Taipei, Taiwan — Filinvest Land Inc. and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with MECO, successfully held “Powering Innovation: Investment Opportunities in Clark” on April 25, 2025, at the Howard Hotel in Taipei. The forum brought together Taiwanese conglomerates, trade representatives, and key stakeholders from sectors such as light manufacturing, semiconductors, solar, and renewable energy, with the goal of exploring investment opportunities in one of the Philippines’ most ambitious and future-ready developments—Clark.
BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang led the forum with a compelling presentation on the growing competitiveness of Clark as a destination for global industry. He underscored the area’s world-class infrastructure, multi-modal connectivity via Clark International Airport and Subic Port, and the vast opportunities in 新克拉克城, a 9,450-hectare smart, green metropolis in the making. This is also where Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City (FIP-NCC) is strategically located—at the heart of the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Dr. Ceferino “Perry” Rodolfo, Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, elaborated on the CREATE MORE Act, an enhanced tax incentive program designed to attract high-value, innovation-driven foreign investments. Key features include:
- Long-term income tax holidays
- Enhanced deductions for R&D, labor, and training
- Clear and streamlined approval processes
- Greater policy predictability and support for ecozone locators
Representing Filinvest, Mr. Francis Ceballos, Senior Vice President, introduced Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City as the “ready now” industrial zone, already home to pioneering investors such as StB GIGA, the Philippines’ first LFP battery manufacturer. He emphasized FIP-NCC’s strategic appeal to semiconductor and electronics firms, EV battery and solar component manufacturers, and logistics operators looking for scalable, plug-and-play solutions in the region.
With its robust infrastructure, PEZA accreditation, and future-forward planning, FIP-NCC presents a compelling option for Taiwanese firms aiming to de-risk their operations, diversify regionally, and access the fast-growing ASEAN market.
The forum is part of an ongoing investment promotion drive between the Philippines and Taiwan, strengthening industrial collaboration in the era of decarbonization, supply chain resilience, and technological transformation.
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