THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) successfully concluded a productive visit to the United Kingdom with the Philippine-British Investment Forum held at HSBC’s office in Canary Wharf, London, on June 27, 2025.
BILATERAL TRADE Philippine Economic Zone Authority officials with British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines Executive Chairman Chris Nelson (second from left) lead the Philippine delegation to the Philippine-British Investment Forum at HSBC’s office in Canary Wharf, London, on June 27, 2025. PEZA PHOTO
The forum showcased investment opportunities within the country’s economic zones, aiming to attract more British businesses across various industries and further position the Philippines as a leading export powerhouse.
Key officials and representatives included Philippines Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr., PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (BCCP) Executive Chairman Chris Nelson, Asian Consulting Group Chief Tax Advisor Raymond Abrea, IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines CEO Celeste Ilagan and HSBC UK Country Head of Global Trade Solutions Stephanie Betant and Senior Vice President Michelle Tan.
The presentation, titled “Eco-zoning the Philippines Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Investment Opportunities for British Investors,” was delivered by Panga.
Highlighting the Philippines’ solid macroeconomic performance, he reaffirmed the country’s recognition of the UK as a major and long-standing trade partner.
British companies remain one of its top ecozone locator investments from 1995-2024, accounting a total of 6.89 percent.
“This visit will help promote more investments into the Philippines, and we look forward to seeing renewed foreign direct investments which will significantly contribute to the Philippine-UK bilateral trade growth,” Nelson said.
