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.

Filinvest Land expands Filinvest Technology Park in Laguna

Full-range property developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) is seeking to bolster its industrial presence and firm up its foothold in the booming Southern Tagalog region with the construction and development of its new 25-hectare Filinvest Innovation Park in Calamba City, Laguna. 

At a ceremony last August 19, FLI broke ground on Filinvest Innovation Park-Ciudad de Calamba (FIP-CDC) in Calamba City’s Barangay Bubuyan. Present were officials from the Calamba City government, Barangays Punta and Bubuyan, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). 

FIP-CDC is an expansion of FLI’s 50-hectare Filinvest Technology Park, a PEZA ecozone established in 2002 in Ciudad de Calamba, a 350-hectare Modern Filipino Hispanic Filinvest townscape. FIP CDC joins FIP New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac as FLI’s concrete commitment to catalyzing the country’s economic growth through its strategically located innovation parks. 

“FIP-CDC marks a significant step forward for FLI as we expand our industrial presence in the Southern Tagalog region. With its cutting-edge green and digital features, FIP-CDC will offer a prime environment for logistics, e-commerce, and light manufacturing locators. We are proud to provide a platform that not only supports businesses but also contributes to the growth of the local economy,” said Tristan Las Marias, FLI President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Upon its completion, FIP-CDC will lease out ready-built factory (RBF) and built-to-suit units catering to prospective locators’ varying requirements. 

FIP CDC’s RBFs are envisioned to meet Grade A warehouse specifications such as higher ceiling clearance and floor load capacity, elevated production floors with loading docks, and superior utilities infrastructure support, including access to high-speed Internet and fire detection & suppression. FIP-CDC RBFs will also have provisions for rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting. 

Further, the entire FIP-CDC is a PEZA-registered ecozone, allowing locators to enjoy tax perks, simplified trade procedures, and special visa privileges for foreign employees. 

 

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About Filinvest Land 

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), is one of the country’s leading and multi-awarded full-range property developers. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the trading symbol $FLI. Staying true to its mission, FLI continues to build the Filipino dream across the Philippines. 

For over 50 years, FLI has built a diverse project portfolio spanning the archipelago, from its core best-value homes, to townships, mixed-use developments, mid-rise and high-rise condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, and leisure developments.  

These include the large-scale townships: Havila (306 hectares), Timberland Heights (677 hectares), and Manna East (60 hectares) in Rizal; 卡蘭巴城 (350 hectares) in Laguna; Palm Estates (51 hectares) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental; and City di Mare, the Lifestyle Capital of Cebu (50 hectares). 

FLI owns 20% of Filinvest Alabang, Inc., developer of Filinvest City (244 hectares), South Metro Manila’s premier garden central business district. FLI is also developing two townships in the Clark Freeport Special Economic Zone: Filinvest Innovation Park–新克拉克城 (288 hectares) and Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City (201 hectares), the latter in partnership with FDC. 

FILINVEST INNOVATION PARK NEW CLARK CITY’S FIRST LOCATOR. The Filinvest Innovation Park New Clark City Ready-Built Factory Complex (Gate and Guardhouse seen here) is set to open its doors to its first locator, Australia’s StBattalion, a manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries. 

Filinvest Innovation Park-New Clark City (FIP-NCC) marked a milestone with the arrival of its inaugural locator, electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer StBattalion, which is keen on taking advantage of the park’s strategic location and growth prospects. 

At a contract signing ceremony on July 17, Monday, at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, the Australia-based StBattalion formalized with FCGC Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of full-range property developer Filinvest Land, Inc. [FLI]) its five-year renewable lease of two (2) ready-built factory (RBF) unit, each measuring 2,500 square meters in gross leasable area.  

Present during the lease contract signing ceremony were Tristan Las Marias, FLI President and Chief Executive Officer; Trevor St. Baker, StBattalion Director; Delfin Lorenzana, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman, and HE HK Yu PSM, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines. 

“Filinvest Innovation Park-New Clark City warmly welcomes StBattalion as its very first locator. Their presence underscores the park’s vision as a leading sustainable business hub,” said Las Marias.  

“At Filinvest, we are committed to building large-scale, integrated projects to become the stage for diverse developments, including businesses that will catalyze progress and employment for the local community,” he added. 

“We are excited to take advantage of the strategic location and growth prospects offered by FIP-NCC. With this partnership, we aim to revolutionize the Philippine transport industry through transportation powered by our high-quality EV batteries,” said St. Baker. 

Lorenzana commented, “The arrival of StBattalion at Filinvest Innovation Park is a testament that New Clark City, along with the whole of Clark, is primed for investments due to its strategic location, vast natural resources, and large pool of human capital. We are excited to welcome StBattalion, whose goal is aligned with ours, which is to enable a sustainable and smart community that contributes to the nation’s social and economic growth.” 

An emerging sustainable hub measuring 120 hectares, FIP-NCC boasts of a strategic location – only 30 minutes away from Clark International Airport (operated by Luzon International Airport Development Corporation, a consortium that includes FLI parent Filinvest Development Corporation), and 45 minutes away from the Subic Bay International Seaport, making it a key progress catalyst north of Metro Manila (only 90 minutes away). 

FIP-NCC’s RBF compound will feature 10 Prime model RBF units to be built on a 40,000-square meter lot tailor-fit for this purpose. 

Each of the 2,500-square meter Prime RBF units is designed for logistics, e-commerce, and light manufacturing locators, with value-adding amenities such as unparalleled accessibility, a build-to-suit option for industrial facilities customization, high-tech communications, and expansive RBF infrastructure such as an eight-meter ceiling clearance, a two-bay loading dock, and three tons-per-square meter floor load capacity. 

Further, the entire FIP-NCC is registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, allowing locators to enjoy tax perks, simplified import-export procedures, and visa facilitation assistance for foreign employees. 

The FIP-NCC sits inside New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac – a 9,450-hectare greenfield development inside the Clark Special Economic Zone positioned to be an inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and smart city. This major metropolis is being developed to help decongest Metro Manila, and to serve as an investment hub to catalyze growth in Central and Northern Luzon.