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INVEST IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL!
GOV. EUGENIO JOSE "BONG" LACSON
Negros Occidental
Message from the Governor
Negros Occidental is one of the most gifted provinces in the country in terms of natural and human resources. With a population of more than 3 million people, a land area of 792,607 hectares, 6 power sources, excellent communication facilities, easy accessibility through air, land and sea transport, competitive labor cost, and a strong government support…
Investment is always about the future and Negros Occidental is open for business!
WHY INVEST IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL?
Negros Occidental is strategically located in the heart of the Philippines, making it an ideal hub for trade and commerce. The province boasts modern infrastructure, including ports, airports, and highways, facilitating seamless connectivity with domestic and international markets.
Major Investment Priorities in Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is focused on leveraging its unique assets and strategic location to attract and nurture investments that will drive sustainable economic growth. Here are four key investment priorities in the province:
- Agriculture and Agribusiness
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Renewable Energy
- Manufacturing and Industry
Local Investment and Incentives Code (LIIC)
Recent News and Highlights
Catch up on the most recent news and events shaping the future of Negros Occidental.
April 30, 2025, Libertad Public Market
Source: Office of the Provincial Agriculture
Dutch Embassy and Commerce Chamber Host Negros Officials at Trade Mission on Water Innovation and Sustainability
The Embassy of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, led by Dutch Ambassador, Her Excellency Madam Marielle Geraedts, hosted a dinner attended by Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson together with Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz in Bacolod City last week, related to the Dutch Trade Mission on Water.
Negros Occidental Government and CHMSU Partner to Boost Millennial Entrepreneurship and MSME Development
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance skills development and provide knowledge and support to millennial entrepreneurs through the province’s Technology and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC).
Negros Occidental Signs ₱404M Solar Project Agreement with WeGen Energy, Set to Supply 40% of Provincial Power Needs
Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson yesterday signed a Power Purchase Agreement with WeGen Energy Philippines, Inc. represented by its Vice President for Sales and Operations Orlando Alparce for a 1,270kW Rooftop Solar Project across several entities of the province, which will have an estimated savings of P404,537,528 in 25 years.
FIRST INTERNATIONAL AI EDUCATION SUMMIT HELD AT CAPITOL
The 1st International AI Education Summit held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall, yesterday (April 2) brought together educators, researchers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to discuss and explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in AI in education.