Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office

CONTACT INFORMATION

Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office

LEDIPO
6th Floor, LEDIPO Office, East Wing, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City
8988-4242 Local 1505, 1506, 1507
LEDIPO@quezoncity.gov.ph
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Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT US

Description

The Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO) drives Quezon City’s pro-business initiatives, ensuring a dynamic and investor-friendly environment. As the implementing arm of the Quezon City Economic Development Incentives Code, LEDIPO is the focal officer for local economic development and plays a key role in streamlining investment policies, offering strategic incentives, and facilitating sustainable economic growth for medium to large enterprises.

Through the Quezon City Investment Priorities Plan (IPP), LEDIPO aligns local development goals with national economic strategies, attracting businesses, fostering innovation, and supporting medium to large enterprises. LEDIPO specializes in addressing the growing demand for support from the business sector and is in charge of the facilitation, preparation, coordination, and execution of local economic development and investment promotion policies, programs, projects, and activities (Source: CC, 2022, SP-3301 S-2024).

Mission

To make Quezon City the preferred business destination, generate employment across more businesses, and develop growth hubs through policies and programs strategically designed to drive inclusive and sustainable progress in the local business sector.

Vision

LEDIPO envisions Quezon City as a premier destination for international and local investors and enterprises, run by business-oriented policies, guided by good governance that drives sustainability and inclusive growth.

Legal Bases

City Ordinance No. SP-2219, S-2013 Entitled “An Ordinance Adopting The Economic Development Incentives Code Of Quezon City”
City Ordinance No. SP-3301, S-2024, Entitled “An Ordinance Establishing the Quezon City Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office, Amending Articles Nos. III, IV, and V, Book 1 of Ordinance No. SP 2219 Series of 2013”

Service Pledge

To promote and market the city as an attractive investment and business destination.

To formulate annual and medium-term plans for Medium and Large Enterprises (MLE) development.

To coordinate and monitor policies, programs, and activities relative to MLEs of all national and local government agencies.

Services

INVEST WITH QC: MEDIUM TO LARGE BUSINESSES, APPLY FOR INCENTIVES!

The Revised Quezon City Economic Development Incentives Code, or the City Ordinance SP-3296 S-2024, provides a range of fiscal incentives to support medium and large enterprises operating in the city. Qualified businesses may avail of exemptions on the following local taxes:

– Business Tax
– Real Property Tax (for newly constructed buildings)
– Amusement Tax
– Franchise Tax
– Situs Tax

Interested enterprises may submit a Letter of Intent addressed to:
Hon. Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City
3rd Floor, High Rise Building, Office of the Mayor
Quezon City Hall Complex

Once received and evaluated, applicants will be provided with a list of documentary requirements.

Please note that all applications are subject to review and approval by the Quezon City Economic Development and Investment Board (QC-EDIB) to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria. For inquiries or assistance, please email support.incentives@quezoncity.gov.ph

INNOVATE WITH QC: JOIN STARTUP QC – THE PHILIPPINES’ FIRST AND LARGEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT-LED STARTUP PROGRAM!

Startup QC opens its doors annually to aspiring entrepreneurs through two tracks: a Student Business Plan Competition and a Professional Startup Category.

Apply via the Quezon City E-Services portal. Log in and select the Startup QC Program to begin your application.

For application schedules and official announcements, follow the Startup QC Program on social media.

Note: Only Quezon City ID holders are eligible to apply for the Program.

COLLABORATE WITH QC: PARTNER WITH QUEZON CITY IN BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

Quezon City welcomes partners and donors to support projects aligned with the City’s Investment Priority Plan, which advances:

Social inclusion and equity
Environmental sustainability
Economic development and inclusive growth
Smart and resilient cities

Individuals or organizations interested in contributing may submit a Letter of Donation Intent addressed to the Quezon City Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (QC LEDIPO). The proposed beneficiaries, donation mechanisms, and project alignment will be carefully evaluated and communicated for implementation upon receipt.

For inquiries or further details, please email investmentservices.ledipo@quezoncity.gov.ph

WORK WITH QC: COLLABORATE WITH QUEZON CITY THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPP)

Quezon City welcomes partners and donors to support projects aligned with the City’s Investment Priority Plan, which advances:

Social inclusion and equity
Environmental sustainability
Economic development and inclusive growth
Smart and resilient cities

For inquiries or further details, please email investmentservices.ledipo@quezoncity.gov.ph

Programs

QC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES CODE

The amended Local Economic Development Incentives Code, or the City Ordinance SP-3296, S-2024, encourages the entry, expansion, diversification, and modernization of medium and large enterprises through the provision of incentive packages.

Geared towards the achievement of the City’s socio-economic development goals, the incentives code encourages the inflow of domestic and foreign investments, concurrently promoting collaborative efforts with the private sector. The Quezon City Government approved the new ordinance in September 2024.

New medium and large enterprises with assets worth beginning to Php 15 million and above—excluding land value—can apply for exemptions from business taxes, amusement taxes, franchise taxes, and real property taxes on registered land and newly built buildings in Quezon City.

KEY INCENTIVES OFFERING:

New and Expanding Businesses: New and expanding businesses can avail of standard 2 years tax exemptions on property, business, franchise, and amusement taxes. Another year shall be granted upon evaluation if the applicant belongs to the Investment Priority Plan (IPP).

Principal Office Relocations: Businesses planning to relocate their headquarters to Quezon City may receive situs tax exemptions for up to 10 years upon evaluation.

Loyal Businesses: Businesses that have maintained their principal office in Quezon City for 15 years can receive a 10% discount on their situs tax for all gross sales outside of Quezon City for one year.

QUEZON CITY INVESTMENT PRIORITY SECTORS:

Circular and Sustainable Infrastructure
Creative Economy and Industry
Inclusive Economy
Innovation and Development

To apply, contact LEDIPO through:

ledipo@quezoncity.gov.ph

(8988) 4242 local 1505

6F High Rise Building QC Hall Compound, Diliman, Quezon City

STARTUP QC PROGRAM

Startup QC is a local banner program established under the Quezon City Ordinance SP-3109, S-2022, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the city. This program consists of two main categories: Startup QC Professional Category and Startup QC Student Competition.

StartUp QC Professional Category aims to establish startups and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. It provides resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help startups grow and succeed.

The StartUp QC Student Competition is an initiative designed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit among students. This competition encourages them to develop innovative business ideas and pitch them to a vast audience of the startup ecosystem. It offers valuable learning experiences, networking opportunities, and potential funding for winning projects, inspiring the next generation of young business leaders.

QC awards cash prizes to 27 outstanding teams of Startup QC Student Competition

A “smart backpack” system startup idea that revolutionizes maternal healthcare systems and empowers rural women and healthcare workers was named the best among this year’s StartUp QC Student Competition finalists, clinching the P100,000 grand prize.

The Quezon City Government on Thursday awarded a total of 27 outstanding student teams (out of 39 finalists) that have submitted their business pitches on sustainability, health, education, agriculture, and governance. The students were also provided networking opportunities during the program’s demo day at the Matrix Creation Events Place in Barangay Pinyahan. (Full article: https://quezoncity.gov.ph/qc-awards-cash-prizes-to-27-outstanding-teams-of-startup-qc-student-competition/ )

Tech innovations secured grants in Startup QC Cohort 3

The Quezon City Government awarded a total of Php 6 million in equity-free grants to six (6) local tech startups under the StartUp QC Program to support and empower homegrown innovators as they create impactful solutions for various sectors.

The third cohort of Startup QC, the first and largest local government unit (LGU)-run startup program in the Philippines, culminated in a Demo Day featuring tech-driven solutions aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges across a variety of sectors.

The finalists surpass expectations with a remarkable diversity of innovations, addressing issues in creative industries, youth empowerment, education, disaster risk reduction, sustainability, finance, and information technology. (Full article: https://quezoncity.gov.ph/tech-innovations-secured-grants-in-startup-qc-cohort-3/)

For more information, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/StartUpQuezonCity

Tiktok.com@startup.qc

https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupqc

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROJECT COLLABORATIONS

Quezon City Footbridge Donation, Redevelopment, Monitoring and Maintenance Project

Through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Quezon City Government and Ecobridges Ads. Inc., this unsolicited PPP project aims to rehabilitate the footbridges in Quezon City which includes installation of solar-powered-LED lights for pedestrian ways, bicycle ramps, roofing, minimum of six (6) security cameras (high definition of CCTV cameras), louvers, plant boxes, maintenance boxes and lastly, provision of security guard for each footbridge.

As of April 2025, 31 footbridges were rehabilitated along the major thoroughfares in Quezon City: Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), Katipunan Avenue, C-5 Road, and Commonwealth Avenue.

DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

LEDIPO encourages the private sector to build more micro-cell sites, towers, and cellular antennas to strengthen the City’s digital backbone and enhance connectivity among QCitizens.

As of 2025, there are 9 private tower companies who identified more than a hundred city-owned properties for this city-wide mobile network connectivity project.

SOLARIZATION OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

Three (3) key buildings within the City Hall compound, and 2 public hospitals are now powered by solar energy as of 2025.

Twenty-five (25) more school buildings, including four (4) within the city hall compound as well as the Quezon City General Hospital, are now undergoing solar energy installations.

This milestone reflects the city’s commitment to responsible practices that reduce electricity consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and bring QC closer to net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.

ELECTRIC BUS DEPLOYMENT AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN QUEZON CITY

In line with Quezon City’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility, eight (8) electric bus units have been deployed along Route 1 (Cubao to P. Tuazon) through the coordinated efforts of the Office of the City Administrator, Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department, Traffic and Transport Management Department, City Architect’s Office, and City Engineering and General Services Department.

These modern electric buses are PWD-friendly, equipped with wheelchair ramps, designated seating, and spaces to accommodate a diverse range of passengers, and advanced safety features. The service is free of charge for commuters along the route.To support this initiative, four (4) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have also been installed along Makatarungan Street, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations of the e-bus fleet.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS: SISTER CITIES

Quezon City, through the International Relations Division under the Office of the Mayor, is actively cultivating and expanding its international network by strengthening ties with its Sister Cities around the world. These partnerships support mutual growth and shared learning across various sectors, including economic development, investment promotion, education, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), and sustainability.

As part of its strategic agenda, Quezon City is deepening economic and diplomatic engagement with the following International Sister Cities:

Chiba City, Japan
Daly City, California, United States of America
Guam, United States of America
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Rishon LeZion, Israel
Shenyang City, People’s Republic of China
Taipei City, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Yangon Region, Republic of the Union of Myanmar

These city-to-city collaborations are designed to create pathways for shared economic growth, promote local and foreign investments, and support cross-sector initiatives that benefit citizens and communities alike. For partnership inquiries or to explore collaborative opportunities, please contact: ledipo@quezoncity.gov.ph

Department Directory

Mr. Juan Manuel J. Gatmaitan
Department Head III
8988-4242 local 1506
jay.gatmaitan@quezoncity.gov.ph

Divisions/ Sections

DIVISIONS	OFFICER NAME	OFFICE ADDRESS	CONTACT INFORMATION
Economic Enterprise Division (EED)	Ms. Monical Paula Lavares Planning Officer	6th Floor, LEDIPO Office, East Wing, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City	8988-4242 local 1507 monica.lavares@quezoncity.gov.ph
Planning & Programs Division (PPD)	Mr. Reuel C. Ruiz, Jr. Special Operations Officer	6th Floor, LEDIPO Office, East Wing, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City	8988-4242 local 1507 reuel.ruizjr@quezoncity.gov.ph
Investments Services Division (ISD)	Mr. Joel Emmanuel C. Sumpaico Special Operations Officer	6th Floor, High-Rise Building, City Hall Compound, Brgy. Central	8988-4242 local 1507 jong.sumpaico@quezoncity.gov.ph
International Relations Division (IRD)	Mr. Alex S. Mendoza	6th Floor, LEDIPO Office, East Wing, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City	8988-4242 local 1507 alex.mendoza@quezoncity.gov.ph