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The estate, fully acquired by Aboitiz in 2014 at about 384 hectares, has expanded to about 1,100 hectares, with a longer-term pathway toward 1,600 hectares. It now hosts more than 200 companies and supports 75,000 jobs.
Why it matters
LIMA has attracted more than P128.9 billion in cumulative investment, with locators spanning electronics, automotive components, precision manufacturing and consumer products.
Its infrastructure includes power distribution, water and wastewater systems, roads, digital connectivity and transport facilities.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures said in a company release that the estate forms part of its strategy to combine industrial infrastructure, reliable energy, workforce capabilities and international partnerships as the Philippines seeks more technology-intensive manufacturing investments.
The big picture
“LIMA Estate shows what becomes possible when we bring the whole ecosystem together—industry, infrastructure, reliable power, connectivity, education, and thriving communities,” Aboitiz Group president and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz said.
“An investor coming here is not starting from zero; the pieces are already coming together. We believe this integrated approach can attract more investment, create more opportunities for Filipinos, and position the Philippines for the industries of the future,” Aboitiz said.
Marcos also visited the Global Technical Center of Excellence, under the stewardship of JERA and AboitizPower, as it marks its first anniversary this September. Established in September 2025, the center has provided training and capability development opportunities to some 2,000 participants from AboitizPower and JERA.
PH-Japan ties
The milestone comes as the Philippines and Japan celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, giving the President’s visit a broader bilateral dimension. The JERA-AboitizPower partnership translates those longstanding ties into investments in Filipino technical expertise, workforce development and the country’s energy sector.
Japanese companies also have a longstanding presence at LIMA, with manufacturers including Epson and Yamaha forming part of its industrial base.
The center’s Basic Operations & Maintenance Program has produced 79 graduates, while its training programs have reached operating power facilities in Bataan and Quezon.
“At the end of the day, GTCOE is about elevating Filipino skills and giving our people the capabilities to compete anywhere in the world,” Aboitiz said.
“Through our partnership with JERA, we bring together knowledge, experience, and practical expertise—we learn from each other and get better at what we do. That kind of exchange builds more than technical capability; it builds trust,” he added.
Zoom out
The Aboitiz Group is expanding its industrial footprint beyond Batangas through the 384-hectare TARI Estate in Tarlac and the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in Balamban, Cebu, extending its industrial platform across key growth corridors in Luzon and the Visayas. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
