Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office-Lapu Lapu City

Congratulations, President Ton. 🎊

𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀)

Congratulations to Mr. Anthony Noel, our President of the Lapu-Lapu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who have been elected as Chairman of the Visayas Islands Tourism Alliance (VITA) under the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

VITA is an alliance of island-based business chambers across the Philippines, aimed at strengthening tourism and economic collaboration among island destinations through private sector coordination.

Noel will lead the Visayas cluster of the alliance, which is composed of participating chambers from various regions, including:

* Biliran CCI (Region VIII)
* PCCI Boracay (Region VI)
* Guimaras Island CCI (Region VI)
* Lapu-Lapu CCI (Region VII)
* PCCI Panglao (Region VII)
* Siquijor CCI (Negros Island Region)

The alliance seeks to unify efforts among island chambers to promote sustainable tourism development, enhance business opportunities, and position the Visayas as a cohesive and competitive tourism destination.

We are honored to acknowledge that a technical workshop on the formulation and enhancement of the Local Investments Code of the Local Government of Lapu-Lapu City has been successfully conducted by representatives from the Philippine Board of Investments (DTI-BOI), namely: ATTY. BOBBY G. FONDEVILLA, Executive Director, DIR. ERNESTO C. DELOS REYES, JR., MR. LUBIN R. DE VERA, JR. and MR. RENANTE S. ABERIN.

The said workshop provided critical technical assistance in the drafting, and revision of the Local Investments Code, ensuring that its provisions are legally sound, policy compliant, and harmonized with existing national laws, rules, and regulations, as well as aligned with the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives granted by national government agencies.

The activity was likewise attended by representatives from the private sector through the Local Chamber of Commerce, whose active participation underscores the City Government of Lapu-Lapu’s commitment to a consultative and participatory governance approach. The integration of private sector inputs into the proposed Local Investments Code highlights the City’s policy direction of fostering an inclusive investment climate, one that is responsive to the needs of stakeholders and reflective of a government that listens to and engages with the various sectors of the community.

Also present were Hon. Councilor Annabeth Cuizon and Hon. Councilor Ariane Neil Marie Yap, together with Department Heads of offices directly involved in business regulation and investment promotion, further reinforcing inter-office coordination and legislative-executive collaboration.

Collectively, these efforts affirm the City’s commitment to establishing a robust, transparent, and investor-responsive regulatory framework, thereby enhancing its competitiveness and promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Again, daghang Salamat Philippine Board of Investments!!

The Local Government of Lapu-Lapu City proudly marks a significant milestone with the formalization of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Board of Investments, an important step toward strengthening the city’s investment climate and enhancing its economic competitiveness.

This landmark partnership was made possible through the invaluable support and collaboration of the Lapu-Lapu Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of its President, Mr. Anthony Noel, and through the strong vision and leadership of Mayor Ma. Cynthia K. Chan, who has been instrumental in spearheading this endeavor to position Lapu-Lapu City as a leading investment haven in the country.

Notably, this development is especially historic as it comes at the early stage of the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO), which was only recently established. Despite being newly created, the office has already played a crucial role in advancing initiatives that promote economic growth and attract strategic investments.

The partnership with the Philippine Board of Investments underscores a shared commitment to enhancing investment promotion, streamlining processes, and creating a more enabling and investor-friendly environment. Through this collaboration, Lapu-Lapu City is better positioned to facilitate ease of doing business, support investor needs, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable development.

As the city continues to move forward, this agreement stands as a testament to the power of strong leadership and institutional collaboration in driving progress further solidifying Lapu-Lapu City’s role as a premier destination for investment and innovation in the Philippines.