Dubbed as the “ Little Hongkong of the South “, Pagadian City is the crossroad between the cities of Ozamis City and Iligan City in the east, Zamboanga City in the west, Dipolog City in the north, and Cotabato City in the south across Yllana Bay. Its rolling terrain, friendly people, serene mountains, fascinating scenic spots, commercial establishments provide delight to those who love adventure and fun in this vibrant city which will soon be the “ Mango Bastion of Western Mindanao.” Community involvement, urban space greening and the efficient operation of the Agora and the Slaughterhouse made the city won the “Cleanest and Greenest City for Region IX consecutively ,in CY 1998 and CY 1999.
The City is geographically situated in the northeastern side of the province of Zamboanga del Sur , Region IX, Mindanao , with a land area of 378.80 square kilometers of rolling terrain delineated by the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Pagadian City’s Competitive Advantages
- Potential areas for agri-industry
- Vast agricultural lands
- Stable power supply
- Availability of communication facilities
- Strategic location in the region
- Responsive and supportive city leadership
- Identified as the regional center of government for Region IX
- Large pool of trainable and workable labor force
- Pleasant climate, undisturbed by tropical cyclones
- Improved infrastructure development with concrete barangay roads
Priority Areas for Investment:
- Agri-based. Rice/corn milling, food processing fish, meat, fruits, vegetables & seaweeds), livestock feed, coco processing, cassava flour milling.
- Furniture. Include the manufacture of furniture , furniture components, and wall decors from wood, bamboo, rattan , steel and plastic.
- Handicrafts. Manufacture of crafts from bamboo, rattan, coco shell, wood, and marine shell, ceramics, and weaving (hard and soft strip).
- Manufacturing/Processing. Production of garments, fish meal processing, farm implements, candle , fish canning, soap making, intensive salt making, marble processing, and kiln drying.
- Construction and Construction materials. Includes the concrete and wooden construction materials, steel fabrication, cement roofing fabrication.
- Others. Includes metal casting (foundry) for bronze, cast iron, aluminum, gold and silver for fashion jewelry.
- Services. Includes automotive/machine shops, refrigeration air conditioning and electronics, washing, car assembly, electroplating (nickel, hard chrome, galvanizing and gold plating).
For additional information, please contact:
Ms. Mercedes Lourdes Quisimbing
Pagadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office
Sagun Extension, Bal District
Pagadian City
Telfax: (63-62)214-1486; 850-7212
Email: merlou_quisimbing@yahoo.com