The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has a new address, but the bigger story is how the move could sharpen its investment promotion efforts while trimming costs and modernizing public service.
PEZA has started relocating to the 15-story PEZA Investment and Corporate Center along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City, replacing leased office space with a permanent headquarters built to deliver faster, more integrated services for investors.
The transfer is expected to save the agency between P10 million and P11 million in monthly lease expenses while generating recurring rental income from the building. Those savings will be funneled into digital transformation, organizational development, and stronger investment facilitation, giving PEZA more room to invest in its core mission instead of paying rent.
PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga said the new headquarters reflects the agency’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and investor-centered governance, adding that services will remain seamless throughout the transition.
The building is designed to make doing business easier. It houses an investor one-stop shop that brings together the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, and Bureau of Fire Protection, alongside a Business Center, an Incident Command Center, the PEZA Advanced AI Academy, and commercial spaces.
Construction began in 2021 through a lease-to-own partnership with LBP Leasing and Finance Corp. The 15-story structure draws inspiration from the balangay, the pre-colonial Filipino boat that connected communities through trade, reflecting PEZA’s role in linking the Philippines with global investors.
The headquarters also reflects the agency’s sustainability ambitions. Built to meet LEED Gold standards, it features energy-efficient systems, natural lighting, and other environmentally friendly features.
For PEZA, the relocation is more than a change of office. It is a strategic investment in infrastructure that aims to make government services faster, greener, and more responsive while reinforcing the country’s competitiveness in attracting foreign investments.
