(27 June 2025, Manila) - The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is in talks with International Workplace Group (IWG), a global workspace solutions provider, for a potential strategic partnership to establish office spaces within the Casiguran-based ecozone.
“The growing interest from globally recognized firms like IWG reflects the rising investor confidence in APECO. This is a direct outcome of our sustained reforms and strategic shifts in business development and marketing,” said APECO president and chief executive Gil Taway in a June 19, 2025, meeting with IWG.
He said the agency’s recent rebranding to “Bagong APECO” is gaining momentum, attracting increased interest from companies that recognize its potential as the country’s next premier investment destination.
A partnership with IWG, which has a global footprint and an extensive international client network, is expected to further raise APECO’s profile among foreign investors and business locators.
Under the proposed collaboration, IWG could manage and operate key facilities in the zone, encouraging its clients to consider investment opportunities within APECO.
“From our initial engagements, we’ve seen how responsive, professional and action-oriented the APECO team is, qualities essential to building a successful and sustainable partnership,” said Michael Co, IWG partnership growth director.
APECO is gearing up for deeper discussions during the upcoming visit of IWG’s global chief executive to the Philippines in early July.
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