INVEST IN SAN ENRIQUE
Quick Facts
Location & Demographics
Geographic Position
4th District of Negros Occidental, approximately 37 km south of Bacolod City. Coastal on the western side of Negros Island facing the Guimaras Strait.
Barangays (10)
- Poblacion
- Batuan
- Tabao Rizal
- Tabao Baybay
- Nayon
- Tibsoc
- Bagonawa
- Sibucao
- Baliwagan
- Guintorilan
Infrastructure & Utilities
Water Supply Levels
- Level I: Artesian wells (public/private)
- Level II (Salintubig): Tibsoc, Batuan
- Level III (direct piping): 8 barangays including Poblacion, Tibsoc, Guintorilan, Bagonawa, Baliwagan, Sibucao, Tabao Baybay, Nayon
Power & Telecom
Education & Health
Secondary Schools
- Our Lady of Purity Academy (Private)
- San Enrique Polytechnic Academy Inc. (Private)
- San Enrique National High School (Public)
9 public elementary schools, 1 private elementary, and kindergarten programs.
Healthcare
- 1 Main Health Center
- Barangay Health Centers (network)
- 1 private clinic
Note: No local universities or colleges – opportunity for higher education investment.
Core Economic Drivers
Signature Seafoods
Diwal (Angel Wing) and Capiz Shell (Lampirong) – prized export-quality bivalves. Also produces Bangus (milkfish), Tilapia, and Prawns.
Agriculture & Native Delicacies
Major crops: Palay (rice), watermelon, vegetables. Local delicacies: Kalamay Hati, Bibingka, Ibos, Suman Latik, Baye-baye, Empanada, Panara, Cassava Cake.
Tourism & Hospitality
- Las O’Las Beach Resort
- Soleo Beach Resort
- Wisik Resort
- South Midway Resort
- Nanay Pina’s Farm
- MIY BAR
- Bird Watching Site · Bulang-bulang Festival
Dining & Retail
Mommy Thel’s Cuisine, Pizzaro Grill, Hot Johna’s Talabahan, Mariano’s Talabahan, plus 7-Eleven and Munsterific.
Business Landscape (BPLS)
Total baseline: 550 registered establishments
Investment Priority Areas
Aquaculture & Seafood Processing
- Diwal and Capiz shell farming & export
- Cold storage / ice plants for milkfish & prawns
- Seafood canning / drying / value‑adding
Food Processing & Delicacies
- Commercial production of native delicacies (Kalamay, Bibingka, etc.)
- Packaging and branding for regional and export markets
Eco‑Tourism & Beach Resorts
- Expansion of beach resorts (7.044 km coastline)
- Sunset viewing decks, seafood dining destinations
- Bird watching & Bulang‑bulang Festival infrastructure
Trade & Commercial Expansion
- Wholesale/retail centers, supermarkets
- Logistics and transport hubs
- Banking and financial services (additional branches)
Ease of Doing Business
San Enrique is fully investor‑ready with an active Investment & Incentives Code, Business One‑Stop‑Shop (BOSS), E‑BPLS compliance, and a 70% local hiring preference. The LGU encourages public‑private partnerships and offers tax holidays for qualified enterprises.