corporate Center Arch. Reyes Avenue, FLB Industries, Inc. 0.23 100% Filipino Mabolo, Cebu City 13 GAGFA IT Center F. Cabahug Street, GAGFA Estate Ventures, Inc. 0.32 100% Filipino Barangay Kasambangan, Cebu City 14 HDMF-WTCI IT Tower Mindanao Avenue, Cebu WT Construction, Inc. 0.22 100% Filipino Business Park, Cebu City

15 HVG Arcade IT Park HVG Arcade, Subangdaku, Taipan Development, Inc. 7.51 100% Filipino Mandaue City 16 JESA Building 90 General Maxilom Avenue, JESA Management 0.20 100% Filipino Cebu City Corporation 17 JMALL IT Center A.S. Fortuna Street, Everjust Realty 3.026 100% Filipino Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu Development Corporation

ECONOMIC ZONES

Source: Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)

LIST OF OPERATING ECONOMIC ZONESAs of 30 April 2016

NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.) . AGRO-INDUSTRIAL

1 Carmen Cebu Gum Cogon West, Carmen, Pacific Poly 7.599 100% Filipino Industrial Zone Cebu City Gums Holdings Corporation MANUFACTURING 1 Cebu Light Basak, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu Light 62.49 100% Filipino Industrial Park Mactan, Cebu Industrial Park, Inc. 2 Cebu South South Reclamation City Government 295.69 100% Filipino Road Properties Project, Cebu City of Cebu 3 Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, Philippine Economic 119.37 100% Filipino Economic Zone Mactan, Cebu Zone Authority 4 Mactan Ecozone II Basak, Lapu-lapu City Aboitiz Land, Inc. 63.30 100% Filipino Mactan, Cebu 5 MRI Ecozone Sabang, Mitsumi Realty, Inc. 28.29 99% Filipino & Danao City, Cebu Industries, Inc. 1% Japanese 6 New Cebu Cantao-an, MRC Allied 86.16 100% Filipino Township Naga, Cebu 7 West Cebu Arpili & Bunoy, Cebu Industrial 169.92 60% Filipino & Industrial Park Balamban, Cebu Park Developers, Inc. 40% Japanese TOURISM 1 Phil. BXT Corp. Barangay Maribago, Philippine BXT Corp 7.50 98.57% Korean; Tourism Economic Lapu-Lapu City, 1.34% American Zone Province of Cebu & .09% Filipino 2 SM Seaside City SM Prime Holdings, Inc Cebu South Road 30.41 100% Filipino Tourism Economic Zone Properties Complex, Cebu City

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NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.) I.T. PARKS AND I.T. CENTERS

1 A. D. Gothong IT Center National Highway, Alpa Land, Inc. 0.15 100% Filipino Subangdaku, Mandaue City 2 Arcenas Estate IT Center Banawa Hills, Arcenas Development Barangay Labangon, Corporation 1.28 100% Filipino Cebu City 3 Benedicto I.T. Center A.S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, FLB Prime Holdings, Inc. 0.25 100% Filipino Mandaue City, Cebu 4 Bigfoot IT Park Barangay Mactan, Bigfoot Properties, Inc. 1.92 60.000% Filipino; Lapu-Lapu City, .001% American; & Island of Mactan 39.999% German 5 CBP-IT Park Barangays Mabolo, Luz, Cebu Holdings, Inc. 50.00 86.76% Filipino; & Hipodromo, Carreta, and 13.24% Foreign Kamputhaw, Cebu City 6 Cebu I.T. Tower Corner Mindanao and Loreta Realty and 0.23 100% Filipino Bohol Streets, Cebu Development Business Park, Cebu City Corporation 7 Cebu IT Park (Formerly Lahug and Apas, Cebu Property Ventures 23.70 100% Filipino Asia Town Information Cebu City and Dev't. Corporation Technology Park) 8 Creativo IT Center Cebu Business Park, Lexmark Research & 0.16 100% Filipino Cebu City, Province of Cebu Development Corporation 9 Crown 7 I.T. Center Juan Luna Avenue, Crown Realty 0.19 100% Filipino Mabolo, Cebu City, Cebu Development Corporation

10 DG3 I. T. Center 72 N. Escario St. corner DG3 Corporation 0.33 100% Filipino F. Ramos Extension, Capitol Site, Cebu City 11 Filinvest Cebu Salinas Drive, Lahug, Filinvest Land Inc. 1.2290 100% Filipino Cyberzone Cebu City

12 FLB Corporate Center Arch. Reyes Avenue, FLB Industries, Inc. 0.23 100% Filipino Mabolo, Cebu City 13 GAGFA IT Center F. Cabahug Street, GAGFA Estate Ventures, Inc. 0.32 100% Filipino Barangay Kasambangan, Cebu City 14 HDMF-WTCI IT Tower Mindanao Avenue, Cebu WT Construction, Inc. 0.22 100% Filipino Business Park, Cebu City

15 HVG Arcade IT Park HVG Arcade, Subangdaku, Taipan Development, Inc. 7.51 100% Filipino Mandaue City 16 JESA Building 90 General Maxilom Avenue, JESA Management 0.20 100% Filipino Cebu City Corporation 17 JMALL IT Center A.S. Fortuna Street, Everjust Realty 3.026 100% Filipino Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu Development Corporation

ECONOMIC ZONES

LIST OF OPERATING ECONOMIC ZONESAs of 30 April 2016

NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.) . AGRO-INDUSTRIAL

1 Carmen Cebu Gum Cogon West, Carmen, Pacific Poly 7.599 100% Filipino Industrial Zone Cebu City Gums Holdings Corporation MANUFACTURING 1 Cebu Light Basak, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu Light 62.49 100% Filipino Industrial Park Mactan, Cebu Industrial Park, Inc. 2 Cebu South South Reclamation City Government 295.69 100% Filipino Road Properties Project, Cebu City of Cebu 3 Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, Philippine Economic 119.37 100% Filipino Economic Zone Mactan, Cebu Zone Authority 4 Mactan Ecozone II Basak, Lapu-lapu City Aboitiz Land, Inc. 63.30 100% Filipino Mactan, Cebu 5 MRI Ecozone Sabang, Mitsumi Realty, Inc. 28.29 99% Filipino & Danao City, Cebu Industries, Inc. 1% Japanese 6 New Cebu Cantao-an, MRC Allied 86.16 100% Filipino Township Naga, Cebu 7 West Cebu Arpili & Bunoy, Cebu Industrial 169.92 60% Filipino & Industrial Park Balamban, Cebu Park Developers, Inc. 40% Japanese TOURISM 1 Phil. BXT Corp. Barangay Maribago, Philippine BXT Corp 7.50 98.57% Korean; Tourism Economic Lapu-Lapu City, 1.34% American Zone Province of Cebu & .09% Filipino 2 SM Seaside City SM Prime Holdings, Inc Cebu South Road 30.41 100% Filipino Tourism Economic Zone Properties Complex, Cebu City

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NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.)

I.T. PARKS AND I.T. CENTERS

21 Keppel Center Cardinal Rosales Keppel Center Avenue corner Samar Loop, Condominium 0.26 100% Filipino Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Corporation 22 KRC I.T. Building Lopez Jaena Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu Kimhee Realty Corp. 0.66 100% Filipino 23 Lexmark Plaza Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Efficient Holdings, Inc. 0.52 100% Filipino 24 Mango Square Maxilom Avenue corner Ludo & Luym 1.37 100% Filipino Juana Osmeña Street, Development Corp. Cebu City

25 Oakridge IT Center A.S. Fortuna Street, Banilad, Oakridge Realty 0.07 100% Filipino Mandaue City Dev't. Corporation 26 Pioneer House Cebu Lot 8, Block 14, Cardinal Pioneer Insurance & 1.10 94% Filipino; Rosales Ave., Cebu City Surety Corporation 5% American; & 1% Chinese 27 Robinland IT/ Zuellig Ave., Mandaue Robinland, Inc. 0.25 100% Filipino BPO Center Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Province of Cebu 28 Robinsons Don Gil Garcia Street, Cybergate Cebu Barangay Capitol Site, Robinsons Land 0.48 100% Filipino Cebu City Corporation

29 Synergis IT Center F. Cabahug Street, Synergis Development 0.46 100% Filipino Kasambangan, Cebu City Corporation

ECONOMIC ZONES

POPULATION & ANNUAL GROWTH RATES

LIST OF OPERATING ECONOMIC ZONESAs of 30 April 2016

18 JY Square IT Center Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.88 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp. 19 JY Square IT Center II Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.40 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp. 20 JY Square IT Center III Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.53 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp.

ProvincePopulation Growth Rate

1990 2000 2010 1990 - 2000

2000 - 2010

1990 - 2010

Bohol 948,403 20.64% 1,139,130 19.96% 1,255,128 18.46% 1.85 0.97 1.41

Cebu 2,646,517 57.61% 3,356,137 58.81% 4,167,320 61.28% 2.40 2.19 2.30

Negros Oriental 925,272 20.14% 1,130,088 19.80% 1,286,666 18.92% 2.02 1.31 1.66

Siquijor 73,932 1.61% 81,598 1.43% 91,066 1.34% 0.99 1.10 1.05

TOTAL 4,594,124 100.00% 5,706,953 100.00% 6,800,180 100.00%

SOURCE: National Statistics Office

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TOURISM

The warm hospitality of its people, its

white sandy beaches and surrounding

rich coral reefs, make Cebu a favorite

international tourism destination.

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HOTEL

Cebu has a wide range of hotel accommodations, from luxury deluxe class hotels to back-packer dormitories. Many major hotel chains, including Marriott, Shangri-la, Marco Polo, Radisson Blu and Movenpick, operate in the city and on Mactan Island.

TOP 10 VISITORS (BY NATIONALITY)2011 2012 2013

Country of

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# of Tourists

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Country of

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# of Tourists

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Country of

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# of Tourists

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Korea 384,547 50.30% Korea 432,270 48.62% Korea 510,963 50.23%

Japan 155,842 20.39% Japan 194,432 21.87% Japan 195,230 19.19%

USA 72,796 9.52% USA 84,268 9.48% USA 92,258 9.07%

China 25,891 3.39% China 28,325 3.19% Australia 34,658 3.41%

Australia 23,090 3.02% Australia 27,589 3.10% Taiwan 31,497 3.10%

Germany 14,434 1.89% Germany 16,346 1.84% China 31,392 3.09%

United Kingdom

13,494 1.77% United Kingdom

16,346 1.84% Canada 20,078 1.97%

Singapore 11,650 1.52% Singapore 12,401 1.39% United Kingdom

19,271 1.89%

Russia 8,603 1.13% Russia 12,135 1.36% Germany 16,066 1.58%

Canada 11,199 1.46% Canada 11,862 1.33% Russia 15,510 1.52%

Others 42,900 5.61% Others 53,165 5.98% Others 50,392 4.95%

Total 764,446 100.00% Total 889,139 100.00% Total 1,017,315 100.00%

2014 2015 Jan-Nov 2016

Country of

Residence

# of Tourists

% to Total

Country of

Residence

# of Tourists

% to Total

Country of

Residence

# of Tourists

% to Total

Korea 563,483 47.16% Korea 621,471 47.90% Korea 711,644 49.32%

Japan 236,170 19.77% Japan 284,251 21.91% Japan 314,997 21.83%

USA 110,715 9.27% USA 119,210 9.19% USA 133,285 9.24%

Australia 42,418 3.55% China 56,504 4.36% China 86,544 6.00%

China 31,936 2.67% Australia 41,838 3.22% Australia 41,698 2.89%

United Kingdom

31,034 2.60% Taiwan 21,128 1.63% Taiwan 26,907 1.86%

Canada 23,112 1.93% United Kingdom

25,800 1.99% United Kingdom

25,583 1.77%

Germany 19,633 1.64% Germany 25,147 1.94% Germany 22,098 1.53%

Singapore 19,312 1.62% Canada 23,921 1.84% Canada 19,809 1.37%

Hong Kong 16,186 1.35% Singapore 17,074 1.32% Singapore 16,517 1.14%

Others 100,723 8.43% Others 61,052 4.71% Others 43,788 3.03%

Total 1,194,722 100.00% Total 1,297,396 100.00% Total 1,442,870 100.00%

Source: Department of Tourism DOT – Region 7 (DOT 7)

NAME OF LOCATION DEVELOPER/ LAND CORPORATE ECONOMIC ZONE OPERATOR AREA NATIONALITY (in has.)

I.T. PARKS AND I.T. CENTERS

21 Keppel Center Cardinal Rosales Keppel Center Avenue corner Samar Loop, Condominium 0.26 100% Filipino Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Corporation 22 KRC I.T. Building Lopez Jaena Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu Kimhee Realty Corp. 0.66 100% Filipino 23 Lexmark Plaza Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Efficient Holdings, Inc. 0.52 100% Filipino 24 Mango Square Maxilom Avenue corner Ludo & Luym 1.37 100% Filipino Juana Osmeña Street, Development Corp. Cebu City

25 Oakridge IT Center A.S. Fortuna Street, Banilad, Oakridge Realty 0.07 100% Filipino Mandaue City Dev't. Corporation 26 Pioneer House Cebu Lot 8, Block 14, Cardinal Pioneer Insurance & 1.10 94% Filipino; Rosales Ave., Cebu City Surety Corporation 5% American; & 1% Chinese 27 Robinland IT/ Zuellig Ave., Mandaue Robinland, Inc. 0.25 100% Filipino BPO Center Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Province of Cebu 28 Robinsons Don Gil Garcia Street, Cybergate Cebu Barangay Capitol Site, Robinsons Land 0.48 100% Filipino Cebu City Corporation

29 Synergis IT Center F. Cabahug Street, Synergis Development 0.46 100% Filipino Kasambangan, Cebu City Corporation

18 JY Square IT Center Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.88 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp. 19 JY Square IT Center II Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.40 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp. 20 JY Square IT Center III Salinas Drive, Lahug, JOVIMA Management 0.53 100% Filipino Cebu City & Development Corp.

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wORKFORCE

Cebu’s workforce is known to be highly skilled, innovative and efficient. Most of them are college and university graduates across many fields.

English is widely spoken. HOUSEHOLD POPULATION 15 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGION 7 2012-2016

INDICATOR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Household Population 15 years old and above ('000) 4,788 4,886 4,978 5,074 5,075

Labor Force ('000) 3,145 3,161 3,304 3,418 2,866

Employed ('000) 2,922 2,962 3,114 3,215 2,713

Underemployed ('000) 604 448 550 592 434

Unemployed ('000) 223 199 190 203 153

Employment Rate (%) 92.9% 94.0% 94.0% 94.1% 94.7

Unemployment Rate (%) 7.1% 6.3% 6.0% 5.9% 5.30%

Underemployment Rate (%) 20.7% 15.2% 18.5% 18.4% 15.70%

Source: Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, Dept. of Labor and Employment (Region 7).

EDUCATION

NO. OF COLLEGES

Cebu is the educational hub of the Central and Southern Philippines with 72 colleges and 31 universities located within Cebu City and Cebu Province.

LABOR FORCE, EDUCATION & SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

17

YEAR 2015-2016 2016-2017

(Male-Female) Enrolment Graduates Enrolment Graduates

Discipline Group Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

General 414 1,823 2,237 73 314 387 437 1,521 1,958 76 443 519 Education Science & Teacher Training 6,233 28,079 34,312 734 3,599 4,333 5,417 24,885 30,302 639 3,603 4,242

Fine & Applied Arts 582 845 1,427 21 58 79 391 650 1,041 39 89 128

Humanities 475 1,026 1,501 61 161 222 314 889 1,203 41 91 132

Religion & Theology 129 64 193 26 9 35 99 55 154 37 36 73

Social & Behavioral Sciences 1,444 3,510 4,954 238 518 756 1,110 2,534 3,644 152 466 618 Business Administration & Related 12,948 28,302 41,250 1,860 4,806 6,666 13,038 26,365 39,403 2,077 5,269 7,346

Law and Jurisprudence 873 1,130 2,003 108 103 211 545 788 1,333 78 116 194

Natural Science 590 747 1,337 109 123 232 407 671 1,078 141 223 364

Mathematics 145 242 387 15 29 44 118 196 314 24 41 65

IT-Related 9,515 6,578 16,093 1,145 1,071 2,216 7,948 5,456 13,404 1,074 857 1,931

Medical & Allied Courses 4,431 10,892 15,323 669 1,575 2,244 3,190 7,162 10,352 592 1,228 1,820

Trade, Craft & Industrial 1,722 1,896 3,618 659 301 960 1,527 1,008 2,535 1,554 1,128 2,682

Engineering 23,934 11,724 35,658 2,765 1,201 3,966 20,881 9,763 30,644 2,922 1,414 4,336 Architectural & Town Planning 1,347 1,209 2,556 112 97 209 1,263 1,087 2,350 110 93 203

Agricultural, Forestry & Fisheries 903 1,237 2,140 90 101 191 733 1,043 1,776 108 144 252

Home Economics - 4 4 6 6 12 - - - - 5 5

Service Trades 1,353 4,913 6,266 228 785 1,013 927 3,387 4,314 119 539 658

Mass Communication & Documentation 195 608 803 24 140 164 173 529 702 37 115 152

Other Disciplines 4,683 2,214 6,897 572 321 893 4,874 1,990 6,864 452 281 733

Maritime 17,655 489 18,144 4,163 458 4,621 14,521 422 14,943 1,388 39 1,427

Masteral 2,914 5,898 8,812 802 1,339 2,141 3,097 6,991 10,088 463 911 1,374

Doctoral 667 1,071 1,738 165 250 415 850 1300 2,150 124 236 360

TOTAL 93,152 114,501 207,653 14,645 17,365 32,010 81,860 98,692 180,552 12,247 17,367 29,614

Source: Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Region 7.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. I am a foreigner and would like to invest in the Philippines. what is the first thing I should do?

For Single Proprietorship:

An applicant has to submit to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) a completed DTI Form No. 17 (Application to Do Business in the Philippines) and DTI Form No. 16 (Application for Business Name Registration), together with the following requirements:

• Copy of passport and Alien Certificate of Registration, if any• A notarized appointment of Filipino

Resident Agent, biodata of Filipino Resident Agent, and one (1) valid government-issued ID• Authority to verify bank account/bank

certificate of deposit• Proof of inward remittance of foreign

currency for non-resident alien, or Bank Certificate of Deposit for resident alien• Copy of valuation report from the

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas if investment includes assets other than foreign exchange• Clearance/Certification from the

Department of Science and Technology, Philippine National Police, etc., if applicable• Biodata of foreign investor and

project brief (description of business to be registered)• Two (2) recently taken 2”x 2” size picture

The registration process is as follows:a. The DTI Officer interviews

the applicantb. If the applicant is qualified, DTI

issues Forms 16 and 17, and collects the following fees: 

— Business Name Registration (depending on scope, choose from one below):

— Barangay – Php200 — City/Municipality–Php500 — Regional – Php1,000 — National – Php2,000

— Documentary Stamp Tax-Php15The applicant submits the completed Forms 16 and 17 as well as the above requirements.

c. The DTI Officer checks Form 17 and verifies preferred business name.

d. If documents are complete, DTI processes the application within 15 days. 

e. DTI issues the Authority to Do Business in the Philippines and the Business Name Certificate, and collects:

— Filing Fee – Php500 — Registration Fee – Php 5,000

Contact Address:

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)3/F, LDM Bldg., M.J. Cuenco Ave. cor. Legaspi St., Cebu City  6000Tel. No.: (6332) 255-7082 loc. 109 Fax No.: (6332) 254-0840 / 412 1856 E-mail: cebuinvestmentassistance @gmail.com URL: www.dti.gov.ph

For Corporation and Partnerships:

An application form shall be submitted to the SEC, a. In the case of new Domestic

Corporation or Partnership:

Articles of Incorporation/PartnershipName Verification SlipBank Certificate of DepositBy-Laws

Confirmation of Corrections• Undertaking to change name (not

necessary if using SEC blank forms)• ACR/ICR, SIRV (Special Investors

Resident Visa), Visa # 13 of the alien subscribers• Proof of Inward Remittance

(for non-resident aliens)• Registration Data Sheet

• Treasurer’s Affidavitb. In the case of a foreign corporation:

Name Verification Slip• Certified Copy of Board Resolution

authorizing the establishment of an office in the Philippines and designating a resident agent• Financial statements for the

immediately preceding year at the time of filing of the application, certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant of the home country• Certified copies of the Articles of

Incorporation/Partnership with an English translation thereof if in a foreign language

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Proof of Inward RemittanceForeign Company Information Sheetc. If applicable, clearance from other

involved agencies, e.g. DOST, DND/PNP, etc.

SEC registration process:a. Investor presents application

to SEC.b. SEC preprocesses the application.c. If approved, the investor pays

filing fees: (payable in cash, manager’s or cashier’s check payable to SEC)

— Articles of Incorporation – 1/5 of 1% or the Authorized Capital Stock but not less than P1,000.00

— Add: By-Laws – P510.00

— Add: Legal research fee (1% of Filing fee of Articles of Incorporation)

— Add: SEC Bulletin of P10.00d. SEC processes and evaluates

documents. Processing time is one (1) week, if using the “Express Lane”.

e. If approved, SEC issues certificate of registration.

Contact Address: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) SEC Building, V. Rama Ave., 6000 Cebu City Tel. No.: (6332) 416 9339

After registration with either the DTI or SEC, you may proceed to the municipal or City Hall where your business will be located, to obtain the required Mayor’s Permit.

Note: If you sell more than 40% of your product/service in the domestic market, your initial paid-in capital under the amended Foreign Investments Act (R.A. 8179) must not be less than Two Hundred Thousand US dollars (US$200,000); if your business would involve advanced technology as determined by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) or it would employ at least fifty (50) direct employees, a minimum paid-in capital of One Hundred Thousand dollars (US$100,000) is allowed.

Mayor's Business Permit Requirements

For issuance of Assessment for PaymentsDuly filled out application form with sketch. (Duly signed by the owner if Single proprietor or by the authorized representative if corporation/ partnership/cooperative)

• Photocopy of one valid I.D of the signatory• Contract of Lease or Tax Declaration

of Land & Building and Certificate of Property Holdings• Barangay clearance• Sanitary/ Health Certificate• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate• Environment Compliance• Certificate of Registration from

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for Single Proprietorship/Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for Corporation/ Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) for Cooperatives

For the issuance of Business Tax Payment Certificate• Assessment Sheet• Original Copy of Official Receipts

of payment for business taxes, fees and charges• Original Copy of Community Tax

Certificate of the current year (A&B/C&C1)• Duly accomplished and notarized

application form

For Verification of Mandatory Requirements and Issuance of Mayor’s Business Permit (must be complied within 60 days from the date of inspection by the Joint Inspection Team (JIT)) present original and photocopy of the following: • All of the documents enumerated

under I and II above• Barangay Clearance where the

business is located with the official receipt of payment• SSS, PHILHEALTH, and

PAG-IBIG Clearance• Sanitary Permit together with

the List of Employees duly certified by the City Health Officer• Environmental Compliance

Certificate issued by CCENRO• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate• If Lessor- Real Property Tax

Clearance or Certificate of Property Holdings; If Lessee -Contract of Lease if renting the building and/or land (submit 2 photocopies)• BIR issued Certificate of Registration

(COR) and/or BIR form No. 0605• Community Tax Certificate

of Employees

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• The government except for public use or in the interest of national welfare and defense shall not demand properties represented by the investments or of the enterprise.

3. Can I, a foreigner, own land in the Philippines? what options do I have?

No. As mandated by the Constitution, only Philippine nationals or 60% Filipino-40% foreign-owned companies may acquire land in the country.

Foreigners, however, can lease land for a period of 50 years with the option of extension for another 25 years.

Also, foreigners may own buildings.

4. what advantages do I get in locating in an industrial estate?

Locating Inside an Economic Zone

Cebu has a number of Economic Zones where industrial and utility infrastructures are in place, and where attractive incentives are provided to locators. There are several advantages in locating in the Economic Zones. Income tax holiday of 4-8 years

• Tax and duty free importation of Capital equipment, Spare Parts, Materials and Supplies, Breeding Stocks and Genetic Materials• Exemption from taxes, and in lieu

thereof, special 5% tax reate on Gross Income.• Tax credit for import substitution

and domestic capital equipment• Exemption from wharfage dues,

export tax impost fees• Additional Deduction for Training

Expenses (Labor and Management)• Permanent Resident Status for

Foreign Investors and Immediate Members of the Family• Employment of Foreign Nationals• Simplified Import and Export

Procedures

If you wish to avail of these incentives, you have to locate in an economic zone and apply for registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). A prescribed application form will have to be submitted in three (3) copies to the PEZA, together with the following documents:

• Occupational Tax and Professional Tax of Employees• Official Receipt of the Registration of

Weights and Measures if engaging with Weights and Measures• Approved Joint Inspection Team Report• Other Requirements from National

and/or Local Government Agencies  as the case maybe (Additional Requirements based from the Joint Inspection Team Remarks)

Process in Getting a Business Permit• Submit duly filled-out application form

with all the requirements attached to the evaluator or encoder for evaluation and assessment. • Pay the assessed amount at CTO

Ground Floor• Submit Official Receipt as evidence of

the payment of the amount assessed and Community Tax Certificate to the in-charge at CTO Second Floor Business Permit Section. • Submit Business Tax Payment Certificate

(BPTC), duly notarized Application Form and Assessment Sheet for Inspection at Ground Floor, BPLO. • Comply the remarks indicated by the

inspectors of the Joint Inspection Team (JIT) .• Submit requirements to Mayor's business

permit for verification & printing.

Contact Address:City Treasurer’s Office/ Mayor’s Business Permit Cebu City Hall Tel. No: (6332) 255-8755 (6332) 253-2703

2. what are my rights and privileges as a foreign investor?

As a foreign investor, the following are your rights and privileges:• Right to repatriate the entire proceeds of

the liquidation of the investments in the currency in which the investment was originally made at the exchange rate at the time of repatriation.• Right to remit earnings from the

investments in the currency in which the investment was originally made at the exchange rate at the time of remittance.• Right to payments of interests and

principal on foreign loans and contracts.• Properties represented by the investments

or of the enterprises shall be exempted from expropriation by the government except for public use or in the interest of national welfare and defense.

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Project feasibility study or Project Brief• Copies of Articles of Incorporation and

By-Laws • Resolution of the applicant’s board of

directors authorizing the filing of the application; list of its directors, principal officers, and major stockholders, including their bio-data• List of machinery and equipment to be

used with a statement of their capacity, ownership and/or mode of procurement• Company brochures and/or

photographs of product(w)• Other supporting documents / papers

/ clearances as may be required by the PEZA depending upon the nature of the business and the type of business organization of the applicant

The registration process is as follows:

a. The application shall be filled with the PEZA upon payment of the corresponding filing fee PhP3,600.00 (US$ 72.65) for new non-pioneer projects; Php 6,000 (US$ 121.09) for new pioneer projects).

b. Approval of the application shall be by resolution of the PEZA board.

c. A Certificate of Registration will be issued upon the execution of the Registration Agreement by the PEZA and applicant, subject to the following:• Compliance by the applicant of all

the pre-registration requirements• Submission of a formal acceptance of

the proposed terms and conditions of registration within twenty (20) calendar days from receipt of the notice of approval of the application.• Payment of registration fee PhP6,000.00

(US$121.09).• Processing time:

Thirty (30) working days

Contact Address: Mactan Economic Zone, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu Tel. No.: (6332) 340-0593 / 5 Fax No.: 340-0591

5. How can I get Board of Investments (BOI) incentives?

Applying for BOI Incentives:

New and expanding projects can avail of incentives from the BOI.  These incentives include the following:Income Tax Holiday (ITH)

— Six (6) years for projects with pioneer status and for projects located in Less Developed Areas (LDA)

— Four (4) years for new projects with non-pioneer status

• Three (3) years for expansion/modernization projects• Duty exemption on imported

capital equipment/spare parts and accessories• Exemption from wharfage dues and

any export tax, duty, impost and fees• Tax exemption on breeding stocks

and genetic materials• Tax credits on imported

raw materials• Tax & duty-free importation

of consigned equipment• Additional deduction for

labor expense• Employment of foreign nationals• Simplification of customs procedures• Access to bonded

manufacturing warehouse

To avail of these incentives, the project should be listed in the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) for the year. A copy of the IPP can be secured from the BOI upon request.

The application must be filed with the BOI on the prescribed Form 501 in three (3) copies, together with the following documents:

• Copy of SEC Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws• For corporations, latest General

information Sheet• Copy of company Audited Financial

Statements for new projects, Income Tax Returns for the past three (3) years

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7. How will I import capital equipment? Are there restrictions in importation?

A company qualified for tax exemptions on the importation of its equipment must secure prior approval from its governing agency before actual importation can be made.

Regular importation is made through Authorized Agent Banks (AAB). 8. How will I import raw materials/supplies? Are there restrictions in importation?

The importation of raw materials has already been liberalized. Therefore the importer simply has to proceed to an AAB to open the necessary letter of credit or other modes through which payment will be made. There are, however, regulated items that require clearance from the concerned agency prior to importation, and items whose importation is prohibited.

9. Application for Barangay Clearance/Permit?

A barangay where the business is located issues a barangay permit. A fee of PhP50.00 is collected and the processing time is, at most, two (2) days. 10. How does one go about applying for a Mayor’s Permit/Municipal License to operate?

To get this permit/license to operate, present the following documents at the Licensing Section of the Mayor’s Office where your business is located:

Lease Contract of Building Barangay Clearance/Permit Application Form with the Sketch of Location of building at the back • The following fees are collected:

Permit Fee- .002% of capital declared if new or based on gross sales if operating Business Tax- .0005% of declared capital Zoning Fee- per schedule Office of Building Officer (OBO) Fee- per schedule Garbage Fee- per schedule Cebu Fire Dept. Fee- 10% of all fees paid excluding the business tax

The processing time is one (1) week.

Source: Answers were gathered from different sources. Fees and documentary requirements are valid as of printing date. Please verify with the respective agencies concerned for the prevailing rates at the time of application.

• Copy of company’s Board Resolution authorizing officer to represent the company• List of BOI-registered projects showing

compliance with the terms and conditions, status of operation and incentives availed• Proof of publication, required within

five (5) days from official filing• Other documents that may be required

by the specific activity in the IPP

The application process is as follows:

a. Official filing of duly accomplished BOI Form 501, complete with supporting documents and payment of filing fee (Range from PhP1,520 to PhP6,060 depending on project cost).

b. Evaluation of application, including Publication of Notice of Filing of Application, preparation of report to  the BOI Management Committee and confirmation by the BOI Executive Board.

c. If approved by the Board, applicant complies with the pre-registration requirements.

d. Issuance of Certificate of Registration upon payment by applicant of registration fee (1/10 of 1% of project cost but not less than PhP3,000 or more than PhP15,000)

Processing Time:  20 working days Incentive Fee:  PhP 1,500  per application

Contact Address: Board of Investments (BOI) BOI Extension Office-Cebu DTI Building, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City Tel. No.: (6332) 412 1944 Fax No.: (6332) 254 0840 / 412 1856 URL: www.boi.gov.ph

6. Other than the wage/salary, what other costs or benefits do I have to give my employees?

Based on the 1997 Labor Code of the Philippines, the other benefits that have to be given to employees are the following:

SSS Premium Contribution Service Incentive Leave (vacation & sick leave) Medicare – Philhealth Insurance Maternity Leave Paternity Leave 13th Month Pay Pag-Ibig Contribution

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Visas

TYpe DeScRIpTIoN DeFINITIoN

9(a) Tourist / Visitor Visa An alien coming to the Philippines for business or for pleasure or for reasons of health.

9(c) Seaman's Visa A seaman serving as such vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines and seeking to enter temporarily and solely in the pursuit of his calling as a seaman.

9(d) Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor Visa

An international trader/investor with his wife and unmarried children below 21 years of age engaged solely in carrying on trade between the Philippines and foreign states (Japan, USA, Germany) of which they are national or solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which he has substantially invested or in process of investing. An alien employed in supervisory or executive character by a treaty investor/trader.

9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa

An alien coming for pre-arranged employment with his wife and unmarried children below 21 years of age.

13 Pre-arranged Employment Visa

An alien who seeks entry into the Philippines for permanent residence and who does not qualify under any of the category of non-quota immigrant provided under section 13 a to g; not exceeding 50 years of age of any one nationality for any one calendar year; with substantial investment in the Philippines.

13(a) Non-quota Immigrants The wife or husband or the unmarried children under 21 years of age of a Philippine citizen if accompanying or following to join such citizen.

47(a)2 Special Non-Immigrant Visa A foreign national under employment contract with BOI/PEZA registered firms, his spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age.

EO 226 Book III Art. 59 Foreign personnel of regional or area headquarters of multinational companies, their spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age.

PD 1034, Section 7 Foreign personnel of offshore banking units of banks duly licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to operate such, their spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age.

SIRV under EO 226

Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV EO 226)

Any alien, except nationals of countries that are classified as restricted and who are willing and able to invest at least US$ 75,000.

SIRV under EO 63

Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV EO 63)

Any alien, except nationals of countries that are classified as restricted and who are willing and able to invest in at least US$ 50,000 in tourist-oriented projects.

SRRV Special Retiree's Resident Visa (SRRV)

Any alien, except nationals of countries that are classified as restricted and who are willing and able to invest at least US$ 50,000 or US$ 75,000 depending on the age of the applicant.

11. what is done at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)?

After securing the Mayor’s Permit, the following are processed at the BIR:• Business Registration/Application for

Value Added Tax (VAT) Number. Filing Fee is PhP 1,000.00 (US$ 20.18) and processing time is three (3) days. (One time application)• Registration of Books of Accounts.

No filing fee; one day processing time• Application for Taxpayers

Identification No. (TIN) No filing fee and processing time is one (1) week. (One time application)• Authority to Print Official Receipts.

The printer applies directly with the BIR in behalf of the customer. No filing fee and processing time is one (1) day.

12. what are the requirements of the Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE)?Any foreigner who will work in the Philippines is required to secure an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the DOLE in the specific Region.

13. what alternative visas can a foreigner have in order to stay in the country on business? How do I apply for these?

The government agency handling visa concerns is the Bureau on Immigration and Deportation. Below are the type of visas, their descriptions and definitions for easy reference:

14. How can I convert my 9(a) visa to an immigrant visa or to any of the above-mentioned alternative visas?

Normally visas have to be converted into 9(a) before the same can be converted to immigrant or other alternative visas, unless the present one is still valid.

The address of the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation office in Cebu is found on the directory of offices of this Factbook. If in Manila, there is now the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation Extension office located at the ground floor of the BOI Bldg. in Makati where all types of visas are processed and other services such as visa extensions, cancellations and the like are provided.

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Category Remarks Cost in PhP Cost in USD US$ 1 = Php 49.55

As of June 2017Salaries & wages

General Skills

Minimum Wage per 8-hr workday 327.00 $6.60

General Worker per month 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 $121.10 - $161.45

Mid-level Engineers per month 10,000.00 - 30,000.00 $201.82 - $605.50

Manager per month, small office 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 $302.73 - $504.54

Secretary/Clerk per month 8,00.00 - 12,000.00 $161.45 - $242.20

Messenger/Driver per month 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 $121.10 - $161.45

Security Guard per month 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 $141.30 - $201.82

IT-Related Skills

Software Engineer (fresh) per month 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 $242.20 - $363.27

Software Engineer (3 yrs experience) per month 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 $403.63 - $605.50

Network Specialist per month 24,000.00 - 30,000.00 $484.36 - $605.50

Computer Technician per month 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 $201.82 - $302.73

CAD Designer per month 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 $242.20 - $363.27

Telecommunications

Below are the indicative pricing of PLDT as well as SMART.

Telephone

a) Residential monthly basic plan 600.00 - 999.00 $12.11 - $20.16

b) Business monthly basic plan 800.00 - 1,300.00 $16.15 - $26.24

Internet Connection

a) Residential up to 512Kbps-2.2Mbps 990.00 - 3,000.00 $19.98 - $60.54

b) Business up to 2.2Mbps 3Mbps w/CIR 3,000.00 - 50,000.00 $60.54 - $1,009.10

IPLC Service: 2 Mbps

a) Cebu to LA - West Coast (One Wilshire only)

MSF per month 115,000.00 - 161,000.00 $2,320.89 - $3,249.24

Installation Fee 69,000.00 $1,392.53

b) Cebu to Baltimore - East Coast

MSF per month 184,000.00 - 253,000.00 $3,713.42-$5,105.95

Installation Fee 69,000.00 $1,392.53

c) Cebu to Europe

MSF per month 253,000.00 - 276,000.00 $5,105.95 - $5,570.13

Installation Fee 92,000.00 $1,856.71

Cellular Phone

a) Plans per month 500.00 - 5,000.00 $10.10 - $100.91

b) Handset Cost per unit 3,000.00 - 40,000.00 $60.54 - $807.27

NOTE: Costs indicated here are price ranges/estimates only. These may vary from time to time and/or dependent upon the service provider.

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NOTE: Costs indicated here are price ranges/estimates only. These may vary from time to time and/or dependent upon the service provider.

Category Remarks Cost in PhP Cost in USD US$ 1 = Php 49.55

As of June 2017Public Utilities

water

Regular Connection dependent on meter size

First 10 cubic meters Service Charge (in PhP)

1/2 inch 152.00 $3.11

3/4 inch 243.20 $4.91

1 inch 486.40 $9.82

1.5 inch 1216.00 $24.54

2 inch 3,040.00 $61.35

3 inch 5,472.00 $110.43

4 inch 10,944.00 $220.87

6 inch 18,240.00 $368.11

8 inch 29,184.00 $588.98

10 inch 41,952.00 $846.66

Office Lease Rates (PhP / sq m / month)

Cebu IT Park 450 - 800

Cebu Business Park 450 - 600

Mactan 475 - 550

Mandaue 475 - 500

Uptown/Downtown 350 - 450

Real Estate

Land & Office Rent

Industrial per sq.m. per month 25.00 - 50.00 $0.50 - $1.01

Office Rental per sq.m. per month 350.00 - 600.00 $7.06 - $12.11

Residential

Condominium per unit per month 25,000.00 - 60,000.00 $504.54 - $1,210.90

Executive House per unit per month 35,000.00 - 80,000.00 $706.36 - $1,614.53

Construction Cost

Factory average per sq.m. 9,000.00 - 20,000.00 $181.63 - $403.63

Office average per sq.m. 13,000.00 - 25,000.00 $262.36 - $504.54

Power

Customer Class Consumption (kwh)

Demand (kwh)

Load Factor

(Dec. 15, 2016 to Jan. 14, 2017)

Schedule II -R Residential 200 10.9091

Schedule III-P General Service 572 11.0726

Schedule IV -P General Power 5,353 9.4969

Schedule V -P Bulk Power 36,504 100 50% 8.5873

Schedule VI -P Wholesale Power 273,780 750 50% 7.9282

NOTE: 1.) Average rate was derived using the 0.75% Local Franchise Tax (LFT) of Cebu City. Customers outside Cebu City will be charged with 0.50% LFT. 2.) Using the typical consumption of each customer class, except for scheduled V, VI & VII3.) Schedules V, VI & VII are simulated using a load factor of 50%. Rates will vary depending on their load factor.4.) Demand of Schedule I-FZ is in Watts

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Real Estate (Con’t.)

Commercial Spaces for Rent

KIND ADDRESS INCLUSIONSRATE/sq m/mo TERMS

BROKER REFbasic CUSA min adv dep

1 Office space Cebu I.T. Park Bare, security, generator, separate power sub-meter, parking for rent 50 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 3 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

2 Office space Cebu I.T. Park Bare, security, generator, separate power sub-meter, parking for rent 99 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

myproperty.ph

3 Office space Cebu I.T. Park Bare 67 746.27 www. myproperty.ph

4 Office space Cebu I.T. ParkBare, 1 cr 1 car parking, monthly dues for the account of the tenant

80 800.00 3 mo 2 mo www. lamudi.com.ph

5 Office space IT Park Centrale Bare 114 600.00Cebu GlobeNet Realty

www. lamudi.com.ph

6 Office space1201 Park Centrale, Jose Maria del Mar St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Apas, Cebu, Cebu

with 4 -High Speed Elevators, 100% back-up generator, an executive lounge and sky deck w/ water fuecet, security, broadband

82 792.68 130K www. lamudi.com.ph

7 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug No partition, bare 170 350.00 1 mo 2 mo www. lamudi.com.ph

8 Office space IT Park, LahugBare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, security, generator

52 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand Realty

www. lamudi.com.ph

9 Serviced office

X Office Philippines, 14F Park Centrale Building, Cebu IT Park

FULLY FURNISHED, 4 Seats Private Serviced Office for Rent, Free Wi-Fi, Electricity, Centralized Air Conditioning, Free Electricity, Meeting Rooms,

15 2,666.67 6 mo 1 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

10 Commercial & Industrial I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, separarate power

sub-meter, security 50 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand Realty

www. property24.

com.ph

11 Commercial & Industrial I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, separarate power

sub-meter, security 40 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand Realty

www. property24.

com.ph

12 Commercial & Office

16th F, Park Centrale Bldg., Cebu IT Park, Lahug

Bare, security, generator 82 609.76 1 yr 2 mo 2 mo www. lamudi.com.ph

13 Serviced office

X Office Philippines, 14F Park Centrale Building, Cebu IT Park

Fully furnished, 5 Seat capacity, Private Serviced Office for Rent, Free Wi-Fi, Electricity, Centralized Air Conditioning, Free Electricity, Meeting Rooms,

- 6 mo 1 mo 2 mo www.

lamudi.com.ph

14 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare 114 500.00Cebu GlobeNet Realty

www. lamudi.com.ph

15 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare 170 1 mo 2 mo www. lamudi.com.ph

16 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 569 700.00 75.00 Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

17 Office space Park Centrale Bldg, Lahug

Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 52 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

18 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 74 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

19 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 99 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

20 CommercialUnit #1201, Park Centrale, Asiatown IT Park, Jose Maria Del Mar, Apas, Lahug

Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 82 914.63 www.

lamudi.com.ph

21 Serviced office

4F Park Centrale Bldg, Cebu IT Park

FURNISHED, Free Wi-Fi, Electricity, Centralized Air Conditioning 80,000.00 6

mo 1 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand Realty

www. lamudi.com.ph

22 Office space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 63 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

23 Office Space Park Centrale Bldg, Lahug

FURNISHED, Free Wi-Fi, Electricity, Centralized Air Conditioning 83,000.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

24 Office Space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 323 700.00 75.00 Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

25 Office Space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 246 700.00 Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

26 Office Space 1201 Park Centrale, Jose Maria del Mar St 82 792.68 130K Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

27 Serviced office

5th Floor, Park Centrale Building, Jose Maria del Mar St. cor. Abad St., Cebu IT Park

Bare 200 63.00 www. lamudi.com.ph

28 Office Space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 63 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

29 Office Space I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate power sub-meter, generator 82 800.00 2 yrs 2 mo 2 mo Cebu Grand

Realtywww.

lamudi.com.ph

30 Commercial / Industrial I.T. Park, Lahug Bare, parking for rent, separate

power sub-meter, generator 40 875.00 75.00 Cebu Grand Realty

www.proper-ty24.com.ph

A SAMPLING ON COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN CEBU

Souce: I.T. Park, Cebu, as of July 2016

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)Florencio Sunico, Jr.Regional DirectorArchbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 4120306 TeleFax: (6332) 2311596

PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (PIA)Fayette RinenOfficer-in-ChargeMachay Bldg. 304 Gorordo Ave. Kamputhaw, Cebu City 6000Telefax: (6332) 2324126

PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY TRAINING INSTITUTEPearli Ann SenoSupervisorCebu Int’l. Port Complex, North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000Telefax: (6332) 2323401

Tourism Infrastructure &Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)Cherilyn RosalejosOfficer-In-ChargeAndres Soriano Ave. cor. P. Burgos, Centro Mandaue CityTelefax.: (6332) 2557748

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINASLeonides SumbiDirectorOsmeña Boulevard, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2541474Fax: (6332) 2549367

BUREAU OF CUSTOMSRico Rey Francis HolganzaCebu District CollectorNorth Reclamation Area, Pier 6, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 350 3219Fax: (6332) 231 7264

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK Aaron AstorDepartment HeadVisayas Commercial BankingLegaspi cor D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2557574Fax: (6332) 4121131

BUREAU OF FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (BFADA)Rica AumentadoSupervisorDOH-7 Compound, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 4187634

BUREAU OF FISHERIES & AQUATICRESOURCES (BFAR) – Region 7 Allan PoquitaOIC - Regional DirectorArellano Blvd., Pier Area, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2562772Fax: (6332) 2562773

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATION (BID)Alnazid DecampongAlien Control Officer2nd Level J Center MallA. S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, Mandaue City, CebuTeleFax: (6332) 3456441Airport: (6332) 3401473

CEBU PORTS AUTHORITY (CPA) Angelo VerdanGeneral ManagerCIP Complex, S. Osmena Blvd. North Reclamation Area, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2316856 / 2321463 Fax: (6332) 2316848

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) CEBU FIELD OFFICEAntonio LabiosVisayas Field Office Director3/Flr. Escario Bldg. 731 Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2533459 / 2532150Fax: (6332) 2537222

NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA)Efren CarreonRegional DirectorGovernment Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 414-5254Fax: (6332) 253-0489

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT (DOLE)Exequiel SarcaugaRegional Director3rd & 4th Flrs. DOLE RO Office 7 Bldg.Gen. Maxilom Avenue cor. Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City 6000Tel/Fax . No: (6332) 2662792 / 2530638

JOEL MARI S. YUConsultantCebu Economic & Business Unit (C.E.B.U.)City of Cebu2F, Sugbu Building, South Road Properties, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 234-7644email: [email protected]

DIRECTORY OF LOCAL CEBU OFFICIALSLocal Government Contacts

HILARIO DAVIDE IIIProvincial GovernorPROVINCE OF CEBUEast Wing, Cebu Capitol Bldg., Escario St., Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos. (6332) 2531970 / 254 1882 / 2536070Fax: (6332) 2550642

TOMAS OSMENACity Mayor, Cebu CityCity Hall, M.C. Briones St., Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2556984 /4121998Fax: (6332) 2537558

GABRIEL LUIS QUISUMBINGCity Mayor, Mandaue City 6014Tel.Nos: (6332) 268 6618 3452799; 3443322Fax: (6332) 3452799

PAZ RADAZACity Mayor, Lapulapu City2/F City Hall Complex, Lapulapu City 6015Tel.No: (6332) 3400010 / (6332) 3411280TeleFax: (6332) 3400656

EDUARDO GULLASCity Mayor, Talisay CityCity Hall, Talisay City 6045Tel.No: (6332) 2720669Fax: (6332) 2731425

DIRECTORY OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES(For Trade and Investment Inquiries)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILS (CAAP)Atty. Rafael A. TatlonghariArea Manager Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapulapu City 6015Tel.No: (6332) 3408116 / (6332) 3409325Fax: (6332) 3412403

BOARD OF INVESTMENTS (BOI) – CEBUPhilip TorresOIC, BOI CebuBoard of Investment Extension Office (BEO)2/F DTI Bldg., Lapulapu Street, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 4121944Fax: (6332) 4121945

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR)Emma MilanaOIC Regional DirectorGovernment Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 3469612; 4144388Fax: (6332) 4140022

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA)Angel EnriquezRegional DirectorHighway Maguikay, Mandaue CityTel.Nos: (6332) 2685187 / 2382163Fax: (6332) 2683063

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – CEBU REGIONAL CONSULAR OFFICE (DFA)Emmanuel EspineliOfficer-in-Charge4th level, Pacific Mall-Metro Mandaue U.N. Avenue corner M.C. Briones St., Brgy. Estancia, Mandaue City, CebuTel.No: (6332) 520-5898; 520-6193; 520-6551Fax: (6332) 520-6550

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS (DPWH)Ador CanlasRegional DirectorSouth Road Properties, Cebu City 6000Tel. No: (6332) 4116714 Fax: 4116758

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DOST)Edilberto ParadelaRegional DirectorLahug S&T Complex, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 418-9032 / 254-8269Fax: (6332) 418-9032

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT)Catalino Chan IIIRegional DirectorG/F LDM Bldg., Legaspi Street cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave., Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2543534; 2542811 / 2546650Fax: (6332) 2543534

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY (DTI) CebuMaria Elena ArbonProvincial DirectorCausing Lozada Bldg. cor Legaspi & Osmena Blvd St. Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2532631Fax: (6332) 4121856 DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY (DTI-Reg 7)Asteria CaberteRegional Director3rd Floor WDC Bldg., Osmeña Blvd. cor. P. Burgos St., Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 2550036; 4121868; 4121989Fax: (6332) 2537465

LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINESMarilou CardenasBranch ManagerOsmeña Boulevard, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2541312; 2550471Fax: (6332) 4129571

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)Lindeza Rogero-GavinoActing DirectorSEC Bldg., V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 4169339; 2535337Fax: (6332) 2552874

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS)Helen SolitoAssistant Vice PresidentGorordo Ave. cor Escario Street, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 5059301; 2327520Fax: (6332) 2327236

BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (BIR)Rodita GalantoRegional DirectorBIR Bldg. Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City 6000Tel. No.: 2328575 / 2328576Tel/Fax: (6332) 2311593

PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATIONWilliam ChavezRegional Vice President8/F Golden Peak Tower, Gorordo Ave.cor. Escario Street, Cebu City 6000Tel/fax: (6332) 2337521

LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICERaul AguilosRegional DirectorNatalio Bacalso AvenueSouth Highway, Cebu CityTel/Fax: (6332) 2562745 / 2538845

PAG-ASAOscar TabadaOfficer-In-Charge, Visayas, PRSDAirport Road, Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, CebuTel/Fax: (6332) 3404143 / 3401868

MACTAN CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (MCIAA)Andrew HarrisonGeneral ManagerLapu-lapu City, Mactan, CebuTel.No: (6332) 3402486

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED)Freddie BernalRegional DirectorCHED, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 4149194Fax: (6332) 4149194

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REG. 7 (DEPED)Juliet JerutaRegional DirectorLahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2311309Fax: (6332) 2311309

PAG-IBIG SouthRio TevesDepartment ManagerBusiness Development-HousingPAG-IBIG Tower, Mindanao Ave., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Branch 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2342776Fax: (6332) 2329657

NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION (TRANSCO)Gerardo TorresHead-Visayas Operations & MaintenanceNasipit, TalambanTel.No: (6332) 2369730

METROPOLITAN CEBU WATER DISTRICT (MCWD)Noel DalenaActing General ManagerCor. Lapulapu and Magallanes Streets, Cebu CityTel/fax no: (6332) 2560411

MACTAN ECONOMIC ZONE 1 (MEZ 1)Sansaluna PinagayaoZone AdministratorLapulapu City 6015Tel.No: (6332) 3400595Fax: (6332) 3400591

MACTAN ECONOMIC ZONE 2 /*ASIATOWN IT PARKRufino San JuanZone ManagerBasak, Lapulapu CityTel.No: (6332) 3414474Fax: (6332) 3404694

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE* TELEPHONE COMPANY (PLDT)Jimmy V. ChuaBusiness Head Corporate Regional Vis-MinJuan Luna Ave., Mabolo, Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 2316000Fax: (6332) 2316100

BAYAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED (BAYANTEL)*John Balhon4/F Cebu Operations CenterBayantel BuildingD. Jakosalem cor. Sikatuna Streets, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2543633 loc. 3644Fax: (6332) 2543633 loc. 3669

GLOBE BUSINESSMelvin AlfonsoRegional Marketing Head10/F Globe-Isla Plaza, Samar LoopCor. Panay Road, Cebu Business Park, Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 4158797

VISAYAN ELECTRIC COMPANY (VECO)Jaime Jose AboitizChief Operating OfficerJ. Panis St., Banilad, Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 2308326Fax No: (6332) 2310580

DIRECTORY OF CHAMBERS & ASSOCIATIONS(For Trade & Investment Inquiries)

ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM FOR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (ACEP)Lourdes JerezaVice President – ExternalUniversity of Southern Philippines FoundationLahug, Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 4147773

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYJeffrey Allan MinnickPresidentLower Ground FloorWaterfront Cebu City Hotel & CasinoLahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2322373Fax No: (6332) 2322373

CEBU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYMelanie C. NgPresidentCor. Commerce and Industry Sts.North Reclamation Area, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 2321421 to 101Fax No: (6332) 2321422

CEBU EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR IT (CEDF-IT)Wilfredo Sa-aExecutive DirectorGround Floor eBloc 3Cebu IT Park, Apas, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 236 5081

EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILS.Guenter TausPresidentDOST Banilad S & T ComplexGov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad Cebu City 6000 Tel.No: (6332) 2533389Fax No: (6332) 2533387

JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE –INDUSTRY (JCCI)Junji AsaiPresident5th Floor Clotilde Commercial CenterM.L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue CityTel.No: (6332) 343-7662 / 8066Fax No: (6332) 3437663

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INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES (IBP) Cebu ChapterHidelito PascualPresidentCapitol Compound, Cebu City 6000Tel/Fax No: (6332) 2536713

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (PICPA) Cebu ChapterEdgar DetuyaPresident1505 Keppel Bldg., Cardinal Rosales Ave., cor. Samar Loop, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2550163; 4123257Fax No: (6332) 2550163

MEPZ CHAMBER OF EXPORTERS & MANUFACTURERSRobert OliverPresidentMEZ 1, Lapulapu CityTelefax: (6332) 4955051

MANDAUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYPhilip N. TanPresidentMandaue CityTelefax: (6332) 2368245

FILIPINO CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYAntonio LoiPresidentP.O. Box 163 J. Llorente St., Cebu City 6000Telefax: (6332) 2561212

DIRECTORY OF CONSULATES(For Trade & Investment Inquiries)

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAConsul General Zhang WeigouCebu Fil-Chinese VolunteersFire Brigade Building, Don Julio Llorente Street, Brgy. Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 2563400 / 2563456 / 2563434Fax No: (6332) 2563499

JAPANChiharu TsuruokaHead Consul7th Floor Keppel Center, Samar LoopCardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2317321 / 22Fax No: (6332) 2316843

HONORARY CONSULS

HONORARY CONSUL OF AUSTRIAJulie A. VergaraVice Consul a.h.c/o Maribago Blue Water, Lapu Lapu, Cebu 6000Tel. No: (6332) 4920100

HONORARY CONSUL OF BELGIUMEnrique BenedictoNo. 7 E. Benedicto StreetCebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2553200Fax No: (6332) 2558200

HONORARY CONSUL OF CANADACatherine RiveraRD Corporate Center96 Gov. Cuenco AvenueTelefax : (6332) 2563320 Fax No: (6332) 2383421

HONORARY CONSUL OF DENMARKPerry L. PeSuite 1204, 12/F Insular Life Building Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000Tel. No: (6332) 266 5930Fax No: (6332) 266 5932

HONORARY CONSUL OF FRANCEMichel J. LhuillerMaison Rose371 Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City 6000Telefax: (6332) 2321311

HONORARY CONSUL OF MEXICOEduardo Gonzalezc/o Marine Techniques, Inc.#40 Mercedes ArcadeHighway, Mandaue City, Cebu 6014Tel.Nos: (6332) 3450030 /3461914

HONORARY CONSUL OF THE NETHERLANDSRoberto AboitizRAFI Building, Lopez Jaena StreetCebu City 6000Tel.No. (6332) 4187265

HONORARY CONSUL OF NORWAYSabino DapatUnit 903, 9th Fl. Keppel CentreCebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: (6332) 2383068

HONORARY CONSUL OF PORTUGALSamuel ChiosonBenedicto CollegeA.S. Fortuna StreetMandaue City 6014Tel.Nos: (6332) 3456873 / 3456874Fax No: (6332) 3456873

HONORARY CONSUL OF ROMANIAGrand T. BenedictoDoña Emilia Benedicto Bldg., 7 E. Benedicto St., Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 2553200Fax No: (6332) 3441293 / 2558200

HONORARY CONSUL OF SLOVAK REPUBLICAntonio Chiu2/F GCH Building, Tres Borces Street, Mabolo, Cebu City 6000Telefax No: (6332) 2329445 / 2310388

HONORARY CONSUL OF SOUTH KOREAAtty. Augusto W. GoConsul General a.h.University of Cebu- Main CampusSanciangko StreetCebu City 6000Tel. Nos : 255 4234 / 255 7777 loc 135 Telefax: (6 332) 254 3287

HONORARY CONSUL OF SPAINJaime PicornellConsul, a.h.476 - G Molave Street, LahugCebu City, Philippines Tel.No: (6332) 231 1329Fax No: (6332) 231 5159

HONORARY CONSUL OF SWEDENJose B. SalaConsul, a.h.VECO-Banilad Technical ServicesJ. Panis Street, Banilad Cebu CityTelefax: (6332) 254 2842

HONORARY CONSUL OF THAILANDRoy L. ChiongbianEastern Shipping Lines Inc. Bldg.M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City 6000Tel.Nos: 2546564 / 4121687 / 4121688Fax No: (6332) 2548827

HONORARY CONSUL OF TURKEYLeontina L. BenedictoB. Benedicto & Sons, Inc.99 - 101 Plaridel St., Cebu City 6000Tel. No.: (6332) 254 4624 /254 7025Fax No.: (6332) 2552022 / 2550113

HONORARY CONSUL OF THE UNITED KINGDOMMoya JacksonConsul, a.h.44 Paseo EulaliaMaria Luisa Estate Park, Banilad Cebu CityTel.No: (6332) 3460525Fax No: (6332) 2389055

HONORARY CONSUL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAJohn F. DomingoConsular Agent, Consular AgencyUnited States of AmericaLGF, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City 6000Tel.No: (6332) 2311261-63Fax No: (6332) 2310174

HONORARY CONSUL OF ISRAELEmily Benedicto ChiosonBenedicto College, Technology Vocational Campus, A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City 6014Tel. No.: (6332) 2530769 / 4168242Fax No.: (6332) 2550113

HONORARY CONSUL OF POLANDCarmel Luzuriaga Durano102 Advent Business CenterAcacia Street, Lahug, Cebu CityTel. Nos.: (6332) 2336808Tel/Fax: (6332) 2315242

HONORARY CONSUL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYFranz SeidenschwarzFord’s Inn, A.S. Fortuna Street, Banilad, Cebu City 6000Mobile Nos: 0929 667 6386 / 0927 536 2044

HONORARY CONSUL OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATIONArmi Garcia1501-1502 Ayala Life-FGU CenterMindanao Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000Telefax No.: (6332) 2320253

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Please address all inquiries to:Joel Mari S. YuConsultant, Economic & Business Development

Cebu Economic & Business Unit (C.E.BU.)3rd Floor, Sugbo Building South Road Properties Cebu City, Philippines 6000

T +6332 234 7644 E [email protected] www.cebucity.gov.ph