Local Economic & Investment Promotion Office - Profile

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With its thriving economy and a captivating blend of natural resources, industries, and smart infrastructures, Batangas City successfully gained its reputable title as one of the country’s top earning cities. Located at the southernmost tip of Luzon and its coastal geographic, the city offers a competitive edge with the presence of an international seaport and cargo terminal, along with its rich and preserved agriculture, exceptional tourism, and state of the art initiatives. Being a first class city in the CALABARZON Region and also the capital of Batangas Province, the city of Batangas continues to be a promising host for business endeavors and an attractive location for potential investors.

Pursuant to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular 2010-113, the City Government of Batangas recognized the need for an entity which shall facilitate in the realization of the city’s development plans and progress, particularly in fueling economic growth and sustaining investments – hence, the creation of Batangas City’s Local Economic and Investments Promotions Office (LEIPO). Since its establishment in July 1, 2012, the LEIPO played a crucial role in promoting not only the economic potential of the city, but also the various development opportunities which make the city stand-out among other areas in the region, and even in the country.

Vision Statement
Batangas City Local Economic and Investments Promotion Office is a dynamic local economic development arm of Batangas City which advances data-driven and innovative plans and programs, steered by empowered and client-centered workforce committed to nurturing collaborative stakeholder relations and public trust towards achieving the City’s economic development vision.

Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of the citizens through sustained efforts to attain a balanced agro-industrial development; to promote a business-friendly environment; to generate more employment opportunities and to adequately provide the basic infrastructure utilities, facilities and social services necessary for a robust and liveable community.

Operating under the City Mayor’s Office, LEIPO’s basic functions are:

• to implement strategies that will enhance the city’s reputation as an economic hub;
• to work with the LGU in crafting policies and advocating practices that will invite local and foreign investments;
• to provide support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); and
• to foster public-private coordination through strengthened partnership with the private sector.

The latter shall pave the way for an efficient lobbying of concerns and solutions that will drive more entrepreneurs and business entities to start or expand their operations in the city.

The City Government of Batangas, through its aspiration to cater more opportunities and boost employment, launched initiatives for ease of doing business and efficient service, specifically streamlining business permit and registration processes and providing business-friendly incentives to ensure continuing trust and assistance. It is through the City Government’s efforts and LEIPO, that the city’s ‘economic zones’ are not only identified but also elevated to further heights in order to maximize its potentials - thus creating jobs for every Batangueño and uplifting the quality of life for the citizens of Batangas City.

The LEIPO consistently strives to fulfill its mandate of advancing Batangas City as a business-enabling environment, making way for advancements and digitalization through sustainable development and eco-friendly practices, all while still fully embracing our culture and heritage.