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Surigao del Sur

Location

• Bounded by Surigao del Norte in the North, Davao Oriental in the South, Agusan del Sur in the West, Pacific Ocean in the East

Infrastructure facilities

• Telecommunications
  • Services provided by 3 telephone lines (PLDT, Philcom, Bayantel)
  • 3 telegraph companies (PT&T, RCPI, TELOF)
  • 2 cell phone (SMART, Globe)
  • 2 internet service providers
  • 5 radio stations
  • 5 cable TV service providers

• Airport/seaport
  • 2 airports
  • 4 seaports

• Economic zones
  • Macasaltabayami Provincial Agri-Industrial Center
  • Bilbahilita Provincial Agro-Industrial Center

Cost of Doing Business

Minimun Daily Wage	Rate in Php
Non-Agricultural	137.00 - 167.00
Agricultural	137.00 - 157.00
Retail / Services	137.00 - 167.00 + 12.00 COLA

Utilities	Rate in Php
Power Rates
Commercial (per kwh)	2.9528 - 3.5801
Industrial (per kwh)	2.9228 - 3.5101
Residential (per kwh)	2.9228 - 3.5303
Water Rates
Commercial / Industrial (size 21-30 cu.m. consumption level)	200.00 - 274.00
Residential (size 21-30 cu.m. consumption level)	100.00 - 137.00

Investment areas

• fish processing
• abaca production and processing
• seaweed production and processing
• industrial tree plantation
• fruit and vegetable production and processing
• mining
• post harvest facilities and food processing facilities
• ice plant and cold storage
• utilities
  • telecom
  • power generation
  • common carrier

Local incentives

• 3-5 years full exemption from all municipal govt taxes, permits, fees and other charges, real property tax exemption for 3 yrs.
• tax credits on duty importation of domestic breeding stocks and genetic materials
• taxable income deductions up to 50% of wages increment in direct labor

Major tourist attractions

• Tinuy-an Falls - popularly known as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines, has a 3-tiered falls about 45 meters high surrounded with natural forest and a cool atmosphere

• Turtle Island - a turtle-like shape island at a distance, is ideal for picnic, swimming and fishing. Surrounded by clear water, presence of fascinating cave and natural breakwater

• Lush primeval forests, pristine white beaches with sapphire-blue waters, mystical kissing islets, enchanted caves