CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGIO A NEW BUSINESS FRONTIEF TRATIVE REAbra Province ‘The Land, People and Economy Abra, with its cultural and historical heritage is located in the northwestern part of | Nosthern Luzon, Iris mostly characterized by deep valley, wide plains, sloping hills and rugged mountains. Iris 408 kilometers notth of Manila and 197 hilometers northwest of Baguio City Abea is divided into 27 municipalities with 303 barangays. Ir basa tral land arca of 3,975.6 squate kilometers. The total population of the Province is 230,953 and it hasan annual growth rate of 1.35 percent. The labor Force participation ‘percent (NSO, 2007), Majority of the people speak English fends cate i 65.8 Cost of Doing Business "The main economie activity of the Province is agriculture, Abra remains as one of Cordier’ grains granares, ‘Telecommianication services are provided by PLDT and DIGITEL "There are nine banks and financial intermediaries a well asa network of hospitals and clinics that peowide Iacalth care and medical services, ‘Deparment of Trade and Tadustry Business Name Reginiation PaP 30000 Daily Minar Wage Raves_(EAfective January 2008) > Non-hgicure Stor PaPaB * Agriculture Seer 226.0) + Retail Service (moe than 10 workers) 25.0 + Real Service ess than 10 workers 219.0 Power Rates (ABRECO, Rog, 2008) Min ew eee > Residential minima ste 13) PRP SAN) PUP TORR + Commescial minimum ate (0-20) 88.4066 6.4606 + Inds inion se ( 438.0055 6.285 ‘Water Rares (Metro Bangued Water Diswie) T0 meter? 1 & ahove Reside PhP 1850 PRP 3625 © Consaheaa x oa + Commercial x 5430 ‘Average Cost for Telephone Calls Local (PhP) Dicer dal /annuie (Dae Die) 735 Dinvce dal sioute Digtel w PLDT) 440.Investment Opportunities and Industries + Purniture industry ~The industey is known for the use of nara and other swood species ke acacia and molave. Bamboo furniture and furnishings — Alba is famous Fr its diferent ki bamboo species and parts lke kawayan killing, kawayan tnik, poser, bayog, ical and creed (runo).Plyboo isthe primary industry of the province, Bambooceaft - Different bamboo products are being produced exclusively iis of by 45 firms currently registered with che Department of Tinde and Industry (DTD. These firms ate located in the different municipalities of Absa Loomweaving and embroidery ocano loomweaving communities ate found in Bulbul, La Pax and Lamobang, San Juan while the Tingguiaa loomweaving communities ate located in the municipalities of San Ramon, Manabe; Namatsbar, Penaesubia. Loomweaving among the Tingguians makes use of embroidery or cross stitch, The embroidered or cross-stitehed products depict the culture of the people Small-scale mining — There are vo small mining sites in Lievan-baay and Lace. Small-scale mining is already boeing done inthe province. ‘Tourist Destinations [Abra River Iris the biggest and the longest river in the provinee, Tt is whese all ther rivers and streams converge. This river isan ideal plac fishing. Boliney Hot Spring - It is locared in Boliney, Abra. Iris ideal for hor and cold ‘oaths, ‘Tagot ai Angalo - It means “foorprints of Angalo” Its located ia San Quintin, ‘vas believed to be the “Adam or the First Man”, according to Abra “The footprints measure about 15 meters long, 5 meters wide ad 10 ssvimming aad mytholo fect deep. Libtee Underground River — It is located in Dolores. This isan enchanting tundemround river with a cave protruding atthe surface of a seemingly empty field ‘Kimkimay Lake —Itis located in Villaviciona. It sa favorite place for pienies, ‘swimming and fishing. Sibud-Sibud Cave - Its located in Tineg; an ideal place for nature lovers Banato Lake ~ Itis one of the largest lakes in Abra; located in Luba Tis a favorite place for fishing, ‘This lake isa major water source for itigation ‘Pinaing’ or Sacred Stones ~"The site is in Petaceubia. These sacred stones or ‘pinaing’ were found ia the hollow of a huge twe which symbolized the ‘anito” or spirits of the inhabitants’ ancestors Each Tingvian setlemenr of Pedasrubia has simile "pining Don Teodoro Brillantes Family Museum — Iris private museum which houses the collections and mementos of the Brilantes Family of Tayum which reflect a ‘Spanish cule Gabriela Silang Art Gallery and Museo Carifio - It is «private gallery and ‘museum located in Tayum and owned by retired Ambassador Rosario V, Casio. (Old Roman Catholie Churches ~ These ate remnants of the cultural heritage left bby Spanish eolonizess. These churches are located inthe municipalities of Bangued, Tayum, Lagangilang, Pian, and Bucy “Tourism Festival - celebrated every first week of Match of each year 10 ‘commemorate the foundation anniversary ofthe province. It Formerly known, ‘Anya, Abra Build Your Future in Abra Province...Apayao Province The Land, People and Economy Apayao is endowed with its own collection of natural wonders ~ underground rivers, waterfalls, lakes, and exotic wildlife — making it che Cordillera’s Last Frontier of Natural Richness. Covering a land area of 3,927.9 square kilometer, Apayao has 7 municipalities and 133 barangays thas a total population of 103,633, an annual growth rate of 0.90 percent, and a labor force employment rate of 94 percent. The literacy rate is 83 percent (NSO, 2007). The English language is also widely spoken by the people. Cost of Doing Business (Department of Trade and Indu Daal Minimam Wage Rates (DOLE) + Non-Agrcuure Sector 2900 + 1007 Agriculture Sector (216.00 + 10.00%) jem Nene Region ‘The provincial capitol, Cabugao, is accessible from Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Kalinga via an 86-kilometer system of roads. Telecommunication facilities are established in all municipalities Local cooperatives distribute power to nearly all the municipalities and water is supplied by communal water systems, deep wells, and dug wells. Financial in local banks. The medical needs are attended to by five hospitals and four clinies. ‘There are rural health units in all seven municipalities diary services are provided 00 + Cotage/Handicrafis 150.00 + Private Clinies/Hospitals 15000 Cost of living allowance (COLA) Power Rater (CAGELCO Ty + Residential TSTRWIT + Commercial 9.5/KWH ‘Warer Raves (abuk Water Tani? Rasy + Residential First 10 cubie meter inclusive of E-Vat) PhP 235.20 + Commercial First 10 cubic meter inclusive of E-Vat) 352,80Investment Opportunities and Industries Agricultural Production + Around 74,845 hectares or 19 percent of the province's total area is devoted to growing of primary crops such as palay, corn, coffee, root crops, and vegetables. +The main fruits that are being produced ‘commercially are lanzones, citrus, banana, and pineapple. Food Processing * The abundance of raw materials such as banana, squash, corn, peanuts, beans, and fruits sustains the food processing industry. Handicraft Manufacture * The availability of forest and mineral resources like rattan, nito, bamboo, wood, marble, and _gemstones provides a good advantage for the handicraft industry to flourish, * The Isnegs are noted basket and mat weavers. Mining * The mineral resources of the province are open to small- and medium-scale mining operations + Investments in key areas like communication, transportation, power generation, banking, infrastructure, and marketing agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, farm machinery, seeds and feeds offer a profitable opportunity for investors. ‘Tourist Destinations + Apayao River traverses in six Apayao municipa- lites; water falls of different sizes can be seen along the siver. + Agamata National Park and Wild Life Sanctuary + Spanish Church in Pudtol considered as one of the oldest churches in the Philippines + Malabisin Lake and Underground River in Paco Valley. + Mount Solo in Pudtol known as the highest peak in Apayao, + Swan Hilltop View in Pudtol with magnificent scenario of Apayao River and other municipalities * Lizardo Brooks, Waton Subterranean River, ‘Swan Ogee Dam and NPC Tunnels in Pudtol + Developing ecotourism industry in Apayao will need investments in hotels, restaurants, and tourist support services,Baguio City The Land, People and F.conomy Baguio City th oe cap ofthe Bao ithe ttl poplaton of 301,926 and has an anual Pippin iis koowa tthe iyo weed growtheweo6 25 ponent The Cayb oe pron ue SA fam ous desntion. This cee Cs about pesent (NSO, 207 lee wih temperate that ge fc 15°C wo 25°C, ad drop down to 8G ffom December teal Febery. Located 250 Ilomets aon of Metro Mais, Baguio City can be accessed through the Kennon Ron Marox Highwry and Nagin Highway: Major Bo lines fron Meo Mango stg 0 Baguio iy and vice wean 2 hots daly 1.524 meters above 8 The City has highly iterate, skilled and English-speaking workforce. Ithas maintained high literacy rate of 98 percent, making it the premier educational center of Northern Philippines, Ie has 32 tertiary level schools, which inchude the University of the Philippines Bagsio, Saint Louis University, University of Baguio, andl University of Coniillera, among others. The City has 44 secondary schoo clementary; 4 pre-elementary: and | international schoo, Cost of Doing Business Department of Trade and Indurtry Business Name Regiveation PRP SOU Daily Minimam Wage Rates (Effective January 2008) Non Aggiculuae Sector (PRP 235,00 + 25007) PrP Zan + Agscuhue Sector (PAP 216.00 + 10.00") 22600 + Reuil Seve (more than 10 workes)(PAP 231.00 + 35°) 260.00 + Retail Seve (es than 10 woke) (PRP 215 + 25°) 24000 = Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Power Rates (eneco Billing Rates ta PUP per keh) 20 koh & below Whwh K above Reside minima rte PRP 500 PhPT. * Commercial minimam ate 212.76 72814 + Ts minimum rate 202117 71592 Water Raves TiO meter” 31m & above + Residential Pa? 210380 PhP 2085 + Commercial A 421.00 39.70 + Commercial 475 ‘Average Cost for Telephone als Tal US) Direc dal /minate (Dich wo Digi) Tora countries) Dire ial/ inate (Digit wo non- Digit) 040 Dine ia/ inate (PILTEL) 040 Ineallaion cost for commercial and industrial use: PULTE DigitMajor growth and investment corridor - It hosts world-enabled “ommunication system: (a) four broadband exeters op nin the City with ier, copper and microwave network connections; () sx internet service Of the domestic fiber ‘optic network with capacity of 20 gigabytes /second. Philippine Cyber Corridor - Baguio Cty hosts several call centers such as le Support, IHG, NTU, and WW Outsourcing, Ie isthe home of two medical eanseription companies, namely: Pilipinas Data and Center for Inte Client Logic, Stedling Global, Proximity, Site, onal Excellence, Incorporated, Regional center - Bagi City has ie assistance is available and gasoline stations are easily accessible, It has dlynamie and diversified investment climate withthe existence of a th expatriate community as well as aeive and supportive Local Government Unis and Business Organizations Review Center ~ The coo! eli sudying and learning, There ae review centers for teacher’ licensure, te of the City makes it very conducive Baguio City Economie Zone - Exportoriented industries abound at dhe Baguio City Economic Zone such as Texas Instruments and Moog Controls Corporation, Philipines among others. These companies produce ‘ronics/semicon, wearing appatel, plastic and wood products, and textiles. Leader in export quality products tronic products, ifts and housewares, a8 well a agt-based products which include the following: (a) weambles;(b) processed food ( sifis and housewares; (holiday decons; and (¢) greens and ornamental + Baguio City isthe tourism capital and a favorite vaction destination of domestic & Foreign tourists especialy during summer ronths beeause of is year-round cool imate + Some of the famous touise destinations are: Mines View Park; Camp Joho Hays Trogon Wood Carvers Village; Baguio Botanical Garden; Mazyknoll Eeologi Sanctuary, and Tam-awon Village + The City is world famous for the Panaghenga Festival, also called the Baguio Flower Festival". eis the dime of the year when the City is adorned with rant flowers and when patades, flower Ab Mower ako the time when all hoels are occupied, + A total of 109 facilities support the tourism indus. These are: Recreational Centers Convention and Conference Centers; ‘Shopping Malls; Restaurants and Cafés Hotels, Inns and Lodging Houses; and Health and Wellness Facilities such as spas hot springs, hospitals and cliniThe Land, People and Economy es because Benguet Province is populasly known for is strawber ofits semi-remperae climate. Mostly mountainous, i lies over 2,000 meters above sea level, Benguct i home ro three major tmbes ~ the Kankans-cps, the Ibsois, and the Kalanguyas, ocano and Tagalog dialects and the English language are widely spoken by the people ‘Benguet coasists of 13 municipalities with 140 barangays, Ithas a Jand area of 2,655 square kilometers a total population of 3, and an annwal growth rate OF 1.68 percent, Labor force participation rate is 69 percent (NSO, 2007). Cost of Doing Business "The province ean be accessed by five national roads ~ the Marcos Highway, Naguilian and Keron Roads, the Benguct-Nueva Vizeaya Road, and Halsera Highway. Benguet can also be reached by air dhrough the Loakan ssp. Power supply is generated from Binga, Ambuklao, Bakun, and Bineng dams, Telecommusication services aze provided by PILTEL, DIGITEL, and PLDT. A network of hospitals and clinics provide health care and medical services while Raaacial intermediary services are provided by several banks, [Department of Trade and Industry Business Name Regstation Pa 30000 Daly Minimam Wage Rates (Fifective January 2008) > Non: gical Sector PaP DSO + Agriculture Seemor 22200 + Retail Service (more than 10 workers) 235.00 + Resa Service (es than 10 worker) 215.00 Power Rates (Beneco Billing Rates in PAP per Ew) 20 kwh & below 40 Kh & above > Residential minimum rate PaP 5.00 PRP 78585 + Commerc minimum ete 202.76 72814 + Andi minim rte AT 71592 Water Rates 110 meter” 31m K above + Residential PRP 210.80 PhP 2985 + Commercial. 21.00 70 + Commercial 8 316.20 4475 ‘Average Cost for Telephone Cals Toeal PhP) Teal USS) Diseet dal exmute (Digiel w Digeed “£00 (aovall eouneies) iseetdhl/minute (Digit 19 aow- Dig) 430 40 Diner dal /minure (PLTEL) 6.00 040 Tnstalaion cost for commercial and indusial use: PULTE. 1,280.00 Digit 2500.00Investment Opportunities and Industries + Agriculture business for high-value vegetables such as broccoli, eabbage, carrrs, calilower, white potac, asparagus, bel pepper, garden pea, celery, lettuce, and cucumbe). + Curflower busines (res ofall colors, baby's Ipreath, Queen Anne's lace, bachelor's buttons casnations, iis, different kinds of dais, ferent varieties of chrysanthemums and snshuriums, + Honey production - The towns of La Trinidad, Tuba, Heogon, Sablan, Tublay, Buguias, tok and Kapangan, and Baguio City are potential areas for beckoeping, + Mining ~ the premier industry of the province Metalic deposits include gol, silver, copper, zinc, an lead while non-metallic reserves inchade stones, gravel, sand and limestone + Water supply ~ The river systems in the province provide limitless supply of water The biggest supplier of water isthe Agno River ‘which runs through Bugoias, Kabayan, Bokod, Thogon and winds yp ar the San Rogue Dam Reservoir. ‘Tourist Destinations Ecotourism has become a major growth industry for Benguet Province "The cold climate, seenie counteyside, historical museums and the unique celture of Benguet attract both local and foreign tourists + Mt, Palag in Kabayan is the highest mountain peak in Lavon with an lide of 640 feet above sea level “The Agno River found in Bupaias, Bokodl and Ltogon isa nanural anraction, ‘Tourists can do water sports activites such as rating, swimming and even fishing in the Agno River. +The Asin Hor Spring found in Trogon is famous for peomoting good heath through is health-piving water. + The Strnwberry Festival ix another tourist attraction which includes afloat parade participated in by various barangays, non-government ‘organizations, people’ organizations and business establishments. + Business and tourist accommodations inchide hore, eco-lodges, inns, guest and pension houses, and even taining and camping facts. Business Prospects + Postharves fclities and processi + Power geneettion; «+ Private estate development: and + Agro-industies, jewelry making, and light manuficruring Build Your Future in Benguet Province..The mouaainous terran, sloping rolling hills nd plateaus reach an elevation of 2,523 meters above sea level. The elevated terrain enables residents to enjoy semi-temperate climate all yeat-round, 1,78 hectares, Ifugao has 11 barangays. It has a popolation of Covering an area of ‘municipalities and 17 180,711; an annval growth rare of 1.55 percent; an employment rate of 90.58 peseent; and literacy sate of 80.80 percent. The province has & literate abor foxce of 106,000 (NSO, 2007), Ifugao is 348 kilometers (km) from Mero Manila and 265, Jim from Baguio City, ‘There are rv land routes tothe province: one is by way of the Mahacika Highway through Nueva Ecija, and the other through the Halsema Highway fom Baguio City. The neasest access to air transport is Bagabag Airport in Nueva Viscaya, Prom thee, i takes about 45 minutes by land to reach Banaue, a major municipality of the province + Comaneria Teds Department of Trade and Industry Business Name Regination Pa? 30000, ‘aly Minimum Wage Rares_(Eifective January 2008) > Agneukare PaP 22600 + Non. giculnue Sector 2453.00 + Retail Service (more than 10 worker) 245.0 + Ren Seve (es than 10 workers) 219.00 Power Rater + Residential PP 500 Water Rates Source: Togao Water Dist) ~ Residential, Commercial, Goveramenr (nian Caras) Pa? 193 + Comasity Charge 41 eubie meter and sbowe 20.5 Trerage Cost for Telephone Calls + Direct dal perminue (Digi w Dia) PAPO + Direct dal per minute (Digit o non- Digi!)+ Coffee Industry - First class coffce beans are grown in higher Asipulo and Lagawe, ‘The Conlillea people believe tha the coffee output, Hagan i the second top producer of coffee i the Contilleras, following Kalings Province: + Banana Industry - Bans exported by the Philippines besides coffee, pineapple and mango, The Municipaisy of Agoinaldo devotes 72131 hectares or banana planation, me 500 hectares of land are als available for banana plantation in Mayor, + Native Rice Export J only inthe flooded paddies of Tuga This rice variety is exported to the United Sates + Onganic Vegetable Production inthe Municipality of Tir ga able crops are proxtuced eve + Fresh and Processed Tilapia Production regtable basket A estimated aa high-value ve Average prodverion is 900 tons per enum. Fish p h expanded into processing of smoked, cried and deboned tia, + Loach of Dojo - This s as specialty food. Ie theives well ia unpollured coo! habitat inthe races of Ifuygto and elsewhere in the Corll, + Tourism Industry - This temaias a vinble business venture Souvenie items like tice wine, loor-w ce clos tapestries, rice cakes as well as wood! and metal crafts are fast becoming, profitable business opportunites, fresh water fish which is considered Mao-ma Banaue, Batad, Bangaan, Nunggulunan, Mayoya c attractions include there remees of no, Kinga, Baca Nagacadan and Jul xt Dam rc in the Munieipaliy These are the Kiangan War Memorial Iégao Museum, the Sus and the Mi Historical atractions are lox of Kiangan oder Site of Gen, i Yamashita, the Milion Dolla Fill, and Mt Nagehayan, the site where Japanese troops fought fierce bare during World War 2 [Natural attractions inclade the Nah-toban and Bintakan Caves, Guihob Naruel Swimming Pool Tappiya 1 Lake, Chapa W Buyuccan Waterfalls, Ten Mahencha Watefill Hor Spring, and Duclig Witerfals, Ambuss al Wateefalls, O;phase skulkan Sulfus Flot Spring, Bogys + Cultural areactions include the villages of ‘Taman, + Added attractions for d Bocos, Bokiawan, Pola and Cambulo, Matanglag and Nuntamangas nestic and forvign tourists ar Imbayeh celebrated every four yeasss Tungoh and Hugduan beld in Apel on a mountain top with Ieual night iad dane held in April ‘Tighaw Festival also commemorate ancient rituals and i fares ethnie games; and Gotad I Mlingyon, Gora ad Kiangan held in April with cultural parades,Kalinga Province ‘The Land, People and Economy Kalinga Province is the re ‘business frontier that es atthe center of the Cordilera Administrative granary of the Cordilers. Iris a new Region, With cugged and sloping mountain pea ff 3,069.81 square kilometers Ithas an elevation of 1500-2500 meters mn 17 to 22°C above sea level and the average temperature ranges Tug Kalings has 7 municipais, 1 component city (Tabu, and 152 barangays. It has a total population of 182,326 and an annual growth rate of 0.64 percent (NSO, 200 154,145. Majority of the people ean speak English Auently Workforce in the provinee is abot Cost of Doing Business Tabuk, the provincial eapiol, travel from Tagucg Metro Manila accessible fron “gaa pa Health cate services are provided by fou five public hospital education is oneand-achalf hours Cagayan and 12 bouts from All municipalities of Kalinga ae readily Tabuk City, des the closest at link to the province. The domestic aisport in 724 elementary schools, 35 high schools and 8 colleges. Communication icles are in place Department of Trade and Industry Business Name Ragieaion Daily Minimum Wage Rates (Bective Augest 2006) + Non-Aigrcueure Seetor 25.00 TOP) + Agriculture Seeror (216.00 +10.00") + Retail Servic (more than 10 workers) 229.00 + 14.0") + Retail Service (es than 10 workers) (200.00 + 10.00 Cos of tng allowance (COL) PRP 2.00 Power Kates (SAELCO, Oct 2007) Toval Fined Charges ‘ve Toul/Kwh Value Added Tax + Residential PhP + Inds PRP 10ST 2 904 irs 886 1 Water Rates (Tabuk Water Tanift Rates) Reside (Fie 1 cubic meter inclusive of EVR PHP + pLpr Residential Commi + Commercial (Vrs 10 cubic meter inclsive of Vag 52.80 + atonal fo changed in exces of 10 cubic meter Tera Coat for Telephone Cals Tocal (PP) Tol USS) + GLOBE or SMART Til samme meron an 70 orhar nework or nine 0.0/min 640 mins rc mons 1.0 in exces Tere serve fee Tor SMEAIT BRO i PRP SPS enon while interne cals change 25-W0 poses Pe PoweInvestment Opportunities and Industries + Tourism Related Industeies - Majestic tourist destinations pave the way For industries to lourish such as restaurants, food ops, tour operators and tour guides, ‘+ Energy and Power Generation — Abundant power and energy resources, ie, 12 mini-hydroelectre and geothermal sources with total capacity of 620.7 megawats + Agriculture Production - More than half of the province is suitable For growing high-value vegetables, oranges, mangoes, pineapples, legumes and upland and organic aative sce. + Coffee - Curseat coffee plantation covers 3,600 hectares, with a potential tea of 4295 hectares more for cultivation, Coffe varieties lke Robusta, Arabica and Excelsa are widely produced, Roasted and ground coffee {good business opportunities, i an upland rice variety grown on sce terraces. eis hotels and restaseants not only a the Philippines bor also in the United States and Japan. + Timber- and Non-Timber-based Products - Vast resources for soft and hardwood, bamboo and rattan ean support the Furnirure industey * Mineral Resources - Abundant metallic and non-metallic sources gold, copper, sulfur, guano, phosphate and silicious sand abound in the Vast opportunities for business investments such as providing more accommodation, ransporttion, and services to tourists await investors Tourist Destinations Pasi Satan, and Chico Rivers ~These are the premier spots for whitewater rafting inthe Conillers. Tinglavan, Lube, and Ma Looking ike an amphieheater along the whole i Rice Tersaces — ‘mountain slopes they are best viewed during planting season and wher nts aze already ready for harvest Mt, Mating-oy Dinayao (Sleeping Beauty) — “These fabled mountain ranges in the border of ‘Tinglayan and Tanudan monieipaiies tke the form of a sleeping lady supinely lying on her back. Aguinaldo Hill - Located at Barangay Asibanglan-Pinukpuk Road ar Allaguia junetion, this hill was used as a common post ding the Philipine-American wat. Ulllion Festival - Added artraction in the Province which is celebrated every 15th of February. Ic isa major activity where all guests and visitors are reated to an ethnic presentation of Kalinga cule All muricipaltessegulaely participate in this practices, songs, and dances, Build Your Future in Kalinga Province.Mountain Province The Land, People and Economy ‘The ‘weavers’ paradise... that’s what Mountain Province is known for, Bontoc, the provineial capitol, is Endowed with rivers, falls, mountains, and caves, the Province has a Tintin Baap City bp: ialecrna Jandasen of 22923 sqatellometers. Englsh langage i widely eight be Manin les bp appl ghey va the Benue road ‘Transport and infiastructute are The Province consists of 10 municipalities and 144 barangays. It has a total population of 148,661 and an annual growth rate of 0.79 percent Labor force participation rare is 89.4 percent while literate and trainable ‘workforce is 65,656 (NSO, 2007). continually improving. There are 12 postal stations, 10 telegraph posts, and 10 telecommunications Cost of Doing Business Department of Trade and Industay Business Name Registration PRP 30000 Daily Minimum WageRates——SSOSSSSCSCSCSCSCSY + Non-Agricutaze Sector (PhP 229.00 + 14007) PRP 243.00 + Retail Service (mote than 11 workers) (PHP 229.00 + 14,00") 243.00 + Retail Service (10 workers and below)(PhP 209.00 + 10.00%) 29.00 * Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Power Rates Minimum Excess * Commercial PAP 4607 PhP 8.624 + Residential 438.61 5. Water Ratest_ Private (per cubio metea) PhP 50.0) Communication: * Telephone installation PhP 1500.00 + Service Fee/month 1,126.00 + Long Distance/Mimte 5.10 + Internet eaté rate per he 25.00 + Cable TV Installation Cost 1,500.00Investment Opportunities and Industries Agri-Industrial Development + The focus is to promote the modernization and produedvity of agsiculture as well as nl medi scale rural industries ity investment areas are: pottery/ ceramics/ backstrap weaving in Bontoe and Paracelis; rattan eraft/ Ioomwveaving in Sabangan; honey, fui, vegetable, legume and root erops processing, and bee keeping in Besao, Bako, Sagad, Sadanga, and Takin; coffee, sugarcane, and banana chips processing, and maguey fiber craft in Naronins and spring water packaging in Bontoc and Sadana Ecotourism Promotion and Development + Oeanization, development and txining of tour opertors and tourist guides + Construction and instllaion of eable ears, and clearing and improvement of foot teil + Establishment of souvenir shops, photography and development centers nd pphorocopying services along highways and tourist destinations; and program Environmental Resources Development Establishment of campsites, convention and jamboree sites, and resorts and swimming pools + Green development which includes landscaping, reforestation, painting and cstablishment of buikings, and waste mani + Development of natucl and renewable energy sources such as construction of ini hye Jhermal power source, and biogas production; and clar powerplant + Development of infrastructure support system such as establishment of services facilities, upgrading of road nenworks, and development of telecom Build Your Future in Mountain Province. Tourist Destinations + Bontoe Village Maseum -Iefeanes a range of artifacts erafted by the ots for domestic purposes and traditional celebrations, highlighting the distinct iehness of the people's These coffins are beaunflly arranged in high steep rock formation «+ Saguda Caves ~ They feature sing underground streams with golden or sivery staactite and stalagmite as wel s cool aru inside + Hot Springs of Maint, Mornang, and Sadanga ~ These are sulfasic hot springs in Bontoc and Badig + Rice Terraces ~‘These are rmini-statways to the sky which are lstinct from the Banaue Rice Terraces hecause they are made up of nerfeely engincered ripeap + Langyay Festival ~"This is a cultaral auracton to celebrate the Mountain Province Foundation Day. It hit presentations ghes culrural stet dancing and grinds fie‘The Coulllera Administrative Region (CAR) isa premier ecotourism destination in the Philippines. There ie no other growl area in the countyy except Condilera that ean offer attractive and wide investment opportunities: + The region is endowed with awe-inspiring ‘topography and sich natural landscape, pleasantly cool climate all yearsound, rch and diverse tribal culrure, and historical sites and events + Tourist arrivals in the reson grew ar an average growth rate of 8.41 percent from 2004 to 2006, with 992,918 azsvals recorded in 2006, The region plans 10 attract atleast one million visitors every from 2008 to 2010, + The Cordillera is proud of its elegant, world-class and modetn facilities for local and international tourists such as hotel restaurants, health and wellness facilites znd hospitals. Most importantly, the region ‘ensures safe and conducive envionment for tourists and investors Cordillera’ Inclusion in the North Luzon Regional Economic Cluster + The cluster, known co have explored coopesative arrangements in tourism with leading Asia-Pacific economies like Taiwan, Southern China, Hongkong, japan and Korea, ean bring tourism investments to the region. Super Regions Steategy *+ Conliller, as part of the super regions strategy, will benefit from Jnvestments in infrastructure + A\ctitcal factor in tourism promotion is the accessibility of the destination, giving emphasis on the convenience, comfort and safety of woutst visiting the Cordillera Ifugao Rice Terraces as World Heritage Site + Hh o Rice Terraces 2s World Heritage Site and the First Living Caleutal Landscape gives recognition to the importance of maintaining cultural, ecological and agricultural balance in the arca in order to preserve a ‘world-renowned resource. Cordillera as ‘Tourism Complex * Conillera i identified ia the National Development Agenda for Tourism Development for 2005-2010. * The region was particularly idendfied under “Specific Projects for Investors in Wealth Creation’ as one of the tourism complexes to be developed within the plan pesiod+ Ecotourism destinations in the Coniillera are enormous and had beeome irresistible sites forrest and recreation ia the northern highlands of Lxzon + Some of the ecotoutiam spots thar sprawl in the Cordilera provinces ae » Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifogao; 1 Sagada Caves and Mummies in Mountain Province (Od Catholie Churches in Abra; ‘0 Mr, Pulag in Benguet; 6 Chico River, Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs in Kalinga; and © Camp John Hay Tourism Estae in Baguio City “The unique cultural festivals that bring tousists to these beautiful destinations are 0 Panagbenga Fest Graduation in Baguio City al and Philippine Miltary Academy (PNA) » Tossed Salad and Strawberry Festivalsia Benguet; 6 Grand Gotad Festival and Imbaya of Lagan; 6 Bodong Ulalin of Kalings: o Begnas and Linnapet of Nouatain Province (© Conner and Saj-Am-Talip-Tadoc in Apasa0; and in Abra » Tingevian Ethno-Cultural Pest + Tavestment opportunities for the promotion and upgrading of tourism ficlses are high in al the established tourism centers in the region, Developing the potentials of the ecotourism industry will need investments inthe following © Establishment of world-class accommodations, restaurants, souvenir shops and tourist support services; «Establishment and /or enhancement of Communications Technology networks to facilitate sharing of ideas, Informa ac information and experiences hancement of regional ecorourism database and colletion system: Improvement of air and la J transport and other tourism-selated infrastructures; and fo Manpower development of tourist and rourise-related establishments,Education and Information, Communications Technology Education The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), primarily Baguio City, continues to be the preferred education destination in Northern Philippines: + There is an increasing number of higher education institutions (HEIs) as well as, technical-vocational institutions (T'VIs) that are being established and the number of students enrolled in them, + AAs of school year 2006-2007, thes HEIs and 41 TVs that provide education c are 36 and trainings. Their presence in the region strengthens its status as the prime education Comparative Advantage + The generally cool climate makes the region conducive to learning and attracts a large number of students and scholars every year, not only from the Philippines but from other countries as well. + The Cordillera caters to the whole spectrum of educational levels, from preschool to tertiary. It offers some of the best educational facilites in the country and aims to provide quality relevant and responsive education and training. + Asa Center of Excellence, graduates of leading colleges and universities in the region have consistently showed remarkable performance in board examinations, particulary in lav, engineering, medicine and other allied medical courses, and criminology/criminal justice education,ey (CT) has become competitive in the Philippines because Filipinos have + The fast development of ICT extends learning not only in the Jassroom, but also at home, inteener cafés, offices, and + 1€Ts are actually divided into the following: a) telephone .ervices; b) public mobile phone services; €) Broadcast and le TV services (AM, FM, TV, and CATV stations); and d + ICT allows both students and teachers to have il quick students’ productivity, allows for professional presentar + Particularly in the Cordillera, internet services remarkably roadband DSI. and Wifi capital towns, with the exception jons in all provincl of Kabugao, Apayar + Internet services were also established in 54 sites (municipal hulls internet cafés, schools, DOTC TelOF Offices) under the + The Commission on ICT (CICT), which is the ible for driving 5 respon inched five nda, has govemment’s ICT a computer laboratories in Baguio City and other parts of the Cotclllera Administrative Region as patt of the iSchool Project. They received a computer laboratory with 15 PCs, high speed internet connection for one year, and comprehensive ICT-tclated training for teachers and administrators, + Connection of all 5th and 6th class municipalities to the World Wide Web + Educational Infrastructure Development Upgrading of Schoo! Facilities (eg, libraties, laboratories, dormitories sport facilites, ete + Training and Manpower Development © Learning resource center and electronic library © Credit facility for TVET providersEnergy Energy is the essential diving force that propels business and industries as wells the tansportation of goods and services to seeve the world economies. The supply and demand of energy plays an increasingly vital role in the economic ouspat of the Cordillera’s Energy Situation + Hydropower generation at present is accounted for by: Binga Dam (100 MW); Bakun Hydropower Plant (10 MW): 0 14 Mini-Hydeopower Plaats; and ‘0 Ambuklao Dam (75 MW) - Not operational since the 1990 carthquake and due to heavy sation, As watershed cradle of Northern Luzon, Cosdilera provides water to run the 360 MW Magat Dam in Isabela (Cagayan, Valley Region) and the 345 MNW San Roque Dam in Pangasinan (locos Region), Annual energy peak demand is 107.5 MW, which is only half of Conilles’s power generation ~ Abra (7.1 MW); Benguet/Baguio (92.3 MW); Ifugao (1.9 MAW); Kalinga/Apayao @.1 MWW);and Mountain Province 2.9 MW) + In terms of rural electrification, all towns in the Cordillera were energized since 1997, +The five electic coopenitivesin the region that provide ‘energy services are Abra Flectsic Cooperative (ABRECO}; 0 Benguet Electric Cooperative BENECO): 6 Ifugao lectic Cooperative (FELCO}; ‘0 Kalings-Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) and ‘0 Mountain Province Blectric Cooperative (MOPRECO). Comparative Advantage + Conilles is envisioned t0 be a major hydropower producer in Northern Luzon; Nationvvide, it has the highest energy resource potential Hydropower development shall focus on mini and small run-oF-tiver type hydro projects, which are socially acceptable and environment- friendly. The hydropower potential is estimated at 3,387 MW ot 27 percent of the countsy’s potential ‘The Department of Energy (DOE) predicts that Luzoa’s power requirement would increase from 8,302 MW in 2006 to a critical level of 9,Location of Ene Development Prospects + The locations of hydropower potential resources of the Cordillera are: + Development of smuil-scale hydropower Province Number of Sites Estimated Capacity (MW) projects ~ Local Government Units shall Absa 20 a ‘establish Local Power Corporations to ‘ Apayao 1,328" pursue priority peojects in partner ‘Benger 9 5 ‘with qualified private companies 6 Mugao 3 154 + Expansion and modernization of existing © Kalinga x0 oz power and transmission failiies — ‘6 Mountain Province 3 2 Privatization and rehabilitation of the Tol 6 3,587 Ambublao and Biaga Hydro Electric Plants as well as instalation of transmission lines to rapidly uebanizing + Many of the geothermal potential ste For development in Luzon are located in the Condillera Based on the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) for 2004-2013, a maximum tora of 590 MWe geothermal energy potential estimates are available inthe region out of a total of 2169 MWe for Luzon, These are broken down as ExPansion of rural elecrieaion program ~ Expansion of local follows Province Acca Resource Resource epee iter comune Potential (MWe) Potential (MWe) C1" lization of natural renewable oA cup 2» 5 ay pickers pots lcs Ren © Benguet/Ifugao—Buguins-Tinoe 190 120 pr apreetnt mic faa o Kalinga Batong-Buhay 200 120 Prvenéincal nese wechnicaly itv co Mountain Province Bontoc 120 80, ational lines are eectnically ¢Bfficuls ‘Total 590 395 eee A New Business Frontier."The Cordilera Administrative Region (CAR) boasts of a breathtaking perspective of pristine forest and awe-inspiring wonders that serenely caprues the natural beauty of an environment setting. The blissful breeze and cool climate of the region offers a spectacular serving for wellness and healing of the body’ and mind. A plas factor is the warmth, fiendliness and hospitality of| the Cordilerans that lighten up the hears of visitors who come for therpy and relaxation. The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) isa ‘government agency tasked to promote the country as a destination It includes Health and Wellness rogram as one of is anchor strategies to attract tourists ‘who can both benefi from wellness and medical procedures and health-oriented tourism packages One of the development progeams of the Cordillera is the promotion of healthy lifestle. ‘The program involves the comprehensive delivery of health services, particulaly those thar would improve the lifestyle of the people in the region, including those interventions for stress, anxiety, and risk management. ‘Active Living, ‘The benefits of physical activity are remarkable, Physically active lfesyles have been linked toa decreased likelihood of health problems. The Cordillera offers a wide areay of programs and facilis that can make one physically active. Aside from fitness gyms which can be aceessed right at the center of Baguio City, vistors ean choose to have a blend and balance of physical activity as wel as appreciacion of nature such as: + Playing golf atthe scenie Camp John Hay in Baguio City; + Mountain trekking in Kibungan, Benguet Province; and + Whitewater safting atthe Chico River in Kalinga Province, among others Hor Springs. Discover and experience a place for relaxation and adventure 10 soothe and revitalize your stessed body in hot springs with luxurious accommodations. Hot springs are located in Tuba, Benguet ‘Spa Retreat Package. The Coxlllerais famous for its ich healing practices. Spa centers are scattered all around to provide a touch therapy customized to the needs of visitors. For ‘example, ational foot massage using two bamboo sticks ‘vas introduced by the tribal people fom the highlands of the zegion. This particular foot massage is called dagdagay. It ‘comes with an herbal foot bath a8 a pre-treatment ritualHealth Facilities Business Prospects ating in Baguio hospitals and health centess facilities caer high-end facies + Establishment of sports centers that woul sical needs are complemented by municipal heath centers and as well as barangay health station Data from the Center for Heath Development of the Cordi 264 drug establishments forthe entre region; 85 of these are concentrated in Baguio City. A New Business Frontier...Highland Agriculture Cutflowers and Ornamental Plants ‘The cutflower and ornamental industry in the Philippines started as a backyard activity among plant enthusiasts and has evolved into a profitable business venture for many investors, + The cutflower industry in the Cordillera is centered in Benguet because eleven out of its thirteen municipalities are into this venture. + The top three cutflowers that are being grown in the region are roses, chrysanthemums, and gladiolus. Data from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics shows an increasing trend in the production of roses, from 1,259 metric tons ia 2002 to 1,406 metric tons in 2007. The production of chrysanthemum significantly increased, from 753 metric tons in 2002 to 1,183 metric tons in 2007. Data also shows that production of gladiolus in 2007 is 1,147 metric tons, + Other cutflower varieties grown ia the region are anthurium, caally, Shasta daisy, staice, and babies breath among others. Comparative Advantage + The availabilty of technology from research, development, and extension activities of public and private agencies represent opportunities for the industry to perform well + The presence of functional cooperatives and associations strengthens the networking of {growers in terms of exchange of information and techniques in cutflower production, and in sourcing for farm inputs in joint venture enterprises. + Interms of returns, all curflowers and ornamental plants ventures are profitable. The attractiveness of the market and the suitability of semi-temperate and agro- climatic conditions sustain the rise of the industry. + ‘The peak months for the cutflowers and ‘ornamental plants are associated with social ‘events that mark the Filipino way of life. Business Prospects + Most cutflowers, cut foliage and other omamental plant materials produced locally are sold in the domestic market. During peak season, domestic supply falls short of demand by 30 percent, and the shortage is filled by imported materials * Infrastructure support is available but not yet sufficient, The same is true for the provision of water, power, and communication facilites + There ate trainings provided on cutflower production as well as financing schemes and there is still chamor for more. ss such as + Investment in postharvest facili cold storage plant is wanting,Coffee Whether itis steaming hot or ice-cold, coffee deinks are in great demand today. Prospects are flowing for the local coffee industry, as more and mote people worldwide are becoming discriminate coffee drinkers. + Coffee ranks second only to oil among the ‘world’s legally traded commodities. + Around the world, there are an estimated 25 million coffee growers who are mostly small- seale farmers ‘+ Arabica is known for its elegant and complex flavor, and has the potential to capture premium markets such as the United States of America, Germany, and Japan, + The Philippines has two most prevalent varieties of coffee: Coffea arabica, otherwise known as arabica, and Coffea eanephora, ot robusta. Other varieties such as excelsa and liberica, likewise thrive well. Interestingly, the country is one of the few countries in the world where all these four coffee varieties exist + It is estimated that around 300,000 Filipinos depend on the coffee industry ROB Tea,| i BREW. ls Comparative Advantage + The Arabica coffee variety theives bestin hilly and mountainous areas of the Cordillera Region, with an elevation of 700 to 1700 meters above sea level and an average temperature range between 14-24°C. The favorable cool climate and rich fertile soil and legacy in coffee farming provide compara- sive advantage to Cordillera. + Among the six provinces of the Cordillera, [Benguet is the highest producer of Arabica Coffee (269.25 metric tons jm), followed by Kalinga (61.35 mt) and Me. Province (44 mi). + Irrespective of the coffee variety, Kalinga Province is the highest coffee producer with total volume of produetion of 4,065 mt in 2006 and 4,022 mr in 2007, followed by [fugao (1,120 mt in 2006 and 1,114 me in 20077), and by Mountain Province (628 mt in 2006 and 579 mt in 2007) + Land area devoted to coffee plantation in Kalinga Province increased from 2002 to 2007, ie, from 3,320 hectares (ha) in 2002 to 3,483 ha in 2007. However, area of coffee plantation for Ifugao Province decreased fom 2,534 ha in 2002 to 2,532 ha in 2007. The area of coffe plantation in Mountain Province also decreased from 1,303 ha {in 2002 to 1,100 ha in 2007 Business Prospects + Development of farm to market roads to transport harvested beans + Commercial processing and production of organic coffee