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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has conducted relief operations to regions affected by Typhoon “Odette” as part of its “bayanihan” efforts this holiday season.

Taiwanese investments in the Philippines have reached P32.3 billion and generated 40,000 jobs, even as more Taiwanese firms have expressed keen interest to invest in the country once the pandemic is further mitigated, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) said.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito B. Plaza has called for a holistic approach to address efficiency factors to sustain growth in economic zones in the next decades, which had generated P4.018 trillion in investments and $916.53 billion worth of exports over the last 26 years.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is pushing for the inclusion of economic frontline workers among the A4 priority group in the government’s mass vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Japanese motorcycle giant Yamaha Motor has expanded its Philippine motorcycle manufacturing operation with P2.691 billion investments and hiring of additional 1,300 jobs for its plant in Batangas.

Exports from the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), home to the country’s biggest leather goods manufacturers, declined by 23.69 percent following weak global demand that caused temporary closure of some firms and the retrenchment of at least 18,000 workers.