CEBU CITY – The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) officially opened its Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2026 with the “Investment and Entrepreneurship Summit” on June 4 with a call for stronger collaboration to position Cebu as a leading investment and innovation hub in the Philippines.
“The CBM 2026 Investment and Entrepreneurship Summit aims to foster intersections between investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive Cebu's economic growth. It emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship as a key driver for competitiveness, and the need for startups to scale,” said Harold Sy, chair of the Summit.
Sy bared that the Summit seeks to unlock immediate investment opportunities and continue the conversation through subsequent events. The ultimate goal is to turn these discussions into a movement that champions entrepreneurship as a collective focus for the Philippines' economic future.
CCCI president Regan Rex King opened the CBM 2026 Summit with a clear challenge--Cebu faces a choice - adapt to change or lead it. With global tech disruption, shifting supply chains, and ecosystem-level competition, standing still is no longer neutral.
“Standing still means falling behind,” but King reminded delegates that Cebu isn’t starting from behind. “Built by entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and families who create opportunity, Cebu is strategically located, globally connected, and resilient,” he added.
The task now is to turn momentum into direction through CCCI’s “LEAD A-MUST with IMPACT” agenda: Lift Cebu’s image, Engage communities for inclusive growth, Activate partnerships, and Develop talent. His call was simple - don’t be spectators, be builders. “Cebu does not wait for the future to arrive. A United Cebu helps shape it,” King noted.
King called for collective action among government, business, academe, entrepreneurs, and investors and urged stakeholders to work together in building a resilient, competitive, and future-ready Cebu.
CBM 2026 Chair Bryan Yap then translated that vision into a deliberate plan. He framed uncertainty as the starting point: the regions that win the next decade won’t be the strongest of the past, but those who see the shift coming and move deliberately.
” That is why CBM 2026 was designed as one connected master plan. Four summits, one question: Is Cebu ready for what comes next?” Yap asked.
Starting with Investment and Entrepreneurship to capture opportunity and signal belief, then Tech & Innovation, MICE and Tourism, and Good Design, Good Business, Yap’s message built directly on King’s.
Yap highlighted the need for Cebu to adapt to changes driven by technology, investment trends, and global competition and emphasized that investment and entrepreneurship are crucial indicators of confidence in Cebu's future.
He then urged stakeholders to actively
participate in shaping the province's economic direction and encouraged
delegates to engage in all four CBM summits to gain a complete understanding of
Cebu's development agenda. (Photos: MBCNewman)
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