Butuan City is set to reawaken a vital chapter in its economic and cultural history with the formal designation of a Wood Processing Economic Zone (WPEZ)—a strategic inclusion in the city’s newly adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). More than a zoning decision, this move represents a meaningful step toward revitalizing the industry that once…
From a business standpoint, increased vehicular traffic suggests expanding consumer presence and heightened economic engagement across the city. It signals that more people are in motion—commuting, transacting, and contributing to the day-to-day economic cycle. For enterprises and investors, this creates a timely opportunity to revisit strategic plans, particularly in areas such as location analysis, service…
With the completion of the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), a clear development roadmap is now in place. This signals a critical shift: the city is structurally ready for transformation — and the private sector is expected to play a central role in moving it forward. At the core of this transformation is the…
