The long term suffering of commuting from Liloan, Cebu to Cebu City and Mactan Island will soon be alleviated as Pier 88 is now under construction in Poblacion, Liloan, Cebu. 1 billion pesos have been invested on this project and the one hectare lot where the port will be built was owned by the Archdiocese of Cebu in Barangay, Poblacion in Liloan Town.They say the development of the port will not only advance transportation, but also tourism in Metro Cebu. "For this development, it's more of easing traffic congestion in Metro Cebu and to connect other ports to this port. We're also catering to ferries for passengers, as well as cargoes and Roros," President and Chief Executive Officer of the Topline Group of Companies, Eugene Erik Lim stated during the groundbreaking. He also added, "Right now, tourism is actually situated in Mactan. So, we want to spread the sunshine to Metro Cebu." Moreover, the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Pier 88 Ventures Inc., Kyle Gregory Uy, talked about how the development of the port may serve as a point of connection. The target for the port development completion is within six to nine months, or by the end of the year.
After the completion of this project, travel time will be cut from the usual 2 hours by land to 30-45 minutes by sea.