Snack manufacturer Rebisco Group of Food Companies is evaluating a potential shift of part of its expansion pipeline into economic zones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), following an exploratory meeting aimed at aligning growth plans with national industrial priorities.
PEZA said discussions held on April 17 centered on identifying opportunities within its ecozone network, particularly as the agency seeks to deepen value chains and bolster domestic manufacturing.
Locating operations within economic zones could allow Rebisco to benefit from streamlined processes, lower operating costs, and improved logistics—advantages seen as critical amid rising competition and supply chain pressures.
PEZA director general Tereso Panga led the briefing, outlining a suite of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives available to domestic market enterprises. These include tax perks and regulatory efficiencies designed to enhance competitiveness and accelerate project timelines.
Rebisco’s leadership, headed by vice chairman and chief executive officer Jonathan C. Ng, attended the session alongside David T. Yuyucheng and company president Geronimo R. Kamus Jr.
Executives signaled openness to further evaluating ecozone participation as part of the firm’s long-term expansion strategy.
Policy frameworks such as the CREATE MORE law and the Tatak Pinoy initiative were also discussed, both of which aim to stimulate higher-value local production and reduce reliance on imports.
With more than six decades in the industry, Rebisco operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the Philippines—including in Caloocan, Valenzuela, Marilao, and Calamba—as well as an international plant in Vietnam, positioning it for further scale should it proceed with ecozone integration.
