Left to right: Carmelo Centeno III (General Manager, FIP New Clark City), Francis Ceballos (SVP, Filinvest Land), Connie Robinson (Financial Director, EDAC Philippines Inc.), Sherwin Robinson (Director of Operations, EDAC Philippines Inc.), Kenneth Peralta (Vice President, BCDA)

Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City (FIP-NCC) welcomed a new international locator with the entry of Taiwan-based EDAC Group, a global leader in interconnectivity solutions. EDAC signed a five-year lease agreement for a 5,000-square-meter Ready-Built Factory (RBF) within the park, signifying a major investment in the Philippines’ growing electronics and advanced manufacturing sector.  EDAC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations through its local unit, EDAC Philippines Inc., with the facility earmarked to serve as the company’s newest manufacturing hub for the region. 

Commercial operations at the FIP-NCC facility are targeted to commence by the second quarter of 2026. Upon full-scale ramp-up, EDAC’s Philippine operations are expected to employ up to approximately 90 workers, supporting job creation and the development of technical talent in Central Luzon. 

The lease agreement was signed by Francis Ceballos, Senior Vice President and Business Unit Head for Industrial and Logistics of Filinvest Land, Inc., and Connie Robinson, Financial Director of EDAC Philippines Inc. Also present were Carmelo Centeno III, General Manager of FIP-NCC, and Sherwin Robinson, Director of Operations for EDAC Philippines Inc. The signing was witnessed by Kenneth Peralta, Vice President and Head of the Investment Promotions and Marketing Department of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

“We are pleased to welcome EDAC to our growing community of industry-leading manufacturers and innovators at Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City,” said Ceballos. “EDAC’s presence reinforces FIP-NCC’s growing role in the industrialization of Central Luzon and as a strategic site for global enterprises looking to expand in the Philippines.” 

“Our expansion into the Philippines through FIP-NCC is a strategic move for EDAC,” said Robinson. “The site’s infrastructure, incentives, and proximity to export channels make it ideal for our manufacturing and logistics operations. We look forward to contributing to the growth of New Clark City and the local economy.” 

EDAC recently completed its registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on January 5, 2026, qualifying the company for a range of fiscal incentives under the country’s investment promotions framework. These include an income tax holiday of four to seven years, with the option to avail of a five percent special corporate income tax, or enhanced deductions for up to 10 years, subject to prevailing regulations.

BCDA’s Peralta also expressed support, stating, “On behalf of BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang, we welcome EDAC to New Clark City—a next-generation city built for resilience, sustainability, and innovation. As the developer of New Clark City and the joint venture partner of Filinvest Land in the development of Filinvest New Clark City, we take pride in having global players like EDAC investing here. It speaks volumes about the city’s potential as a world-class industrial destination.” 

The signing ceremony was held at Quest Plus Hotel Clark, located within Mimosa Plus Leisure Estate—a Filinvest Development Corporation leisure township developed in partnership with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), a subsidiary of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). 

About EDAC

The EDAC Group, established in Canada in 1966, is a globally recognized manufacturer of high-quality electronic connectors. Over its five-decade history, EDAC has expanded its portfolio to include one of the most comprehensive ranges of interconnect products in the world, and the EDAC Philippines factory will bring expanded manufacturing and supply chain capacity to the company’s most well-known product categories — ranging from card edge and rack & panel connectors to D-Sub, circular connectors, pogo, USB, HDMI, RJ45, waterproof in-line, and customized solutions. The company services OEMs and global distributors in key sectors including computing and storage, medical, aerospace, industrial, test and measurement, and communications.

About Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City 

Filinvest Innovation Park – New Clark City is located within Filinvest New Clark City, a 288-hectare township jointly developed by Filinvest Land, Inc. and BCDA within the 9,450-hectare New Clark City. It offers long-term lease industrial lots and modern Ready-Built Facilities designed for high-impact industries such as electronics, electric vehicles, warehousing, and logistics. 

FIP-NCC is PEZA-registered and is accessible via SCTEX and the newly opened One Clark Boulevard, just 20 minutes from Clark International Airport. 

FIP-NCC stands at the forefront of the Philippines’ journey toward renewable energy and green technologies, helping shape the future of Philippine industry through its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and talent development, and positioning the country as a prominent player in Asia’s sustainable industrial landscape. 

About Filinvest Land

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), is one of the country’s leading and multi-awarded full-range property developers. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the trading symbol $FLI. Staying true to its mission, FLI continues to build the Filipino dream across the Philippines.  

For over 60 years, FLI has built a diverse project portfolio spanning the archipelago, from its core best-value homes to residential townships, mid- and high-rise condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks, co-living properties, and leisure developments.  

These include the large-scale townships: Havila (306 hectares), Timberland Heights (677 hectares), and Manna East (60 hectares) in Rizal; Ciudad de Calamba (350 hectares) in Laguna; Palm Estates (51 hectares) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental; and City di Mare, the Lifestyle Capital of Cebu (50 hectares).  

FLI owns 20% of Filinvest Alabang, Inc., developer of Filinvest City (244 hectares), South Metro Manila’s premier garden central business district and home to Festival Mall, the flagship Filinvest Mall in Alabang. FLI is also developing two townships in the Clark Freeport Special Economic Zone: the industrial Filinvest Innovation Park-New Clark City (288 hectares) and Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City (201 hectares), the former in partnership with BCDA, and the latter in partnership with FDC.