Why Every Serious Foreign Investor in the Philippines NEEDS a Strategic Advisor and Corporate Secretary & How Benjamin CFO is the ONLY entrepreneur trying to "HELP Get Stuff Done"

I’m sitting in a law firm’s presentation right now. And here’s the reality—I’m the only actual decision-maker in the room.

Them: “Maybe they don’t understand what the business really is.”

Me: An Office of Economic Vitality is dedicated to enhancing our community’s economic well-being by attracting and retaining businesses, creating job opportunities, and promoting sustainable development. Our goal is to combat poverty and build sustainable wealth for local residents. If this mission isn’t clear, one might question a ny business owner's understanding of fundamental basic business principles.

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

We can UNLOCK BILLIONS to come to Cebu... once we address these issues and we open our office in Cebu. Cebu, I love you... that's why I hate how hard is it for foreigners to invest in Cebu: I want to help you. I want to assure you that as I highlight certain Cebu challenges, my intention is not to offend but to openly discuss the obstacles that may deter more investors from coming to Cebu. By acknowledging these issues, we can collaboratively develop solutions that have the potential to unlock significant economic growth for our community. I deeply respect your perspectives and look forward to working together to enhance Cebu’s investment landscape. I am here to help, not complain. Let's solve these challenges together.

Warm regards,

Benjamin CFO

Everyone else? Representatives of foreign businesses, not the ones who can act, invest, or move deals forward. I am the ONLY BPO owner walking around IT Park- the others are public traded with Chinese execs and Indian middle managers. I'm a U.S. Veteran Polish American Texan; I get stuff done correctly and ... I don't like bullies.

It's not easy to navigate in the Philippines; I have figured out the ins-and-outs and have 6700+ partners/people in place. Who is your advocate? It isn't a local businessperson, they are frankly too subtle or docile to "try" anything outside of their company guidelines... prove me wrong. I am not talking about politics/ I'm talking about the business culture here. This place is a gold mine, waiting to be tapped!! I'm here for you. Benjamin CFO

I appreciate the hospitality of the Philippines!

Yet, despite being the one person who can make things happen, no one is making a real effort to engage. Even more telling? The lawyer who knows we are opening an Office of Exonomic Vitality, they haven't met with us. The executive team of the building that has many open spaces... haven't reached out to meet after we expresses general interest in buying multiple units. The real estate broker who invited me to this presentation isn’t even here. She’s known me for four months, yet hasn’t taken a single step to sample our technology—technology that could help her close more deals, faster.

This is exactly why the traditional approach to business here needs to change.

The Gaps in the Traditional Approach

Investors are always told they need three key people:

1. A lawyer to handle legalities

2. An accountant to manage finances

3. A real estate broker to facilitate property deals

WRONG!

Here’s what actually happens:

• The lawyers knows I’ve been in the country for four months but hasn’t initiated a single meeting. When I reach out? No urgency.

• The accountants can manage the books but doesn’t facilitate the most basic necessity—opening a bank account or bridge funding partners.

• The local real estate brokers who, despite signing deals, lacks the tools (CRM, website, strategic connections) to close them. How do they do business? I have no clue.

Cebu is supposed to be a thriving business hub, yet there are zero CEOs actually operating here. They’re all in Manila, and getting anything done is nearly impossible because Zoom calls are taboo—executives still expect you to physically go to their office just to meet with their secretary. Even local branches of major firms, like venture capital offices in Cebu, have no real authority. You can walk in, but nothing moves unless you go through their Manila headquarters. Without someone on the ground who knows how to navigate these barriers, there’s no chance of making real progress.

When you talk to the lawyers, accountants, and real estate brokers- they don't offer solutions, rather they just highlight the obstacles. Businesses NEED a strategic partner to "figure things out" in order to do business in Cebu.

The Better (BEST) Path Forward

Investors need a strategic advisor and a corporate secretary—people who don’t just check the boxes but connect the dots, drive progress, and make business easier.

The Office of Economic Vitality & CebuVA is designed to cut through these inefficiencies and create a system where deals actually move forward. Right now, companies trying to sell property lack process, strategy, and a clear path to closing deals. If that doesn’t change, they’ll struggle to sell the rest of the building.

I’m here to help—to make the process faster, smoother, and results-driven. Most CEOs aren’t easy to work with—I am. Let’s fix this together.

As of today...

We are ready to move into the top floor of Cebu Exchange—and possibly two more units—as soon as we find the right local Filipino partner.

Vision for the top floor: Cebu Exchange Office of Economic Vitality.

With 6,700 Filipinos ready for AI-driven training, CebuVA AI BPO is set to redefine outsourcing.

And to make the right introduction... We’re offering a $20,000 referral incentive. (₱1.14m)

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PITCH DECK