WHY INVESTMENT IN ORIENTAL MINDORO
The gateway to the MIMAROPA region — offers a strategic location, abundant natural resources, and a business-friendly provincial government committed to inclusive and sustainable growth. The province is actively seeking partners and investors across priority sectors to boost employment, strengthen infrastructure, and expand regional connectivity.
1. Tourism Development
(Eco & Marine Tourism, Resorts)
Opportunities:
Resorts, boutique hotels, ecolodges,
dive tourism services.
Why:
Increasing demand for sustainable
and luxury tourism, fueled by
Oriental Mindoro’s rich marine
biodiversity and pristine island
destinations.
2. Information Technology
& Digital Services
Opportunities:
Establishment of Oriental Mindoro
IT Park for BPOs, shared service
centers, data centers, and startups.
Why:
Rising demand for ICT-enabled
services outside Metro Manila;
offers a skilled young workforce,
lower overhead costs, and
government support for ICT
infrastructure.
3. Transport & Mobility
Infrastructure
Opportunities:
Development of Oriental Mindoro
Transport Stop — a provincial
transport terminal and logistics
hub integrating bus, van, and
cargo operations.
Why:
Enhances connectivity within the
province and to Metro Manila;
supports trade, tourism mobility,
and efficient goods distribution.
4. Agribusiness & Food
Processing
Opportunities:
Value-added processing of rice, coconuts (copra, virgin coconut oil), bananas, fish/seafood, cold chain
logistics, and agri-supply chains.
Why:
Strong raw-material base and potential to increase farmer incomes through processing, packaging, and exports.
5. Aquaculture & Fisheries
Opportunities:
Seaweed farming, shrimp/prawn
culture, marine hatcheries, feed
production, and integrated fish
farming.
Why:
High demand for sustainable
seafood both domestically and
internationally, leveraging the
Verde Island Passage brand for
premium markets.
6. Renewable Energy &
Mini-Grids
Opportunities:
Solar farms, wind projects, biomass from agri-waste, and hybrid mini-grids for off-grid barangays.
Why:
Growing local energy needs and national incentives for clean, renewable energy investments.
TOURISM CLUSTER APPROACH
Cluster 1: Premier Beach and Water Adventure Destination
Cluster 2: Premier Lake Tourism Destination
Cluster 3: Premier Nature Adventure Destination
Cluster 4: Premier Cultural Immersion & Island Hoping Cluster
