Singapore-based Total Advanced Future Technology Pte. Ltd. (TAFT) is set to invest P3.6 billion in a new manufacturing facility at the Light Industry and Science Park IV (LISP IV), a move expected to accelerate the Philippines’ push to attract high-value, export-oriented industries.
The project will initially cover 13 hectares of the 30-hectare economic zone pending presidential proclamation, marking Phase 1 of TAFT’s planned operations. The company aims to produce high-tech, climate-resilient housing solutions primarily for the Japanese market, where demand is rising amid sustainability and disaster-preparedness concerns.
In addition to manufacturing, TAFT plans to build a dedicated warehouse and logistics hub to support the packaging and export of complete housing systems, including components and accessories.
The investment is projected to generate over USD120 million in annual export revenues, reflecting its strong external market focus and signaling a shift toward more advanced, technology-driven manufacturing in Philippine economic zones.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said the project is expected to drive technology transfer, create jobs, and spur industrial activity in surrounding regions. Registration will proceed once the required presidential proclamation is issued, after which construction and operations are expected to begin.
PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga said investments such as TAFT’s promote inclusive growth by expanding economic activity beyond traditional urban centers. He added that the LISP IV expansion is poised to strengthen the country’s position as a regional hub for innovative, export-led manufacturing.
