Halal Investment Opportunities Mindanao, Philippines
About the Mindanao Development Authority The Mindanao Development Authority or MinDA is a government agency created through Republic Act 9996. It is mandated to promote, coordinate and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect socioeconomic development of Mindanao. It also acts as the Philippine Coordinating Office (PCOBE) for the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), ensuring the active participation of Mindanao and Palawan in the sub-regional economic cooperation. MinDA provides strategic planning and programming of the various peace and socioeconomic development programs and projects throughout Mindanao. The agency mobilizes resources and implements programs that are needed to stir peace and development in this part of the country. Immediately after MinDA’s creation, the agency started looking for a strategy that will stimulate the development of industries. This strategy must provide more and better jobs for a greater number of Mindanaoans. This was only possible if the infrastructure and logistics support and the right policy environment conducive for business to thrive were in place. To address these requirements, MinDA pushed for the Mindanao Development Corridors Strategy (MinDC) as the blueprint for accelerated growth in Mindanao.
Mindanao Development Corridors The MinDC Strategy aims to achieve an integrated and globally-competitive Mindanao. This approach ensures that growth centers are connected and the developing and under-developed areas are also integrated in the development clusters. Infrastructure and logistics are key to propelling growth in Mindanao. Ports and airports are targeted for improvement to cater to the growing demand of the industries. Connectivity between and among regions in Mindanao is being prioritized via roads and bridges.
Priority Projects under Mindanao Development Corridors PROJECT NAME
LOCATION
INDICATIVE COST
1. Trans-Mindanao High Speed Railway System (TMHSRS | 2,135 kms)
Mindanao-wide
US$ 14,256,135,229.63
2. Marawi Rehabilitation (focusing on other affected areas outside Marawi City)
Marawi, Butig/Piagapo, Lanao del Sur
US$ 304,327,056.41
3. Establishment of Agro-Economic Zones in Seven (7) Provinces in Mindanao
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Agusan del Sur, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan
US$ 794,604,258.70
4. Tawi-Tawi Integrated Development Project/Ecozone
Tawi-Tawi
US$ 283,787,235.25
5. Picong FreePort, Ecozone and Haj Terminal
Picong, Lanao del Sur
US$ 472,978,725.42
6. Mindanao River Basin Integrated Flood Control Projects (Ambal-Simuay River Flood
Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Cotabato City, and Sultan Kudarat
US$ 1,626,649,513.30
7. Mindanao Executive Leadership Academy
Maramag, Bukidnon
US$ 5,675,744.71
8. MinDC Interregional Connectivity Projects (31 Road projects and 5 Bridges)
Mindanao-wide
US$ 1,434,071,495.46
9. Tourism Assistance Center in 20 Strategic Areas in Mindanao
Mindanao-wide
US$ 1,891,914.90
10. New Zamboanga Airport
Mercedez, Zamboanga City
US$ 186,732,000.79
11. General Santos Aerotropolis
Brgy. Fatima, General Santos City
TBD
12. Polloc Freeport and Ecozone
Polloc, Maguindanao
US$ 1,891,914.90
Control and Rio Grande de Mindanao Flood Control, Pulangui River Flood Control, Ala River Flood Control, Tamontaka River Flood Control, Buluan - Alip River Flood Control)
Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
Picong Freeport and Agro-Industrial Ecozone THE PICONG FREEPORT Agro-Processing Facilities
Container Yards Container Terminal
THE PICONG AGRO-INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC ZONE The Picong Agro-Industrial Economic Zone has an indicative area of 400,000 square meters and a developable land of about 280,000 square meters. It shall be classified as an agriculture-based industrial economic zone and will focus on the processing of agricultural and aqua-marine products.
Estimated for 500,000 square meters in size with 70% area that can be developed, the Picong Freeport is envisioned to be the gateway and catalyst of economic activities in the North Western Central Mindanao. INDICATIVE COST: US$ 365,750,000.00
Storage and Trading Warehouses
Agribusiness Trade Centers Agri Processing Facilities
Potential agri products for processing and consolidation: Artists’ Perspective of Picong Agro-Industrial Ecozone
INDICATIVE COST: US$ 292,600,000.00 Coconut (Lanao del Sur)
Cassava (Lanao del Sur)
Corn (Zambo del Norte)
Rice (Lanao del Norte)
Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
Malabang Airport with Hajj Terminal
Mindanao
Proposed Mosque
Lanao del Sur Picong
With an indicative area of 300,000.00 square meters and 70% area that can be developed, the airport will serve as the gateway for Hajj Pilgrims of Mindanao and of the Philippines. Initial research suggests that an estimated 5,000 Hajj Pilgrims come from Mindanao and spend around a total US$ 3 Million for transportation and accommodation in Metro Manila before flying to Saudi Arabia.
PROPOSED FEATURES: • State of the art facilities that conform to international standards (conducive for rituals) • Special Hajj Processing Facilities to expedite processing of pilgrims • Enhanced and upgrading of Mosque
INDICATIVE COST: US$ 339,450,000.00
Malabang
Agro Economic Zones
To complement the MinDC approach, MinDA is proposing for the establishment of Agro-Economic Zones (AEZs) in Mindanao.
AEZs at a Glance Seven (7) provinces were selected for piloting AEZs, with initial execution focused on rapid impact pilot projects The successful establishment of pilot AEZs across strategic production hubs is expected to lead to the transition of Mindanao agriculture to an organized, high-tech, safe, demand-responsive and value-oriented sector. This initiative aims to position Mindanao as a single and highly integrated economy that is able to leverage and fully participate in economic groupings such as the BIMP-EAGA, ASEAN Economic Community, and the rest of the global economic communities.
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Agro-Processing Ecozone Total Area: 429,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 45.5M Competitive Advantages: • Proximity to Bancasi Airport (50.8 KM) • Proximity to Nasipit Seaport (69.1 KM) • Available PLGU-owned lands
MAGUINDANAO Agro-Economic Zone
Total Area: 350,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 37.1M Competitive Advantages: • Strong LGU Support • Strong connectivity
BASILAN
Agro-Processing Ecozone Total Area: 250,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 26.5M Competitive Advantages: • PLGU-owned lands for AEZs • Proximity to existing RORO ports • Gateway to BIMP-EAGA
LANAO DEL SUR
Agro-Industrial and Tourism Total Area: 400,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 42.4M Competitive Advantages:
Agro-Aqua Ecozone
• Coastal area • Proximity to proposed Picong Freeport, SEZ, and Hajj Terminal
Total Area: 520,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 55.1M
ZAMBO. DEL SUR
ZAMBO. DEL NORTE
Competitive Advantages: • DDPKaRoMaLGU Alliance • Proximity to seaports and airport • LGU-owned land • Skilled workforce
ZAMBO. SIBUGAY
Agro-Processing Ecozone
Agro-Eco Industrial Park Total Area: 400,000 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 42.4M Competitive Advantages: • Human Capital (SUC Graduates) • Proximity to Pagadian Airport (12 kms.)
Total Area: 4,094,750 sq.m Indicative Cost: US$ 434.3M Competitive Advantages: • Available government owned land • Strong connectivity Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
THE PHILIPPINES
Commodity and Potential Industries Map for Pilot AEZs
Potential Industries: Timber, Palm Oil, and Rubber Processing
MINDANAO
Potential Industries:
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY Potential Industries:
BASILAN Potential Industries:
LANAO DEL SUR
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
Potential Industries: Multi-fruit, Tropical Puree, and Seaweed Processing
AGUSAN DEL SUR
Cassava, Seaweed, Banana Processing and Manufacturing
Timber, Palm Oil, and Rubber Processing
Potential Industries: Abaca, Cassava, Banana, and Fish Processing
MAGUINDANAO Potential Industries: Oil Palm and Banana Processing
Rubber, Coffee, and Coconut Processing
LEGEND
Rubber Processing and Manufacturing
Coconut
Cacao
Mango
Coffee Cassava
Palm Oil
Rubber Poultry Seaweed Abaca
Why Mindanao?
In the Philippines, Halal products have become popular due to the growing awareness on Halal as a process of producing permissible, high quality, safe, and healthy products rather as an exclusive ritual among Muslims.
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FOOD BASKET Mindanao supplies at least 40% of the country’s food requirements and contributes more than 20% to the national food trade.
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HALAL READY Major commodities from Mindanao such as tuna, sardines, banana, and coconut among others have potential to be developed as Halal food products.
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SAFE AND HEALTHY Poultry and livestock from Mindanao are tagged as bird flu and FMD-free in the Philippines and in BIMPEAGA countries.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT Mindanao’s global Halal potential is boosted by the support of government bodies like MinDA which sits as a member in the Philippine Halal Export Board. MINDANAO IS GLOBAL Mindanao (along with Palawan) represents the Philippines in the BIMP-EAGA Economic Community in which Halal is considered a priority industry. HUMAN CAPITAL Aside from its inherent natural bounty, Mindanao showed growth in the services sector thanks to its competent workforce.
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Halal Triple-A Livestock Slaughterhouse and Meat Fabrication Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
PROJECT COST:
US$ 9.5 Million (includes land acquisition)
PRODUCT LINE:
CONTACT DETAILS
Various Meat Products
Ms. Eileen E. San Juan Cagayan de Oro Trade and Investment Promotions Center Phone: +63 (88) 8573057 investcdo@cagayandeoro.gov.ph
RAW MATERIALS:
Cattle, Goat, and Sheep
OPPORTUNITIES: Proximity to air and sea ports (One hour from Laguindingan Airport and Mindanao International Container Terminal)
Increased demand for Halal Meat and Food (Cagayan de Oro is an active destination of BIMP-EAGA member countries)
Sole producer of Wagyu Beef in the Philippines
Expansion of backyard-raising market and Operation of a Livestock Auction Market
ABOUT THE PROJECT Establishment and operation of an international standard slaughterhouse for cattle, goats, and sheep with meat fabrication facilities. The facility will allow Halal processing and include strict quality control features as well as appropriate waste-handling equipment. The Livestock Auction Market will provide steady supply. This will be a welcome development for local meat processors seeking expansion into Halal products.
LOCATION Mindanao
Mindanao International Container Terminal
Laguindingan Airport
Cagayan de Oro City
Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
Halal Meat Processing Plant Polloc, Municipality of Parang, Maguindanao, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
PRODUCT LINE:
CONTACT DETAILS
PROJECT COST:
Various Meat Products
US$ 2.12 Million
RAW MATERIALS:
Atty. Ishak Mastura Managing Head Regional Board of Investments ishakmastura@gmail.com
Halal-certified Beef
OPPORTUNITY: Proximity to Polloc Port (Polloc Port to be developed as a Freeport and Ecozone)
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project aims to establish a Halal Meat Processing Plant that will provide safe, healthy, nutritious Halal Beef certified by a duly accredited Halal Certification Body (HCB), catering both the domestic and export markets.
LOCATION Mindanao
Polloc Port
Parang
Maguindanao
Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
Bucas Grande Ecotourism Enterprise Zone Socorro, Surigao del Norte
PROJECT COST:
US$ 42 Million
SERVICES OFFERED:
CONTACT DETAILS
Agro-Tourism, Lodging
Ms. Bernadette David Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority +632 249 9500 local 728 bucasgrande.tez.tamd@tieza.gov.ph
AMENITIES:
Mountain and Forest Zones OPPORTUNITIES
Identified as a Flagship Enterprise Tourism Zone
Conducive environment for locators or registered tourism enterprises
Has an approved Development Master Plan
Proximity to Sayak Airport in Siargao (44.2 km)
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Bucas Grande Ecotourism Enterprise Zone is envisioned to be a sustainable and responsible integrated ecotourism development providing world class facilities and services. The site, with an area of 167.7 hectares, has the potential to become a major travel industry component, serving as the main tourism service center and development zone designed to pull tourism facility investments away from the actual ecotourism sites. With ecotourism as the over-all thematic tourism development for Bucas Grande, product sustainability consistent with environmental protection and social upliftment will be prioritized.
LOCATION Sayak Airport Socorro Surigao del Norte
Conversion | $1 = PhP 52.80 (as of 01/24/19)
Investments in Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Mindanao-wide
The Philippines continues to attract investments in the global information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry because of its largely young and educated work force and their strong English proficiency, and its rapid economic growth in recent years.
LEGEND Areas with potential for Arabicspeaking IT-BPM industries
The key cities of Mindanao such as Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Zamboanga City have been included in the Department of ICT’s Digital Cities PH Program and can hosts areas for growth of the IT-BPM industry. PEZA-certified IT Parks and buildings are available in these key cities and recently attracted investments in ICT-enabled industries such as but not limited to customer care centers, medical and legal transcription, software development, web design, among others. Other cities and provinces such as Cotabato City, General Santos City, and Maguindanao province have the potential to become hubs for IT-BPM industry catering to Arabic speaking clients particularly those companies located in the Middle East. These areas have the talent pool, ICT infrastructure and readily available buildings and offices spaces that can support the requirements of IT-BPM industry.
Cities under DICT’s Digital Cities PH Program
Cagayan de Oro City
Zamboanga City
Cotabato City
Davao City Maguindanao
General Santos City
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