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National Economic Development Authority

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Department of Trade and Industry

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Board of Investments

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Philippine Economic Zone Authority

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Department of Finance

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas- Investor Relations Group

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Bureau of Internal Revenue

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Bureau of Customs

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Department of Labor and Employment

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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

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Department of Tourism

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Department of Science and Technology

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Department of Information And Communications Technology

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Philippine Statistics Office

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Department of Agriculture

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

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Food and Drug Administration

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Department of Transportation

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Philippine Ports Authority

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Department of Foreign Affairs

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Department of Education

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Official Gazette

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Department of Public Works and Highways

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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Department of the Interior and Local Government

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Securirties and Exchange Commission

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Cooperative Development Authority

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Social Security System

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PhilHealth Insurance Corporation

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Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund)

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Regional

National Economic Development Authority-  Central Visayas Region

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Regional Development Council- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Trade and Industry - Central Visayas Region

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Philippine Statistics Office- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Labor and Employment - Central Visayas Region

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Department of Tourism- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Science and Technology- Central Visayas Region  

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Department of Information And Communications Technology- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Agriculture- Central Visayas Region

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- Central Visayas Region

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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Education - Central Visayas Region

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Central Visayas Region

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Department of Public Works and Highways - Central Visayas Region

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Department of Health

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Provincial

Philippine Statistics Office- Cebu Province

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Mactan Cebu Airport

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Cebu Port Authority

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Business Organizations

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc

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Philippine Retailers Association

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Philippine Chamber Of Food Manufacturers Inc.

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IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines

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Animation Council of the Philippines

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Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP)

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People Management Association of the Philippine

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Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines

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Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines, Inc

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American Chamber Of Commerce Of The Philippines

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Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM)

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European Chamber Of Commerce Of The Philippines

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United Architects of the Philippines

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Philippine Franchise Association

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The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. - Visayas Chapter

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Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.

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Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Visayas

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Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation (CFIF)

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Cebu Alliance of Tour Operator Specialists, Inc. (CATOS)

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Cebu Bankers Club

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Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants Association of Cebu (HRRAC)

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Cebu Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines Foundation, Inc.

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Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O)

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Cebu Organization Of Printing Industries, Inc

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Chamber Of Customs Brokers, Inc.

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Confederation Of Philippine Exporters Foundation, Inc.- Cebu

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FilCeb Business Club, Inc.

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Financial Executives Institute Of Cebu, Inc. (FINEX Cebu)

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Out Of Home Advertising Association Of The Philippines (OHAAP)

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Pareb-Cebu Real Estate Board, Inc.

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Philippine Franchise Association(PFA)

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Philippine Retailers Association-Cebu Chapter, Inc.

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Philippine Society For Industrial Security, Inc. (PSIS)

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Cebu Contractors Association‎

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Cebu  Association of Rural Banks

Cebu  Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters (Cebu FAME)

Cebu  Truckers Association, Inc.

Philippine  Association Of The Detective & Protective Agency Operators (PADPAO),  Region 7 Chapter Inc.

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Related Laws

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 226 THE OMNIBUS INVESTMENTS CODE OF 1987

https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EO-226-omnibus-investments-code.pdf

The Retail Trade Liberalization Act, As Amended (Republic Act No.11595)

https://mirror.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/12dec/20211210- RA-11595-RRD.pdf

The Republic Act No. 11595 ("RA 11595"), otherwise known as 'An Act  amending Republic Act No. 8762 or the Retail Trade Liberalization Act of  2000 (RTLA) was signed on 10 December 2021 by President Rodrigo  Duterte, and took effect on 21 January 2022. 

The law mandates the lowering of paid-up capital requirement for  foreign retail enterprises and other purposes.  

  • The IRR defines a 'foreign retailer' as "a foreign national, partnership,  association, or corporation of which more than forty percent (40%)  of the capital stock outstanding and entitled to vote is owned and  held by such foreign national, engaged in retail trade.”  
  • foreign-owned retail enterprises must have a minimum paid-up  capital of at least PHP 25 million. Furthermore, foreign retailers  engaged in retail trade through more than one physical store must  have a minimum investment per store of at least PHP 10 million 
  • Part of the registration requirements are the submission of  Certificate of Inward Remittance of Foreign Exchange and  Certificate of Reciprocity 
  • Foreign retailers are encouraged to build a stock inventory of  products that are made in the Philippines. 
The Foreign Investment Act,  As Amended  (Republic Act No.11647)

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2022/03/ 02/republic-act-no-11647/

The Republic Act No. 11647 otherwise known as “Act Promoting Foreign Investments, Amending Thereby Republic Act No. 7042, Otherwise Known As The “Foreign Investments Act OF 1991,” as amended for other purposes was signed on 2 March 2022 by President Rodrigo Duterte.

RA No. 11647 is designed to attract, promote and welcome foreign investments in the country by allowing international investors to establish and fully own domestic enterprises (including micro and small enterprises) in the Philippines.

Foreign nationals can own an MSME with a minimum paid-in capital of US$100,000 as long as the following conditions are met

  • Utilize advanced technology (to be determined by the Department of Science and Technology);
  • Are endorsed as startup enablers or as a startup in accordance with the Innovative Startup  Act; or
  • The company hires no less than 15 Filipino employees, a reduction from the previous  requirement of 50. Furthermore, the law allows 100% foreign ownership in export enterprises whose products and  services are not identified within Lists A and B of the Foreign Investment Negative List.

To spearhead the promotion and facilitation of foreign investments, an Inter-Agency Investment Promotion Coordination Committee (“IIPCC”) was formed under RA No. 11647. The IIPC is mandated to create a comprehensive and strategic Foreign Investment Promotion and Marketing Plan (“FIPMP”). This will be led by the Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”), with DTI Secretary as a Chairperson.

However, to protect national interests, the President of the Philippines has the power to instruct IIPCC to review foreign investments that may threaten safety, security, and well-being of Filipinos, e.g. cyber infrastructure, military-related industries, and pipeline transportation

The Public Service Act, As  Amended  (Republic Act No. 11659)  

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2022/03/ 21/republic-act-no-11659/

The Public Service Act, As Amended Republic Act (RA) No. 11659 or "An Act Amending Commonwealth Act No. 146 otherwise known as the Public Service Act” as amended was signed by the President on 21 March 2022.

Under the law, public services defined as telecommunications, railways, expressways, airports, and shipping industries will be allowed to have up to 100 percent foreign ownership,

To protect the country against national security concerns, the law also provides the following provisions:

  • The President has a power to suspend or prohibit any investments in a public service in the  interest of national security upon the review, evaluation, and recommendation of the relevant government agency.
  • Foreign state-owned enterprises (SOE) are restricted to own capital stock in a public utility or other critical infrastructure
  • Entities engaged in telecommunications businesses must comply with relative ISO standards 
  • Clauses on reciprocity and performance audit by independent evaluators 

Investment Incentives

The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act was signedinto law on 26 March 2021. It is designed to have a tax incentives regime that isperformance-based, time-bound, targeted and transparent. It is intended to provideprivate enterprises with approximately 1 trillion pesos worth of tax relief over the next 10years. Among its salient points is the reduction of corporate income taxes (CIT). Underthe law and its IRR, CIT of MSMEs will be reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent, whilelarge corporation are able to enjoy a reduction of 25 percent from 30 percent.

Qualified activities or projects can also enjoy an incentives package for a maximum of 17 years

4-7 yrs

Corporate Income Tax
25% for Large Enterprises
20% for Small, Medium Enterprises

10 yrs

5% Special Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rate in lieu of national and local taxes OR Enhanced Deductions for export-market enterprise

5 yrs

Enhanced Deductions for domestic market enterprises

Below the numbers and text add: For complete and detailed list of incentives please visit, https://firb.gov.ph/incentives-available/

Under the law, the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB), or the IPAs will grant incentives to registered business enterprises only to the extent of their location and their approved registered project or activity under the Strategic InvestmentPriority Plan.

The 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan was approved and signed on 24 May 2022.The following are the list of priority activities:

Tier 1

Tier 1: All activities listed in the 2020 Investment Priorities Plan as amended by Memorandum Circular No. 2021-005: 20201118-MO-50-RRD.pdf unless listed under tiers 2, and 3.

Tier 2

Green ecosystems, health related activities, defense, related activities, industrial value-chain gaps, food security related activities

Tier 3

Research and development and activities adopting advanced digital production technologies, highly technical manufacturing and production of innovation products and services, establishment of innovation support facilities, such as incubator and accelerators hub, etc.

School and Universities

Aclc College Of Mandaue

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Ama Computer College-Cebu City

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Asian College Of Technology International Education Foundation

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Bantayan Southern Institute

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Baptist Theological College

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Benedicto College

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Benthel Asia School Of Technology Inc.

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Carcar City College

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Cats Aero College

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CBD College

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Cebu Doctors' University

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Cebu Doctor'S University College Of Medicine

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Cebu Eastern College

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Cebu Institute Of Medicine

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Cebu Institute Of Technology-University

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Cebu Mary Immaculate College

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Cebu Normal University

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Cebu Normal University - Medellin

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Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges

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Cebu Sacred Heart College

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Cebu Technological University-Argao

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Cebu Technological University - Barili Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Carmen Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Cebu City Mountain Satellite Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Daanbantayan Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Danao City Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Dumanjog

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Cebu Technological University - Ginatilan Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Guba

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Cebu Technological University - Main

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Cebu Technological University - Malabuyoc

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Cebu Technological University - Moalboal Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Naga Campus

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Cebu Technological University - Pinamungajan

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Cebu Technological University - San Fernando Campus

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Cebu Technological University - San Francisco

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Cebu Technological University - Tabogon

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Cebu Technological University - Tuburan Campus

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Cebu Technological University- Bantayan Campus

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Cebu Technological University- Oslob Campus

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Cebu Technological University- San Remigio Campus

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Cebu Technological University- Tabuelan Campus

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Central Philippine Nazarene College

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Colegio De San Antonio De Padua

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College Of Technological Sciences-Cebu

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Concord Technical Institute, Inc.

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Consolatrix College Of Toledo City, Inc.

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Cordova Public College

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De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College

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Don Bosco Technical College-Cebu, Inc.

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Evangelical Theological College Of The Philippines

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Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation, Inc.

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Golden Success College

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Immanuel Bible College

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Indiana School Of Aeronautics

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La Consolacion College-Liloan

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Lapu-Lapu City College

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Lapulapu-Cebu International College

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Larmen De Guia Memorial College

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Lyceum Of Cebu

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Madridejos Community College

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Mandaue City College

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Mary Our Help Technical Institute For Women (Cebu), Inc.

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Mary'S Children Formation College

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Matias H. Aznar Memorial College Of Medicine,Inc.

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Matilda L. Bradford Christian School, Inc.

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Mham College Inc.

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Microsystem International Institute Of Technology

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Mt. Moriah College

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Northern Cebu Colleges, Inc.

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Philippine State College Of Aeronautics-Mactan Air Base 82 Professional Academy Of The Philippines

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Rizwoods Colleges, Inc.

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Rogationist Seminary College-Cebu

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Royal Christian College

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Saint Catherine'S College

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Salazar Colleges Of Science And Institute Of Technology

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San Carlos Seminary College

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Seminario Mayor De San Carlos

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Sibonga Community College

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Southwestern University

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St. Cecilia'S College-Cebu, Inc.

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St. Louise De Marillac College Of Bogo

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 St. Paul College Foundation, Inc.

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 St. Theresa'S College

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 Sto. NiñO Mactan College

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 Sto. Tomas College, Danao City, Inc.

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 Tabor Hills College-Oad, Inc.

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 Talisay City College

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 University Of Cebu

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 University Of Cebu College Of Medicine Foundation, Inc.

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University Of San Carlos

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University Of San Jose-Recoletos

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University Of Southern Philippines Foundation

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University Of The Philippines-Cebu

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University Of The Visayas

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University Of The Visayas- Danao

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University Of The Visayas- Dalaguete

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University Of The Visayas- Minglanilla

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University Of The Visayas- Mandaue

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Velez College

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Cebu  School Of Midwifery

Central  Philippine Bible College College

Centre  For International Education Global Colleges

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Holy  Trinity College

Northeastern  Cebu Colleges

External Resources

PWC Insights
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Municipalities and Cities

Municipality Website
Alcantara https://www.facebook.com/ALCANTARA-Cebu-300507968968/
Alcoy https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Alcoy
Alegria https://alegriacebu.gov.ph/
Aloguinsan https://www.facebook.com/asensoaloguinsan
Argao https://www.facebook.com/argaolgu/
Asturias https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Asturias
Badian https://www.facebook.com/badian2016/
Balamban https://balambancebu.gov.ph/
Bantayan https://www.facebook.com/BayanngBantayan/
Barili http://barili.gov.ph/
Bogo https://cityofbogocebu.gov.ph/
Boljoon https://www.facebook.com/BoljoonOfficial/
Borbon https://www.facebook.com/people/Borbon-Office-of-the-Mayor/100068957298075/
Carcar https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064804653943
Carmen http://carmencebu.gov.ph/
Catmon https://m.facebook.com/discovercatmon6006?eav=AfbMPQVUl9ryuq4ZaPiKsGAK32ZA_ZxWUHSx04QdPnxoW3VppP21Vekham3LEuLYUEM&paipv=0
Cebu City https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/
Compostela http://www.compostelacebu.gov.ph/
Consolacion https://www.facebook.com/consolacion2141920cebu/
Cordova https://www.facebook.com/Municipality-of-Cordova-Official-108848641852804
Daanbantayan https://daanbantayan.gov.ph/
Dalaguete https://dalaguete.gov.ph/
Danao https://danaocity.gov.ph/
Dumanjug https://dumanjug.gov.ph/
Ginatilan https://www.facebook.com/municipalityofginatilan/
Lapu-Lapu City https://lapulapucity.gov.ph/
Liloan https://www.facebook.com/municipalityliloancebu/
Madridejos https://m.facebook.com/people/Municipality-of-Madridejos-Cebu/100085864367419/
Malabuyoc https://www.facebook.com/malabuyocpio/?ref=py_c
Mandaue https://www.mandauecity.gov.ph/
Minglanilla https://www.facebook.com/MinglanillaMunicipalGovernment/
Moalboal https://moalboalcebu.gov.ph/
Naga https://cityofnagacebu.gov.ph/
Oslob https://www.facebook.com/municipalityofoslob/
Pilar (CU) https://www.facebook.com/ilovepilarcebu/
Pinamungajan http://www.pinamungajan.gov.ph/
Poro https://www.facebook.com/foreverporo/
Ronda http://www.ronda.gov.ph/
Samboan https://www.facebook.com/siempresamboan/
San Fernando (CU) https://www.facebook.com/officialsanfernandocebu/
San Francisco (CU) https://www.facebook.com/sanfranciscocebugovph/
San Remigio (CU) http://sanremigio.gov.ph/
Santa Fe (CU) https://santafe-cebu.town/
Santander http://www.santander.gov.ph/
Sibonga https://www.facebook.com/MunicipalityofSibonga/
Sogod (CU) https://sogodcebu.gov.ph/
Tabogon https://www.facebook.com/LGUTABOGONCEBU/
Tabuelan https://www.facebook.com/tabuelan2016/
Talisay (CU) https://www.facebook.com/mayorsoffice6045cebu/
Toledo https://www.facebook.com/ToledoCityPIO/
Tuburan (CU) https://www.facebook.com/lgutuburancebu/
Tudela (CU) https://www.facebook.com/LGUTudelaCamotes/
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