The Guimaras Investment Board (GIB) successfully convened its Inaugural Meeting last July 22, 2026, at the Governor’s Office Conference Room, Kapitolyo Probinsyal sang Guimaras, marking a significant step toward strengthening investment promotion and local economic development in the Province.
The meeting was presided over by Governor Ma. Lucille L. Nava, Chairperson of the Guimaras Investment Board, and was attended by all GIB members and their authorized representatives, including Hon. Marilyn G. Edang of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, ARD Romil Amihan of DTIโGuimaras, Engr. Edwin Gallego of the Guimaras Investors Club, Inc., Ms. Rebecca C. Tubongbanua of the Guimarasnon Food Producers, Inc., and Mr. Raymundo J. Lao of the Guimaras Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative, along with representatives from GUIMELCO, Guimaras Island Guides, and Guimaras State University. Also present as invited guests were the Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officers (LEIPOs) of the five municipalities of Guimaras.
Among the key agenda items discussed were the overview of Executive Order No. 33, Series of 2026, creating the GIB, the designation of official alternate representatives, the proposed work plan for the IRR of the Guimaras Investment Code, and the presentation of the comparative matrix of the Local Investment and Incentives Codes (LIICs) of the five municipalities toward harmonization with the Provincial Investment Code.
This inaugural gathering reaffirms the shared commitment of the Provincial Government, national agencies, the private sector, the academe, and local stakeholders to build a more competitive, investor-friendly, and sustainable investment environment, paving the way for greater investments, business opportunities, and inclusive economic growth for the Province of Guimaras.
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