Iligan City takes a major step toward becoming a hub for digital professionals, freelancers, and innovators with the first public hearing on an ordinance granting local incentives to digital nomads.
The public hearing, held on September 17, 2025 at the 4th Floor SP Building, gathered government officials, business leaders, and members of the creative and freelancing community. The proposed ordinance seeks to promote economic activity, tourism, and innovation in Iligan City by making the city more attractive to digital nomads and freelancers.
Iligan Strengthens Support for Freelancers and Digital Nomads
The ordinance, formally known as “An Ordinance Granting Local Incentives to Digital Nomads and Freelancers to Promote Economic Activity, Tourism, and Innovation in Iligan City and for Other Purposes,” aims to:
- Boost Iligan tourism by positioning the city as a destination for remote workers.
- Encourage economic growth through increased local spending by freelancers and digital nomads.
- Foster innovation by supporting a dynamic community of creatives and entrepreneurs.
- Promote Iligan as a digital-friendly city with infrastructure and incentives tailored for modern professionals.
The measure is seen as a progressive move that aligns Iligan City with global trends in remote work and digital entrepreneurship.
Be Part of Iligan’s Digital Future
The ordinance is still under discussion, and community participation is vital in shaping its implementation. Stakeholders, freelancers, and business owners are encouraged to stay engaged as Iligan takes steps to strengthen its position as a forward-looking digital city.
