Taxation
& Incentives
BOI
Incentives
PEZA
Incentives
Human
Resources
The province of Laguna is home to approximately 1.683 million people
(1995 est.) A significant number of the labor force is engaged in
production and agriculture. Lagunenses fit well in the work setting.
They are hardworking, highly motivated, good-natured, and easy to
get along with. They are also highly literate. English is widely
spoken even among rank and file workers, an advantage not found
in other parts of the ASEAN region.
Where
experienced workers cannot be sourced from within the province,
they may be sourced from the nearby Metro Manila area. The same
goes for Filipino middle managers and professionals who, with their
international business orientation, can easily handle foreign business
transactions.
Culture
of Excellence
The provincial government has made progress in instilling a "Culture
of Excellence" in the province. In this effort, the government
has found a committed and capable partner in the private sector.
Representatives from the private sector sit as active members in
the Laguna Area and Productivity Council (LAPC) and have co-founded
the Laguna Employment and Manpower Development Council (LEMDC).
LAPC
seeks to improve the productivity of those currently employed in
the business sector, government sector, cooperatives and sectoral
associations, and academe. These groups are introduced to important
productivity concepts and give basic skills through the Quality
Control Circle and 5S seminar. Its most recent project is industry
clustering and value chain analysis.
LEMDC,
on the other hand, provides skills training to out-of-school youth
so that they can enter the labor force. The organization also provides
retraining and upgrading whenever workers are retrenched or laid
off. The ultimate goal of LEMDC is to build a work-class workforce
for all the business sectors in Laguna.
Business
and Economic Environment
Laguna continues to be one of the country's preferred investment
locations. Its abundant natural resources, motivated work force,
existing support services, and strategic location give the province
a competitive advantage in attracting new investors.
Industrial
Peace and Productivity
The Culture of Excellence being promoted in Laguna encourages all
its workers to be highly productive. All sectors of government and
the community participate in proactive programs that enhance employment,
industrial peace, and productivity. Government agencies like the
Center for Labor Relations and Assistance, and the Laguna Tripartite
Labor Council closely coordinate with the local government units
and business enterprises. Various labor management councils have
also been set up to mediate between labor and management.
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