"Congratulations! Province of Bulacan - Most Business-Friendly LGU Award, Provincial Level. Awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on its 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo on October 20, 2022 held at the Manila Hotel. Greetings from Gov. Daniel R. Fernando, Vice Gov. Alex C. Castro and Sangguniang Panlalawigan."
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1. Strategic location
- "Gateway to North"; links Metro Manila to Central and Northern Luzon
- About 27.5 kilometers from Metro Manila
- Accessible to major airports (Ninoy Aquino International Airport, New Manila International Airport and Clark International Airport)
- Accessible to major seaports (Subic Seaport, Port of Manila, Dingalan Seaport)
2. Highly skilled manpower
- Bulakenyo's tradition of meticulous craftsmanship and industry is world-renowned
- Universities, colleges, and technical-vocational schools in the province produce competent graduates
3. Sustainable natural resources
- Vast production areas that produced agricultural commodities for food security and economic growth
- Rich in mineral and non-mineral reserves; iron deposits contain 62% to 75% iron, which is higher than the international standard grade of 67%, and 32 out of the 60 varieties of marble in the country can be found in Bulacan
4. Well-developed infrastructure support
- Access to and within Bulacan is made possible by an extensive network of national and provincial roads
5. Ease of doing business
- Institutes an investor-friendly environment by creating the proper settings to hasten increased economic activity within its capabilities
6. Strong public-private partnership
- Recognizes expertise and capability of the private sector in fostering sustainable economic growth in the province
- Consults with the private sector regularly; involve the business sector in planning the directions of the development of Bulacan
7. Favorable peace and order situation
- Bulacan is relatively a peaceful province. Order and discipline are the norms.
8. Attractive incentives
- Grants incentives to investment projects that are included in the investment priority areas
- Incentives complement the national government incentives and privileges granted by the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
Sidebar poster titled "It's more fun in Bulacan" and "Paslubong Center." Text includes "Welcome to Bulacan, the Most Business-friendly Province in the Philippines!" with additional small promotional text about business destinations that is not legible in the screenshot.
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