A delegation of more than 20 senior executives from the Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) visited the Philippines on Nov. 18, 2025 to explore investment opportunities and strengthen ties with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
The mission, which included representatives from leading Fukuoka-based companies in manufacturing, logistics, energy and advanced services, underscores the group’s confidence in the Philippines’ sustained economic growth.
FFTA chairman Yukinori Michinaga said member companies were eager to explore concrete investment opportunities and expand their footprint in the Philippines. The group toured Philippine ecozones to evaluate potential expansion sites and gain firsthand insights into the country’s growing economic ecosystem.
PEZA director-general Tereso Panga presented the agency’s investment framework, highlighting the competitive advantages of the ecozone program. These advantages include incentive packages, priority industries and the strong track record of Japanese locators in both manufacturing and high-value services.
Japan remains one of PEZA’s strongest investment partners, with over 700 Japanese locators contributing cumulative investments exceeding P800 billion and generating more than 320,000 direct jobs nationwide as of 2025.
Founded in 1958, FFTA represents around 330 globally active companies from the Fukuoka region.
The delegation’s visit is expected to reinforce the Philippines’ position as a competitive, reliable and future-ready investment destination, according to PEZA.
