The LGU of Mulanay, through the leadership of Hon. Aristotle L. Aguirre, adopted and implemented the Integrated Business Permits and Licensing System (iBPLS) which offers end-users with innovative features to make the business permit process more accurate and speedy. The system introduces a systematic approach to streamline the business permit and licensing process of the LGU.

The iBPLS will become a useful tool to support the LGU’s effective management of information in terms of speedy knowledge processing to achieve organizational objectives. It will greatly contribute to the improvement of performance and competitiveness of the LGU’s business permit and licensing process. The unique features of the system, such as the assignment of unique code to business permit for tracking purposes and the generation of customized reports, make information management efficient and effective.

Top 5 Key Reasons to Invest in Mulanay

ACCESSIBILITY AND LOCATION ADVANTAGE

Highly accessible by land and sea, Mulanay is traversed by the Maharlika National Road. It is about 279 kilometers south-east of Manila and 142 kilometers away from its provincial capital, Lucena City. The Municipality has a well-interconnected public infrastructure and telecommunications network that is continuously improved to cater to the growing needs of the economy. Indeed, Mulanay is an attractive location for investments in agriculture, fishery, manufacturing, real estate development and tourism.

MARKET ADVANTAGE

The level of Mulanay’s economic activity and its educated workforce makes it a viable and attractive destination. The Municipality is host to 4 private and 32 public educational institutions which is a natural magnet for different types of services and activities and produces a continuous supply of knowledge-based workers and professionals. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Campus which specializes in the business, education and agriculture, has contributed to the steady growth of professionals in these disciplines.

The municipality has twenty-three (23) health facilities consisting of one (1) Rural Health Unit (RHU), 21 Barangay Health Stations (BHS), and two (2) private health facilities. Existing private facilities are located in the Poblacion areas while Barangay Health Stations are located in the rural areas. Facilities are all operational and serve the residents of the community. Cases requiring minor and major operations and critical medical assistance are referred to hospitals in Catanauan, Gumaca, Lucena, and Manila. The central business district has 2 Commercial Banks 5 rural banks, a booming public market complex, and close to 700 business establishments. All of these make the Municipality of Mulanay a dynamic market for many business opportunities.

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANTAGE

Municipality of Mulanay is the ideal place for living (settlement and recreation) and making a living (business and production). Cost of living in the area is relatively inexpensive. There is an abundance of fresh agricultural and marine products that are locally grown and readily available for consumers. There are daily routes of Buses and Vans to other municipalities and anytime to common areas in the municipality using motorcycles like “top-down” and “habal-habal”. There is also another mode of transport, which is a seaport that services passengers from different coastal barangays.

The Municipality’s crime rate is a low 0.3%, making the peace and order situation one of the best in the Province. Mulanay became a First Class Municipality almost 20 years ago and yet business and other taxes have not increased since 2012. Cost of doing business is relatively cheaper compared to the other cities and municipalities because of the deliberate decision of the local government to maximize the investor-friendly stance of the Municipality. The one-stop business assistance office were always ready to serve clients since 2015.

RESOURCE ADVANTAGE

Mulanay is known for its professional, highly-skilled and cost-effective labor force. The human resource is a healthy mix of skilled agricultural workers and non-agricultural workers; technical skilled workers; construction workers; and professionals. Aside from its human resources, Mulanay has a lot of natural advantages such as the vast Forest Land such as the famous Buenavista Protected Landscape (BPL), formerly known as the Buenavista Watershed Forest Reserve is among the major ecotourism draws of the province of Quezon. The vast land area of the municipality is composed of forest land production and more than half are devoted to agricultural land production. Among the agricultural land, 75% are planted with coconut, 25% planted with banana intercropped with coconut and about 7% is planted with rice. Coconut, banana, rice, corn, watermelon, root crops, and vegetables comprise the existing major agricultural crops in the municipality. Coconut, Banana, and rice are the top three major agricultural crops based on production area.

The Municipality also will adopt the Heritage Archaeo-Ecotourism and the Agri-Industrial Development Thrusts. These development options are seen to meet the desired vision of the municipality, being the center of agri-industry, commerce, and heritage eco-tourism.

PROFESSIONAL AND PROACTIVE GOVERNANCE ADVANTAGE

Political stability and development-oriented Municipality leadership are essential in encouraging economic investments while ensuring social equity. The local government’s developmental strategies are anchored on the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of good governance. The Municipal Government of Mulanay is serious in continuing its role as an enabler that allows business to do what it does best without unnecessary government intervention. Mulanay welcomes wholesome and family-oriented business investments and value-laden economic partners to ensure growth with equity and meaningful development.

Investment Priorities

All Manufacturing Activities including Agri-Processing

All Manufacturing Activities including

• Agri-Processing
• Manufacture of industrial goods and processing of agricultural and fishery products.
• Manufacture of machinery and equipment including parts and components

Mass Housing

• Mass housing with price ceiling of 2Million

Infrastructure and Logistics including LGU PPP

• Establishment and operation of physical infrastructure including:
• Airports and Seaports
• Air, Land and Water Transport
• LNG storage and regasification facilities
• Pipeline projects for oil and gas
• Bulk Water treatment and supply
• Training facilities
• Domestic Industrial zones
• PPP projects including LGU PPP

Innovation Drivers

• Research and development activities
• Centers of excellence (eg. academic and medical facilities)
• Innovation centers
• Business incubation hubs
• Fablabs/co-working spaces
• Shared business facilities for MSMEs
• Commercialization of new and emerging technologies and products of DOST or
• Government-Funded R&D

Inclusive Business Models

• Business activities of medium and large enterprise (MLEs) in agribusiness and tourism sectors that provide business opportunities to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) as part of their value chains

Environment and Climate Change-Related Projects

• Manufacture/assembly of goods and establishment of energy efficiency-related facilities
• Privately-owned materials recovery facility

Energy

• Power regeneration projects utilizing conventional fuels

Export Activities

• Production and manufacture of export products
• Service Exports
• Activities in support of exporters

Export Activities

• Production and manufacture of export products
• Service Exports
• Activities in support of exporters

Special Laws

• Industrial tree plantation
• Mining (limited capital equipment incentive)
• Publication or printing of books/textbooks
• Refining, storage, marketing and distribution of petroleum products
• Rehabilitation, self-development and self-reliance of person with disability
• Renewable energy
• Eco-Tourism
  • Restoration and Preservation of Historical Site and Festival
  • Accommodation facilities
  • Theme Parks