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× 3 hours from Singapore, 0x weekly
× 2 hours from Hongkong, 2 x weekly
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× 2 hours from Taipei, 2x weekly

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× 3 hours from KL, 2x weekly
× 3 hours from Qatar, 3x weekly
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capability with an excellent economic track record. Today,
there are over 500 foreign direct investors in
manufacturing, service industries and tourism located in
Cebu.
· It is the biggest city outside Metro Manila and is the
fastest growing economy in the Philippines.
· For over a decade now, Cebu¶s export growth rate has
consistently been higher than that of the whole country or
any other province in the Philippines
· Cebu is the most accessible place in the Philippines, with
more domestic air and sea linkages than even Manila.
· Cebu is base to over 80% of inter-island shipping capacity
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· It is not in an earthquake zone or typhoon belt, nor are
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· Cebu has one of the best records for peace & order in
the country.
· Its labor force is oriented towards non-agricultural
lines and is one of the most productive in the country.
· The development of its infrastructure is balanced; it
has all the ingredients necessary to be competitive
and sustain investments.
· It is a cosmopolitan area with all the support facilities
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