Power semiconductor firm onsemi is looking to deepen its footprint in the Philippines, signaling fresh investment through a brownfield expansion strategy that prioritizes scaling operations in existing facilities.
The approach was outlined by company president and chief executive officer Hassane El-Khoury during a recent meeting with Philippine investment chief Frederick D. Go in Washington, D.C., the Department of Finance said. The strategy underscores onsemi’s intent to build on its long-standing presence in the country rather than pursue entirely new sites.
With more than 30 years of operations locally, onsemi employs over 6,000 workers across manufacturing hubs in Cavite, Cebu, and Tarlac. These facilities play a key role in supplying power semiconductors essential to high-growth industries, including hyperscale data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced storage technologies.
El-Khoury emphasized the company’s central role in the global digital ecosystem, noting that most modern technologies requiring electricity conversion for processing and storage depend on onsemi’s chips.
Beyond data infrastructure, Philippine operations also contribute to the production of sensing and power solutions used in aerospace, defense, security, and next-generation automotive systems, particularly electric and autonomous vehicles.
Go, for his part, welcomed the company’s reinvestment plans, reiterating the government’s commitment to support existing investors. He pointed to ongoing reforms such as the CREATE MORE Act, designed to enhance policy predictability and attract high-value manufacturing projects.
Both parties expressed optimism about sustained growth, citing a favorable policy environment and the Philippines’ strengthening role in the global semiconductor value chain. The renewed focus on brownfield expansion positions the country to capture more value from rising global demand for advanced chips.
