ABOITIZ InfraCapital (AIC) aims to expand its footprint in Mindanao, replicating its integrated economic estates across the country as part of its long-term strategy.Monica Trajana,
AIC vice president and head of commercial strategy, said the company is closely monitoring growth opportunities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. AIC plans to leverage existing group assets, such as airport operations in Bohol and Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro.
“The whole goal is to replicate this across the country,” Trajana said. “We’re very conscious of the infrastructure being developed and enhanced, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao.”
While AIC has a strong presence in Luzon through the Luzon Economic Corridor—anchored by the Lima Estate in Batangas and the upcoming Tari Estate in Tarlac—Trajana noted that emerging domestic markets in the Visayas and Mindanao present new opportunities.
The company also operates two major estates in Cebu: the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in Balamban and the Mactan Economic Zone 2 Estate.
Trajana said AIC is open to developing estates for specific industries like agribusiness and pharmaceuticals, particularly where Aboitiz has existing landholdings and infrastructure investments.
“Our estates lend themselves to a variety of industries,” she said. “Whether it’s agri, food, or pharma, we’re already studying how we can support these sectors in the regions where we operate.”
To support its expansion, AIC is also strengthening its land acquisition and services team nationwide to identify and maximize opportunities around the group’s assets.
“Mindanao is very much part of the conversation,” Trajana added. “With our presence in key airports, we want to explore how we can co-locate and create synergies for industries that will benefit from improved connectivity.”
