Cebu Technology Startup Council Aims to Boost Local Economy
Cebu Province's new Technology Startup Council is positioning startups as a pillar of local economic growth and innovation.
Source-backed regional brief from The Manila Times
Following the signing of Executive Order No. 4, Series of 2026, Cebu Province formally organized the Technology Startup Council to coordinate policies, programs, and partnerships around innovation.
A Manila-based feature highlighted how the council is being framed as a lever for local economic development, with the province betting on ideas, code, and young enterprises alongside traditional industries.
By bringing together provincial leaders, ecosystem enablers, and private-sector partners, the council is expected to sharpen Cebu's positioning as a startup-friendly province and improve access pathways to support and funding.
For founders, the move signals that startup development is now part of Cebu's long-term economic agenda, with more structured governance and collaboration mechanisms on the horizon.
The council complements grassroots programs such as StartupIsland.ph and recurring community events, helping translate ecosystem momentum into a clearer provincial strategy.