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Why invest in Zamboanga City?

7th Most Competitive City in Mindanao 2017

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Physical Characteristics

- Even distribution of rainfall

- Outside the typhoon belt

- Outside major fault lines / no active volcanoes

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Geographical Advantage

- Gateway to BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippine - East Asia Growth Area)

- The only international airport and seaport in the region

- Only city with Economic Zone and Freeport in VisMin

- Accessible by air and sea from key centers of Manila, Cebu, and Davao

- Transhipment point for domestically and internationally traded products

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- Profitable and sustainable economic stabilities are manufacturing, trading, exports and agri-fishery

- Sardine Capital of the Philippines and de-facto government center of the region

- Transhipment point for domestically and internationally traded products

Economic Stability

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Regional Financial Center

- Accounts for 40% of commercial banks in the region

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Regional Educational Center

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- 3 Universities, 16 tertiary Schools and 28 Vocational Schools

- 8 Research Institutions

- The only city in the region with a medical school

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Easy Access to Transportation

- Known for its faster, cheaper and accessible modes of transportation

Cheapest Utility Rates

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- Electricity and water costs are among the lowest in the region in the country

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Complete Medical Facilities

- Complete and most-up-to- date medical facilities and expertise in the entire region

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Tourism Center

- Rich flora and fauna

- Wide array of white beaches and resorts

- Known for fresh seafood and local delicacies

- Accounted for 66.8% tourist arrivals compared to the rest of the region

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Tax Incentives

- Offers attractive tax incentives for investors

Source:www.zamboangacity.gov.ph

*National Competitiveness Council - PH