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ICT Investment Data For Vigan City
VIGAN
The provinces, towns and cities of Region I are all good investment
areas. But there is something unique about Vigan City that makes it an
ideal choice.
Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan
VIGAN
POLITICAL
RELIGIOUS
SOCIO-CULTURAL
ECONOMICVIGAN
UNESCO
List of World Heritage Sites & Monuments
The only world heritage city in the Philippines
VIGAN
408 kms. North of Manila
VIGAN
VIGAN
LOCATION
80 kms. South of Laoag City
2 hrs. by land transport to San Fernando City, La Union
1.5 hrs. from Laoag Airport by land
LAND USE
VIGAN
42.05%
12.67%0.62%1.02%
0.73%
0.40%
41.48%
0.97% 0.06%
Residential Commercial Industrial
Institutional Open Space/Parks Forest Reserve
Agricultural Bodies of Water Recreational
TALENT POOL2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
PROGRAM/COURSE GRADUATES GRADUATES GRADUATES
Business Administration202 296 304
Engineering55 83 76
IT344 357 424
Mathematics/RELATED 44 15 31
Computer Science208 56 78
Fine Arts/RELATED88 51 44
Medical and Allied1611 2066 2543
SUB TOTAL-ICT RELATED2552 2924 3484
OTHER COURSES1777 2371 2959
TOTAL
4329 5295 6443
VIGAN
VIGAN
TALENT POOL 898.00
292.00
1,260.00 102.00
381.00
204.00 6,969.00
7,965.00
2006-2008 Enrollees
Business Administration
Engineering
IT
Mathematics/RELATED
Computer Science
Fine Arts/RELATED
Medical and Allied
OTHER COURSES
802 214 1125 90
342
183
6220
7107
2006 - 2008 Graduates
TALENT POOL
Vigan graduates are proficient in English both verbal and written.
VIGAN
The establishment of theSkills Training Institute and the
Instituto de Lenguajes (School of Languages)
VIGAN
By the City Government of Vigan and TESDA bolsters the capability of Bigueños to respond to the needs of ICT Investors.
Speech Laboratory
VIGAN
University of Northern Philippines
MANPOWER COST
LABOR FORCE –
34,618 young and trainable, highly-skilled and innovative
VIGAN LABOR
COST –
Php 194 to Php 225 per day
RENTAL / LAND COST
BUILDING RENTAL• Php 250 – 400/sq. meter per month
VIGAN
RAW LAND• Php 50 – 100/sq. meter per month
UTILITIES COST (Power)
Php 5.30/kwh (commercial rate
inclusive of all other charges)
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UTILITIES COST (Water)
Php .048 / liter
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•Total of 93.007 kms.,
ROAD NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE
77.47 kms or 83% are rurban roads, 15.54 kms or 17% are poblacion roads.
12% is asphalted, Of the city roads, 88% is concreted.
Vigan can be reached by:
- Land
Air -
CONNECTIVITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND TRANSPORTATION
Good quality roads leading to Vigan
INFRASTRUCTURE
ROAD NETWORK
• VIRON Transit
AVAILABLELAND TRANSPORTATION
• PARTAS Transportation
CONNECTIVITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
• DOMINION Bus Line• ST. JOSEPH
• Buses • Jeepneys
• Calesas• Tricycles
AIR TRANSPORTATION:
CONNECTIVITY
• Presence of Domestic Airport
By 2009, Philippine Airlines shall make domestic flights available in Vigan
• At present, Vigan is accessible by air via the
Laoag Airport
The amount of 250 Million Pesos earmarked for
rehabilitation
INFRASTRUCTURE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2 land-based facilities (DIGITEL & PLDT)
3 cellular telecom service (SMART & GLOBE, SUN)
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Corporate Voice Services
DIGITEL
• IDD/NDD Services RSS Cabinets• 10300 IDD Service• 1-800 Toll Free
• 1-900 Premium
• Data Services
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Domestic Data Services
DIGITEL
• International Data Services
- Leased Line- Frame Relay
- International Private
- Leased Circuit
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Fiber Optic Link-Next Generation (NGN) Services
DIGITEL
• Telephone Rates
- Php 500 – Php 600 (metered)- Php 650 plus (non-metered)
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Voice Services
PLDT
• DSL/Data
• Wireless Landline Phones
• Digital Telephone Facilities (NGN, IPDSLAM, AXE)
• NGN, IPDSLAM
INFRASTRUCTURE
GLOBE
Services Facilities Current Capacity
Committed Future
Capacity
InternetBroadbandMobileVAS3G
DataMobile3G
4x4x4 (900)1800 – 4344x4x4422,707
75,000Mobile75,000 data
INFRASTRUCTURE
7 POSTAL BAND COURIERS
Post-One Business CenterWide Wide World Express
Fast Movers Remittances
A-Best Express Inc.
RJO Express Zone
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE
There are 3 ISPs in Vigan City
(now offering ISP dial-up and broadband)
INTERNET
INFRASTRUCTURE
POWER
Provided by ISECO(Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative) Maximum Power Capacity of 25 Megawatts 100% of all barangays are powered by
electricity.
INFRASTRUCTURE
WATER Water is
potable
INFRASTRUCTURE
Volume – 100 m3 per hour Maximum Capacity 150
psi Source – 3 Pumping Stations (1 Cabaroan Daya, 2 Raois/Taguiporo)
According to a study conducted by the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO), water supply is sustainable
There are eight schools in Vigan producing graduates of courses relevant to the ICT
sector.
SCHOOLS
University of Northern Philippines (UNP)
Divine Word College of Vigan (DWCV) Ilocos Sur Community College (ISCC) St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
Naturales Training Institute
Fil-Canadian Training School
Data Center Philippines
Macro Computer College
INFRASTRUCTURE
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Existence of one (1) provincial hospital and
eight (8) private hospitalsGABRIELA SILANG GENERAL HOSPITALST. JAMES HOSPITAL
ILOCOS SUR MEDICAL MISSION GROUP COOPERATIVE HOSPITAL
LAHOZ CLINIC AND HOSPITALRABARA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
FIGUERRES CLINIC AND HOSPITALVIGAN POLYCLINIC
ACAS CLINIC AND HOSPITALADORA CLINIC
INFRASTRUCTURE
(Proposed) CYBER NORTH VIGAN - Tamag, Vigan City
PEZA-READY FACILITIES
INFRASTRUCTURE
PEZA-READY FACILITIES
(Proposed) OLD VIGAN PUBLIC MARKET DEVELOPMENT- Quezon Ave. Vigan City
INFRASTRUCTURE
Presence of an airstrip currently being used by flying school for pilots
DOMESTIC AIRPORT PRESENCE
Can accommodate commercial planes
Scheduled for rehabilitation and shall be open for commercial flights by year 2009
INFRASTRUCTURE
HOTELS
R.F. Aniceto Mansion
Casa Teofila Lodge
Cordillera Inn El Juliana
Hotel Gordion Inn Grandpa’s Inn Green R Hotel La Feliza
Tourist Inn
Fernandina Hotel Mom’s Courtyard Playa de Oro Resort Vigan Hotel Vigan Plaza Hotel Vigan Heritage
Mansion Villa Angela Heritage
House Salcedo Hotel (Soon to
open)
INFRASTRUCTURE
Standard 6
TOTAL: 17
Economy9 Pension House
1Hostel 1
HOTELS
INFRASTRUCTURE
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
• Presence of a working and functional Local Government• Multi-awarded
Cleanest, Greenest and Safest City Most Child-friendly City National Awardee, the Best Agriculture and
Fisheries Council of the Philippines Gawad Galing Pook Awardee
Best Performing Local Government Unit in Region 1
Oplan Kalasag: Best in Disaster Risk Management Program
VIGAN
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO THE INDUSTRY
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
• Business Permit is processed within 25 mins., provided that all requirements are in order as per Katulagan, the Vigan City’s Service Guide Book (Citizens Charter).
VIGAN
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO THE INDUSTRY
• Existence of a Vigan Investment Incentives Code (Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2005 as amended by Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2008) Investment
priority areas Tourism related establishments
Innovative/pioneering businesses
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) such as animation, call centers, software development, medical transcription (MT), business process out-sourcing (BPO) and such other related industries
VIGAN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Fiscal incentives Tax discount ranging from 20%-
30% for a period of 3 years
Additional 10% discount shall be given to an enterprise whose labor force shall not be less than 60% from the locality
Tax holidays
VIGAN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Non-Fiscal Incentives Assistance in hiring local skills
qualified for enterprise needsSourcing out available local materials
needed by the business enterprise
Facilitation in the processing of business permits, locational clearance, building permits and other local licenses/permits
One-stop shop with free drinks & massage while waiting
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Non-Fiscal Incentives
Promotion, marketing, or endorsement of products and services offered
Incentives for innovative/pioneering businesses as may be determined by the investment board
VIGAN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Executive Order No. 78, Series 2008 created the ICT Council of Vigan
The passage of the aforesaid legal frameworks paved the way for the participation of the private sector in the ICT industry
City Council Resolution No. 51, Series of 2008 established the ICT Council of Vigan
VIGAN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION
Properties with PEZA
specifications are
available in the city
PEZA ZONES
VIGAN
Low crime rate
PUBLIC SAFETY
CRIME INCIDENCE
Number of incidence -20Projected population as of profile year- 47,246Incidence of index crimes (A/B x 1000)- 0.42
VIGAN
Low crime rate
INCIDENCE OF NON-INDEX CRIMES
Number of incidents - 20Projected population as of profile year
- 47,246Incidence of non-index crimes (A/B x 1000) - 0.42
VIGAN
PUBLIC SAFETY
Existence of SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics Action Team)
VIGAN
PUBLIC SAFETY
Well-equipped, well-trained, professional
and friendly police force
Number of functional fire trucks- 8
FIRE SAFETY
VIGAN Number of firemen -
35 Well-equipped, well-trained,
disciplined and friendly firemen Presence of trained volunteer fire
brigade
There has never been any travel prohibition imposed upon the city
by any foreign government on their nationals seeking to travel to Vigan City
TRAVEL ADVISORY
VIGAN
Political/Security Risk
Type: Wet and Dry Season
CLIMATE
Characterized by two pronounced seasons: the dry season starts in November and ends in May while the wet season covers the period June to October.Minimum temperature: 21.1oC Maximum temperature: 30.9oC
VIGAN
NATURAL RISKS
Existence of a functional City Disaster
Preparedness Coordinating Council Conduct of regular drills pertaining to
fire safety, earthquake preparedness, tsunami and flood alerts
VIGAN
METRO VIGAN COORDINATING COUNCIL
Last September 8, 2008, the Local
Government Units of Vigan, Bantay, Caoayan, Sta. Catalina, San
Vicente, Santa, Sto. Domingo formed an alliance through a Memorandum of Agreement for
purposes of sharing resources and responsibilities
towards a common developmental goal.
Sto. Domingo
Bantay
Santa
Caoayan
Sta. Catalina
San VicenteVIGAN
The creation of the Metro Vigan Coordinating Council
contributes to the improvement of a good business
environment specially on the ICT industry considering the
following benefits: Vast pool of talents
METRO VIGAN COORDINATING COUNCIL
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Coordinated business development plan
Improved quality of basic services
VIGAN is not just a World Heritage Site frequented by
tourists.It is a safe haven for investors and ideal home for everyone….