[1][2] In a press conference on November 7, 2017, Tomas Osmeña, then the mayor of Cebu City, announced that Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI), a subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, had agreed to develop Kawit Point (formerly Kawit Island) in South Road Properties into an integrated resort and casino facility.

[3] Osmeña proposed the project be named Isla dela Victoria after former Cebu City Bantay Dagat project director Elpidio "Jojo" dela Victoria,[4] who was murdered outside his home in the city of Talisay on April 12, 2006,[5] for his role in the fight against illegal fishing.

[6] A five-man committee was formed by Cebu City Council to scrutinize the deal's financial, technical, and legal aspects.

[13] The Villas of five-star Fili Hotel has outdoor infinity pool, private office, powder room, sauna, gym, and view deck.

With capacity of 2,000 guests, it has 3 banquet halls, lobby, a pre-function foyer and hallway, open area and bridal lounges.