Invest in the Future, Grow with Us
Discover the Potential of our province
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.
May 15, 2025, Libertad Public Market
Source: Office of the Provincial Agriculture
Negros Occidental Hosts Investment Readiness Forum During Renewable Energy Week
A successful gathering of national agencies, local government units, and the private sector for the Assessment of LGU Investment Preparedness & Best Practices in Investment Promotion, held at Negros Residences, Bacolod City, a pocket event of the Renewable Energy Week organized by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental thru the efforts of the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Center.
Governor Lacson Expands Global Partnerships: Strengthening Ties with Australia’s Northern Territory for Negrense Scholars
Darwin, Northern Territory — Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose V. Lacson, who is currently in the Northern Territory, Australia to attend the graduation of Negrense scholars under the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP), engaged in a diplomatic meeting with the Honorable Robyn Cahill, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations; International Education, Migration and Population; Workforce Development; Advanced Manufacturing; Children and Families; Child Protection; and Prevention of Domestic Violence.
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.