Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga, alongside the agency’s Deputy Director General, recently welcomed a distinguished delegation of foreign service officers from various Philippine embassies and consulates abroad.
The visit served as a strategic preparatory briefing for the delegates ahead of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) upcoming Career Ministers Examination.
The visiting delegation comprised key diplomats representing major global posts, including:
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Consul Maynard Maleon – Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles
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Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Dauipil – Philippine Consulate General, San Francisco
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First Secretary Fatima Guzman-Quintin – Philippine Embassy, Tokyo
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First Secretary & Acting Consul General Robert Quintin – Philippine Embassy, Tokyo
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First Secretary Ira Micheline Valdez-Nicotra – Philippine Embassy, London
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First Secretary Joyce Camacho Quivooij – Philippine Embassy, Paris
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Jan Kenneth Bolante – Special Assistant to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Delivering a comprehensive lecture centered on International Economics, with a primary focus on investment promotion and international trade, Director General Panga detailed PEZA’s core mandate and pivotal strategic role in facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI).
During the session, DG Panga highlighted PEZA’s ongoing initiatives to:
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Attract high-value, technology-driven, and export-oriented investments.
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Continuously strengthen the global competitiveness of Philippine economic zones.
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Streamline regulatory frameworks to ensure a seamless, investor-friendly experience for multinational enterprises.
Emphasizing the vital function of Philippine foreign service posts, the Director General described diplomats as the country’s frontliners in economic diplomacy. “With their presence and networks across key international markets, foreign service officers play an indispensable role in identifying prospective investors, communicating the Philippines’ unique investment advantages, and connecting global businesses with lucrative opportunities within PEZA economic zones,” DG Panga noted.
By synergizing PEZA’s technical expertise in investment promotion with the global reach and strategic positioning of the Philippine foreign service, both institutions aim to bolster lead generation, expand international investor outreach, and effectively bring the country’s competitive value proposition directly to the global business community.
