INVEST IN KABANKALAN CITY
Quick Facts
Geography & Land Resources
Location & Boundaries
Soil Types (Major)
- Tupi Silt Loam (24.25%)
- Bantay Clay Loam (20.89%)
- Rough Mountainous land (17.95%)
Local Economy & Priority Sectors
🌾 Primary (Agriculture)
Organic farming, Banana, Coffee, Cacao, Cut flowers, high-value crops. Agri-tourism anchor.
🏭 Secondary (Manufacturing)
Light industry manufacturers, food processing / food manufacturing, construction materials.
Target: Locate food tech & assembly hubs.
💼 Tertiary (Services & Utilities)
BPO/Call centers, renewable energy, bulk water supply, eco‑tourism facilities, farm resorts, hotels & restaurants.
Strategic Advantages & Infrastructure
Connectivity
Geographical link between Western & Oriental Negros. Accessible via Panay Gulf. Ongoing Airport Development and resilient road networks.
💧 Water & Irrigation
Small irrigation projects & bulk water supply systems for upland barangays – key infrastructure targets for investors.
Natural Resource Management: Solid waste, mangrove & forest protection.
Infrastructure Roadmap (Priority)
Where to Invest
Agriculture
Banana, Coffee, Cacao, Organic Farming, cut flowers.
Tourism
Eco-tourism (Mag-aso Falls, caves), Farm Resorts, Hotels, Restaurants.
Services
BPO/Call Centers, Food Technology, Light Industry.
Utilities
Renewable Energy, Bulk Water Supply.
LCE Priority Thrusts (E-S-S)
📚 Education
Tech‑Voc & Call Center training (Kabankalan Training Center).
🏙️ Social/Economic
Light Industry Promotion, job generation.
❤️ Support
Health & Livelihood services, community‑based rehabilitation.
Education & Healthcare
Educational Institutions
- Central Philippines State University (Main)
- Fellowship Baptist College
- Kabankalan Catholic College
- Southland College
- Kabankalan Training Center (Tech‑Voc: Call Center, Cookery)
Medical Hospitals & Health Systems
- Dr. Gumersindo Garcia, Sr. Memorial Hospital
- Kabankalan City Hospital
- Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital
₱20M allocated for PCSO referrals, laboratories & pharmacies. Community‑Based Rehabilitation System under development.
Good Governance & Accolades
| Year | Award / Recognition |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #1 Most Improved CMCI Regional · #2 Innovation CMCI Regional · #3 Over-All CMCI Regional · #10 Most Improved CMCI National |
| 2023 | Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping · #3 Resiliency CMCI Regional Award |
| 2022 | Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping · #3 Resiliency CMCI Regional Award |
Ease of Doing Business
Kabankalan City is fully equipped to streamline investor entry.
Ready to invest in Kabankalan?
Contact the LEDIPO or the City Mayor's Office for endorsed investment facilitation, site matching, and incentives application.
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