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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in partnership with Ayala Land and Logistics Holding Corporation (ALLHC), successfully concluded its Taiwan Investment Mission, positioning the Philippines as a resilient, reliable, and strategic destination for Taiwanese investors. Philippines-Taiwan Investment Mission in Taipei, Taiwan The Ayala-organized Taiwan Investment Forum last 04 to 05 February 2026 in Taipei brought together over 70 Taiwanese and international investors, representatives from the Philippines and industry leaders. Joining PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga for his keynote presentation were MECO Chairman Corazon Padiernos, PTIC Director Anthony Rivera, ALLHC COO Patrick Avila, Vice President Dennis Constantino of Shin-Etsu Magnetics, Medtecs International Chairman Clement Yang, PWC Philippines Assurance Partner, Mr. Pocholo Domondon and Tax Partner Mr. Nelson Soriano. While acknowledging the pressures facing the global economy from geopolitical tensions, trade realignments and supply chain disruptions, PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga laid out the macroeconomic and structural factors that continue to underpin the Philippines’ resilience and strength in the Region. He presented the reforms and benefits brought about by the Create More Law, the enhancing of Ease-of-doing business policies and the positive projections of IMF pointing to Philippine economic growth as one of the 7 to watch globally in 2026. PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga delivering his keynote address on topic: Forecasting 2026: PH-Taiwan Economic Perspectives “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,” DG Panga noted. Open Forum Session actively participated by Taiwanese and other Foreign investors During the open forum, participants actively engaged with DG Panga and fellow panelists, raising inquiries on land leasing, utility costs, hyper-scale data centers, infrastructure, and other key considerations for establishing operations in Philippine economic zones. Investors gained first-hand insights into PEZA’s strategic support mechanisms, underscoring the Philippines’ readiness to accommodate global investors seeking stable and sustainable growth. The presentation of 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 (BTS) models, as well as the infrastructure support extended by developers throughout the investment process. Meanwhile, Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines Vice President Dennis Constantino 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. B2B Meetings B2B Meeting with Elig Brake Technologies Corporation Following the forum, Director General Tereso O. Panga held a focused business-to-business (B2B) meeting with PEZA Registered Elig Brake Technologies Corporation, organized by Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Director Anthony Rivera. Elig Brake is a leading manufacturer specializing in precision braking systems and advanced friction material applications for automotive and industrial uses. Elig Brakes reaffirmed its strong interest in further expanding its operations in the Philippines. Discussions focused on PEZA and PTIC Taipei’s joint support for the company’s business expansion plans, particularly as Elig Brakes explores R&D and new production line options centered on green manufacturing and product innovation. DG Panga provided clear guidance on available incentives, expansion processes, and operational advantages within PEZA ecozones, underscoring the Authority’s commitment to a predictable, transparent, and investor-friendly regulatory environment which foreign investors like Elig Brake to scale-up their operations and grow their business sustainably within Philippine ecozones. PEZA and PTIC dialogue engagement with leading Taiwanese companies PEZA and PTIC engaged in a dialogue 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. Together with MECO Chairman Corazon Padiernos and PTIC Director Anthony Rivera, DG Panga made a pitch before the top Taiwanese executives and company owners on the advantages and benefits of locating in the Philippines. Onsite Visit PEZA Delegation and ALLHC Team onsite visit at Omega 2 Yangmei in Taoyuan City, Taiwan On 06 February, the PEZA delegation and ALLHC Team were received by Ally Logistic Property (ALP) Vice President Mr. Buddy Chou during their on-site visit at the Omega 2 Yangmei, a premier smart logistics facility in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, developed by Ally Logistic Property. Omega 2 is one of Asia’s largest and most advanced automated warehouses, featuring an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with over 80,000 pallet positions. ALP Vice President Mr. Chou highlighted that the Philippines is already listed in their long-term regional roadmap for smart logistics infrastructure, signaling strong interest in future investments. Philippines-Taiwan Investment Mission in Taipei, Taiwan To date, PEZA is home to 78 Taiwanese RBEs which have generated over PhP 36 billion investments and more than 45,000 jobs across the country. Among the leading Taiwanese locators include ASE, Sunon, Sercomm, CyberPower, and Aromate, among others. Significantly, this growth is reinforced by PEZA’s 436 ecozones across the country, including 61 developed and operating ecozones by the Ayala Group, one of PEZA’s most strategic and long-standing private sector partners—delivering well-planned, infrastructure-ready, and professionally managed industrial ecosystems that enable long-term operations and expansion for high-value, export-oriented industries. The Taiwan Investment Mission underscores PEZA’s continued commitment to positioning the Philippines as a premier destination for global investors seeking resilience, innovation, and guaranteed growth. It capitalizes on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, which seeks to diversify trade, investment, and supply chains across ASEAN and South Asia, with the Philippines emerging as a solid priority partner. #