LIPA CITY, Batangas (PIA) — The Philippines is strengthening its role in the ASEAN region’s supply chain following the groundbreaking ceremony of Amplefield Malvar Inc. at the LIMA Technology Center, Lipa City, Batangas, last December 17, 2025.
Malaysian investment firm Amplefield Ltd. has committed an estimated P950 million to build 13 warehouse buildings seen to provide job and investment opportunities once operational this year.
The project will cover the construction, operation, and maintenance of the warehouse buildings that will be sold or leased to companies registered with the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA). This initiative is seen to expand the region’s capacity for industrial spaces for export-oriented and supply-chain-driven locators.
Andrew Koh, President of the Singapore Philippines Association Inc. (SPA), noted that the project will create new employment opportunities and drive technology transfer, both of which are crucial in the country’s role in the global value chain.
“[The project] is exactly the kind of partnership that builds sustainable economic growth.”
The move is designed to promote incentives and streamline processes to attract foreign investments, create jobs, and boost exports, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director-General Tereso Panga said, assuring that South Luzon will remain a reliable and competitive partner for long-term growth.
“In PEZA, we say investments grow when they are invested right. With your trust in doing business in Philippine ecozones, rest assured that your investments will be protected, and we are fully committed to supporting you as you grow your business.”
Housing major ports and industrial hubs, Batangas Province is crucial in the country’s logistics and industrial sectors.
During the third quarter of 2025, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) IV-A reported 6.41M MT cargo throughput and 9,368 ship calls at the Batangas Port. (PB-PIA4A, Philippine Economic Zone Authority/Department of Economy, Planning and Development 4A)
