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| L–R: FPIP Vice President and Head of Park Management and Development Rodel G. Del Valle, Globe Sales Key Accounts Director Raymond Catane, FPIP Assistant Vice President and Park and Utilities Group Head Jason delas Alas, Globe Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Programd Michelle Y. Ora, FPIP Senior Vice President and Industrial Business Group Head Yutaro Kuryu (Image Source: BusinessWorld Online/First Philippine Industrial Park) |
Globe Telecom and First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) mark a major milestone through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will expand high-speed, reliable fiber connectivity for global and local manufacturers within the industrial park located in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Through this collaboration that strengthens FPIP’s digital backbone and supports the park’s continued expansion into a future powered by seamless world-class connectivity, Globe will provide enterprise-grade connectivity to FPIP’s 150+ locators and over 80,000 employees, enabling seamless operations, real-time collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. FPIP is home to global and industry-leading businesses such as consumer electronics manufacturers.
“This partnership strengthens Globe’s commitment to delivering world-class, fiber-fast connectivity to businesses across the Philippines. We are proud to empower FPIP locators with seamless, secure, and high-speed digital tools that enable innovation, enhance productivity, and position them to compete confidently in the global market,” said Globe Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Programs Michelle Y. Ora. FPIP’s shared dark fiber facility, established in 2023, allows Globe to deploy services quickly and cost-effectively, maximize existing infrastructure, and provide locators with more options for their internet needs. “We are excited to work with Globe. As one of the leading internet service providers in the Philippines, we are confident that they can elevate the experience of our locators by providing high quality and secure internet connection, which is a must in today’s fast-paced and data-driven environment. We understand our locators have diverse needs, which is why we continue to enhance the digital infrastructure in FPIP. We want to ensure we can support the changing and increasing demand for robust digital services,” said FPIP’s Assistant Vice President for Park and Utilities Group Jason De Las Alas.
Established in 1996, FPIP is a PEZA-registered special economic zone developed by Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings (FPH) and Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation. Spanning nearly 600 hectares, the industrial park is home to over 150 leading global and local manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and medical devices. FPIP’s roster includes world-class names such as consumer electronics manufacturers Brother and Canon, aircraft interior manufacturer Collins Aerospace, technology and design company Dyson, bicycle parts manufacturer Shimano, motorcycle manufacturer Honda, and food and beverage producer Nestlé, among others. This robust list of partners underscores FPIP’s role as a powerful driver of high-value manufacturing and a proven hub for industrial growth in the Philippines.
