Fresh investment leads for the Philippines emerged on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring how the country is positioning itself beyond consumer tech hype and into manufacturing, aerospace, and services growth.
The biggest headline deal is a planned USD200 million investment for nitrile glove manufacturing facilities in South Luzon and Cebu.
According to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the unnamed investor aims to supply Western and ASEAN markets, with operations expected to generate more than 2,000 jobs.
The move signals renewed confidence in Philippine manufacturing as global buyers diversify supply chains and look beyond traditional production hubs.
PEZA also disclosed that talks in Buffalo, New York spurred expansion plans by a global aeronautics firm operating in Baguio City since 1984.
The company is considering New Clark City for its next phase, potentially bringing in over USD 15 million in new capital and creating around 1,000 additional jobs.
While PEZA stopped short of naming the firm, industry records point to Moog Inc., a New York–based leader in flight control and precision systems, suggesting continuity rather than speculative interest.
Beyond hard manufacturing, services are also gaining traction.
A leading US-based mental health services provider is studying the Philippines as the site of a global center of excellence, with plans to launch IT-BPM operations that could employ more than 1,500 Filipinos within its first year.
CES participation also served as a shop window for Philippine exporters. Four PEZA-registered firms—GMV Materials, Ionics EMS, Integrated Micro-Electronics, and Macro Wiring Technologies—showcased locally manufactured products, reinforcing the country’s pitch as a reliable, end-to-end production base.
Taken together, the deals suggest CES is becoming less about gadgets for the Philippines—and more about anchoring long-term investment narratives.
