Philippine Economic Zone Authority

07/08/2026

✍ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀!
PEZA is looking for interested participants for the permanent/plantilla position at the Baguio City Economic Zone:

One (1) Driver II, SG 4 (Item No. 309) - Administrative Services Division

Submit all the necessary requirements at [email protected], with cover letter addressed to Ms. Janelle Franchesca F. Mendoza - Cacay, Acting Division Chief II, Administrative Services Division, Baguio City Economic Zone.

Deadline of submission is not later than 15 August 2026.

Accomplish the Applicant Logging Sheet through this link: https://bit.ly/PEZAvacancyBCEZ

For more information, visit https://www.peza.gov.ph/job-opportunities

06/08/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎓

Representing PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga, Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning Emmanuel D. Cortero served as Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker during the 58th Commencement Exercises of the Batangas State University - Alangilan Campus on 29 July 2026.

DDG Cortero encouraged the Engineering graduates to become innovators, professionals, and nation-builders who will drive the country's industrial transformation and global competitiveness. He emphasized that the Philippines' greatest strength lies in its globally competitive talent, calling on the graduates to harness innovation, critical thinking, adaptability, and integrity to help shape the country's AI- and technology-driven future.

He also underscored BatStateU's strategic role in advancing innovation through the country's first PEZA-registered Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Park, highlighting its contributions to industry-academe collaboration, research commercialization, and technology-driven investments.

Batangas State University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo likewise recognized PEZA's steadfast support for the University's KIST Park and innovation initiatives, reaffirming the value of stronger government-academe collaboration in developing future-ready talent and accelerating innovation-led economic growth.

The strengthened partnership between PEZA and BatStateU continues to advance innovation, attract high-value investments, and develop the skilled workforce needed for the country's long-term economic growth. #

🖥️ Watch recorded live commencement exercises here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1K7S5dpBBi/

05/08/2026

✒️ 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
05 August 2026 (Wednesday)
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PASAY CITY — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), led by Director General Tereso O. Panga, concluded a two-day investment mission to Singapore aimed at strengthening relations with existing and prospective investors and exploring new opportunities in advanced manufacturing, industrial park development, engineering, and the marine and offshore industries.

PEZA expressed its readiness to support Seatrium’s long-term plans in the country and facilitate partnerships that could strengthen the Philippines’ capabilities in marine engineering, shipbuilding, offshore energy, industrial services, and their supporting supply chains.

Panga emphasized that PEZA’s engagements with Singaporean and Singapore-based companies form part of the Authority’s strategy to attract high-value, innovation-driven, and sustainable investments while supporting the growth and expansion of existing investors.

“Our objective is to translate these engagements into concrete investments and partnerships that will deepen the Philippines’ participation in global value chains, expand our industrial and technological capabilities, create quality jobs for Filipinos, and accelerate the development of sustainable economic zones across the country,” Panga said.

Read full article here: https://www.peza.gov.ph/press-releases/peza-strengthens-singapore-investment-ties-explores-industrial-park-and-manufacturing

05/08/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), led by Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian S. Santos, welcomed the delegation of the Millennial India International Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (MIICCIA) during a Courtesy Meeting and Investment Briefing held on 28 July 2026 at Conrad Manila, Pasay City.

The meeting was graced by His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, and former Indian Ambassador Subir Dutta, Director General of MIICCIA, underscoring the growing commitment of both countries to deepen economic cooperation.

During the briefing, DDG Santos showcased PEZA's globally competitive economic zones, investment-ready ecosystem, and strategic opportunities across priority industries. She highlighted that the Philippines' partnership with India is already yielding tangible results, with 20 Indian companies currently operating in PEZA ecozones, generating over PhP 12 billion in investments, creating nearly 26,000 direct jobs, and producing more than US$142 million in exports.

PEZA likewise emphasized the vast potential to expand India's presence in the country, particularly in IT services, artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technologies.

The delegation brought together Indian business leaders from the IT-BPM, agro-industry and food, pharmaceutical and medical, and electronics and semiconductor manufacturing (EMS-SMS) sectors to explore investment and expansion opportunities in the Philippines.

The engagement reinforces PEZA's commitment to attracting more Indian investors by showcasing the Philippines as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market and a competitive destination for export-oriented industries. #

05/08/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has registered AF Precision Components Inc. (APCI) as a new Ecozone Logistics Service Enterprise (ELSE) in the Cavite Economic Zone to strengthen supply chains for export-oriented manufacturers operating in the country’s economic zones.

PEZA director-general Tereso Panga and APCI president Janice Choa signed the registration agreement on July 29 at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has registered AF Precision Components Inc. (APCI) as a new Ecozone Logistics Service Enterprise (ELSE) in

05/08/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed officials from Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), including representatives from SOHAR Port and Freezone, at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center for a meeting with PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga, following the Oman–Philippines Investment Forum 2026 held last 26 July 2026 at Fairmont Makati.

PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and his team met with Ms. Khaloud Almazrouai, Business Development Leader and Mr. Fahad Al-Kaabi, Strategic Analyst of SOHAR Port and Freezone to further discuss opportunities for investment cooperation between the Philippines and Oman.

Pasay City — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed officials from Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), including representatives from SOHAR Port and Freezone, at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center for a meeting with PEZA Director Gene...

04/08/2026

✒️ 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀, 𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍’𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐙 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍-𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌

04 August 2026
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Pasay City – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed officials from Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), including representatives from SOHAR Port and Freezone, at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center for a meeting with PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga, following the Oman–Philippines Investment Forum 2026 held last 26 July 2026 at Fairmont Makati.

PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and his team met with Ms. Khaloud Almazrouai, Business Development Leader and Mr. Fahad Al-Kaabi, Strategic Analyst of SOHAR Port and Freezone to further discuss opportunities for investment cooperation between the Philippines and Oman.

The discussion builds on the investment opportunities presented during the Oman–Philippines Strategic Majlis, where PEZA Acting Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning Emmanuel D. Cortero highlighted the Philippines’ competitive advantages as an investment destination and the strategic role of economic zones in supporting manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, and other high-value industries.

Read full article here: https://www.peza.gov.ph/press-releases/peza-oman-opaz-explore-investment-linkages-following-oman-philippines-investment

04/08/2026

🤝🏻 𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🤝🏻 l In line with its commitment to continuously upskill the workforce of the Agency and its Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs), the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) officially welcomed P&A Grant Thornton as its newest Knowledge Partner through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 30 July 2026 at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center, Pasay City.

The agreement was signed by PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and P&A Grant Thornton Chairman and Managing Partner Romualdo "Boyet" Murcia III, CPA, with PEZA Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian S. Santos and P&A Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance Partner James Araullo, CPA, serving as witnesses.

As one of the country's leading professional services firms, P&A Grant Thornton brings extensive expertise in audit, tax, advisory, and business process solutions. Through the PEZA Academy, this expertise will be shared with PEZA employees and RBEs through learning sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen technical competencies, enhance governance and operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sound business decision-making.

P&A Grant Thornton Chairman Murcia, emphasized, "As PEZA's Knowledge Partner, P&A Grant Thornton is committed to delivering relevant learning programs and practical insights across accounting, audit, advisory, compliance, and other business-critical topics. Through our diverse pool of subject matter experts, we aim to equip PEZA employees and RBEs with practical, timely, and relevant knowledge that responds to their evolving needs."

Director General Panga underscored the broader significance of the partnership, stating, "Beyond enhancing individual capabilities, this partnership contributes to PEZA's broader mission of fostering a competitive and investment-friendly business environment. A well-equipped workforce and well-informed enterprises translate into better services, stronger governance, and greater confidence among investors—qualities that reinforce the Philippines' position as a preferred investment destination."

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04/08/2026

📰 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖! | Calamba City has deferred the implementation of its truck ban under Ordinance No. 929, which was originally scheduled to take effect today, August 1, 2026, averting what could have been significant disruptions to the country’s supply chain as the city hosts the largest concentration of economic zones in the Philippines, making it a critical hub for manufacturing and exports.

During a meeting on July 28, 2026, with Calamba City Mayor Roseller “Ross” H. Rizal, the local government agreed to postpone the implementation of the truck ban to allow further review of the position paper submitted by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other stakeholders.

Calamba City has deferred the implementation of its truck ban under Ordinance No. 929, which was originally scheduled to take effect today, August 1, 2026, averting what could have been significant disruptions to the country’s supply chain as the city hosts the largest concentration of economic zo...

03/08/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Acting Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning Emmanuel D. Cortero served as one of the speakers during the 1st Southern Luzon Logistics Conference and Exhibit held on 24 July 2026 at the Holiday Inn, LIMA Park, Batangas.

In his address, ADDG Cortero highlighted Southern Luzon's strong investment potential and the growing integration of manufacturing and logistics as drivers of regional competitiveness. He underscored PEZA's efforts to attract investments, streamline customs and regulatory processes in close collaboration with the Bureau of Customs (BOC), and advance reforms that strengthen ease of doing business. He also shared updates on PEZA's automation initiatives, including the PEZA One Portal System (PTOPS) and Digital Marketplace Platform (DMP), as well as policy reforms and the agency's expanding ecozone network.

ADDG Cortero likewise showcased PEZA's flagship projects, including the Pantao Ecozone in the Bicol Region and the Philippine Mega Ecozone in Palawan, which are expected to expand export opportunities and attract strategic investments. Together with the Luzon Economic Corridor, these strategic developments will strengthen the country's industrial and logistics connectivity and support resilient, export-driven growth.

Organized by PortCalls in celebration of its 30th anniversary, the event gathered around 150 transport, trade, and logistics stakeholders from Southern Luzon and Metro Manila to discuss CALABARZON's growing role as a manufacturing and logistics hub, with sessions on logistics, ports and terminals, customs, trade facilitation, financing, and investment opportunities.

PEZA congratulates PortCalls on three decades of fostering collaboration across the maritime, trade, and logistics sectors and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening partnerships that enhance supply chain connectivity and further position the Philippines as a globally competitive investment destination.