Thai firm wants to build P500-M plant in Bataan
Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp. (CPFPC) is pushing for a P500-million agro-industrial facility in Bataan. It is meant to help meet the increasing demand for poultry in the country.
The local subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co. Ltd. said the facility in Abucay town will support its agricultural and livestock-related operations nationwide.
The Environmental Management Bureau’s office in Central Luzon will hold a public scoping on Feb. 24 in the area. The proponent will discuss the project overview and address issues or concerns about the proposed undertaking.
“The proposed project supports food security and supply chain efficiency by addressing the critical role of the poultry sector in meeting the protein requirements of the population,” CPFPC said in its application.
CPFPC said the project involves building a modern tunnel-ventilated poultry farm and its ancillary facilities. These will ensure a safe and stable supply of broiler chicken under environmentally controlled conditions.
The company said the facility is strategically located within a developing agro-industrial corridor. This, given the area’s accessibility to major transport networks and nearness to agricultural communities that support poultry and livestock production.
“The project is also designed to operate in full compliance with national and local environmental regulations, integrating measures for waste management, odor control and resource efficiency to minimize environmental impacts while promoting sustainable agro-industrial development,” it added.
The facility’s commissioning is slated for December 2028. Commercial operations are slated to begin in January 2029.
The estimated project cost is P500 million, covering major components like site preparation, construction of tunnel-ventilated poultry houses, installation of utilities and support infrastructure, procurement of equipment, and implementation of environmental management measures.
“This level of investment is expected to generate significant socio-economic benefits, including employment opportunities, strengthened agricultural linkages and contributions to local and regional economic growth, while maintaining adherence to national and local regulatory standards,” CPFPC said.
The firm filed its application months after announcing an investment of over $1 billion to boost hog production and help restore hog production to pre-African swine fever levels by 2028.
