The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has secured new investment leads following its latest promotion mission to China, building on rising investor confidence and the continued shift of global manufacturers to the Philippines.

PEZA director general Tereso O. Panga said Chinese exporters and multinational companies are increasingly considering the Philippines for expansion, particularly those looking for markets with preferential tariff arrangements. “We are strengthening our initiatives to support investors and highlight the Philippines as an attractive ‘plus one’ option for companies exploring expansion opportunities,” Panga said.

The three-day mission from 24 to 26 November, co-organized with Filinvest Development Corporation and the Anvil Business Club, produced concrete prospects from major companies in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, e-waste recycling, logistics and property development sectors. The PEZA delegation was composed of Acting Zone Manager Jason Suarez; Filinvest Development Corporation head of Supply Chain Management Andrew Gotianun III; Filinvest Land senior strategic marketing manager Lloyd Cunanan; and Anvil honorary director Vic Sy and honorary chairman Jayson Sze.

This was PEZA's third investment mission to China in 2025 as part of its ongoing promotion push for ecozone investments. PEZA currently hosts more than 100 Chinese locators generating more than 16,000 direct jobs. Filinvest, one of the country’s major real estate developers, has five Peza-registered ecozones — PBCom Tower, Northgate Cyberzone, Filinvest Innovation Park, Filinvest Technology Park–Calamba, and Filinvest Cebu Cyberzone — which collectively house 82 locator enterprises that account for more than P66 billion in investments and 60,000 direct jobs.