Peza approves creation of 28,000-ha Palawan ecozone

Peza approves creation of 28,000-ha Palawan ecozone

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) board has approved the  creation of the Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ), a 28,000-hectare development within the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City. “The Palawan Mega Ecozone is envisioned to attract environmentally responsible industries such as agro-industrial processing, renewable energy, eco-tourism and marine biotechnology,”

NEW MEGA ECOZONES, PHARMA HUBS COMING SOON – DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to accelerate the nation’s socio-economic progress. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the visio…