The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has generated more than P4.5 trillion in investments since its establishment in 1995, marking its 30th anniversary as a primary driver of industrial growth during its annual Investors’ Recognition Night on Dec. 15, 2025.
The agency said these cumulative investments over three decades have created more than 1.81 million jobs and generated over $1.12 trillion in exports, which has positioned the Philippines as a competitive hub for investment in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
PEZA director-general Tereso Panga attributed its success to the synergies built over time with industry partners.
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary and PEZA board chair Cristina Roque said the agency’s consistent commitment to both investors and workers has made it one of the most trusted investment promotion agencies in the country and a pillar of the national investment climate.
Roque said the department takes pride in working with the economic team to strengthen the investment environment.
Japan remains the top source of investments for the agency with more than 730 Japanese enterprises operating within the economic zones, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. Then ceremony recognized 18 Japanese firms for their contributions.
Leaders from the Philippine Ecozones Associations, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines said the policy stability and investor-centric governance provided by the agency were critical in supporting the expansion of the manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor and IT-BPM sectors.
The agency conferred the PEZA Excellence Awards 2025 on 44 ecozone investors during the event for their contributions to innovation, sustainability, employment and national development.
Canon Business Machines Philippines Inc. received the Golden Achievement Award after being elevated to the Hall of Fame in all three award categories.
The Investors’ Recognition Night, held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, drew around 3,000 participants from government, industry and foreign business groups.
Agency officials said the event highlighted 30 years of translating investor trust into large-scale projects and sustained export growth.
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