INVEST IN CADIZ CITY
Quick Facts
Demographic & Geographic Edge
Population & Labor
Strategic Location
Northern tip of Negros Occidental — "Heart of the Philippines". Vital trans‑shipment hub for goods to Bantayan Island, Cebu, and Northern Iloilo.
Primary Economic Drivers
Sugarcane Farming
46 large‑scale operators · ₱41.76M annual gross receipts. 74.47% of total agricultural land (26,771 ha) dedicated to sugarcane.
Commercial & Inland Fisheries
"Fishing Center of Northern Negros Occidental". Large‑scale operators generate ₱127.93M capital/receipts. Aquaculture covers 513+ ha. Major products: Milkfish (Bangus), Blue Crabs, Tilapia, Shrimps.
Renewable Energy
Vena Solar Power Plant – 132.5 MW capacity, spans 176 hectares, ₱10 billion capital investment. A flagship green energy asset.
Wholesale, Retail & Services
47.46% (599 establishments) of local businesses. Active small‑scale manufacturing: bakeries, ice plants (critical for fish trade), hollow blocks, dried fish processing.
Infrastructure & Competitive Advantages
Seaport & Logistics
Cadiz City Commercial Port – daily ferry trips to Bantayan Island. International Port upgrade underway via joint venture with Frabelle Fishing Corporation. Also, Ibo Reclamation and Development Project – major industrial port & zone expansion.
Power & Water Utilities
Road Network
Tourism & Cultural Assets
Dinagsa Festival & Lakawon
The world‑famous Lakawon Beach Resort (iconic Tawhai Floating Bar) draws over 162,000 annual arrivals (2018 peak). Dinagsa Festival – a vibrant cultural celebration every January, attracting thousands.
Eco‑Tourism Destinations
- Dalayapan Eco Park
- Café Darco
- Pacol Falls
Investment Priorities
Agricultural Diversification
Beyond sugarcane: Rice (1,981 ha), Corn, Cassava, Vegetables, Coffee, Pineapple, Cacao. High‑value crop expansion with fiscal incentives.
Eco‑Tourism Expansion
Resort developments, adventure parks, farm tourism, and cultural heritage sites. Lakawon Island expansion, mountain eco‑parks.
Industrial & Property Development
₱400M New City Public Market · 38.5‑hectare City Economic Center (Barangay Tinampa‑an) – centralizing manufacturing, cold storage, light engineering, and commercial spaces.
Skilled Human Capital
Higher Education Institutions
- Philippine Normal University (PNU) Visayas
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST)
- Two other colleges (steady talent pipeline)
Technical and professional training for agri‑business, engineering, and renewable energy sectors.
Investment & Incentive Framework
Investment and Incentive Code grants tax holidays and mandates 70% local hiring quota. Fully automated Business One‑Stop‑Shop (BOSS) for permits.