Baggao, officially the Municipality of Baggao (Ibanag: Ili nat Baggao; Ilocano: Ili ti Baggao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Baggao), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 82, 782 people.
The municipality of Baggao was known as the famous hunting ground before the issuance of the Royal Decree on November 27, 1896 which officially detached it as a barrio of Amulung. Old folks narrate that the “Ibanags” who frequently hunted in the locale, used to wash their catch before taking them home in a big mud hole which they called “Abbagaoan” meaning “a place to wash”, and from which the name of the municipality was derived. Rev. Fr. Pedro Vicandi, O.P. who was then the Parish Priest of the area, was designated officer-in-charge of the town. His chapel, and at the same time , the town hall consisted of a shack made of bamboo and cogon built atop of a hill one kilometer southeast of the site where the former municipal building was to be built. However, on April 18, 1899 Fr. Vicandi fled the area when Col. Daniel Tirona, under Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, burned the friar’s shanty.
(Source: Wikipedia and LGU Baggao)
INVESTMENT TAGLINE
| “Garaw Baggao” |
DEMOGRAPHY
| Total Population (PSA 2015) | Working Age Population | Employed | Unemployed |
| 82,782 | 15 years and above | 26,246 | 25,066 |
INFRASTRUCTURE
| Total Road Network | Existing Internet Service Providers | Existing Water Service Providers | Existing Electricity Service Provider and Capacity |
| 493.199 km. | Smart Communications and Globe Telecoms. | None yet, The Concession Agreement with Tubig Pilipinas is still on the process of Review and Approval by the Investment Coordinating Council (ICC) of the NEDA. | Cagayan Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO) |
PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES
| Buses | Passenger Vans | Jeepneys | Tricycles | Passenger Bancas |
| 12 | 110 | 20 | 887 | 10 |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
| No. of Universal/ Commercial Banks | No. of Thrift/ Savings Banks | No. of Finance Cooperatives | No. of Savings Bank | No. of Pawnshops | No. of Money Changers | No. of Remittance Centers | Other Financial Institutions |
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Medical Services Provider | Category | Existing Bed Capacity |
| Dr, Romel B. Razote Medical Clinic | Clinic | – |
| Razote Medical Clinic | Clinic | – |
| Alejandro Adult and Child Clinic | Clinic | – |
| Baggao District Hospital | Hospital | 10 |
| Municipal Health Center | Health Center | – |
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AND BED CAPACITY
| Name of Accommodation Facility | Category | Maximum Bed Capacity |
| Country Inn Roadside Hotel & Restaurant | Hotel and Restaurant | 56 |
| Vicimar Hotel | Hotel | – |
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 |
| Rice | 49,788.96 | 63,651.50 | 47,904.58 | Isabela and Bulacan |
| Corn | 98,652.48 | 76,138.92 | 81,100 | Isabela and Bulacan |
MAJOR PRODUCTS
| Product Name | Producer/Processor | Existing Market |
| Fashion Bayong | Baggao Weavers Association | Region 02 and Manila |
| Market Basket | Baggao Weavers Association | Region 02 and Manila |
| Placemat | Baggao Weavers Association | Region 02 and Manila |
| Wine Bag | Baggao Weavers Association | Region 02 and Manila |
| Gift Bag | Baggao Weavers Association | Region 02 and Manila |
| Furnitures | Baggao Furnitures Producers Association | Region 01, Region 02 and NCR |
EXISTING BIG-TICKET INVESTORS (Asset Size of at least P60 Million)
| Name of Investors | Product Lines | Existing Market |
| – | – | – |
FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL INCENTIVES
| Fiscal Incentives | Non-Fiscal Incentives |
| 1. For non- biodiversity business projects, a graduated discounted on business tax from the start of business operation: i.First Year – 100% exempt; ii.Second Year – 75% discount; iii.Third Year – 50% discount; and iv.Fourth Year – 25% discount 2. For Bioderversity-friendly business projects and Market-led opportunities regardless of its category of investment are exempted from business taxes for a period of six (6) years as premium incentive to protect and conserve the sustainable use of Biological resources. 3. BOI registered, if any, are exempted from the fees and charges as specified under Section 133(g) of Republic Act 7610 provided they are Registered under LIIC of Baggao,Cagayan. | 1. Assistance in securing business permits and licenses 2. Assistance in the selection of sites and right of way negotation 3. Assistance in the recruitment of local labor and arbitration, as the case maybe; 4. Assistance in the connection/tapping of water power and communication connection; and 5. Other assistance within the powers and functions of the Local Government Unit 6. Discounted lease rate of 20% for the use of idle land owned but not being used by the municipality of Baggao for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Bayan. 7. Discounted fee of 10% on the use of Municipal Heavy Equipment and facilities during project construction/development but not to exceed two (2) years. |
REASONS TO INVEST IN BAGGAO
| Reasons to Invest in Baggao |
| 1. Abundance of resource-based raw materials. 2. Presence of the Most Decorated Cave in the Philippines, the Blue Water caves and other adventure tourist destinations. 3. Attractive investment incentive program. 4. Friendly business permits and licensing systems and standards. |
STEPS IN REGISTERING A BUSINESS AND REQUIREMENTS
| No. | Steps | Requirements | Processing Time | Office Concerned |
| 1 | NEW Application, Filing, Verification and Evaluation | a. Filled-up Application Form b. Proof of Business Registration, Incorporation or Legal Personality (i.e. DTI/SEC/CDA Registration c. Barangay Business Clearance d. Sanitary Permit e. Pollution Clearance f. Zoning Clearance g. Annual Building Inspection h. Contract of Lease (if lessee) | 10 mins. | BPLO |
| 2 | A. Assessment B.1. Payment of Fees and Licenses B.2. Payment of Fire Inspection Fee | a. Capitalization b.1. Order of Payment b.2. Official Receipts | a. 10 mins. b.1. 5 mins. b.2. 10 mins. | BPLO/Treasury |
| 3 | Approval/Releasing of Mayor’s Permit | All Documents from Step 1 | 10-15 mins. | BPLO |
| RENEWAL | a. Filled-up Application Form b. Proof of Business Registration, Incorporation or Legal Personality (i.e. DTI/SEC/CDA Registration c. Barangay Business Clearance d. Treasurer’s Clearance e. Sanitary Permit f. Pollution Clearance g. Zoning Clearance h. Annual Building Inspection i. Contract of Lease (if lessee) | |||
| 1 | A. Assessment B. Payment of Fees and Licenses B.1.Payment of Mayor’s Permit and Licenses B.2.Payment of Fire Inspection Fee | a. Financial Statement b. Declared Annual Gross Sales c. Financial Statement d. Issuance of Official Receipt e. Issuance of Official Receipt and FSIC | 10 mins. | |
| 2 | Approval/Releasing of Mayor’s Permit | Issuance of Mayor’s Permit and Municipal License | 10 mins. |
COMPETITIVE/COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES
| Competitive/Comparative Advantages of Baggao |
| 1. Nearness to airport, bus terminal and Port Irene; 2. Abundance of rice and corn; 3. Sustainable supply of g-melina and other allowed wood species. |
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
| Awards and Citations of Municipality of Baggao |
| 1. Seal of Good Local Governance, 2015 and 2017. 2. Host of Caving Congress in 2019. |
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 |
| Diosdado A. Ortiz | Slaughterhouse Master II/LEIPO Designate | 0915 316 9681 | leipobaggao@gmail.com |
| Mark Gregory S. Antonio | NC – JBC Baggao | 0915 338 7106 | nc.baggao@gmail.com |