COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Home to various Research and Development institutions and Centers of Excellence in Agriculture such as Central Luzon State University, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Carabao Center and others;
- Belongs to the “W” growth corridor of Central Luzon tasked to provide the needed technologies nationwide;
- Blest with fertile soil suited for growing agricultural crops;
- Two national roads traverse Muñoz: the Maharlika Highway going to Region II and the Muñoz-Lupao Secondary National Road leading to Region I;
- The City Government owns an Asphalt Batching Plant and a complete heavy equipment pool;
- Central Luzon State University was chosen as the Agri-Tourism Center for Luzon;
- Has a relatively high elevation and hence, not prone to flooding;
- Traversed lengthwise by the Baliwag River whish has been a rich source of gravel and sand;
- Traversed by the on-going CASECNAN Multi-Purpose Irrigation and Power Project of the National Government;
- Has available tracts of public land that can be utilized as locations for proposed projects;
- Has a good road network leading to its neighboring towns and cities;
KEY ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
- Farming (Palay, Onion, Garlic, Corn, Peanut, etc.)
- Fishery (Tilapia, Catfish, Prawn, Mudfish, etc.)
- Food Processing (Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Dairy)
- Bamboo Craft
- Metal Craft
KEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Housing (Low-cost)
- Hotel and Restaurants/Fastfood Chains
- Garments
- Tourism Development
- Malls/Recreation/Entertainment Facilities
- Transport Terminals
- Radio/Communications Facilities
- Banks and Lending Institutions
- Health Services
STRATEGIES
- Conduct of consultation meetings, brainstorming and seeking the opinion of Local Government Unit Officials, City Development Council Members, Non-government Organizations, People’s Organization and other interest group;
- Mobilization of Research and Development institutions based in this Muñoz and employing the sharing of resources to achieve ambitious goals;
- Capacity building of interest groups through education and trainings;
- Creative use of power of the Local Chief Executive;
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