ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT PROPOSITIONS

Iloilo River

  • An international-standard airport in Iloilo with excellent connectivity to Manila, Cebu and Davao
  • Reliable and quality power by 2010; Flood Control Project to be completed also in 2010; Water supply studies being updated
  • Highly educated and young population, Iloilo City being the educational center for Western Visayas
  • A good mix of cultural and natural attractions, excellent cuisine, hospitable and friendly people
  • Alliance amongst 5 LGUs in Iloilo Province, Iloilo City and the province of Guimaras to address common problems and concerns, institutionalized in EO556 signed by President Arroyo in August 2006
  • Presence of many large international and domestic corporations (Teletech, SM, Ayala, PLDT, etc.)
  • Significant OFWs (Top 5 in the country) regularly remitting dollars to their relatives in Iloilo
  • An active and concerned private sector that has formed a partnership with the City and Provincial Governments of Iloilo to ensure good governance, delivery of service and infrastructure, and investments
  • Development-oriented, business-friendly local governments which understand the strategic role of business in improving the quality of life of the community
  • Information Technologyr
  • Iloilo City is already home to 6 IT companies and hosts 3,500 call center seats
  • Competitive cost of doing business and investment incentives
  • The old Iloilo airport will be redeveloped by Megaworld into a mixed-use development
  • Ayala Land will develop a BPO Center in Iloilo City adding to the 6 companies already in place
  • Iloilo City’s Redevelopment Plans covering Calle Real, Central Market and Ferry Terminals, among others
  • Rest and recreation facilities (beach resorts, golf course, tennis and other sports facilities abound)
  • Good track record in peace and order performance
  • Proposed Iloilo Special Ecozone and Freeport


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What to Invest In Iloilo

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Source: DTI, Regional Office, IC


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