Ayala Land is one of the largest and leading property developers in Southeast Asia. With over a century of envisioning, building, and developing master-planned, mixed-use, and sustainable communities, Ayala Land’s rich history and illustrious reputation remain unparalleled in the Philippines. It is the only fullline property developer with balanced businesses in Estates, Residential, Offices, Malls, Hotels & Resorts, Services and many others. Ayala Land is best known for transforming what was once a swampy tract of land in Makati into one of the most vibrant financial districts in Asia.
MC is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses across virtually every industry including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, living essentials, and environmental business. MC’s current activities are expanding far beyond its traditional trading operations as its diverse business ranges from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and manufacturing of industrial goods. With over 200 offices and subsidiaries in approximately 90 countries worldwide and a network of over 600 group companies, MC employs a multinational workforce of over 65,000 people.
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INVEST IN THE PHILIPPINES Strategic Location Being right in the heart of Asia, the Philippines is considered to be the gateway to the huge Asian and Western markets. It is located within four hours flying time to major capitals in the region as it is surrounded in the north by Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and South Korea; in the south by Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia; and in the west by Thailand.
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Filipino Talent The Philippines has sizable and skilled labor force. Its educational system annually produces nearly 500,000 college graduates with a range of disciplines. Of total, 25% complete Engineering and Information Technology related degrees.
The abundance of skilled, english-speaking, and competitive workforce makes the Philippines an attractive site for foreign companies. The Filipinos are: t work,and • Dedicated, demonstrate integrity a
display deep interest in quality workmanship; • Friendly and with the right attitude to work harmoniously with people of different nationalities; • Hardworking and highly trainable.
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INVEST IN THE PHILIPPINES Special Economic Zones Availability and accessibility of special economic zones and free ports in various parts of the country where infrastructure supports are adequately provided and locators are granted fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
Incentives for Investor Export-oriented companies registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority may avail of the following:
• Corporate income tax holiday from 4 years to a maximum of 6 years • After the lapse of the income tax holiday, special tax rate of 5% on gross income
in lieu of all local and national taxes • Exemption from duties and taxes on imported raw materials, supplies and equipment • Tax credit on locally purchased capital equipment and spare parts equivalent to 25% of the taxes and duties that would have been paid had these items been imported • Exemption from wharfage dues and export tax imposed fees • Deduction from taxable income of training expenses for both labor and management
Other Considerations • Large potential market for consumer goods on account of its fast-growing population which is already at approximately 105 million • The foreign-investor friendly posture of government. It has manifested its commitment to create conditions that attract foreign investments. Liberalized policies and regulations on foreign investments continue to be put in place • The opening of industries previously restricted like the telecommunications, transportation, banking, retail trade energy & post extractive petroleum processing & distribution, for the participation of foreign investors • The competitive edge the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry has which includes call centers. The said industry is booming in the country and is generating employment opportunities for local citizens • A highly developed legal system
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LAGUNA TECHNOPARK The development of Laguna Technopark started in 1989 as a response to the government’s call for private sector participation in countryside development. The initial venture covered only 224 hectares that straddled the cities of Sta. Rosa and Binan in Laguna.
Today, the industrial estate now has 8 phases which covers 460 hectares that cater to light and medium, non-polluting enterprises, from both global and local markets. In the 2014 annual report of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the locator-companies in Laguna Technopark generated over 100,000 in direct employment.
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Strategic Location Easily accesible through the South Luzon Expresway
- 50 km from the International Airport - 52 km from the Port of Manila - 44 km from the Makati Central Business District, the country’s largest financial c enter.
Located in the dynamic Calabarzon region, a booming regional center and a priority growth center of the Philippine government. Calabarzon consists of the five provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.
Laguna Technopark is easily accessible from the Philippines’ primary international airports – the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to 3. It is also driving distance from two international seaports – Port of Manila and Batangas International Port. It is also easily reached through the 10-lane South Luzon Expressway which boasts of a skyway section from Makati through Alabang - bypassing Metro Manila’s busy residential areas.
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LAGUNA TECHNOPARK Infrastructure and Facilities
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A Range of Residential and Recreational Options One of the advantages of Laguna Technopark is its location within a growing self-contained community with a range of residential options. A number of midincome residential areas are located few minutes’ drive away from the industrial estate. Commercial Centers provide basic necessities and dining options.
NUVALI Nuvali is a collaboration between Ayala Land, Inc. and the Yulo Family, a merging of efforts to transform the Yulo’s 1,860 hectare property in Canlubang, Laguna into a wholly sustainable community development. Situated in the burgeoning Southern Luzon corridor, Nuvali’s vast topography is surrounded by local flourishing communities, shops, schools, sports, centers, parks and hospitals. These and the rich cultural heritage of the region makes Nuvali a part of an exciting thriving district.
More recreational options Laguna Technopark’s location along the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road allows easy access from the industrial estate to one of the Philippines’ chief tourist attractions. Tagaytay City is located in the highlands above Sta. Rosa where major resorts, golf courses, gaming facilities and other amenities have been established.
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LAGUNA TECHNOPARK Multi-Partite Monitoring Team The Laguna Technopark Multi-Partite Monitoring Team (MMT) was formed to monitor and ensure the compliance of the industrial park and its locators with the various environmental laws and regulations. The MMT is a collaboration with the Local Government Units of Biñan and Sta. Rosa, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Laguna Lake Development Authority, and Non-Government Organizations. Its goal is to ensure that the cumulative effects of the operation of the industrial park and its locators are appropriately monitored by its stakeholders, thereby, providing an avenue for a check and balance.
Laguna Technopark CSR Group Laguna Technopark, Inc. and its locators are committed in giving back to its stakeholders and nearby communities through its various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. As spearheaded by the Laguna Technopark Locators CSR Group, some of its institutional programs include medical/dental missions, environmental conservation/clean-up drives, and educational support services.
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CAVITE TECHNOPARK Strategic location Cavite Technopark is also located in the dynamic Calabarzon region. The primary access to the site is through CAVITEX – Antero Soriano Highway. An alternate route can be through South Luzon Expressway (Carmona Exit) – Governors Drive.
Proximity Major facilities • North Harbor : 50 km • International Airport : 30 km • Makati CBD: 45 km • Laguna Technopark: 40 km
Site Development Plan:
• 118 hectares intended for light to medium, non-polluting enterprises • Similar to Laguna Technopark, Cavite Technopark will cater to manufacturing investors that s pecialize in: Electronics Automotive Consumer Products Food Processing Pharmaceuticals • Intention of being a Special Economic Zone (PEZA registered) • Lot sizes – 1 to 1.5 hectares
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Ecozone Power Management Inc (EPMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Laguna Technopark Inc, is a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) licensed by both the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). As of Aug 26, 2015, EPMI has over 20 customers with a total capacity of 81.80 MW.
Under the Retail Competition and Open Access, electricity consumers with a consistent peak demand of at least one megawatt a month will be converted to so-called Contestable Customers (CCs). CCs can opt out of their local distribution utility and choose another power supplier from among registered members of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). EPMI, being a Retail Electricity Supplier, can provide electricity supply packages tailored to customer needs and preferences.
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