-
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3, 2026 began transferring its head office to a newly-constructed 15-floor building on Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City, ending reliance on leased office spaces
-
The PEZA Investment and Corporate Center project cost reached about P1.24 billion, including P940 million for construction and P300 million for fit-out work
-
The building was constructed under a lease-to-own agreement with LBP Leasing and Finance Corporation, with construction starting September 2021
-
It is designed for LEED Gold Certification under U.S. Green Building Council standards, making PEZA among the first government agencies to own a certified green office
-
Amenities include a one-stop-shop housing Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, and Bureau of Fire Protection; an Incident Command Center; a Business Center; the PEZA Advanced AI Academy; and two floors for commercial lease at P800–P1,000 per sqm
-
The move is expected to save PEZA P10-P11 million monthly in rental expenses previously paid for leased office spaces
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on July 3, 2026 began transferring its head office to a newly constructed 15-floor building on Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City, ending the investment promotion agency’s reliance on leased office spaces and freeing up as much as P11 million a month in rental costs.
The PEZA Investment and Corporate Center (ICC), located at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and San Luis Street, was built under a lease-to-own arrangement with LBP Leasing and Finance Corporation. Construction began in September 2021.
The project cost approximately P940 million to build across 14,000 square meters of floor area, with an additional P300 million spent on fit-out works, bringing the total investment to roughly P1.24 billion.
“The PEZA Investment and Corporate Center symbolizes our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and investor-centered governance. As we transition to our permanent home, we remain fully committed to ensuring seamless services and creating a more efficient and collaborative environment that supports the country’s investment promotion agenda,” PEZA director general Tereso Panga said.
The building has been designed to meet US Green Building Council standards and fitted out for LEED Gold Certification, incorporating energy-efficient systems and design elements intended to maximize natural lighting and ventilation.
“With the completion of its new Investment and Corporate Center, PEZA moves closer to joining the ranks of the foremost trailblazers in government ownership of a LEED-certified facility. The world-class, environment-friendly landmark reflects the country’s commitment to sustainable development while showcasing Philippine ecozones to both global and local investors,” Panga said.
READ: PEZA aligns strategies with 2026 investment priority plan
The ICC’s facade draws from the pre-colonial Filipino balangay boat, a design concept intended to evoke the agency’s mandate to drive trade, investment, and cross-border partnerships.
The facility consolidates several investor services under one roof. A dedicated one-stop shop floor houses the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Customs, and the Bureau of Fire Protection. The building also features an Incident Command Center, a Business Center, and the PEZA Advanced AI Academy, which the agency describes as an industry excellence center for artificial intelligence, and a video wall for advertisements.
The agency also expects to realize operational savings of around P10 million to P11 million per month by ending its dependence on leased office space. PEZA said the savings will be redirected to improve investor services, accelerate digital transformation initiatives, and support organizational development.
By consolidating its operations in the state-owned facility, PEZA said it also expects to improve inter-departmental collaboration while optimizing long-term operating expenditures.
READ: PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1
The agency thanked its investors and locators for their support during the transition and said it remains committed to providing efficient, reliable, and investor-friendly services as it begins operations in its new headquarters.
