INVEST IN HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Quick Facts
Infrastructure & Utilities
Transport & Power
Clean Water Ordinance & Wastewater Management program active.
Governance Framework
- Active Investment Code
- Revenue Code
- Updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
- Business One‑Stop‑Shop (BOSS)
Land & Agricultural Assets
Major Crops & Contract Farming
- Sugarcane (dominant)
- Rice
- Banana (DOLE Philippines contract)
- Pineapple (DOLE Philippines)
Specialty Products
Tourism & Hospitality
Resorts & Attractions
- Otirasor Inland Resort
- Aroha Inland Resort
- Wennies Inland Resort
- Lola Catalina Beach Resort
- Batang Peninsula Beach Resort
- Gargarita Beach Resort
- Acapulco Spring Resort
Accommodation: Keron’s Inn (urban lodging).
Masterplan: Himamaylan River Eco-Tourism
The city has an eco-tourism master plan centered on the Himamaylan River. Investment opportunities include river cruises, boardwalks, nature parks, and riverside dining.
Education & Financial Infrastructure
Higher Education
West Visayas State University – Himamaylan City Campus – serving as an educational center for southern Negros Occidental.
Banking & Finance
Land Bank of the Philippines – currently in formal planning stage for local expansion. Existing microfinance and rural bank presence.
Investment Priority Areas
Agro-Industrial Development
- Abaca fiber processing (cordage, handicrafts, pulp)
- Nylon shell value‑adding (food processing, export)
- Banana & pineapple packaging / cold storage
- Dairy processing plant expansion
Eco-Tourism Projects
- Himamaylan River eco‑tourism zone (cruises, parks, lodging)
- Beach resort development (coastal barangays)
- Agri‑tourism farms (sugarcane, rice, abaca)
Renewable Energy & Utilities
- Biomass expansion (additional capacity)
- Solar and small‑hydro projects
- Water supply and sanitation PPPs
Seaport Development (Brgy. Aguisan)
Blueprint for a municipal seaport – ideal for logistics, fisheries landing, and passenger ferry to Panay/Guimaras.
Ease of Doing Business
Himamaylan City is fully investor‑ready with an active Investment Code, Business One‑Stop‑Shop (BOSS), E‑BPLS compliance, and a 70% local hiring preference. The LGU maintains a progressive and transparent governance framework.