Naga City remains one of the preferred locations of IT-BPM companies in the Philippines. It is among the pioneering “Next Wave Cities/Digital Cities” by the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). Top companies like IBM, Concentrix, Quantrics, and Stellar— as well as numerous firms engaged in software development, animation, game development, and healthcare information management — have made Naga their location of choice.
According to a Talent Deep Dive study by IBPAP, Naga’s BPO talent pool is at 22,000–assuming no further interventions from the government or the private sector to develop human resources. With approximately 8,000 direct workers in Naga BPOs now, investors are assured that adequate and competitive talent is available.
We understand that a proficient talent pool is the key to success of IT-BPM companies. As the center of education, we know that it is something we can offer. Every year, we produce almost 50,000 graduates and admit 175,000+ enrollees in the Bicol region, thanks to our leading universities and colleges.
Ateneo de Naga University
CHED Center of Excellence for teacher education and IT
Center of Development for business administration, entrepreneurship
Graduates CISCO-trained engineers
AUTONOMOUS Status
University of Nueva Caceres
First university in Southern Luzon
Graduates topnotchers in law, accountancy and engineering
Center for Technological Education in Engineering and Architecture
In partnership with Ayala Education since 2015 and now, Mapua Institute.
Universidad de Santa Isabel
First normal school for women in Southeast Asia
Center of Excellence for teacher education
Known for its offerings in education and health-related courses
Naga College Foundation
Center of Development for Criminology
Works with Informatics on Computer-Assisted Learning
Offers BPO/Call Center training
Bicol State College for Applied Sciences & Technology
Leading provider of higher technological, professional & vocational instruction & training in trades and technology, arts and sciences, fisheries, and other techvoc courses
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Specializes in agriculture, agribusiness and agri-science related courses
Center of Development in agriculture teacher education
Graduates topnotchers in Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural Engineering
Other Colleges
Systems Technology Institute (STI), AMA Computer College, WRI Colleges, City College of Naga, Naga View Adventist College, Global IT, Philippine Computer Foundation College, etc.
A differentiated infrastructure and industry support to help you deliver your results
We have the most extensive infrastructure network in the region; and has been adjudged by the National Competitiveness Council as #1 in infrastructure among cities in the Philippines.
5 PEZA-registered IT centers and parks, strategically located in the city’s commercial districts, are readily available for use. Our ecozones are complete with the needed IT infrastructure, interconnectivity, and backup power for uninterrupted operability.
A 1.8-hectare development at Central Business District-II (CBD-II) housing two IT buildings with gross leasable space of 15,000 sq. m.
Robinsons Cyberpark Naga
10,000 sq. m. IT building that is part of Robinsons Place Naga, located in the burgeoning commercial district of Naga Southwest Development. Four (4 ) additional mid-rise office buildings on a 2.5 hectare lot are set for development.
ALDP E-Park
ALDP E-Park is on 2.4 ha., a lot within 6.5 ha. mixed-use development. It is located between CBD-II and Naga Southwest Development.
ANR Business Center
A 6-storey PEZA-registered IT Center. Located along Naga City’s Concepcion Growth Corridor, it is very accessible to essential government institutions, commercial complexes and other utility providers.
Naga City Cyber Park
Found on a 10-hectare property, the Cyber Park offers the largest leasable space on a build-to-suit arrangement. This IT ecozone is located just beside the city’s traditional business district and its major educational institutions. It currently features a mall and a transport terminal for vehicles going north of Naga.
Existing Clients
Naga City-Scenes
Amenities and Quality of Life Comparable to Other Modern Cities Without the ‘ills’
Naga provides first-class facilities and amenities of a modern city while promising a peaceful living of the countryside, a mix of Urban and Rural Living.
The city has over 230 hotels and inns, more than 70 subdivisions, countless food and entertainment centers, resorts and a bubbly nightlife.
It is recognized as the most peaceful urban center in Bicol. Health services are at par with other highly-urbanized cities. A tourism hub, Naga provides easy access to top tourist and recreational sites such as Caramoan Islands, Mayon Adventure, and CWC. As one of the five oldest cities in the country, it is the seat of Bicol tradition and cultural heritage. Reasons why it has been recognized as among the “Most Liveable Cities in the Philippines” and “Most Improved Cities in Asia.”
Cost of Doing Business
Minimum Wage (Non-Agricultural)
P 310/day
P 6,490 – 6,820/month
Salary of Entry-Level BPO Worker
P 12,000/month
Office Space Rental
P 200 – 550/sq. m./month
Apartment Rental (2-bedroom)
P 5,000 – 10,000/month
House Rental (Unfurnished)
P 8,000 – 15,000/month
House Rental (Furnished)
P 15,000 – 25,000/month
Power (Commercial High Voltage/ Commercial Low Voltage/ Residential; per kwh, Jan 2021)
P 6.17 / 7.22 / 8.07
Water (Commercial; per m3; inclusive of all
charges, Jan 2021)
P 28.80 (11-20 m3) /
37.90 (51 m3 – up)
Informal Costs
NONE
Major Tourist Attractions
Naga
Culture and heritage sites; Mt. Isarog Eco-Adventure
Metro Naga
Cam. Sur Watersports Complex; Beaches in Pasacao and Siruma; Birdwatching
Other Towns in Cam Sur
Caramoan Islands Experience
Other Parts of Bicol
Butanding Interaction in Sorsogon; Mayon Volcano Ecotourism; Surfing and Kiteboarding
Strong Government & Private Sector Support
Industry support is our competitive advantage. We are confident to meet your expectations as you begin your investment journey with us. We are a government with strong people and stakeholder participation which makes collaboration easier. We offer tailor-fit services according to your needs:
Assistance in securing local and national government permits and licenses, and in registering with national agencies that grant other incentives
Providing investment-related information
Assistance in identifying suitable business sites
Facilitating the construction of government infrastructure critical to an investment
Identifying business or joint-venture partners
Facilitating service connections with local utilities
Providing introductions to key government, business and community leaders; and assistance in expanding business networks.
Aftercare services
All other assistance needed to facilitate business registration and improve ease of doing business.