PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) officials on Friday said they are returning to Japan on another investment mission from May 30 to June 11.
“The mission will cover key Japanese cities, including Fukuoka, Hamamatsu, Yokohama, Gunma, Nagano and Tokyo, with the objective of strengthening Philippine-Japan investment partnerships,” PEZA said.
The PEZA delegation had previously visited Japan only a few weeks ago to meet with representatives of health, construction and real estate, and e-vehicle manufacturing firms interested in locating in the country.
This time, the PEZA team, led by Director General Tereso Panga, will be joined by officers of Science Park of the Philippines Inc. (SPPI), a pioneering developer of private ecozones and industrial estates.
“SPPI is positioning Light Industry & Science Park (LISP) IV in Batangas as a premier destination for export-oriented companies,” PEZA said, adding that the company is opening another industrial estate in New Clark City.
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In Japan, PEZA and SPPI will promote the country as a competitive destination for advanced manufacturing and innovation-led industries.
In 2025, Japan topped the list of PEZA investors with projects worth P32.6 billion.
Ahead of its Japan mission, PEZA and SPPI met with officials of Singaporean firm Total Advanced Future Technology Pte Ltd. (TAFT) to discuss its proposed expansion site LISP IV.
TAFT manufactures high-tech, climate-resilient houses for the Japanese market. Its planned P3.6 billion investment in the Philippines is seen to provide 3,000 direct jobs and generate P7.29 billion in export revenue.