2022 Bataan Investment Priority Areas

  1. Enterprises in Less-Developed Areas
    Businesses established in less-developed zones or growth sub-centers, as identified in the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP).

  2. Manufacturing Using Locally Available Raw Materials
    Manufacturing enterprises that utilize raw materials sourced within the province.

  3. Manufacturing and Processing Plants
    Facilities engaged in manufacturing and processing activities.

  4. Tourism-Oriented Enterprises
    Including travel and tour services, tourist transport, adventure sports, convention organizers, accommodations (hotels, resorts, inns), tourism estate management, restaurants, shops, recreational centers, spas, museums, galleries, theme parks, convention centers, and zoos.

  5. Medical Tourism Facilities
    Establishment of tertiary hospitals catering to medical tourists.

  6. Pioneering Enterprises
    Businesses that manufacture or process products not yet produced in Bataan on a commercial scale, or utilize new production methods untried in the province.

  7. Export Service-Oriented Enterprises
    Services rendered to clients abroad, such as call centers, business/knowledge processing, software development, animation, data transcription, engineering design, ICT support, and other BPM-related industries.

  8. Water and Power Resource Development Enterprises
    Projects focused on developing water and power resources.

  9. Telecommunications Development Enterprises
    Establishment of new telecommunications infrastructure, especially in rural areas, utilizing at least fiber optic technology, as endorsed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

  10. Agriculture/Agri-business Enterprises and Fishery
    Production and processing of agricultural and fishery products, including by-products and wastes, biofuels, feeds, and organic fertilizers.

  11. Research and Development
    Commercial and in-house R&D activities, and the establishment of centers for excellence, innovation, and skills development training institutions.

  12. Engineered Products
    Shipbuilding and repair, manufacture of machinery and equipment (including parts and components), basic iron and steel products, and long steel products (billets and reinforcing steel bars).

  13. Solid Waste Management and Industrial Waste Water Projects
    Establishment of waste recycling or treatment facilities integrated with manufacturing to produce semi-finished or finished products using 100% locally-generated solid waste materials and scraps. Also includes industrial wastewater treatment facilities and adoption of pollution control technologies.

  14. Power Generation
    Generation of power using alternative sources such as hydro, solar, wind, wave, geothermal, bio-energy, and tidal power, including technologies that improve energy efficiency.

  15. Green Projects
    Manufacture of environment-friendly products using recyclable materials, and reduced use of petroleum products and chemicals.

  16. Port Development and Operation
    Projects related to the development and operation of ports.