Santo Tomas City Mayor Atty. Arth Jhun “Ajam” Marasigan awarded plaques of recognition to FPIP, its locators, and other top taxpayers and employers during the LGU’s Taxpayers’ Day celebration held on Sept. 1 at FPIP’s Consuelo Park Pavilion.
Vice Mayor Catherine “Cathy” Jaurigue-Perez praised FPIP and its partners, saying their commitment has helped the city drive economic progress and improve services for residents.
By the numbers
FPIP’s contributions align with Marasigan’s 12-point development agenda, which focuses on jobs, healthcare, education, tourism, environmental protection, and efficient public services.
Private sector perspective
Ricky Carandang, FPIP’s external affairs and marketing department head, said the recognition underscores the partnership between the ecozone and its host city.
“We are happy that our contributions have been helping the local government deliver fast and efficient public services and jobs to Tomasinos,” Carandang said.
Leading taxpayers and job generators
Under the real property tax (RPT) category, FPIP and nine of its locators landed in the city’s top 20 contributors, with Dyson Philippines ranking first overall. Other FPIP firms included:
In job generation, three FPIP locators stood out:
Amcor Flexible Philippines Corp. was notable for ranking among both the top RPT contributors (4th) and business tax contributors (5th).
Other FPIP-based firms also recognized for business tax were Shoketsu SMC Corp. (10th) and Nippon Express Philippine Corp. (18th).
Economic zone powerhouse
A joint venture between First Philippine Holdings Corp. and Sumitomo Corp. of Japan, FPIP has grown into one of the country’s leading Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered parks.
The 600-hectare estate now hosts over 150 world-class manufacturers, serving as a platform for foreign investment, industrial growth, and the creation of thousands of high-value jobs for Filipinos. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
