BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING PROJECT

Located at the Manila Port Area,

Area District V
2012
Prepared by:
Sarah L. Bonzon & Homer C. Robas
CPDO-Manila

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REGISTERED BUSINESSES OPERATING IN MANILA PORT AREA

New ‐ 42

Renewal ‐ 214

Retired ‐ 5

Total No. of Businesses   ‐ 256

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LINE OF BUSINESS TOTAL
651 652 653
PRINTING/PRINTING 
SERVICS/PUBLICATION/PUBLISHERS       4 9 1 14
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE                   3 8 11
FASTFOOD                       5 3 3 11
FREIGHT FORWARDER              3 4 2 9
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE              4 2 2 8
VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION                 3 5 8
COMMERCIAL BANK                      4 1 2 7
COOPERATIVE                    1 4 2 7
R E LESSOR
R E LESSOR                     1 6 7
RESTAURANT                     2 1 4 7
TRUCKING SERVICES                       7 7
EATERY/CARINDERIA              1 3 2 6
SARI‐SARI STORE                4 2 6

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LINE OF BUSINESS TOTAL
651 652 653
RETAIL GENERAL MERCHANDISE              1 2 2 5
SHIPPING AGENCY/BLDG./CHANDLER/
/ / /
MGT.SERVICES/OPERATOR                  4 1 5
WAREHOUSING                    4 1 5
CARGO SURVEYOR SERVICES
CARGO SURVEYOR SERVICES                 2 2 4
REPRESENTATIVE  OFFICE         1 3 4
RETAIL GROCERY                 2 1 3
AUTO REPAIR SHOP               2 2
BEAUTY PARLOR                  1 1 2
CARGO FORWARDER                1 1 2
COFFEE SHOP                    1 1 2
COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  2 2
COPYING SERVICES                         2 2
FINANCIAL/LENDING INVESTOR     2 2
PILOTAGE SERVICES                       2 2
PRIVATE RECRUITMENT            1 1 2
REPAIR SERVICES                      1 1 2
WHOLESALE GEN MERCHANDISE                 2 2
WHOLESALE SOFTDRINKS
WHOLESALE SOFTDRINKS               2 2
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LINE OF BUSINESS TOTAL
651 652 653
ADVERTISING SERVICES
ADVERTISING SERVICES               1 1
AGRICULTIRAL PLANTATION                1 1
BAKERY SHOP                    1 1
BANCA/FERRY BOAT SERVICES          1 1
CALL CENTER                       1 1
CAR RENTAL                     1 1
COMPUTER RENTALS FOR GAMES         1 1
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
CONSULTANCY SERVICES                1 1
DEALER 2ND‐HAND APPLIANCES     1 1
DEALER SECURITIES              1 1
DESIGN SERVICES                         1 1
DOMESTIC SHIPPING              1 1
DORMITORY/BOARDING 
HOUSE/BEDSPACES 1 1
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY/LABOR
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY/LABOR 
CONTRACTOR  1 1

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LINE OF BUSINESS TOTAL
651 652 653
EVENT ORGANIZER               
EVENT ORGANIZER 1 1
FOOD CATERING SERVICES                  1 1
MINING SERVICES                         1 1
PHOTO SERVICES                          1 1
PROFESSIONAL  OFFICE                   1 1
RENTALS OF TOKEN‐OPERATED VIDEO 1 1
RETAIL DONUTS                  1 1
RETAIL DRUGS/MEDICINES
RETAIL DRUGS/MEDICINES         1 1
RETAIL FRUIT SHAKES            1 1
RETAIL 2ND‐HAND APPLIANCES     1 1
RETAIL HOME APPLIANCES         1 1
RETAILER                       1 1
RETAIL RICE CAKES              1 1
SECOND CLASS RESTAURANT W/ LIQUOR    1 1
SURVEYING SERVICES
SURVEYING SERVICES                       1 1
VULCANIZING SHOP               1 1
WHOLESALE DRUGS                    1 1
YAKULT PEDDLER                 1 1

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 GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS

Former BIR 
Bldg.

Bureau of Customs (BOC)

Department of Public 
Works and Highway 
MMDA Worker’s Inn (DPWH)
 ABANDONED BUILDINGS

Former BIR 
Bldg.

Daily Express Bldg. Singer Bldg.

OMI Bldg.

Phil. Veterans Bank Bldg.
 CHANGE OF BUILDING USE

Singer Sewing 
Machine Co. & 
Heacock Inc.
National Steel Corp.

Symac Eng’g
 SWOT
ANALYSIS
2012

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 S T R E N G T H S

It has been the Philippines' social, cultural, political, and economic center for four  
centuries, and it is the modern center for industry and international trade

There is a single governing body for the of the entire Manila Port  which is PPA 

It is protected from harsh weather by the Eastern Cordillera hills and the  
Bataan Peninsula's mountains to the west 
ataa e su a s ou ta s to t e est

Wealth of manpower (74 private and public schools and universities) 

It also boasts the oldest Chinatown in the world which is well‐ 

known for wholesale stores and restaurants  

Proximity to Intramuros, Luneta Park and Malate  

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 W E A K N E S S E S
Pockets of informal settlers 
occupying abandoned buildings, 
sidewalks and portion of streets
p

Disorganized 
utility lines
Sidewalks are being use for 
various activities
 O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Potential docking 
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terminal for 
international 
cruise line

Restoration of old buildings 
may create a fusion
may create a fusion
of ancient and modern 
architecture Waterfront 
development,
commercial and 
i l d
tourism
potential
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Overloaded truck 
Development direction nowadays that destroys the 
is being led by the private sector roads Floods on nearby 
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such as  owners of 168, 999,etc. area (Roxas Blvd.)

Informal settlers 
on minor roads
on minor roads 
and abandoned 
structure
Pollution problem in Manila Bay 
C H A L L E N G E S

Relocation of squatters 

Recovering of missing or occupied roads
g g p 

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R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

Housing provision can be addressed by having partnership  
with NGOs like  Gawad Kalinga

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 Ferry Dock

Philippine Ports Authority Building

Philippine Ports Authority Building

Bureau of Customs Bldg.
MARAMING SALAMAT PO!