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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the premier investment promotion agency and leading home of Japanese manufacturing companies in the Philippines, fosters investments and facilitates business operations in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities within all designated Special Economic Zones nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tereso O. Panga<\/strong>, Director-General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority | \u00a9 PEZA<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince its inception in 1969 as the Export Processing Zone Authority transitioning to the PEZA \u201cecozone\u201d program, (PEZA) has attracted investments, provided ideal locations and ecosystems and enhanced competitiveness in global markets,\u201d Director-General Tereso O. Panga explained. \u201cPlus, the ease of doing business \u2014 that\u2019s the secret to our success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PEZA has developed 423 operating economic zones since 1995, spanning diverse sectors from manufacturing and industrial agriculture to medical, tourism and information technology services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese investors have consistently dominated PEZA\u2019s landscape since 1995, Panga said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Japanese have always been ichiban (No. 1) in PEZA, holding a significant 27.93% share of investments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also explained that investors PEZA enjoy numerous benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe competitive advantage for Japanese investors lies in the Philippines\u2019 skilled labor force and stable economic fundamentals,\u201d Panga said. \u201cWe have a large pool of quality-oriented, highly trainable and English-proficient individuals. Communication is seamless, and our economic zones offer a favorable ecosystem, with PEZA providing a 24\/7 one-stop shop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competitive advantage for Japanese investors lies in the Philippines\u2019 skilled labor force and stable economic fundamentals.<\/p>Tereso O. Panga<\/strong>, Director-General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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PEZA\u2019s digital innovations enhance the investment landscape, with initiatives like digital payment systems and the upcoming digital marketplace revolutionizing the ease of doing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, PEZA aims to attract more Japanese investment, especially in key industries like semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles and pharmaceuticals, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Philippines is a tried, proven and tested location for Japanese corporations. We\u2019re keen to attract not only major corporations, but also Japanese SMEs (small and midsize enterprises) to become global players like we have done so repeatedly in the past,\u201d Panga emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PEZA\u2019s robust investor interest since 2022 positions the Philippines as a promising regional business hub in the Asia-Pacific region, on track to become an advanced economy. Its economic zones and Japanese partnerships showcase facilities akin to Japan, emphasizing resilience, sustainability and innovation that appeal to international investors worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.peza.gov.ph<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the premier investment promotion agency and leading home of Japanese manufacturing companies in the Philippines, fosters investments and facilitates business operations in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities within all designated Special Economic Zones nationwide. \u201cSince its inception in 1969 as the Export Processing Zone Authority transitioning to the PEZA \u201cecozone\u201d 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