Iguig (Ibanag: Ili nat Iguig; Ilocano: Ili ti Iguig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Iguig), officially the Municipality of Iguig, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,862 people.
It is best known as the hometown of Dado Banatao, a well-known Filipino-American software engineer credited for having developed the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS with silicon coupler data-link control and trans-receiver chip.
The town of Iguig was founded by Rev. Ambrocio De La Madre De Dios, O.P. on December 28, 1607. This maker, attached by the Philippine Historical Commission to the façade of the parish church,attests to the antiquity of Iguig. The native name of the town is “IHIG” and tradition has it that it was the name of the chieftain of the village which the Spaniards made into a “pueblo” on December 28,1607 and the Dominicans accepted as a “mission” on April 16,1608 with Santiago Apostol as the Patron Saint.
(Source: Wikipedia and LGU Iguig)
INVESTMENT TAGLINE
| “MAUNLAD IGUIG” |
DEMOGRAPHY
| Total Population (PSA 2015) | Working Age Population | Employed | Unemployed |
| 27,862 | 23,138 | 21,928 | 1,156 |
INFRASTRUCTURE
| Total Road Network | Existing Internet Service Providers | Existing Water Service Providers | Existing Electricity Service Provider and Capacity |
| 166.5 km. | PLDT, Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. | Iguig Waterworks System | Cagayan Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO) |
PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES
| Buses | Passenger Vans | Jeepneys | Tricycles |
| 16 | 57 | 21 | 505 |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Medical Services Provider | Category | Existing Bed Capacity |
| Rural Health Unit | Clinic | 5 |
| Diagnostic Center | Diagnostic Clinic | 1 |
| Private Clinic | Clinic | 4 |
| Dental Clinic | Clinic | 2 |
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AND BED CAPACITY
| Name of Accommodation Facility | Category | Maximum Bed Capacity |
| Blooming Dale Garden | Function Services | 8 |
| Desiderio Leasing | Leasing | 3 |
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 | 9,239.25 | 11,797 | 11,652.80 | Local Traders/NFA |
| Corn | 8,260 | 10,516.75 | 10,147.25 | Local Traders/NFA |
| Pineapple | NDA | NDA | 45 | Local Market |
| Banana | .5 | .6 | .7 | Local Market |
MAJOR PRODUCTS
| Product Name | Producer/Processor | Existing Market |
| Bricks and Pottery | Barangay Atulu | Local (within province) |
| -Native cakes and delicacies | San Lorenzo, Dumpao, Nattanzan, Sta. Teresa, Sta. Barbara and Manaoag | Local |
| Cakes | Sta. Barbara | Local |
| Breads | Ajat, Malabbac, Redondo, Salamague and Minanga Norte | Local |
| Metal Works | Sta. Teresa, Minanga Norte, Sta. Barbara and Minanga Sur | Local |
| Concrete Pots | Gammad, Atulu, Malabbac and Sta. barbara | Local |
| Meat Products | Big Boys | Local |
| Poultry | Dumpao, Campo and San Esteban | Local |
EXISTING BIG-TICKET INVESTORS (Asset Size of at least P60 Million)
| Name of Investors | Product Lines | Existing Market |
| Wilcon Home Depot | Home improvement materials and appliances | Local |
| Isuzu | Cars and Trucks | Local |
| Wonderland Homes Subdivision | Housing Units | Local |
FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL INCENTIVES
| Fiscal Incentives | Non-Fiscal Incentives |
| 1. Cost of all types of approved infrastructure project with public use is given 10% tax credit which would run 3 years the expiration of BOI or PEZA Incentives and 3 years for non-BOI/PEZA registered industries. 2. Provincial share of real property tax, 35% waived for the first 7 years. | 1. Coverage of line government agencies. 2. One-stop documentation center(for simplified documentation procedures). 3. Consistent support for industrial peace. 4. Other as may be determined by the Board. |
REASONS TO INVEST IN IGUIG
| Reasons to Invest in Iguig |
| 1. Proximity to Tuguegarao City and Regional Government Center 2. Presence of concrete road networks 3. Presence of Telecommunication system, Level 3 Water system and power utilities 4. Peaceful 5. Cost of doing business is cheaper compared to other LGU 6. Presence of Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 7. Updated Zoning Ordinance |
STEPS IN REGISTERING A BUSINESS AND REQUIREMENTS
| No. | Steps | Requirements | Processing Time | Office Concerned |
| 1 | Client’s file application for new business and renewal of business application | Filled out unified form, Barangay Clearance and Income Tax Return for previous year | 5-10 mins. | BPLO |
| 2 | One-time assessment of taxes, fees and charges | Assessment of business taxes, charges, and fees and fire safety fees; Issue tax order of payment Advise to pay to the collector | 5 mins. | MTO/BPLO/RCC |
| 3 | One-time assessment of taxes, fees and charges, receipt of O.R and claim of Mayor’s Permit and other clearances | All Documents from Step 2 | 10-15 mins. | MTO/BPLO/RCC |
COMPETITIVE/COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES
| Competitive/Comparative Advantages of Iguig |
| 1. Wide expanse of rich agricultural areas; 2. Vast pasture lands within alienable and disposable lands; 3. Presence of vast grasslands within forestlands; 4. Abundant inland water resources; 5. Proximity to Tuguegarao City; 6. Presence of mineral resources; and 7. Educated and skilled human resources |
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
| Awards and Citations of Municipality of Iguig |
| 1. Regional winner in the DILG “Best Implementer” of Assistance to Disadvantages Municipalities (ADM)-Evaluation Center Category. 2. Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance 2018. 3. “Marker of Excellence Award” in the implementation of the 2018 Assistance to Municipalities (AM) Projects-DRR Rescue vehicle and Equipment. 4. Regional Local Health System Award. 5. 2018 Local Legislative Award. 6. Seal of Good Local Governance National Award. 7. Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Award. |
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 |
| Rhodora M. Ramos | Project Dev’t. Assistant/ LEIPO Designate | 0905 858 9839 | Rhoda_ramos06@yahoo.com.ph |
| Monette Flores | NC – JBC Iguig | – | – |