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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-016

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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-016

AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES FOR AVAILMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE NAGA CITY DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB AND THE FEES AND CHARGES THEREFOR

Author(s)/Sponsor(s): Hon. Gregorio Re Abonal, Hon. Salvador M. del Castillo, Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales, Hon. Jose C. Ranola, Hon. Jose B. Perez
Date Enacted: March 10, 2020
Summary/Additional Info:

  • Establishes access rules, client qualifications, and usage fees for the Naga City Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) under the NCIB/ITPO.
  • Serves two primary sectors:
    • Digital Startups (ICT solution enterprises at various development stages)
    • Freelance Online Workers (home-based or co-working tech workers)
  • Offers incubation rooms, co-working spaces, networking, mentoring, and access to a Digital Innovation Fund for seed support.
  • Sets DIH facility use fees:
    • ₱200/sq.m. (rental) + ₱50/sq.m. (CUSA) for startups
    • ₱10–₱15/hour desk charges for online workers
    • Free use periods and rental waivers possible for early-stage projects
  • Launches Digital Innovation Fund (DIF) and outlines application, screening, and contract-based release.
  • Establishes a Startup Development Committee, roster system, and performance-based renewal and monitoring.

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