INVEST IN MANAPLA
Sanyog Manapla · Puto Capital of Negros Occidental
Northern Negros powerhouse – home to major solar & biomass plants, thriving aquaculture, and the iconic puto delicacy. A renewable energy and agri‑industrial frontier.
Quick Facts
Land Area11,286 hectares
Barangays12 (5 urban, 7 rural)
Population (2010 proj.)52,687
Households10,538 · Avg size 5
Growth Rate0.61% (NSO 2010)
Labor Force Participation56.56% (2015)
Demographic & Socio‑Economic Profile
Poverty & Subsistence Thresholds
Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold₱11,604
Food / Subsistence Threshold₱7,337
Infrastructure Access
Bacolod-Silay Airport~35 km
Nearest Seaport~45 km
Manapla Port (under construction)Direct link to Panay Island
Local Road Network Development Plan active.
Energy & Manufacturing Core
ISLASOL Solar Power
Annual Generation73,864 MWh (emission‑free)
CO₂ Offset45,279 tons/year
Households Powered~43,200
North Negros Biopower
Capacity24.99 MW biomass
Feedstock244,000 tonnes/year (sugar cane trash, energy crops)
People Powered~265,000
Jobs Created675 plant + 2,500 feedstock production
Other Industrial Anchors
Asian Alcohol – refined alcohol production.
Proposed Agri‑Industrial Ecozone – 153.0759 hectares designated for agro‑processing and light industry.
Agriculture, Fisheries & Export Trade
Land & Water Assets
Agricultural Land8,265.36 hectares
Fisheries Area10,551.91 hectares
Aquaculture: Bangus (milkfish), Tilapia, Banami/Vannamei shrimp.
Key Export Goods
- Canned Blue Crabs (MJM Seafoods)
- Handicrafts (Hda. Crafts Co.)
Commercial Landscape (BPLS)
Business Distribution
Wholesale & Retail54.21% (219 estab.)
Food & Restaurants8.91%
Financial Services6.19%
Construction/Real Estate4.46%
Financial Infrastructure
- 10 banking institutions
- 35 lending companies
- 5 financing cooperatives
- 2 micro‑finance establishments
Tourism & Hospitality
Resorts & Eco‑Farms
- Northland Resort Hotel
- Gracia Resort
- Nathan's Eco‑Farm
- Balulan Beach Resort
- Ceferina Beach Resort
Investment Priority Areas
Agriculture & Processing
- Agri‑plantations & fruit farming
- Livestock & contract growing
- Crab meat canning / seafood processing
- Ice plants & cold storage
Manufacturing & Marine Engineering
- Garments, textiles, footwear
- Handmade paper & crafts
- Machine shops & farm equipment
- Dry docking & boat repair
Services & Properties
- Beach & mountain resorts
- Theme parks & marinas
- Commercial water systems
- Land transport hubs
- Power infrastructure expansion
Property & Environment
- Socialized housing developments
- Commercial reclamation projects
Ease of Doing Business
Manapla is fully investor‑ready with streamlined digital permits, a Business One Stop Shop (BOSS), and a Local Investment & Incentives Code offering tax holidays and 70% local hiring preference.
Local Investment & Incentives Code
Business One Stop Shop (BOSS)
E-BPLS Compliant
70% Local Hiring Preference