1. STRATEGIC LOCATION
- Part of the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines East Asian
Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
- Strategically located at the international shipping lanes.
- Accessible and potential transshipment point of goods for Asian countries and nearby provinces of the Philippines.
- With existing 5 airports and 7 airstrips currently servicing direct flights.
- Typhoon and earthquake free area.
- Major tourist destination province in the Philippines.
- Cleanest and greenest province in the Philippines.
- Offers various incentives for investors and prospective businessmen.
2. ENDOWED WITH VAST NATURAL RESOURCES
- Biggest province in the Philippines with an area of 14,896 sq. km
- Vast potential in agricultural development.
- The country's only oil producing province with natural gas reserves of approximately
30 trillion cubic feet.
- With various scenic spots, falls, white sand beaches and takes for tourism related
development.
- Rich Fishing grounds with first class marine products.
3. DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED POLITICAL AND BUSINESS LEADERS
- Local executives and business leaders through the Provincial Development Councils have laid down the foundations for invest promotion, such as:
- Setting up of Investors Business Assistance Center.
- Establishment of the Provincial Economic Enterprise Development Office.
- Innovation and self-reliant local governance providing stimulants for private sector
- involvement in the pursuit of development goals and visions.
- Upgrading of infrastructure for the international sea port and airport development.
4. BOOMING BUSINESS ECONOMY
- Economic and agricultural business growth at 20% per annum
- Influx of tourists, entrepreneurs and investors
- Considerable increase in product exports.
- Presence of 29 financing institutions providing on-line Automated Teller Machine
banking service.
- With world-class recreation facilities and amenities.
5. STABLE PEACE AND ORDER SITUATION
- Low crime rate
- Harmonious relationship between civil and military authorities
- Serene and simple lifestyle in rustic rural setting.
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