PEZA, Aboitiz renew partnership to ease ecozone registration

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-support initiative aimed at helping businesses navigate registration and other requirements for setting up operations in economic zones.

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