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The new office builds on more than 30 years of collaboration between the Aboitiz Group and Japanese industry across shipbuilding, energy, and industrial development.
By locating a dedicated team closer to Japanese headquarters, Aboitiz Economic Estates aims to provide earlier engagement, clearer alignment, and more efficient coordination for investors considering the Philippines as part of their regional supply chains.
Why it matters
Japanese manufacturers typically prioritize long-term stability, governance, and operational continuity. Aboitiz Economic Estates positions itself as a partner capable of supporting multi-decade investments through industry-anchored estates designed for predictability, scale, and disciplined execution.
This development was disclosed in a company release, which highlighted Aboitiz Economic Estates’ role as the industrial real estate platform of the Aboitiz Group.
The release also underscored how the Group’s broader transformation into a techglomerate has strengthened its ability to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions to manufacturing locators.
By the numbers
LIMA Estate in Batangas spans 1,100 hectares as a PEZA-registered economic zone and is the Philippines’ largest privately owned and top-selling industrial park.
Anchored by EPSON Precision Philippines and Yamaha Motor Philippines, it reflects more than three decades of sustained Japanese manufacturing operations.
In Cebu, the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate, led by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, has supported the shipbuilding industry for over 30 years and helped position the Philippines as the world’s fourth-largest shipbuilder by gross tonnage.
What they’re building
Aboitiz Economic Estates’ platform extends beyond land provision and utilities to include integrated infrastructure, logistics, sustainability systems, governance frameworks, workforce readiness, and ease-of-doing-business solutions delivered through the broader Aboitiz Group.
The portfolio also includes the 384-hectare TARI Estate in Tarlac, which is emerging as Central Luzon’s next food and light manufacturing hub and is anchored by locators such as Ajinomoto Philippines Corp.
Together, these estates demonstrate a scalable, future-ready approach aligned with the long-term planning standards of Japanese manufacturers.
Who’s leading
The Japan Office is led by Kazuaki Shirozono, appointed as senior adviser for Global Market Strategy and Development.
Based in Tokyo, he serves as the on-the-ground link between Japanese headquarters and Philippine operations, drawing on prior leadership roles in Marubeni Corporation and extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects across Asia.
The bottom line
By establishing a permanent presence in Japan, Aboitiz Economic Estates reinforces its role as a long-term operating partner for Japanese manufacturers, supporting sustained industrial growth in the Philippines through proximity, coordination, and trusted partnership. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
