APECO Targets Defense and Energy Firms for Expansion
Operators in clean energy and defense sectors should evaluate the fiscal incentives available for new facility investments.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in International Trade
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APECO is conducting an investment mission across the United States and Canada to solicit funding for LNG power and defense projects. The organization is promoting its 12,923-hectare ecozone in Casiguran, Philippines, as an ideal site for firms focused on Indo-Pacific energy and defense infrastructure.
Why it matters
The mission targets companies looking to align with Indo-Pacific infrastructure strategies while leveraging fiscal and non-fiscal incentives under the CREATE MORE Act. Operators in defense and clean energy sectors may find competitive site expansion opportunities within the Philippine-based zone.
APECO manages a 12,923-hectare ecozone in Casiguran and expects to host approximately 100 executives during its upcoming Canadian briefings. The organization is currently finalizing negotiations for LNG power generation and substation facility projects.
The players
APECO
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority manages a 12,923-hectare ecozone in Casiguran, Philippines.
Anglicotech LLC
A defense company currently in negotiations with APECO regarding economic activities.
Valent
A consulting firm involved in partnership negotiations with APECO for infrastructure projects.
The details
The delegation is utilizing government-to-business meetings and site visits to market the Casiguran zone to international partners. By promoting incentives found in the CREATE MORE Act, APECO aims to streamline entry for defense and energy businesses, including current discussions with Anglicotech LLC and consulting firm Valent. The strategy focuses on integrating these foreign investments into the Philippine infrastructure network.
Timeline
24 to 30 October 2026: Investment mission delegation visits the United States.
2 to 6 November 2026: Investment mission delegation visits Canada.
Market Landscape
This mission follows a pattern of Philippine authorities leveraging specific legislative frameworks to attract sector-specific foreign capital. It represents a direct push to utilize the CREATE MORE Act to gain a foothold in competitive Indo-Pacific energy and defense supply chains.
Operators in the defense and clean energy sectors should evaluate the fiscal incentives provided by the CREATE MORE Act when considering new infrastructure sites in the Pacific region. Businesses should monitor upcoming project updates to determine if these facility deals provide new localized supply chain advantages.
The takeaway
APECO is aggressively positioning its 12,923-hectare zone to capture defense and energy investment through specific legislative tax benefits. Firms should track the progression of the Anglicotech LLC and Valent negotiations as an indicator of the zone's operational readiness for foreign industrial projects.
Further reading
For additional context on how cross-border policy affects business expansion, see the International Trade section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Tribune.
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