INVEST IN SAGAY CITY
Quick Facts
Strategic Location & Connectivity
Geography & Access
Northernmost tip of Negros Island, facing the Visayas Sea. Land link to Cadiz City (West), Escalante City (South), and further to Toboso, Calatrava, and Don Salvador Benedicto.
Seaport Infrastructure
Utilities & Self-Sustaining Industry
Power Supply
NONECO serves all barangays: 24,641 connections (23,532 residential, 832 commercial).
Self‑powered sugar mills: Lopez Sugar Corp, Sagay Central Inc., OPTION Mascuvado Mill generate their own energy via bagasse‑fired steam turbines.
Water System
Sagay Water District operates 15 underground sources. Additional systems managed by barangays (General Luna, Maquiling, Poblacion II, Fabrica).
Three service levels: individual faucets, commercial barangay faucets, rural spring/well sources.
Core Economic Drivers
Sugarcane & Agro‑Industry
Dominant crop on 18,423.86 hectares. Major processors:
- Lopez Sugar Corp (1.5–1.8M bags raw sugar + 250K refined)
- Sagay Central Inc. (950K–1.2M bags raw sugar)
- OPTION-MPC (500‑ton organic brown sugar / muscovado mill)
Fisheries & Livestock
Diversified Crops
- Coconut: 1,379.30 ha
- Corn: 831.79 ha
- Riceland: 476.91 ha
- Orchards: 143.06 ha
Tourism: Marine Reserve & Eco‑Attractions
Carbin Reef & Marine Sanctuaries
Carbin Reef – tongue‑shaped marine sanctuary with a white sandbar ("vanishing island"). Ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, and eco‑tourism.
Part of the Sagay Marine Reserve, a protected seascape rich in biodiversity.
Beaches & Accommodations
Margaha Beach Resort (black sand & art exhibits), Sunset Beach, C‑Chen, Mangroves Beach Resort.
Local stays: Balay Kauswagan, Hi‑Way Travellers Inn, RAK’S Pension House, SeaJam Travellers Inn.
Investment Priorities
Northern Negros Agri‑Industrial Economic Zone
Flagship eco‑zone project capturing land and water resources. Designed as a sustainable, chemical‑free agricultural hub for certified organic marine, fish, fruit, and vegetable products targeting international markets.
Agricultural Expansion
Cacao plantations, mango, banana, and high‑value fruit farming. Post‑harvest facilities, cold storage, organic inputs.
Manufacturing & Services
Light industries, dry docking, boat building, farm equipment repair, recreational facilities, public market modernization, utility expansion.
Property & Environmental Development
Socialized housing, solid waste management facilities, commercial zone reclamation.
Skilled Workforce & Education
Higher Education Institutions
- Northern Negros State College of Science & Technology (NONESCOST)
- Technological University of the Philippines – Sagay Branch (TUP-V)
- Marilyn Dalisay Maranon College (MDM)
- Universal School of Applied Technicians (USAT)
Continuous pipeline of engineers, agri‑tech professionals, and service‑oriented graduates.
Labor & Enterprise
Ease of Doing Business
Sagay City offers a streamlined, investor‑friendly environment with automated processes and incentive frameworks.