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ProTech Center "Home of South Cotabato's Best!"

The ProTech Center epitomizes the dynamism, ingenuity, and industry of the people of South Cotabato amidst the diversity of its culture.

. A center that promotes and generates economic activity towards the province's goal of becoming the premier agri-industrial and eco-tourism center in the Southern Philippines

The center has a display area of 1,024 sq. m, spacious enough to show off the province's best produce. It has a total 16 booths and a centerpiece area where one can demonstrate on how these different products are done. It also caters to different events with technological aspects for the benefit of the public.

VISION

A center that epitomizes the dynamism, ingenuity and industry of the people of South Cotabato amidst the diversity of its culture, and a center that promotes and generates economic activity geared towards the province's goal of becoming the premier agri-industrial and eco-tourism center in Southern Philippines .

MISSION

Advance a synergetic relationship among various sectors in the province focused on the growth, progress and development of its people through stronger linkages between and among local entrepreneurs and prospective markets and spearheading higher levels of competency via conduct and facilitation of technical training and SME assistance that enhance design, quality and innovation of products with greater marketability and competitiveness in the domestic and global market.

 

PROTECH FACILITIES FOR RENT

Main Exhibit Hall

•  For government agencies/ local educational

Institution/ cultural groups .......... 300.00/ day

200.00/ half day

after 5 PM ............... 400.00/ 4 hrs

succeeding hours............ 100.00/ hour

 

•  For private organizations........... 500.00/ day

300.00/ half day

after 5 PM ............... 600.00/ 4 hrs

succeeding hours............ 150.00/ hour

 

•  Use of ceiling-mounted air-conditioners ..... 50.00/ unit/ hour

•  Use of sound system........... 250.00/ hour

 

Tent (3m x 3m)................... 20.00/ unit/day

South Cotabato Exhibitors:

South Valley - one of the leading producers of quality kalamansi juice and concentrate, durian jam and pastillas in Mindanao .

Contact Person: Mrs. Edna Feliprada
Contact #: 09202798279
Address: G.E. Feliprada Farm, Bo. 7, Banga, South Cotabato

Kablon Farm Foods Corp. - Pioneer in fruit processing in the province, now catering to the world market.

Contact Person: Mr. Ernesto Pantua
Contact #: 09209067628 Tele fax: (083) 228-8508
Address: Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato

Cold Mountain Virgin Coconut Oil - The first BFAD accredited virgin coconut oil in Region XII

Contact Person: Mrs. Heidi M. Florentin
Contact #: 09198256708 <
Address: Brgy. Morales, City of Koronadal

Fuentespina Kasuy - Largest and sole cashew processor registered dy the DTI in Mindanao

Contact Person: Mrs. Lorna Fuentespina
Contact #: 09278491545
Address: Glamang, Polomolok, South Cotabato

Durian Garden , atbp. - One of five leading agri-tourism sites in Mindanao , producer of the renowned durian ice cream

Contact Person: Dr. Rafael Romero
Contact #: (083) 552-4392
Address: Awas, Polomolok, South Cotabato

Niños Food Products - One of the leading producer of banana chips, macapuno pastilles & balls, ube pastilles, coco balls, and nutria pastilles

Contact Person: Mrs. Elizabeth Rafal
Contact #: 09185697025
Address: Crossing Rubber, Tupi, South Cotabato

TNFC - Producer of export quality dried mango chips and slices, mango puree and concentrates.

Contact Person: Mr. Rodolfo Sabung
Contact #: (083) 552-1428
Address: Glamang, Polomolok, South Cotabato

Maligo Multi-Purpose Coop. - a producer of non preservative jams and chips

Email Add: maligompc@yahoo.com
Address: Brgy. Maligo, Polomolok, South Cotabato

VMotril's Food Products - Producer of organically grown Bongolan Banana Chips and Dried Pineapple

Contact Person: Mrs. Vicky Motril
Contact #: 09273094201
Address: Tupi, South Cotabato

BaCAS - Corn Husk Bags and Accessories and Home Decors

Contact Person: Mrs. Editha Aguilar
Contact #: (083) 239-1686 (TLDC)
Address: Banga, South Cotabato

JPH Bamboo - Maker of export quality bamboo and wood furniture and accessories

Contact Person: Mr. Felix Hilado
Contact #: 09204968352
Address: Polomolok, South Cotabato

 

PAGLAUM BAMBOO - designs competitive bamboo furniture, accessories, home decors and miniature garden fountains ready for export

Contact Person: Mr. Dennie Javellana
Contact #: 09196283971
Address: Gensan Drive , City of Koronadal , South Cotabato

INCENTIVE PACKAGE

 

•  Fiscal Incentives. - Exemption for a period of three (3) to five (5) years from real property taxes, including the Special Education Fund to the full amount of the share of the province shall be granted to enterprises on the basis of the amount of their investments as follows:

•  For New and Pioneering Enterprises:

 

•  With capitalization of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) to Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00); three (3) years.

•  With capitalization of more than Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) to Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00); four (4) years.

•  With capitalization of more than Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00); five (5) years.

•  For Expanding Enterprises:

•  With additional investment of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) to Ten Million Pesos (P10,000.00); three (3) years.

•  With additional investment of more than Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) to Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00); four (4) years.

•  With additional investment of more than Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00); five (5) years.

Provided that additional years of exemption for additional investment shall be granted only when by reason of such additional investment, the expanding enterprise falls under a higher bracket in which case it shall enjoy the period of exemption for the same bracket which period shall include the period of exemption granted prior to the expansion; and provided further, that the maximum five-year exemption for enterprises with capitalization and/or additional investment of more than Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) may be extended upon application and approval of the Board; and provided finally, that the grant of fiscal incentives under this Code shall commence at the start of the business.

Other Fiscal Incentives:

a. Exemption from the payment of Governor's Permit and corresponding Provincial Tax of the following taxes for a period of one (1) year to qualified registered new and pioneering enterprises engaged in:

1. Printing and Publication;

2. Amusement (Provincial share only);

3. Franchising;

•  Sand and Gravel quarrying (Provincial share only);

•  Delivery van/trucks; and

•  Exemption from payment of Transfer Tax on acquired properties to be utilized for business.

b. Infrastructure expenditures outside the place of business within the Province of South Cotabato can be added on to capitalization as defined by this Code, provided that the project is directly related to the investment subject to the approval of the Board.

•  Non-Fiscal Incentives. - The following non-fiscal incentives under this Code shall comprise of the services of the SCIPB and the SCIPC relative to the following:

•  Simplified registration;

•  Access to information;

•  Facilitation of joint venture arrangement;

•  Linkages with other agencies; and

•  Other related services.

INCENTIVE PRIORITY AREAS

While agriculture forms the backbone of the province, its manufacturing sector has grown strongly to generate new sources 0of affluence our local small medium entrepreneurs. The abundance of its natural resources balanced by a typhoon-free climate has made it advantageous to indulge in any economic activity.

With vast areas of agriculture complemented with its innovative people, this gives South Cotabato all the ingredients it needs toward a vibrant economic industry.

AGRICULTURE TOURISM

- Production of High Value Commercial Crops

- Development of Tourism Site

(HVCC) - Hotels and Restaurants

- Livestock Production

- Retirement Villages

- Inland Fishing

- Medical Tourism

- Vegetables

- Resort Facilities

MANUFACTURING ICT

- Feed Mill

- ICT Communication Facilities

- Agricultural Machinery Production

- Business Process Outsourcing

- Organic Fertilizers

- Food Processing

- Manufacturing of Agricultural By- Products

 

Contact:

South Cotabato Productivity and Technology (ProTech) Center

Alunan Avenue , City of Koronadal , Province of South Cotabato

url: http//www.southcotabato.gov.ph

e-mail: protechcenter@southcotabato.gov.ph

telefax: +63 83 228 9738