Cebu IT Park rises as prime IT-BPM hub outside Manila: Colliers
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Cebu IT Park is emerging as a premier business destination outside Metro Manila, attracting multinational firms and IT-BPM companies with its blend of infrastructure, lifestyle amenities, and resilient operations.
According to a report from Colliers, the park recorded 96,000 square meters of office transactions in the first nine months of 2025, with vacancy dropping from 28% in 2022 to just 14%, indicating strong demand for quality office space.
From airfield to Cebu’s tech and BPO hub
Once known as Lahug Airfield, a military airport used by the United States Army and the Philippine Army Air Corps, the site has been transformed into a thriving business district.
In 1989, Cebu Property Ventures Inc., an Ayala Land subsidiary, acquired the property, and in 2001, it was designated as an Information Technology Special Economic Zone.
Since its inception, the Cebu IT Park has been developed as a fully planned business district, complemented by the construction of office towers, the establishment of retail hubs, and the development of residential areas.
Its strategic location definitely makes it more attractive. The area is only 45 minutes from Mactan–Cebu International Airport and is very close to shopping centers, educational institutions, and medical facilities.
Elevated terrain makes it one of Cebu City’s least flood-prone areas, offering an extra layer of security for investors and businesses.
“This combination of accessibility, robust infrastructure, and geographic advantage makes Cebu IT Park one of the most dependable and future-ready business locations in the country,” the report noted.
Work, lifestyle, and green growth in Cebu IT Park
Cebu IT Park not only provides an office space but also a lively environment for living, working, and playing. The Ayala Central Bloc interlinks the office towers with the aforementioned amenities, while outdoor activities and community events fill the green spaces, like the Garden Bloc.
Regular initiatives such as Car-Free Sundays enhance wellness and social interaction, attracting young professionals and global talent.
Grade A office developments, including Skyrise Towers, Central Bloc, and Arthaland’s Cebu Exchange—the largest multicertified green office tower outside Metro Manila—combine sustainability with modern design.
Flexible workspaces are also expanding, with Cebu IT Park accounting for 75% of Metro Cebu’s 14,000-seat flexible office inventory, according to Colliers.
As the IT-BPM sector drives growth, the combination of modern office facilities, sustainable developments, and lifestyle integration at Cebu IT Park sets it apart from other provincial business districts.
Colliers suggests that developers should prioritize eco-friendly, high-quality BPO offices, as well as integrated master-planned communities, to anticipate upcoming demand.
The park’s ability to withstand natural disasters is a clear indication of the necessity of disaster-resistant design and business continuity planning.
For outsourcing and IT-BPM firms, Cebu IT Park represents a future-ready hub outside Manila, offering scalability, connectivity, and a quality environment where work, lifestyle, and sustainability converge—strengthening the Philippines’ competitive edge in the regional outsourcing industry.
