General Info

Cebu stands as the country's top business and tourist destination. Crowned as the Queen City of the South, it is here where business and leisure breathe together with office buildings and beach resorts finding its own place under Cebu's friendly skies. 

Cebu is subdivided into 6 component cities and 47 municipalities. With its 6 cities; Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Toledo and Talisay; and its 47 smaller towns, Cebu has more than kept pace with the nation's progress. Recent indications pointed out that Cebu has become the country's favorite tourist destination. In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu’s 167 islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters. Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer luxurious accommodations. Cebu's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to the other islands and provinces by plan, boat or bus. No place could be too far from Cebu.

As the oldest city in the Philippines, it's past is also firmly entrenched in the annals of the Spanish conquest. A handful of historical remnants recall those missionary days - Magellan’s cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. 

The sightseeing options at Cebu are absolutely endless.

 

Geography

Cebu is located in Central Visayas (Region 7) and the center of Philippine archipelago with a total land area of 5,000 square kilometers. Situated to the east of Negros, on the southeast by Bohol and directly to the west is Leyte. In between Cebu and Bohol is the Bohol Strait, while Tanon Strait lies alongside Cebu and Negros. 

Cebu is composed of several islands including Sumilon Island, Mactan Islands, Olango Island, Camotes Islands, Malapascua Island, and Bantayan Islands. Some of the hundreds of islands surrounding Cebu are uninhabited.

Beaches, coral atolls, laudable diving spots in Moalboal, rich fishing grounds and famous islands such as Mactan Island, Malapascua Island and Bantayan lsland surround and embody Cebu. Its central location, is proximity to unusually exotic tourist destination, ready access to a diversity of plant, animal and geological wonders within the island, and remoteness from earthquake and typhoon activity are some of the special attributes which help maintain Cebu's track record. Exposure to nature's wonders allows busy families to recharge their batteries and relax. 

Cebu has an abundance of beauty. From the central mountains to the coral sands, the island is a natural wonder. Most of the archipelago's 8,120 species of flowering plants can be found in Cebu. 5,832 are unique to the country. Birds migrating from Russia stop enroute to Australia at the Olango Bird Sanctuary.

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Why Invest In Cebu??

*Fastest growing economy in the Philippnes.

*Provides a safer, more secure working environment geographically because it is out of the Typhoon Belt.

*Very Minor and rare Traffic situation.

*Improving social, financial and IT structure.

*Beautiful Beaches and resorts.

*2nd largest and oldest city in the Philippines.

*Business, Educational, Medical, Transport and tourism center in Visayas & Mindanao.

*Cebu’s export in 2005 amounted to US$4.7B, about 10% of the Philippines total. These were from manufactured items and services.

*Leads the country in several export items including furniture, fashion accessories, gifts, toys and housewares.

*Second IT hub in the Philippines

*Over 50% of the tourist who visit the Philippnes have Cebu as their primary destination.

 

                                Direct Flights in Cebu

1 hr from Manila daily                   13 hrs from Qatar,3x weekly

4 hrs from Tokyo,daily                     4 hrs from Seoul, 3x weekly

3 hrs from Kuala Lumpur,daily       3 hrs from Singapore,10x weeklt

2 hrs from hongkong, daily             2 hrs from Taipei, 3xweekly

 

*Cebu has a better lifestyle with over a hundred groups & developers to choose on for Real Estate Property.

 

 

CEBU BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE

The International Airport in Cebu has direct regular flights to Tokyo, Hongkong, Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Qatar. There are also 21 flights between Manila and Cebu daily serviced by 3 airlines.

The International Seaport of Cebu has direct regular service to overseas ports.

Telecommunications infrastructure in Metro Cebu is at Par with any modern city in the world. Broadband through fiber optic cables, DSL nd WiFi are available all over the Metro Cebu area. Cebu also has its own international telecommunications gateway.

 

QUALITY OF LIFE IN CEBU

Less in Air Pollution in Cebu. Less in Traffic condition. It does not take more than 40 minutes to get from one point in Metro Cebu to another. Cebu is one of the safest and most secure places in the Philippines. There is almost zero incidence of political, religious and ethnic violence.

 

CEBU AS  A TOURISM DESTINATION

Cebu is a world class beach oriented destination in the Philippines. It is also a historical, cultural, religious & heritage destination. Ranks no.1 as the Top Tourism Destination in the country. This has been achieved through well planned & deliberate mix of infrastructure, including an International Airport , a wide array of hotel & resort facilities and aggressive and innovative marketing.