Local Economic Investment Promotions Office

CONTACT INFORMATION

Local Economic Investment Promotions Office

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

ABOUT US

Description

LEIPO facilitates the creation and implementation of the City’s Investment Priorities Plan, which is based on the economic development agenda of Quezon City. LEIPO promotes the City as one of the preferred investment destinations in the Philippines by considering the economic development plan and policy outlines of various national government agencies.

Mission

To make Quezon City the preferred business destination, generate employment across more businesses, and develop growth hubs in the City.

Vision

For Quezon City to be a premier destination for investors and businesses. A business-friendly city that has an environment that has sustained development and inclusive growth.

Legal Basis

City Ordinance No. SP-2219, S-2013 Entitled “An Ordinance Adopting The Economic Development Incentives Code Of Quezon City”.

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

PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS

Identify investment activities, such as but not limited to trade agreements with other LGUs for sourcing raw materials; cooperation agreements with other government entities to facilitate investor transactions; and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements.
Prepare business opportunity profiles, including but not limited to industry profiles, project profiles, and viability or feasibility studies.
Coordinate with partnering institutions/agencies/private sector associations intended for PPP projects, and conducts research on PPP project possibilities from existing and new partners, including the development of a database of potential private sector partners.
Facilitate and assist in the implementation of PPP programs and projects, including, but not limited to the following;
- For PPP projects that are BOT Law variants and/or are following the BOT Law as the legal framework, serve as the LGU’s PPP Unit, the focal unit responsible for the planning, overseeing, and monitoring of PPP projects, as contemplated in Section 14.3 of the BOT Law Implementing Rules and Regulations;
- For PPP projects that follow the joint venture (JV) arrangement, provide support to the LGU’s Joint Venture Selection Committee (JV-SC) and the Contract Monitoring Unit (CMU), particularly in the fulfillment by the JC-SC and the CMU of their responsibilities, as contemplated in the annex of DILG-PPPC JMC No. 2019-01

PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING

In charge of the City’s investment facilitation and promotion activities, development, and establishment of support mechanisms for the growth of MSMEs.
Promote and market the city as an attractive investment and business destination by dispersing information to potential investors through trade missions, trade fairs, exhibits, fora/seminars, briefings/orientations, etc.
Assist in the promotion and development of MSMEs in the City, particularly in securing permits, identifying potential investors, sourcing experienced service providers, and resolving any issues encountered by the business units.
Prepare investment promotion materials (i.e. presentations of industry and project profiles; competitive analyses vis a vis other LGUs; competitive advantages of Quezon City; other general business information).es vis a vis other LGUs; competitive advantages of Quezon City; other general business information)
Provide and develop business retention and expansion structure, and other economic activities to attract investment and generate employment.
Coordinate and monitor policies, programs, and activities relative to MLEs of all national and local government agencies.
Continuously review the local investment climate and incentives program in order to recommend improvements.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Establish and maintain a database of investment opportunities and business potential information of the City to attract more investment.
Recommend and/or implement improvements in systems and processes towards simplification or improved productivity.
Serves as a member of the advisory group that will guide the City in investment promotion.
Serves as the pillar to local councils whose ventures are related to economic development.
Represent the City in trade and investment meetings, conferences, and other similar activities in both domestic and foreign venues.

Programs

STARTUP QC PROGRAM

STARTUP QC PROGRAM

The Quezon City Government recognizes the important role of startups as a reflection of a diverse, vibrant economy and its active, empowered citizens.

Aligned with Mayor Joy Belmonte’s 14-Point Agenda, the StartUp QC Program was envisioned to: (7) make Quezon City the preferred destination for businesses, (8) create new jobs across more businesses, and (9) develop growth hubs with an objective of making Quezon City the startup and innovation capital of the Philippines.

The StartUp QC Program caters both aspiring entrepreneurs and students who aim to become part of the startup community. To empower these QCitizens, this program offers various learning sessions, networking opportunities, investor matching, and financial grants to support their startup ventures.

Currently, calls for applications for the next cohort of the professional category, and the student category, are ongoing.

For more information, visit:

StartUp QC Facebook Page

StartUp QC Tiktok

StartUp QC LinkedIn

To apply: QC E-Services

KALINGANG QC SA NEGOSYO: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR QC SMALL ENTERPRISES

The second phase of the Kalingang QC Para sa Negosyo financial assistance program focuses on granting businesses the much-needed funds to remain operational and to support their labor force.

KALINGANG QC SA NEGOSYO: WAGE RELIEF PROGRAM FOR QC SMALL ENTERPRISES

In the first phase of the program, the PhP700 million budget was used to subsidize the salaries of QC micro and small business employees within a three-month span.

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS

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 way, 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 November 2023, twelve (12) footbridges were rehabilitated along the major thoroughfares in Quezon City: Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), Katipunan Avenue, C-5 Road, and Commonwealth Avenue. These footbridges are specifically located on the following areas:

EDSA Nepa Q-Mart	Katipunan Ave. – in front of Ateneo de Manila University and Regis Building	C-5 Road (Libis Area) – near Wilcon Home Depot
EDSA Balintawak	Katipunan Ave. – in front of Ateneo de Manila University and National Bookstore	C-5 Road (Libis Area) – Green Meadows
EDSA Monte de Piedad	Katipunan Ave. cor. P. Tuazon near Quirino Memorial Medical Center	Commonwealth – Ever
Katipunan Ave. – in front of Dela Strada Church	C-5 Road (Libis Area) – in front of Robinsons Office	Commonwealth – Tandang Sora

QUEZON CITY NO CONTACT APPREHENSION PROGRAM (NCAP)

The unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Quezon City Government and QPAX Traffic Systems Incorporated aims to establish a Road Rules Enforcement Program that will use the latest and most widely used and accepted traffic enforcement cameras, software, and tools, that will help the City implement its traffic alleviation program. The aim is to efficiently enforce traffic road rules by using industry accepted technologies thus, making Quezon City’s roads safer and accessible for pedestrians and motorists.

The project was implemented in July 2022 was able to initially install 15 CCTV cameras in targeted thoroughfares and road intersections in Quezon City:

Quirino Highway – Susano Road (Novaliches Bayan)	E Rodriguez – Hemady	West Avenue – Baler
Quirino Highway – Zabarte Road	Aurora – Hemady	East Avenue – BIR
Quirino Highway – Tandang Sora (Sangandaan)	Aurora – Gilmore	Kamias – Kalayaan
E. Rodriguez – Tomas Morato	Aurora – Broadway	P. Tuazon – 13th
E. Rodriguez – Gilmore	Aurora – 20th street	P. Tuazon – 15th

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
Projects & Operations Division	Ms. Monical Paula Lavares Planning Officer	6th Floor, High-Rise Building, City Hall Compound, Brgy. Central	8988-4242 local 1507 monica.lavares@quezoncity.gov.ph
Planning & Programs Division	Mr. Reuel C. Ruiz, Jr. Special Operations Officer	6th Floor, High-Rise Building, City Hall Compound, Brgy. Central	8988-4242 local 1507 reuel.ruizjr@quezoncity.gov.ph
Investments & Promotions Division	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

Spotlight

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

INFOGRAPHICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT BOARD MEETING

LEIPO serves as the technical secretariat for QC EDIB, it outlines the economic strategies and investment priorities for the city. It also acknowledges the crucial need for Quezon City to actively pursue sustainable economic growth as an effective means to promote advancement, generate quality employment opportunities and improve living standards for the QCitizens.

BENCHMARKING ACTIVITIES

To enhance the standard and effectiveness of public service, the Local Economic Investment Promotions Office facilitated various benchmarking activities with key aspects such as service delivery, policy implementation, resource management, and citizen engagement.

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIONS

With its vision to bring businesses and potential investors together to generate investments for the city, build partnerships favorable to QCitizens, and make Quezon City the top-of-mind preferred investment destination.