Philippines pitched as top hub in Taiwan investment mission

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) recently led an investment mission in Taiwan aimed at positioning the Philippines as a preferred expansion hub for Taiwanese firms looking to diversify their operations in Southeast Asia.

The mission, held on 5 February 2026 in Taipei, was conducted in partnership with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office.

The forum brought together Philippine government officials and private sector representatives to strengthen economic ties between Manila and Taipei, highlighting the country’s growing industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and investor-friendly policies.

MECO Chairperson Corazon Padiernos said, “ALLHC has rightly described today’s forum as a first step toward making a common vision a reality. I am confident that through continued collaboration among ALLHC, the Taiwanese industry, PEZA, PTIC Taipei, and MECO- we can build a durable platform that delivers growth, resilience, and shared prosperity for both the Philippines and Taiwan.”

Theo Panga, Director General of PEZA, emphasized the deepening economic ties between the two sides.

“The Philippines-Taiwan economic relationship is becoming more strategic, driven largely by Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, which seeks to diversify trade, investment, and supply chains across ASEAN. Within this framework, the Philippines has emerged as a priority partner— now a top-10 trading partner of Taiwan, with strong investment flows into electronics, manufacturing, and agri-based industries, particularly within PEZA ecozones,” Panga said.

Taiwanese investors who attended the forum engaged in discussions on the Philippines’ capacity to host advanced manufacturing, electronics and high-value industrial operations.

ALLHC highlighted its portfolio of industrial developments, particularly the new phase of Pampanga Technopark, which is preparing for PEZA registration. The upcoming phase is designed to accommodate manufacturing, logistics and export-oriented operations, targeting Taiwanese firms entering or expanding in the Philippines.

Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines Vice President Dennis Constantino, who also spoke at the forum, cited the company’s expansion since it began operations in 2000. The firm now employs 4,500 workers at its Laguna Technopark facility and pointed to the quality of the Filipino workforce as a key reason for investing in the country.

Patrick Avila, chief operating officer of ALLHC, described the mission as a milestone in advancing foreign direct investments into the Philippines.

“This investment mission marks an important step in positioning the Philippines—and ALLHC— as a trusted partner for Taiwanese companies looking to expand in the region. The receptiveness of the investors we met affirms that our industrial developments, particularly the upcoming PEZA- registered phase of Pampanga Technopark, are well aligned with the requirements of global manufacturers seeking scale, efficiency, and long-term growth,” Avila said.

ALLHC said the Taiwan mission supports broader national investment promotion efforts and reinforces the Philippines’ bid to position itself as a competitive and future-ready destination for regional and global enterprises.