Philippine Economic Zone Authority

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | On 26 May 2026, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian S. Santos served as a panelist during the 2026 Contact Islands Conference at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu.

Now on its 10th year, the Contact Islands Conference convened industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of the Philippine customer experience (CX) industry amid rapid technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and the rise of the intelligence economy. The event aimed to strengthen industry collaboration and innovation while tackling emerging challenges and opportunities in the CX sector. Discussions also focused on sustaining the Philippines' leadership in customer experience services, attracting investments, and preparing Filipino talent for the AI-driven economy.

During the panel discussion, DDG Santos highlighted PEZA’s pivotal role in fostering a globally competitive and future-ready CX and IT-BPM industry through its investor-friendly policies, world-class ecozone ecosystem, and strong support for talent development. She emphasized PEZA’s commitment to partnering with industry and academe to attract investments, create quality jobs, and drive innovation. Acknowledging the sector’s challenges, DDG Santos assured CCAP and other stakeholders that PEZA remains their trusted partner and voice in government, supporting the industry's continued growth and competitiveness.

The conference also marked a significant milestone for the industry as the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) celebrated its 25th anniversary and officially rebranded as the Customer Xperience Association of the Philippines (CXAP), reflecting the sector's evolution from traditional contact center services to higher-value, technology-enabled, and customer-centric solutions.

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in partnership with TechShake and Zeroboard Inc., officially launched the PEZA e-SuRGE platform today at Seda Nuvali in Santa Rosa, Laguna, marking a major step in digitalizing sustainability reporting for PEZA-registered enterprises.

PEZA e-SuRGE transforms the agency’s Sustainability Reporting Guide for Exporters (SuRGE) into a streamlined digital reporting system powered by the Zeroboard platform.

PEZA officially launches e-SuRGE platform - BusinessWorld Online The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in partnership with TechShake and Zeroboard Inc., officially launched the PEZA e-SuRGE platform today at Seda Nuvali in Santa Rosa, Laguna, marking a major step in digitalizing sustainability reporting for PEZA-registered enterprises. PEZA e-SuRGE trans...

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Industries like advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure are expected to boost export competitiveness after they were included in the government’s list of strategic investment priorities, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said.

“The stronger emphasis on advanced manufacturing, innovation, digital infrastructure, and sustainability-oriented industries directly complements PEZA’s long-standing mandate of promoting export competitiveness and industrial upgrading,” it said in a statement on Thursday.

PEZA expects export competitiveness boost from new industries getting SIPP blessing - BusinessWorld Online INDUSTRIES like advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure are expected to boost export competitiveness after they were included in the government’s list of strategic investment priorities, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said. “The stronger emphasis on advanced manufacturin...

✍ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀!

PEZA is looking for interested participants for the permanent/plantilla position at the Baguio City Economic Zone:

One (1) Enterprise Services Officer III, SG 15 (Item No. 229-6) - North Luzon Aero Industrial Park - Special Economic Zone.

Submit all the necessary requirements at [email protected], with cover letter addressed to Ms. Janelle Franchesca F. Mendoza, Acting Division Chief II, Administrative Services Division, Baguio City Economic Zone.

Deadline of submission is not later than 14 June 2026.

Accomplish the Applicant Logging Sheet through this link: https://bit.ly/PEZAvacancyBCEZ

For more information, visit https://www.peza.gov.ph/job-opportunities

✍ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀!

PEZA is looking for interested participants for plantilla/permanent positions at the PEZA Head Office in Pasay City:

One (1) Economic Zone Manager III, SG 26 (Item No. 220-20) - Light Industry & Science Park I - Special Economic Zone
One (1) Division Chief III, SG 24 (Item No. 140) - Treasury Division
One (1) Financial Analyst III, SG 18 (Item No. 142-4) - Treasury Division
One (1) Financial Analyst III, SG 18 (Item No. 150) - General Accounting Division

Submit all the necessary requirements at [email protected], with cover letter addressed to Ms. Joy Anne G. Navalon, Department Manager III, Human Resources Development Department.

Deadline of submission is not later than 14 June 2026.

Accomplish the Applicant Logging Sheet through this link: https://bit.ly/PEZAvacancyHO

For more information, visit https://www.peza.gov.ph/job-opportunities

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | PEZA Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning Emmanuel D. Cortero served as the special guest speaker during the Pasay-Makati Realty Board, Inc. (PMRB) 4th General Membership Meeting held in Makati City on 26 May 2026.

The event gathered PMRB’s licensed broker members keen on understanding policies to increase compliance and leverage advantages for the sector.

In his presentation, “Where the Next Big Deals Will Happen: PEZA Growth Corridors, Foreign Investor Demand & Industrial Land Opportunities for Brokers (2026–2028),” DDG Cortero discussed how PEZA continues to position the Philippines as a competitive and future-ready investment destination through globally competitive ecozones, expanding infrastructure, and strategic industrial growth corridors.

He highlighted the increasing investor demand across CALABARZON and Central Luzon, particularly in manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, electronics and semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, and emerging industries. DDG Cortero also emphasized the growing opportunities for brokers, developers, and industry stakeholders as infrastructure expansion, industrial land development, and supply chain connectivity continue to converge nationwide.

The discussion likewise underscored PEZA’s strong investment momentum, ongoing reforms under the CREATE MORE Act, and the Agency’s commitment to enabling an efficient, transparent, and investor-friendly business environment anchored on its “no red tape, only red-carpet treatment for investors” brand of service.

PEZA continues to strengthen collaboration with the real estate and investment community in advancing sustainable industrial development, countryside growth, and long-term economic opportunities across the country. #

📌 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧
03 June 2026 (Wednesday)
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The newly released Strategic Investment Priorities Plan (SIPP) reflects a deliberate and forward-looking shift in the country’s investment strategy—one that builds on the strong foundation of previous SIPPs which focuses on inclusive growth and opportunities, while responding decisively to emerging global realities.

The 2026 SIPP is a significant upgrade from the previous plan as it now encourages more Industry 4.0 investments and supports smart and sustainable technologies and activities to enter the Philippines. This trend allows us to also cope with the global industry trends and recalibrate our approach from focusing on the volume of investments to prioritizing the quality, resilience, and long-term value of investments entering the country.

The stronger emphasis on advanced manufacturing, innovation, digital infrastructure, and sustainability-oriented industries directly complements PEZA’s long-standing mandate of promoting export competitiveness and industrial upgrading.

It is important to note that even before the new SIPP, PEZA, from our domain, are aggressive in attracting high-impact, future-ready industries such as advanced electronics and semiconductors, electric vehicle supply chains, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and renewable energy in the ecozones. These sectors are not only aligned with global growth trends but are also critical to strengthening the Philippines’ role in regional and global value chains. We plot the evolution of industries and align these with the goals of the agency in attracting investments that have long term impact in uplifting the lives of Filipinos!

However, we also place significant importance on improving our infrastructure and in addressing the bottlenecks to support the entry of these investments. Today’s investors no longer seek standalone locations, but integrated environments where manufacturing, logistics, digital infrastructure, skilled workers and energy systems converge.

That is why we continue to strengthen our eco-zoning initiatives—advancing the development of new frontier ecozones as “ready-made ecosystems” that offer operational efficiency, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. At the same time, we are accelerating our digital transformation programs and expanding partnerships with government agencies, local industries, and global players. We firmly believe that a whole-of-government and whole-of-industry approach is essential to ensure that these strategies succeed and create lasting impact that pushes our economy continuously upwards.

The new SIPP signals to the world that the Philippines is ready to embrace the industries of the future, strengthen its role in global value chains, and provide investors with a dynamic, resilient, and sustainable environment for growth. With PEZA at the forefront and being the strongest and premier home for export industries and services, we remain committed to ensuring that every investment contributes not only to economic expansion but also to building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable Philippines.

Check a copy of the 2026 SIPP here: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2026/05/21/memorandum-order-no-47-s-2026/

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) is partnering with Japanese sustainability technology company Zeroboard and startup ecosystem builder TechShake to roll out Peza e-SuRGE, a digital platform designed to modernize sustainability reporting for export-oriented enterprises in the country.

The initiative will transform Peza’s existing Sustainability Reporting Guide for Exporters (SuRGE), which is based on Global Reporting Initiative standards, into a streamlined digital reporting system powered by Zeroboard’s platform. The move comes as companies face growing pressure from regulators, investors, and global supply chain partners to improve Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures.

Peza, Zeroboard build digital ESG reporting platform for exporters The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) is partnering with Japanese sustainability technology company Zeroboard and startup ecosystem builder TechShake to roll out Peza e-SuRGE, a digital platform designed to modernize sustainability reporting for export-oriented enterprises in the country.

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Philippine banana growers could soon gain access to artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems and drone technology as Japanese agri-tech company E-SupportLink Ltd. explores expanding its operations in the country.

The DTI said the government continues to improve the country's investment climate through the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (Create More) Act, ease-of-doing-business reforms, and investment facilitation programs implemented by agencies such as the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

Japanese firm eyes AI boost for PH banana farms Tokyo, Japan — Philippine banana growers could soon gain access to artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems and drone technology as Japanese agri-tech

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | Reaffirming PEZA’s strong commitment to advancing the country’s manufacturing sector, PEZA Deputy Director General for Finance and Administration Anidelle Joy M. Alguso joined industry leaders as panelist during the Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 Press Conference held on 26 May 2026 in Parañaque City.

During the press conference, industry leaders underscored the critical role of manufacturing growth in strengthening the country’s die and mold and automotive sectors. The panelists likewise highlighted the important role of both the government and industry in fostering innovation, developing a skilled workforce, and creating a competitive environment that supports sustainable industrial growth.

As part of its participation, PEZA will establish an exhibition booth featuring about 20 PEZA-registered locator companies from key manufacturing industries. DDG Alguso emphasized that the initiative aims to showcase the country’s growing strengths in advanced manufacturing while strengthening collaboration among government, industry, academe, and global technology providers. She also noted that the event will serve as a strategic platform to integrate local manufacturers in the ecozone ecosystem and improve the supply chain.

Organized by Informa Markets Philippines, Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 will be held from July 23 to 25 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The event brings together the Auto Parts and Vehicles Expo Philippines (APVE Expo 2026) and the Philippine Die and Mold Machineries and Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX 2026) under one integrated platform highlighting innovation, automotive manufacturing, precision engineering, and advanced industrial technologies.

PEZA continues to support initiatives like this with the aim of strengthening the country's industrial ecosystem by supporting high-value manufacturing industries that drive investments, exports, employment, and technology transfer within the ecozones and nationwide.