The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed the incoming President of Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata, Inc. (PMM), Mr. Shuichiro Goto, while honoring the transformative tenure of outgoing President Mr. Masayoshi Koda during a transition meeting held at the PEZA Head Office on April 8, 2026.
PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and Deputy Director General Anidelle Joy M. Alguso hosted the leadership delegation to discuss the continued expansion of Murata—a global titan in the electronics industry—within the Philippine ecozone framework.
Under Mr. Koda’s leadership since 2018, Murata has solidified its status as a cornerstone of the Philippine semiconductor sector. The company maintains a dominant 40% global market share in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC).
Key milestones achieved during this period include:
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Workforce Expansion: PMM’s headcount surged from 2,400 in 2018 to 4,700 employees as of April 2026.
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Infrastructure Development: Completion of major state-of-the-art facilities at the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP).
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Capacity Building: Enhanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the soaring global demand for high-tech components.
Beyond economic metrics, PMM has emerged as a regional leader in Green Manufacturing. It holds the distinction of being the first Murata affiliate in Asia to commit to RE100, transitioning to 100% renewable energy for its operations.
“PEZA takes great pride in partners like Murata whose commitment to excellence has contributed immensely to the competitiveness of the Philippine electronics sector,” said Director General Panga. “With Mr. Goto now leading PMM, we are confident that this partnership will reach even greater heights. Your continued expansion reflects strong confidence in the Philippines’ business climate and our skilled workforce.”
Since 2021, PMM has been a perennial awardee at the PEZA Awards, recognized for excellence in exports, employment generation, and environmental performance. As Mr. Goto takes the helm, PEZA reaffirms its commitment to providing a stable, enabling environment to bolster Murata’s global operations and the Philippines’ position as a premier investment destination.
