The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) remitted PHP1.44 billion dividends to the national government for fiscal year 2025, the third year in a row the agency remittance over a billion, reaffirming its position as one of the government’s strongest-performing revenue-generating agencies.
The dividend remittance was formally turned over by PEZA during the annual GOCCs Day 2026 held at the Malacañang Palace in Manila. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was joined by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, and GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius Corpus in handing the certificates to 50 government owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) that remitted a combined record amount of PHP147.15 billion in dividends. The ceremony was also attended by PEZA Board Chair and Secretary of Trade and Industry Cristina A. Roque, together with members of the PEZA Board of Directors, who joined PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga in representing the Authority during the event.
During the event, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. also took the opportunity to remind all GOCCs never to lose sight of their duty to serve the Filipino people while exercising fiscal discipline and responsible stewardship of public resources.
“Profit is never the end in itself. It is just a means to better serve our people. And that is why I challenge every GOCC to continue modernizing your systems, embracing innovation, and eliminating inefficiencies wherever they may exist. At the same time, let us remain steadfast in practicing fiscal discipline. Public resources must never be treated as privileges to be spent, but as responsibilities to be managed wisely, transparently, and intentionally. For every decision we make ultimately affects the lives of our people. It is their trust that sustains our institutions. It is our duty to preserve to prove ourselves worthy of that trust every single day,” said President Marcos Jr.
Three-peat PHP-1 billion remittance
PEZA ranked 12th among the 15 GOCCs in Billionaires Club, an elite circle of GOCCs that turned over more than 1 billion pesos in remittances. This marks PEZA’s third consecutive year as one of the leading GOCCs in dividend contributions, with above PhP5 billion dividends turned over to the Marcos Jr. Administration from fiscal years 2022 to 2025.
DG Panga attributed the agency’s sustained performance to the confidence of investors, the resilience of PEZA-registered enterprises, and the collective efforts of the PEZA Board, management, and employees.
“This milestone reflects the confidence of our investors, the resilience of our ecozones, and the dedication of every member of the PEZA family to deliver results that directly benefit the Filipino people despite the various headwinds we are facing,” said DG Panga.
He added, “Our three-peat in dividend remittances demonstrates that investment promotion and sound public financial management go hand-in-hand. As we continue to attract high-value investments, we are likewise ensuring that the gains from economic growth are shared with the National Government and ultimately with the Filipino people.”
As one of the country’s premier investment promotion agencies, PEZA continues to facilitate investments that generate employment, expand exports, encourage technology transfer, and stimulate inclusive regional development.
PEZA has maintained investor confidence by pursuing strategic reforms, enhancing the ease of doing business, accelerating digital transformation, and promoting the Philippines as a competitive investment destination. This is notable with its continued upward performance for the first half of the year, as it registered more than 150 new and expansion projects worth PhP 140.689 Billion, 94% higher as compared to the same period in 2025 and about 47% of its PhP 300 Billion target for the year.
Under Republic Act No. 7656, or the Dividend Law, GOCCs are required to remit at least 50 percent of their annual net earnings to the National Government. As a self-sustaining and resource-generating agency, PEZA has consistently fulfilled—and surpassed—its obligations while sustaining its operational excellence and delivering investor-focused public service.
Director General Panga said, “PEZA’s sustained financial performance reflects not only our commitment to sound governance and fiscal responsibility but also the strength of our investment promotion efforts. As a self-sustaining and resource-generating agency, we will continue to be a reliable partner of the National Government by attracting high-quality investments, generating employment and export opportunities, and advancing the Marcos administration’s vision of a more competitive, innovative, and inclusive Philippine economy.”
