President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially designated seven additional parcels of land in Balamban, Cebu, for inclusion in the existing West Cebu Industrial Park-Special Economic Zone (WCIP-SEZ). This expansion, formalized under Proclamation No. 1105 issued on December 4, 2025, is a strategic move to further stimulate economic growth and investment in the region.
The newly included land encompasses a total aggregate area of 69,490 square meters, located in Barangays Arpili and Buanoy in Balamban.
This designation is in line with the government’s commitment to leveraging Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as key drivers of national development, job creation, and foreign investment attraction. The WCIP-SEZ is a significant industrial hub in Central Visayas, known for its focus on heavy industry, particularly shipbuilding.
The inclusion of these parcels subjects the land to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7916, or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, as amended by RA No. 8748, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board of Directors Resolution No. 22-117 series of 2022.
The specific parcels of land are covered by the following titles:
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Barangay Arpili (Two Parcels):
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Lot 4-A Sk-07-000192 (TCT No. 113-2024000343)
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Lot 1770 Sk-07-000190 (TCT No. 113-2024000072)
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Barangay Buanoy (Five Parcels):
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Lot 1437-A-2-A-2 Sk-07-000191 (TCT No. 113-2014000144)
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Lot 1437-A-2-B-2 Sk-07-000193 (TCT No. 113-2014000351)
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Lot 1437-A-2-C-2 Sk-07-000191 (TCT No. 113-2014000146)
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Lot 1686 Sk-07-000313 (TCT No. 113-2025000701)
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Lot 1695 Sk-07-000186 (TCT No. 1132024000260)
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The expansion is anticipated to provide more space for industrial development and attract further investments, thereby enhancing the Philippines’ competitive position as an investment destination.
This move underscores the President’s vision for regional development and the sustained creation of high-value employment opportunities for Filipinos.
