The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in collaboration with the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI), secured potential investments exceeding $215 million during a five-day US promotion mission from Jan. 5 to 9. The mission was held alongside the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026.
The mission is expected to generate more than 3,500 jobs for Filipinos across the advanced manufacturing, aerospace, medical technology, and IT-BPM sectors.
“From advanced manufacturing and aerospace to medical technology and IT-BPM, global companies continue to recognize the strength of our talent, the reliability of our ecozones, and the impact of government reforms,” Director General Tereso Panga said. He noted that PEZA projects translate to quality jobs, technology transfer and long-term confidence in the Philippine economy.
In Las Vegas, the delegation finalized plans with a leading manufacturer of industrial and medical nitrile gloves to establish a Philippine operation serving Western and ASEAN markets. The project is expected to bring $200 million in investments and more than 2,000 jobs to South Luzon and Cebu.
At CES, Ionics introduced PEZA to a prospective investor in portable brain imaging systems. The pharmaceutical and medical device sector is emerging as a source of ecozone foreign direct investment following the launch of the country’s first Pharma Park last year.
PEZA and SGV & Co. met a global manufacturer of critical aviation products in Buffalo, New York, to discuss a planned expansion in the Philippines. The company, which has operated in Baguio City since 1984, is considering $15 million in new investments in New Clark City, which could generate 1,000 additional jobs.
The PEZA team also visited the Philippine Consulate General in New York to report on the threefold growth of U.S. investments in PEZA zones in 2025. They also discussed a planned U.S. business delegation to the Philippines in July 2026.
Together with EY and SGV & Co., PEZA explored the potential establishment of a U.S. IT-BPM company’s local operations, which could employ more than 1,500 Filipinos in its first year.
PEZA remains the only agency recognized by the U.S. Trade Administration and U.S. State Department for transparency and performance, cited for its one-stop service and ease of doing business.
As of November 2025, more than 250 U.S. companies were registered with PEZA, contributing over P410 billion in cumulative investments and directly employing 380,000 Filipinos.
