Chinese firm invests P30M in PH plant
A Chinese manufacturer’s local arm has committed a P30-million investment with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) to set up a metal fabrication facility in Lima, Batangas.
In a statement on Monday, Peza said it had approved the registration of Optispac Philippines Inc. as an export-oriented enterprise at the 740-hectare Lima Technology Center Special Economic Zone.
The company is expected to begin operations with an initial output of 100,000 units in its first year, with plans to scale up production to more than 375,000 units annually by its fourth year.
The investment will be primarily allocated to machinery, equipment and working capital, according to Peza.
“By producing sophisticated electronic packaging solutions right here in our ecozones, they provide essential components that allow our existing locators to innovate and compete more effectively at a global level,” Peza Director General Tereso Panga said.
Panga signed the registration agreement with Optispac Philippines Inc. Vice President Munan Tan on March 30.
With the registration, Optispac is now eligible to secure incentives for Peza-registered firms. These include an income tax holiday of four to seven years and an option of a 5-percent special corporate income tax or enhanced deductions for up to 10 years.
Optispac manufactures fabricated metal products used in automotive electronics, medical devices, infrared sensors, power electronics and new energy applications. The company also produces liquid-cooling components for data centers.
Peza said the firm’s capabilities in advanced hermetic packaging and cooling technologies would help support the Philippines’ semiconductor and electronics industry, the country’s top export sector, which generated $49.64 billion in shipments in 2025.
The project also adds to Peza’s manufacturing pipeline, which continued to lead approved investments in the first quarter with 30 out of 78 projects. Total approvals reached P45.53 billion during the period.
“By integrating advanced technologies into the local ecosystem, Peza is building a future-ready economy that can meet the surging global demand for AI and next-generation electronics,” the agency said.
