8 Reasons for Investing in Bulacan

1. Strategic Location

• "Gateway to North"; links Metro Manila to Central and Northern Luzon
• About 27.5 kilometers from Metro Manila
• Accessible to major airports (Ninoy Aquino International Airport, New Manila International Airport and Clark International Airport)
• Accessible to major seaports (Subic Seaport, Port of Manila, Dingalan Seaport)

2. Highly Skilled Manpower

• Bulakenyo's tradition of meticulous craftsmanship and industry is world-renowned
• Universities, colleges, and technical-vocational schools in the province produce competent graduates

3. Sustainable Natural Resources

• Vast production areas that produced agricultural commodities for food security and economic growth
• Rich in mineral and non-mineral reserves; iron deposits contain 62% to 75% iron, which is higher than the international standard grade of 67%, and 32 out of the 60 varieties of marble in the country can be found in Bulacan

4. Well-Developed Infrastructure Support

• Access to and within Bulacan is made possible by an extensive network of national and provincial roads

5. Ease of Doing Business

• Institutes an investor-friendly environment by creating the proper settings to hasten increased economic activity within its capabilities

6. Strong Public-Private Partnership

• Recognizes expertise and capability of the private sector in fostering sustainable economic growth in the province
• Consults with the private sector regularly; involve the business sector in planning the directions of the development of Bulacan

7. Favorable Peace and Order Situation

• Bulacan is relatively a peaceful province. Order and discipline are the norms.

8. Attractive Incentives

• Grants incentives to investment projects that are included in the investment priority areas
• Incentives complement the national government incentives and privileges granted by the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)