In photo: (Left to right) APECO Deputy Administrator Angelo Gabriel D. Mantuano, President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV, IWG Partnership Growth Director Michael M. Co, and APECO Business Development and Marketing Division Manager Gene Angelo P. Ferrer met at APECO’s office in PARQAL, Parañaque City on June 19, 2025. APECO and IWG are exploring partnership to bring in new investment model in the Casiguran-based ecozone.
(26 June 2025, PARQAL, Parañaque City) — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is in ongoing discussions with global workspace solutions provider International Workplace Group (IWG) to explore a strategic partnership for office within the Casiguran-based ecozone.
APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV and IWG Partnership Growth Director Michael M. Co met on June 19, 2025 at the investment promotion agency’s office in PARQAL, Parañaque City. They were also joined by APECO Deputy Administrator Angelo Gabriel D. Mantuano and Business Development and Marketing Division Manager Gene Angelo P. Ferrer.
"The interest we're seeing now from globally recognized companies like IWG reflects the growing investor confidence in APECO. It's a result of our consistent reforms in APECO which also included new strategic directions for business development and marketing. As our branding of Bagong APECO grows, we are now engaged by more companies who see the potential of APECO as the country’s next premiere investment destination," PCEO Taway said.
With IWG’s global presence and extensive client network, the partnership is also seen as an opportunity to introduce APECO to a broader pool of international investors and business locators. By managing and operating key facilities in the zone, IWG can encourage its clients to explore investment opportunities within APECO.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to work with APECO and support its long-term development goals for the nation. From our initial engagements, we’ve seen how responsive, professional, and action-oriented the APECO team is. These are qualities that are essential in building a successful and sustainable partnership," Mr. Co said.
IWG’s global CEO is expected to visit the Philippines in early July, with APECO preparing for further engagements during the visit.
