INVEST IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL!

The Next Best Investment Destination
Positioning the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines" as a diverse land of opportunity for agriculture, tourism, technology, and beyond.

Why Invest in Negros Occidental?

Negros Occidental's strategic location is making it an ideal hub for trade and commerce. The province takes pride in its modern infrastructure, including ports, airports, and highways, facilitating seamless connectivity with domestic and international markets.

Heritage

Rich in Cultural Heritage & Natural Attractions

Resources

Skilled & Trainable Human Resources

Agriculture

Vast Agricultural Land

IT-BPO

Attractive Location for IT-BPO

Key Investment Areas

Gov. Eugenio Jose Bong Lacson
GOV. EUGENIO JOSE "BONG" LACSON Negros Occidental

Message from the Governor

Greetings!

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.

More than just sugar, Negros Occidental is a sound and dependable choice for investment in the areas of tourism, healthcare, IT and BPO industry, manufacturing, real estate, retail, infrastructure development, renewable energy, motor vehicle products, shipping, shipbuilding and of course, agribusiness.

If you are looking for a place to invest, choosing Negros Occidental is one of the best decisions you can make. Outside Metro Manila, Negros Occidental has the most number of cities with its highly-urbanized capital Bacolod City plus 12 component cities and 19 municipalities.

Investment is always about the future and Negros Occidental is open for business!

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DA Market Watch
Grains /kg:
Glutinous Rice (Local) 56.25
Regular Milled Rice 55.00
Mungbean 97.75
Fish /kg:
Bangus (Medium) 183.00
Galunggong (Local) 25.00
Livestock /kg:
Beef Brisket 314.50
Pork Chop 263.50
Poultry & Eggs:
Chicken Breast (Fully Dressed) 187.50
Egg (White Extra Large) 10.00
Vegetables /kg:
Ampalaya 119.00
Eggplant 126.00
Tomato 12.00
Source: Department of Agriculture - Negros Island Region (Libertad Public Market - August 20, 2026)

September 2, 2026, Libertad Public Market
Source: Department of Agriculture – Negros Island Region