MANILA — The Marcos administration is promoting newly declared Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Parañaque, Laguna, and Misamis Oriental as fresh growth engines aimed at spreading investments beyond traditional business hubs and accelerating job creation.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the new ecozones are intended to leverage each area’s competitive advantages, from digital services and innovation to agro-industrial production, while reducing pressure on Metro Manila–centric growth.

“These significant areas continue to attract investors because of their strategic location, skilled workforce, good infrastructure, and reliable utilities,” Recto said in a statement Sunday. He added that formal SEZ status provides investors with the predictability and incentives needed for long-term capital commitments.

Signed on December 16, 2025, the proclamations approved an Information Technology hub in Aseana City, Parañaque; an agro-industrial estate in Medina, Misamis Oriental; and the Filinvest Innovation Park in Laguna. The government said the three ecozones are projected to attract PHP3.03 billion in investments and generate up to 7,200 jobs.

The ecozones, recommended by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), will operate under the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, allowing registered firms to enjoy fiscal and non-fiscal incentives while complying with regulatory and development standards.