The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) officially welcomed Akira Oike as the incoming President of Terumo Philippines Corporation (TPC), while extending its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing President Keiichi Amatatsu for his dedicated partnership and stellar leadership.
The leadership transition was formally marked on August 4, 2026, when PEZA Director General Teresa O. Panga and Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian S. Santos hosted Mr. Amatatsu and Mr. Oike at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center. The meeting served to celebrate TPC’s enduring legacy and reaffirm PEZA’s commitment to supporting the company’s future expansion in the country.
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Two Decades of Excellence: Established in 2000, TPC is the local manufacturing subsidiary of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation—a global medical technology leader operating in over 160 countries.
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Economic & Job Impact: As a multi-year PEZA Excellence Awardee and Outstanding Exporter, TPC has generated over 2,300 direct jobs, bolstering the nation’s life sciences and export sectors.
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Healthcare Security: Operating from a state-of-the-art facility at the Laguna Technopark, TPC delivers a stable, vital supply of essential medical devices, including syringes and needles, for local and international healthcare systems.
As Mr. Oike takes the helm, PEZA has pledged its continued assistance through responsive agency coordination and regulatory facilitation to ensure a thriving business environment. Both organizations look forward to a robust partnership that champions local manufacturing, technological advancement, and world-class healthcare solutions.
