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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority, in partnership with AyalaLand Logistics Holding Corp., recently concluded an investment mission in Taiwan
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The mission capitalizes on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, which seeks to diversify trade, investment, and supply chains across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and South Asia
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PEZA and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center engaged in a dialogue with some of Taiwan’s leading companies from the electronics, automotive, steel, real estate development, logistics and port services sectors
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They discussed upcoming visit to the Philippines to explore investment opportunities in the ecozones
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PEZA also held a meeting with PEZA-registered manufacturer Elig Brake Technologies Corp., which reaffirmed its strong interest in expanding its operations in the Philippines
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in partnership with AyalaLand Logistics Holding Corp. (ALLHC), recently concluded an investment mission in Taiwan to position the Philippines as a reliable and strategic destination for Taiwanese investors.
The investment forum from February 4-5 in Taipei brought together over 70 Taiwanese and international investors, and representatives from the Philippines and industry leaders, PEZA said in a statement.
PEZA said the mission underscores its continued commitment to promoting the Philippines as “a premier destination for global investors seeking resilience, innovation, and guaranteed growth.”
It also capitalizes on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, which seeks to diversify trade, investment, and supply chains across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and South Asia, with the Philippines emerging as a solid priority partner.
While acknowledging the pressures facing the global economy from geopolitical tensions, trade realignments and supply chain disruptions, PEZA director general Tereso Panga laid out the macroeconomic and structural factors that continue to underpin the Philippines’ resilience and strength in the region.
“We meet at a moment when global uncertainty has become the norm rather than the exception. Yet, the Philippine economy has remained resilient amidst global and domestic shocks. Through PEZA economic zones there is consistency and certainty as we provide a safe haven, a ready skilled workforce, sound business ecosystem and the infrastructure where Taiwanese and other international investors can expand with confidence, stability, and long-term competitiveness,” he said.
He presented the reforms and benefits brought about by Republic Act No. 12066, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE); the enhancing of ease-of-doing business policies and the positive projections of IMF pointing to Philippine economic growth as one of the seven economies to watch globally in 2026.
The mission included an open forum where participants raised inquiries on land leasing, utility costs, hyper-scale data centers, infrastructure, and other key considerations for establishing operations in Philippine economic zones.
ALLHC chief operating officer Patrick Avila discussed the development and planning of technology parks and logistics facilities across multiple strategic locations, highlighting the availability of ready-built factories and build-to-suit models as well as the infrastructure support extended by developers throughout the investment process.
Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines vice president Dennis Constantino, meanwhile, addressed related queries by drawing from his direct operational experience, offering practical insights and on-the-ground solutions that strongly resonated with participants during the forum session.
Elig Brake Technologies expansion
PEZA also held a meeting with PEZA-registered Elig Brake Technologies Corp., a manufacturer specializing in precision braking systems and advanced friction material applications for automotive and industrial uses.
PEZA said Elig Brakes reaffirmed its strong interest in expanding its operations in the Philippines.
Discussions focused on PEZA and Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PITC) Taipei’s joint support for the company’s expansion plans, particularly as Elig Brakes explore research and development and new production line options centered on green manufacturing and product innovation.
PEZA and PITC also engaged in a dialogue with some of Taiwan’s leading companies from the electronics, automotive, steel, real estate development, logistics and port services sectors to discuss their upcoming visit to the Philippines to explore investment opportunities in the ecozones.
The PEZA delegation and ALLHC team were received on February 6 by Ally Logistic Property (ALP) vice president Buddy Chou during their on-site visit at the ALP-developed Omega 2 Yangmei, a premier smart logistics facility in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Omega 2 is one of Asia’s largest and most advanced automated warehouses, featuring an automated storage and retrieval system with over 80,000 pallet positions.
PEZA said Chou highlighted that the Philippines is already listed in their long-term regional roadmap for smart logistics infrastructure, signaling strong interest in future investments.
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To date, PEZA said it is home to 78 Taiwanese registered business enterprises that have generated over P36 billion investments and more than 45,000 jobs across the country.
Among the leading Taiwanese locators are ASE, Sunon, Sercomm, CyberPower, and Aromate.
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