Asenso Pagadian The Working Mayor 1st Class City

Hon. Samuel S. Co

City Mayor — Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Visionary leader transforming Pagadian into Western Mindanao's Regional Center. Under his Asenso Pagadian platform, the city became the #1 richest component city in Mindanao with PHP 6.765 billion in assets and the 40th wealthiest city nationwide. Champion of the C3 Mall, Pagadian Waterpark, Regional Government Center, and PHP 69M tourism development.

(062) 215-1800 City Hall, Pagadian Mayor Sammy Co Asenso Pagadian

Pagadian: Your City, Our Progress. — Regional Center of Western Mindanao

PHP 6.76BTotal City Assets

#1Richest in Mindanao

40thWealthiest Nationwide

210K+Population

PHP 69MTourism Investment

Top 5Competitive City

Achievements & Accomplishments

Building Pagadian into one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines

#1 Richest Component City in Mindanao

PHP 6.765 Billion in total assets (COA CY 2022). Surpassed Bayugan, Marawi, Malaybalay, and Dipolog. Top 1 in all of Visayas and Mindanao by assets.

Economic

40th Wealthiest City Nationwide

Among 148 cities, Pagadian ranks 40th nationally. 7th wealthiest in Mindanao overall. Top 3 richest component city in Mindanao by local revenue.

Economic

Highly Urbanized City Status

Proclamation No. 1247 signed by the President (Nov 2021). Population of 210,452 and income of PHP 270.7M met HUC requirements. Awaiting plebiscite ratification.

Economic

Top 6 Lowest Poverty in Mindanao

Among all component cities in Mindanao, Pagadian has the 6th lowest poverty incidence. Champion in urban poor programs (LGU category).

Economic

C3 Mall — Philippines' First Gov't-Owned Mall

28,600 sqm, 4-story City Commercial Center with 450 stores. Grand opening Sept 2011 with U.S. Ambassador. Features Robinsons Supermarket, Chowking, Goldilocks, and more.

Infrastructure

Regional Government Center

President Corazon C. Aquino Regional Government Center in Brgy. Balintawak. 61 of 65 national offices now in Pagadian. Major economic driver for the city.

Infrastructure

Airport Rehabilitation — PHP 379M

Complete runway rehabilitation, new terminal, apron, and taxiway. Inaugurated Oct 2009. Cebu Pacific and Cebgo now serve Manila and Cebu routes.

Infrastructure

4PH Housing — 5,000 Condo Units

21 towers on 8-hectare property in Brgy. Dao. First of its kind in Region IX. MOA signed Dec 2023 with DHSUD and J. Reuel Properties.

Infrastructure

Buenavista-Bolong Coastal Road

19.2 km alternate route cutting Pagadian-Zamboanga City travel from 1 hour to 15 minutes. Plus major road resurfacing on the 61 km Zamboanga-Pagadian stretch.

Infrastructure

Pagadian Waterpark at Baywalk

Free admission public waterpark in Brgy. Santiago. Splash zones, shaded lounging, waterfront access. Part of PHP 69M tourism investment. First water park in the city.

Tourism

PHP 69M Tourism Development

Mount Palpalan View Deck (PHP 4M), boat view deck in Brgy. Santiago, access roads to waterfalls and caves, island-hopping infrastructure for Dao-Dao Islands.

Tourism

Pasalamat & Megayon Festivals

Annual Pasalamat Festival (January) with fluvial parade, Mutya ng Pagadian, and street dancing. Megayon Festival (September) celebrating Subanon, Muslim, and local unity.

Tourism

SubayBAYANI Award 2024 (DILG)

National recognition for dedication, transparency, and excellence in implementing government-funded projects. Awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Award

DILG LGU Exemplar Award

Recognized for excellence in local governance. Awarded in Manila for outstanding performance in government service delivery and administration.

Award

Top 5 Competitive City in Mindanao

DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) across 5 pillars: Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Innovation.

Award

Lison Valley Tribal Village — 100 Homes

PHP 23.4M housing for 100 Subanen indigenous families. 20 sqm homes with 80 sqm lots, individual septic, solar lights, and water supply through NHA HAPIP program.

Health & Education Programs

City Pharmacy for affordable medicines, free hospital in Danlugan, scholarship assistance, youth welfare, women welfare, and emergency social services across all barangays.

PRC Board Exams Hub

PRC Regional Office at C3 Building hosts LET, Civil Engineering, and professional licensing exams. Thousands of examinees boost the local economy each exam season.

Pagadian City Tourism Office

Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs — City Government of Pagadian

Your gateway to discovering Pagadian. Managing tourism sites, the Pagadian Waterpark, Dao-Dao Islands tours, mountain view decks, waterfalls, caves, and heritage landmarks. Positioning Pagadian as the premier Zamboanga Peninsula destination.

Sites 3D Map Trails Events @PagadianCTO tourism@pagadian.city