Philippine Economic Zone Authority

04/09/2026

✒️𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬
04 September 2026 (Friday)
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PASAY CITY — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) strengthened its investment promotion efforts in South Korea through a three-day mission from 25 to 27 August 2026, highlighted by the Philippines-Korea Business Forum, a series of company meetings, and a high-level visit to the headquarters of Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. (SEMCO) in Suwon.

The mission was organized by PEZA, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Seoul, in partnership with Aboitiz Economic Estates, BDO Unibank, and Asian Consulting Group.

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀-𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺

A key highlight of the mission was the Philippines-Korea Business Forum, which gathered 60 participants from companies involved in electronics manufacturing and its supply chains, packaging, metals, information technology, tourism, and other industries to discuss the Philippine economic outlook and emerging investment opportunities.

The forum brought together the PEZA, PTIC-Seoul, Aboitiz Economic Estates, Asian Consulting Group, and BDO Unibank to provide Korean investors with a comprehensive overview of doing business in the Philippines.

PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga delivered the keynote address. Other speakers included Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez; BDO Unibank Director for Research and Investor Relations Dante Tinga, Jr.; Asian Consulting Group Chief Executive Officer Raymond Abrea; BDO Unibank Seoul Representative Office Chief Representative Sohn Changsoo; Industrial Bank of Korea International Trade Support Manager Min Hyun Ki; and Aboitiz Economic Estates Assistant Vice President Nico de Leon.

Read full article here: https://www.peza.gov.ph/press-releases/peza-deepens-korea-investment-ties-builds-pipeline-new-manufacturing-projects

04/09/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Roadmap seeks to move the country beyond its traditional role in assembly and manufacturing and into higher-value activities, such as chip design, engineering, research, and innovation. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said at the roadmap’s launch on Wednesday.

"Ang target natin, hindi lang makita ang Made in the Philippines sa mga produkto (Our target is not just to showcase Made in the Philippines products),” Recto said, according to a news release on Thursday.

“Gusto natin (What we want): Designed in the Philippines. Engineered in the Philippines. Innovated in the Philippines.”

MANILA – The government is targeting a bigger share of the global semiconductor industry, aiming to attract more investments and create higher-paying jobs for Filipinos through a new industry roadmap. The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Roadmap seeks to move the country beyond…

04/09/2026

🤝🏻𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠🤝🏻 l On 01 September 2026, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Primelectric Holdings, Inc. (PHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of an electricity distribution systems within PEZA economic zones.

The agreement was signed by PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and PHI President and CEO Roel Z. Castro, marking the agency's strategic move to strengthen the power infrastructure backbone of its ecozones.

Under the MOU, PEZA will identify priority ecozones for study while PHI will conduct feasibility assessments and operational viability of establishing power distribution in these areas. PHI brings to the partnership its established experience in power distribution through MORE Electric and Power Corporation, Negros Electric and Power Corporation, and Bohol Light Company, Inc., providing PEZA with access to a partner with a proven track record in operating electricity utilities outside Metro Manila.

With energy security and ease of doing business among the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s priorities, the collaboration is expected to support PEZA’s continuing efforts to ensure that its economic zones are equipped with the infrastructure needed by investors, particularly as stable power supply remains a key investment consideration for locators, pursuing distribution partnerships in ecozones still in early development can help address this need early and build ecozones that are ready to support new investments and industrial growth.

"Energy reliability is no longer just a utility concern — it is an investment concern…and by working with an experienced distributor like Primelectric, we are not just securing our own zones, we are also contributing to the bigger national goal of a more resilient and reliable power system, wherever in the country our ecozones may rise. We want investors to know that by the time they are ready to commit, power will be one less question they need to ask,” said DG Panga

03/09/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | On 01 September 2026, PEZA Deputy Director General for Finance and Administration Anidelle Joy M. Alguso served as one of the speakers during the Siemens Data Center Thought Leadership Conversation held at the Grand Hyatt Manila.

Organized by Siemens Inc., the dialogue brought together key industry and development sector stakeholders, including Dr. Thai Lai Pham, President and CEO of Siemens ASEAN; Director Andy Fong of Asia Pacific Simulation & Test Practices, Siemens; Ms. Quỳnh Pham of the Viet Nam Digital Communication Association; and Mr. Ronald Zhang, Private Sector Development Specialist of the Asian Development Bank, to discuss the evolving data center landscape in the Philippines and the region.

The discussions covered digital twin infrastructure, sustainable and climate-resilient data center design, energy and resource efficiency, and the sector outlook, with Vietnam’s data center experience offering regional insights relevant to the Philippines’ efforts to build a competitive and sustainable digital infrastructure ecosystem.

From the government side, DDG Alguso highlighted PEZA’s role in strengthening the investment landscape for data centers through digitalization, sustainability, and investment-ready ecozones. She underscored the growing importance of energy readiness and resilient infrastructure as AI and digital infrastructure demand accelerates. This includes PEZA’s AI Tech Academy for AI skills development and partnerships with both public and private organizations to advance renewable energy, embedded power systems, and energy resilience. These efforts complement PEZA’s strategic locations, available infrastructure, and fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for investors.

As the Philippines positions itself to capture the next wave of digital infrastructure investments, PEZA continues to work with industry and development partners to promote responsible data center growth anchored on energy efficiency and climate resilience, strengthening the country’s competitiveness and long-term sustainability as a regional digital hub.

03/09/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Global photonics company Coherent is exploring further expansion of its Philippine operations as surging demand for artificial intelligence, data centers, and semiconductors drives the need for advanced optical and connectivity technologies.

Coherent II-VI Laser Enterprise Phils. Inc. General Manager Cesar Baracinas discussed prospective investments with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga, including plans to scale manufacturing and introduce additional technologies from the company’s global network.

Global photonics company Coherent is exploring further expansion of its Philippine operations as surging demand for artificial intelligence, data centers, and semiconductors drives the need for advanced optical and connectivity technologies.

03/09/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Glory (Philippines), Inc. (GPI) is looking into expanding its Philippine operations into manufacturing, logistics and other value-adding activities as it seeks to further integrate the country into its global supply chain.

GPI president Shoichi Onishi and Glory Ltd. executive officer Kazumasa Kishiue presented the company’s expansion plans during a consultation with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director general Tereso Panga on August 11.

Glory (Philippines) Inc. is preparing to expand its Philippine operations into manufacturing, logistics and other value-adding activities

02/09/2026

✍𝙋𝙀𝙕𝘼 𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝙎 | On 13 August 2026, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga met with Coherent II-VI Laser Enterprise Phils., Inc. General Manager Cesar Baracinas and his team to discuss the company’s expansion plans and prospects for strengthening the Philippines’ role in the global supply chain for photonics, optical communications, advanced materials, and semiconductor-related technologies.

As a global photonics leader, Coherent operates a manufacturing and research and development (R&D), sales, service and distribution facilities in more than 20 countries. Its broad technology portfolio includes lasers, optical and optoelectronic components, transceivers, modules and systems, and engineered materials serving applications across data centers, communications, semiconductors, industrial manufacturing, electronics, and instrumentation.

Coherent’s operations in the Philippines through its Calamba, Laguna, and Rosario, Cavite facilities support specialized manufacturing in photonics, precision materials, semiconductor laser technologies, and other optoelectronic products. A PEZA locator since 2014, Coherent has invested approximately PhP 1.7 billion in the country, including its latest Solaris facility in Calamba, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities. Across its Philippine operations, the company employs more than 1,000 Filipino workers, contributing to high-skilled employment and the development of the country’s technology manufacturing ecosystem.

Coherent is also a leading supplier of optical technologies for high-speed connectivity and AI-driven data centers, including optical transceivers, semiconductor lasers, and related components. During the meeting, the company presented prospects for further scaling its Philippine operations, supported by technology transfer from its global network and expanded advanced manufacturing capabilities. Discussions also covered the appropriate registration and incentives framework for prospective projects, including the applicable treatment for new investments and expansions.

The engagement comes as the rapid growth of AI and data centers drives global demand for higher-speed and more efficient optical connectivity and related technologies, creating opportunities for the Philippines to capture a greater share of high-value activities in the technology manufacturing chain. This aligns with the country’s broader semiconductor and electronics upgrading agenda through the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) and related industry initiatives focused on attracting higher-value investments, strengthening local capabilities, and deepening participation in global supply chains.

Director General Panga said, “Coherent’s continued expansion in the country demonstrates how sustained investment can translate into high-skilled Filipino jobs, technology transfer, and advanced manufacturing capabilities—deepening the Philippines’ integration into critical global technology supply chains and strengthening its position as a competitive technology manufacturing hub in Asia.”

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02/09/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed GLORY (PHILIPPINES), INC. (GPI) for a courtesy visit and consultation with PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga last 11 August 2026 at the PEZA Head Office.

GPI President Shoichi Onishi and Glory Ltd. Executive Officer Kazumasa Kishiue presented the company’s plans to expand its operations and sought PEZA’s guidance on the appropriate structure for its planned manufacturing, logistics, and other value-adding activities. The consultation covered potential pathways for registering these new activities, including quality inspection, packaging, warehousing, customization, and logistics services, as well as how GPI could structure its proposed activities within the PEZA framework while maximizing available incentives.

Operating in the Cavite Economic Zone since 1994, GPI is a major manufacturer of currency-handling machines and part of the global operations of its parent company, GLORY Ltd. of Japan, a leading manufacturer of money-handling solutions with operations in more than 100 countries. Currently employing more than 1,300 Filipinos, GPI’s Cavite facility serves as an important manufacturing and export hub within the company’s international supply chain, supplying markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.

GPI President Shoichi Onishi expressed his appreciation for PEZA saying that, “GPI has continued its operations in the Philippines for more than 30 years with the support of PEZA. Glory positions the Philippines not merely as a production base, but as a strategic partner supporting future global growth.”

Director General Panga welcomed GPI’s continued commitment to the Philippines and reaffirmed PEZA’s support for its expansion plans. He said, “PEZA values GPI’s more than three decades of partnership with the Philippines. As you expand your operations, our role is to help you identify the most appropriate structure within the PEZA framework so that your investments can remain competitive while contributing more to jobs, exports, technology, and our national economy. We want GPI to continue growing in the Philippines and to see the country become an even stronger part of your global operations.”

02/09/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Manufacturing activity in the Philippines surged to its strongest level in nearly a decade in August, sustaining its expansion for the fourth straight month on the back of easing inflationary pressures that fueled new orders and lifted business confidence.

According to S&P Global on Tuesday, the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 54.9 in August from 51.8 in July, marking the strongest improvement in the sector since December 2016, when the index stood at 55.7.

INDUSTRIAL LANE / DECEMBER 2, 2025Factories and warehouses are seen along the Marikina River in Pasig City on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Philippine manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in

01/09/2026

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

PEZA is looking for interested participants for the permanent/plantilla position at the PEZA Head Office:

One (1) Division Chief III, SG 24 (Item No. 201) - Environmental Safety Division

Deadline of submission is not later than 11 September 2026.

Accomplish the Applicant Logging Sheet through this link: https://bit.ly/PEZAvacancyHO
For more information, visit https://www.peza.gov.ph/job-opportunities