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Kalinga

Location and boundaries

• The province of Kalinga lies on the central part of Cordillera Administrative Region.
• It is landlocked and bounded on the north by the province of Apayao, east by Cagayan, west by Abra and on the south by Mt. Province.
• Capital: Tabuk
• Land Area: 2,854.06 sq.km

Infrastructure facilities

• Telecommunication
  • Service provided by PLDT, Digitel, ETPI
  • 1 cable station
  • 4 internet service provider
• Economic zone: Agro-Industrial Center:
  • Regional Agri-Industrial Center (50 has.),
    Barangay Ileb, Nambaran, Tabuk, Kalinga

Cost of Doing Business

Minimun Daily Wage	Rate in US$
Non-Agricultural	3.48
Agricultural
- Plantation with annual gross sales of PhP5M or more	3.24
- Plantation with annual gross sales of PhP5M or less	3.14
-Non-plantation	2.77
Cottage & Micro Enterprises
- Employing more than 30 workers	3.04
- Employing less than 30 workers	3.00

Utilities	Rate in US$
Power Rates
Commercial (per kwh)	0.121
Residential (per kwh)	0.089
Water Rates
Residential	1.20

Note: The rate is for the minimum consumption. There are barangays whose water source depend on deep wells.

Investment areas

1. Timber-based product manufacturing. The province's dense forests provide vast resources for soft and hardwood. The raw materials for furniture, building components and other wood products.

2. None timber-based product manufacturing. The province produces more than 37 million lineal meters of rattan and 124 lineal meters of bamboo, nito, darumaka, banglan and cogon also abound in Kalinga. These indigenous materials can sustain a thriving gift, toys and houseware industry.

3. Fine gold jewelry making. The province has more than 100 million metric tons of gold reserves that are 18-karat grade, suitable for fine jewelry making.

4. Energy generation. The province has several potential energy sources. Already identified are mini-hydro and geothermal sources that can generate 620.7 megawatts of power.

5. Mango, pineapple and banana processing. Fruits are grown extensively in the province. Total area planted to with mango, banana and pineapple spans 1,272 hectares, with 6,324 hectares identified as potential for cultivation.

6. Coffee production. The area currently planted to coffee is over 3,600 hectares. Potential area available for cultivation is 4,295 hectares. Robusta, Arabica and Excelsa are the widely produced varieties. Prospects are good for businesses that process coffee beans into powder form or food flavoring.

Local Incentives

Ordinance is still under review by the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Major Tourist Attractions

• Arya Abra Festival - held in March of each year, the event is highlighted by parades, games of show and competition, and a trade fair. The trade fair showcases the best of Abra's farm and fishery resources and the beautiful handicrafts of its people. Horse and carabao racing, kite flying and bamboo raft racing are some of the games and competitions played during the festival.

• Tingguian Festival - also held in March, this festival focuses on Abra's biggest ethnic group. This annual activity showcases the Tingguians unique culture as depicted by its sports, dances and traditions.

• Boliney Hot Spring - located in Bani, Boliney, Abra, the place can be reached by jeepneys after traveling 32 kilometers of dirt road. The place is ideal fro swimmers who love taking a bath in hot and cold water.