Adding to its roster of investment promotion partners (IPP), Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates has recently been listed by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), formalizing a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing investor services.

PEZA Director General Tereso Panga and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates President Rafael Fernandez de Mesa sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 5 June, marking stronger and long-standing cooperation in economic zone development.

The MOU also formalizes efforts to streamline regulatory processes and accelerate ecozone development in the Philippines through LIMA’s pioneering EaseBiz Program, a suite of value-added services designed to reduce administrative barriers and create a seamless investor experience.

EaseBiz is set to simplify permitting, enhance locator support, and integrate national and local government efforts, initially in LIMA Estate and soon across MEZ2, West Cebu Estate, and TARI Estate.

As an IPP, LIMA Infrastructure will help PEZA attract new locators, host investment forums, and support market development, setting a model for future ecozone partnerships anchored in innovation and efficiency.

“This MOU is more than a partnership, it is a bold step toward redefining how we attract and grow investments in the Philippines. By aligning PEZA’s regulatory strength with LIMA’s innovation-driven investor services, we are creating a dynamic, future-ready ecosystem that goes beyond compliance to deliver true business empowerment. Together, we are accelerating the transformation of our economic zones into global hubs of inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth,” said Director General Panga.

For his part, Aboitiz President Fernandez de Mesa stated, “Through the EaseBiz initiative, we address real challenges investors face, like regulatory delays and permit bottlenecks. It sends a clear message: The Philippines is not only open for business, but actively working to make doing business easier.”

PEZA’s program on investment promotion partnership is designed to engage the private sector in enhancing ecozone investment promotion and facilitation, making the agency more agile and competitive in attracting investors, particularly foreign ones, into the country.

The US International Trade Administration recently cited PEZA for its regulatory transparency, no red-tape policy, and one-stop shop services for investors.