One time there was a Filipino speaker introduced the Philippine Country to some foreigners. He cited some of the potentials in the country but suddenly a foreigner raised his hand and asked, is the
Philippines located in
Cebu?
Cebu is known both national and global because it was remarkable in history that this is the place where a foreign invader (Magellan) failed to his intention. Lapu-lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan in their battle in 1521 when Magellan tried to Christianize the people of Mactan Island. It marked the first success of Filipinos over foreign invaders.
With the arrival of Jose Lopes de Legazpi in the following years, there was the first establishment of the government with various religious congregations and eventually spread throughout the country for sometime when the resources in the island was dramatically endangered.
Today, Cebu has a number of potentials such as the popular grand traditional festival ‘Sinulog” happen every third Sunday of January. Lots of people are coming over. The beautiful beaches and resorts like Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua, Moalboal, etc. The sky rise building and hotels like the Crown Regency, Winland, etc. The SRP (South Road Project) is soon to have more huge buildings and businesses. The huge Airport (MCIAA) in Mactan that would travel worldwide. The Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) where international conventions are to be made. And many others.
Cebu is also considered a hotspot for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Recently there is a quite number of BPO’s running in the province like Converges, e-telecare, Qualfon, etc. which is mostly found in Lahug IT Park.
Indeed, Cebu has various potential for business. It is the Center and hotspot for attraction among investors and businessmen. The queen of the south. According to surveys Cebu is ranked eight in Top 10 Asian Cities; just second to Quezon City. In fact Cebu is very keen in pursuing the federalism type of government to have a better avenue for more progress.
