Planate to assist APECO in project assessment in Aurora
Planate Management Group President Chris Decker and APECO President and CEO Undersecretary Gil G. Taway IV show off the MOA between the two institutions while officials from the Philippines and US pose behind them.
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The Planate Management Group is set to provide assistance to the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) in the assessment of several project areas, including ports, airports, defense infrastructure and related opportunities.
According to APECO President and CEO Undersecretary Gil G. Taway IV, he signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Planate Management Group President Chris Decker in Washington DC as part of the Authority's outbound mission to the United States from 24 to 30 of October 2026.
Philippine Deputy Chief of Mission to the US Felipe F. Cariño III also graced the MOA signing of APECO and Planate, with the support of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Washington DC led by Commercial Counsellor Benedict Uy.
Taway said that the assessment of these projects by the Planate Management Group will be supported by research, data analysis, recommendations and an implementation roadmap.
Data will be used in crafting a white paper for submission to the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for potential feasibility study funding.
The partnership will help establish a data-driven development plan to guide infrastructure investments and strengthen APECO’s position as the Philippines’ gateway to the Pacific and a strategic destination for US businesses looking to expand in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Planate Management Group stated, “Our partnership with APECO represents a shared commitment to supporting infrastructure development, attracting investment, and advancing economic opportunities within the Casiguran ecozone in the Philippines.”
“We extend our sincere appreciation to the APECO leadership and everyone who joined us for the celebration. We look forward to continuing these conversations and working together to turn our shared vision into meaningful progress,” the company furthered.
Planate Management Group LLC is a global, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in architecture, engineering, construction management, and facility infrastructure support solutions.
Founded in 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia, the firm provides technical consulting and program oversight primarily to US government agencies, defense organizations, and international partners operating in highly complex or remote environments.