Further strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Poland, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) convened the second Philippine-Poland Investment Dialogue on recently at the World Trade Center.
The dialogue serves as a direct outcome of PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga’s investment mission to Poland in June 2025, which paved the way for stronger business linkages and investment opportunities between the two nations.
Key highlights from the dialogue:
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Enhanced Ease of Doing Business: PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga highlighted PEZA’s “one-stop and non-stop shop” framework, designed to efficiently facilitate foreign investments.
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Competitive Advantages: DG Panga underscored the Philippines’ strategic regional location, a highly skilled workforce, and the enhanced investment incentives under the newly enacted CREATE MORE Act.
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The EU Advantage: Global interest is heavily backed by the anticipated conclusion of the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA), positioning the country as an attractive gateway for European companies.
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“As President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has consistently emphasized, the Philippines remains open for business and a trusted partner for global investors. Through engagements such as this, we look forward to translating today’s dialogue into stronger business linkages, increased investments, and greater economic opportunities for both the Philippines and Poland,” PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga.
The dialogue featured a delegation of Polish companies representing the maritime, engineering, industrial technologies, and logistics sectors, led by PAIH Representative Bartłomiej Wasiewski.
Philippine economic leaders also presented a united front to showcase the country’s competitive investment climate:
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BOI Executive Director Evariste M. Cagatan and BDO Unibank First Vice President Marie Antoniette Mariano outlined priority growth sectors and updates on the Philippine Investment Agenda.
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Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. (SPPI), represented by Senior Vice President for Marketing Ronnie Salonga, promoted world-class, investment-ready ecozones to the Polish delegation.
Both nations expressed optimism that the dialogue will rapidly translate into tangible economic collaborations, driving mutual growth in high-value industries.
