Camalaniugan, officially the Municipality of Camalaniugan (Ibanag: Ili nat Camalaniugan; Ilocano: Ili ti Camalaniugan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Camalaniugan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24, 923 people.
The municipality of Camalaniugan got its name adopted from the word MALANIUG- a plant that found growing abundantly in all areas of the original settlement of the town. The chieftain named GUIYAB added a prefix CA and suffix AN to the word MALANIUG, hence the town’s name CAMALANIUGAN. The YBANAG tribes were the first settlers of the town along the banks of water bodies Babayuan Creek.
(Source: Wikipedia and LGU Camalaniugan)
INVESTMENT TAGLINE
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DEMOGRAPHY
| Total Population (PSA 2015) | Working Age Population | Employed | Unemployed |
| 24,923 | 18,042 | 16,048 | 1,994 |
INFRASTRUCTURE
| Total Road Network | Existing Internet Service Providers | Existing Water Service Providers | Existing Electricity Service Provider |
| 76.79 km. | PLDT, Smart Communications, Globe Telecom. and Juan | LGU Level 3 Water System and Refilling Stations | Cagayan Electric Cooperatives (CAGELCO) and Solar Panels |
PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES
| Buses | Passenger Vans | Jeepneys | Tricycles | Passenger Bancas |
| 30 | 54 | 18 | 285 | 6 |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
| No. of Commercial Banks | No. or Rural Banks | No. of Remittance Centers | Other Financial Institutions |
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Medical Services Provider | Category | Existing Bed Capacity |
| Camalaniugan Main Health Center | Rural Health Unit | – |
| Camalaniugan Birthing Center | Birthing Center | 3 |
| Matilde A. Olivas Provincial Hospital | Provincial Government Hospital | 50 |
| Puyaoan General Hospital | Private Secondary Hospital | 12 |
| Grupo Medico De Dios Hospital | Private Tertiary Hospital | 50 |
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AND BED CAPACITY
| Name of Accommodation Facility | Category | Maximum Bed Capacity |
| Green Star Park Resort and Hotel | Resort and Hotel | 30 |
MAJOR COMMODITY, CROPS AND/OR PRODUCE
| Major Crops and Produce | Productivity for 2016 (In Metric Tons) | Productivity for 2017 (In Metric Tons) | Productivity for 2018 (In Metric Tons) | Existing Market/Buyers |
| Pineapple | 100 | 96 | 121 | Manila |
| Cacao | 230 | 280 | 250 | Batangas |
MAJOR PRODUCTS
| Product Name | Producer/Processor | Existing Market |
| Weaving Products from “Ananat” Grass | Camalaniugenos-CNoWeA (Centro Norte Weavers’ Association | Local |
| Special Puto,”Patupat” and Bibingka | Camalaniugenos RIC (Rural Improvement Club) | Local |
EXISTING BIG-TICKET INVESTORS (Asset Size of at least P60 Million)
| Name of Investors | Product Lines | Existing Market |
| Save More Supermarket | Groceries, Dry Goods, Frozen Meats, etc. | Philippines |
| Citi Shopping | Groceries, Dry Goods, RTW, etc. | Philippines |
FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL INCENTIVES
| Fiscal Incentives | Non-Fiscal Incentives |
| Qualified enterprise shall enjoy the following Tax Exemption Privileges for a period stated on the proceeding Section as follows: 1. Exemption from local business taxes pursuant to Section 133 (g) of the Local Government Code (LGC); 2. Tax Exemption Privileges through ordinances duly approved pursuant to Section 192 of the LGC as defined in Article 282 of the LGC Implementing Rules and Regulations. Qualified enterprise under this code shall avail the following period of tax exemption as follows: — Business Size ———————- Micro —————— Small ———— Medium ————– Large 1st year of operation —————- Exempt —————- Exempt ———– Exempt ————– Exempt 2nd year of operation ———— 50% discount ——— 70% discount —– 80% discount ——- 95% discount 3rd year of operation ——– Taxable in Full (TIF) —– 50% discount —– 65% discount —— 80% discount 4th year of operation ——————- TIF ——————– TIF ———— 25% discount —— 60% discount 5th year of operation ———————————————————————TIF ————- 35% discount 6th and succeeding years of operation ————————————————————————-TIF | Qualified enterprise shall be granted the following non-fiscal incentives: 1. One stop documentation for simplified registration procedure; 2. Assistance in resolving issues and concerns with NGA, NGOs and other service providers; 3. Support for industrial peace through reconciliation and mediation; 4. Assistance in securing electric power and water supply connection; 5. Assistance in site selection and negotiation for right of way; 6. Identification of joint venture partner as deemed necessary. |
REASONS TO INVEST IN CAMALANIUGAN
| Reasons to Invest in Camalaniugan |
| 1. A satellite municipality of Northern Cagayan being adjacent to the towns of Aparri, Buguey, Sta.Teresita and Lal-lo; 2. It serves as gateway to the Cagayan Special Economic Zone authority (CSEZA); 3. Front liner in producing prime agricultural food (rice, corn, HVCC); 4. Hub of customer trade and commerce in the first district of the province. |
STEPS IN REGISTERING A BUSINESS AND REQUIREMENTS
| No. | Steps | Requirements | Processing Time | Office Concerned |
| 1 | File Application for New and Renewal Business Application | 1. Filled-up Unified Form 2. Barangay Clearance 3. CTC (Cedula) 4. Police Clearance 5. Stool/Sputum Examination (For Food Handlers) 6. Sanitary/Health Clearance 7. Zoning Clearance(MPDO) 8. Building/Occupancy Permit (MEO) 9.NFA Clearance (for Rice Millers, Wholesalers and Retailers) 10. RPT Clearance 11. BIR Clearance 12. DTI/SEC/CDA Registration 13. SSS Clearance 14. PHILHEALTH Clearance 15. Fire Safety Inspection Clearance 16. Market Clearance(For Stall Holders) 17. License to Operate (For Drugstores) | 3-5 mins. | Frontline-LI/BPLO |
| 2 | One Time Assessment and Payment of Taxes, Fees and Charges | All Documents from Step 1 | 5-10 mins. | MTO and Other Offices (if necessary) |
| 3 | Signing and Issuance of Business Permit | All Documents from Step 2 | 10-15 mins. | Mayor’s Office Frontline- LI/BPLO |
COMPETITIVE/COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES
| Competitive/Comparative Advantages of Camalaniugan |
| 1. Strategic location at the Junction area (going Aparri and Sta. Ana) for commerce and trade. 2. Over-viewing the Cagayan River. 3. Heritage Tourist Attractions. 4. Potential Eco-Tourism Sites. 5. Producers of prime agricultural food (rice, corn, HVCC). 6. Potential center of sports activities. |
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
| Awards and Citations of Municipality of Camalaniugan |
| 1. 2019 DILG-SGLG Awardee; 2017 DILG-SGLG Awardee 2. 2016 DILG-SGLG Awardee 3. 2015-2019 DILG-Seal of Good Housekeeping 4. 2017 Top 5 Most Competitive 4th-6th Class LGU (CMCI) 5. Consistent Seal of Child Friendly LGU 6. 2018 LGU-MHO Purple Ribbon Award 7. Consistent Project Prepare Awardee (Provincial Level) 2016-2018 |
CONTACT DETAILS OF LOCAL ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICER/REPRESENTATIVE AND DTI NEGOSYO CENTER JUNIOR BUSINESS COUNSELOR (NC – JBC)
| Name | DESIGNATION | Mobile/Telephone Numbers | Email Address |
| EnP Edimar P. Cabaya | MPDC/MENRO/LEIPO Designate | 0917 146 1184 | cabaya.edimar@yahoo.com |
| Mark Kennedy B. Abedes | NC – JBC Camalaniugan | 0915 338 7173 | nc.camalaniugan@gmail.com |