Head, Cebu Provincial Investment and Promotions Office
Foreign Investment Facilitation • Economic Competitiveness • Strategic Business Development
Paulo Uy serves as the dynamic and forward-looking Head of the Cebu Provincial Investment and Promotions Office (CPIPO)—the frontline agency responsible for transforming Cebu’s investment landscape and ensuring that the province remains competitive on the global stage.
With a strong background in foreign investment facilitation, business development, and investor relations, Uy has been instrumental in elevating Cebu’s profile as one of the most attractive investment hubs in Southeast Asia. He leads provincial efforts to streamline processes, strengthen investor confidence, and create an ecosystem that supports sustainable and high-impact business expansion.
Uy works closely with global enterprises, chambers of commerce, diplomatic missions, and emerging industry players to unlock opportunities across key sectors—tourism, manufacturing, ICT-BPM, logistics, agribusiness, and sustainable development. His leadership ensures Cebu responds swiftly to economic trends and positions itself effectively amid regional competition.
At the core of his work is a commitment to supporting Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s vision of Cebu as the Asia-Pacific’s Economic Epicenter, ensuring that the province’s investment messaging, strategic initiatives, and economic programs remain aligned with global investor expectations. As one of the central figures behind the Cebu International Investment Summit 2026, Uy brings technical expertise, policy insight, and a deep understanding of the province’s growth pipelines.
paulouy@gmail.com
facebook.com/paulo-uy
paulo-uy.com
+63 912 345 6789
+844 123 456 789
As Cebu accelerates toward becoming Southeast Asia’s next major investment destination,
Dr. To delivers the expert guidance international investors need to make informed,
strategic, and confident decisions.
Uy will give investors a grounded understanding of Cebu’s economic strengths, priority development zones, and the province’s competitive edge within the Asia-Pacific region.
He provides detailed knowledge of high-growth investment areas—from manufacturing expansion corridors to ICT hubs, tourism clusters, logistics gateways, and sustainability-driven ventures.
Uy will discuss the reforms, mechanisms, and services implemented by CPIPO to ensure investors enjoy faster processing, transparent processes, and long-term support.
His presentation gives both foreign and local investors the data and policy guidance they need to make informed strategic decisions in Cebu’s rapidly evolving markets.
Uy’s work puts him at the intersection of government, private sector, and international partners giving him a unique vantage point to guide investors through Cebu’s growth landscape.
Investors attending CIIS 2026 will gain:
As Cebu accelerates toward becoming Southeast Asia’s next major investment destination, Dr. To delivers the expert guidance international investors need to make informed, strategic, and confident decisions.
