Center for Trade
Center for retail and trade in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Republic of the Philippines
City Government of Zamboanga
City Mayor's Office
Local Economic Development & Investment Promotion Services (LEDIPS)
Discover opportunities. Invest in Zamboanga City.Explore our economic profile, priority investment areas, growth sectors, and business resources.
Meet Our Team
“Our dedicated team work to make Zamboanga City a favorable destination for investments.”
Chloe Mariz A. Revillas
Administrative Aide IV
Chiseca A. Potot
Clerk 1
Arjimar S. Alkap
Clerk 1
Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Services
City Mayor's Office
Investment Center 2f BOSS Building Paseo del Pilar
N.S.Valderosa St. ZONE IV 7000 Zamboanga City
N.S.Valderosa St. ZONE IV 7000 Zamboanga City
investmentzamboanga@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/zamboangacityinvest
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Economic Profile
Discover the economic landscape of Zamboanga City.
Zamboanga at a Glance
Discover what makes Zamboanga City a strong and competitive investment destination.
Region IX
Zamboanga Peninsula
HUC
Highly Urbanized City
1,453 km²
Third largest city in the Philippines
1,018,849
Total population (2022)
98
Barangays
Agri-Fishery Center
Center of Sustainable Agri-Fishery Industry of the Philippines (RDC Resolution No. 111, s. 2022).
Barter Trade Hub
Part of the East Borneo Economic Corridors (EBEC), center of barter trade.
Mariculture Center
Mariculture and trade center of Western Mindanao.
Digital City
Declared a Digital City under the Digital Cities 2025 program.
Business-Friendly LGU
2025 Most Business-Friendly LGU finalist, City Level 1B — Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Ease of Doing Business
Compliant with Republic Act No. 11032, the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act.
Disaster Resilient
22nd Gawad Kalasag Seal of Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance.
Highly Compliant LGU
Highly Compliant LGU (2022) in the Regional Disaster Preparedness Index.
Child-Friendly Governance
Awarded the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG).
Protective Community
Top performing LGU in the LCAT-VAWC functionality assessment on anti-trafficking and violence against women and children.
Green Practices
Recognized for outstanding practices in sanitary landfill operation.
Local Economy
Key indicators that show the strength and stability of Zamboanga City's economy.
16,674
Registered Establishments
14,154
Business Renewals
81
Banks & Branches
8.5 Days
Avg. Business Registration
25,604
Employment Opportunities
329
Microfinance Institutions
Priority Investment Areas
Explore key sectors with high potential for growth and development in Zamboanga City.
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Transport & Infrastructure
Information & Technology
Renewable Energy
Public-Private Partnership
Manufacturing
Tourism
Real Estate Development
BIMP-EAGA Trade
Halal Industry
Malls & Retail Trade
Zamboanga City Growth Centers
Explore strategic areas for business and investment.
Labuan
Commercial center for the West Coast and the neighboring province.
Ayala
Industrial area where the ZAMBOECOZONE is located.
CBD
Central Business District — mixed use.
Sangali
Industrial area and location of the fishing port.
Mercedes
Planned city extension and site of the proposed Zamboanga City International Airport.
Curuan
Mixed use growth center along the east coast.
Vitali
Center for the East Coast to the neighboring province — mixed use.
Source: City Planning and Development Office — view the full land use map
Accessibility
Easily connected to key destinations in and out of the city.
Airport
2.32 km from City HallBus Terminal
7.25 km from City HallSeaport
0.28 km from City HallRegional Access
Direct flights to Manila, Cebu, Davao, Tawi-Tawi and Cotabato.
Manila · 505 NM
Cebu · 270 NM
Davao · 320 NM
Kota Kinabalu · 365 NM
Sandakan · 252 NM
Manado · 345 NM
Brunei · 467 NM
Approximate sea distance in nautical miles. The seaport handled 2.8M passengers and 560 ship calls (June 2022 – June 2023); 5 bus lines ply routes to Cagayan de Oro, Pagadian, Dapitan, Dipolog, Cebu and Bacolod. Source: City Development Strategies, Zamboanga City.
More Economic Data
Motor vehicle registration, air passenger volume, the cost of doing business and educational institutions.
Investment Code
Learn about the policies, incentives and regulations governing investments in Zamboanga City.
Upcoming Programs
DEC152026
Annual Trade Expo
Zamboanga City
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Annual Trade Expo
Zamboanga City
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Upcoming Events
JAN152026
Annual Trade Expo
Zamboanga City
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Past Events
SEPT112026
The Information and Communications Technology–Business Process Management (ICT-BPM)
Zamboanga City
convened a meeting to discuss upcoming events of the Zamboanga Information and Communications Technology (ZICT) Group and explore future collaborations between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the City Government of Zamboanga through the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Services (LEDIPS) Office.
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