UNAHCO, Inc., the animal nutrition and healthcare arm of United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB), is considering investments in Philippine economic zones to strengthen its agro-industrial operations and expand its nationwide manufacturing and logistics network.
The initiative follows a May 5 meeting between Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga and UNAHCO President Ricardo Alba, along with the company’s management committee, to explore potential ecozone investment opportunities.
During the discussions, Panga outlined PEZA’s investment incentives for Domestic Market Enterprises and agro-industrial projects, highlighting benefits designed to encourage growth within economic zones.
PEZA emphasized that the talks reflect the rising importance of the agro-industry in supporting food security, rural development, and the country’s agricultural value chain. The agency reiterated its push to attract investments that promote sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth, especially those aiding micro, small, and medium enterprises.
UNAHCO produces and distributes animal nutrition and veterinary healthcare products for swine, poultry, gamefowl, ducks, quail, pigeons, dogs, and cats. The company has also expanded into crop protection products, including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and molluscicides.
The company operates HACCP- and ISO-certified manufacturing facilities in Bulacan, Pampanga, Bicol, and Cebu, and is currently undertaking major expansion projects, including a new feed mill and logistics hub in Carmen, Davao del Norte.
UNILAB’s broader network already operates multiple PEZA-accredited ecozone projects, hosting 42 locator companies and employing over 18,000 Filipinos.
