Sto. Tomas City Mayor Atty. Arth Jhun “AJAM” Marasigan cited the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) as a vital force behind the city’s economic momentum during his most recent State of the City Address (SOCA) held at SM City Sto. Tomas.
Mayor Marasigan underscored FPIP’s role in driving investments, creating jobs, and supporting the city’s development agenda. He noted that FPIP and its locators remain among the city’s strongest partners in advancing his administration’s 12-point program of growth and good governance.
In 2024, Sto. Tomas recorded ₱7.23 billion in new investments, of which ₱6.5 billion came from Dyson Philippines, one of FPIP’s newest global locators. Dyson’s entry adds to FPIP’s roster of more than 150 international industry leaders, further cementing the ecozone’s reputation as a premier hub for high-value manufacturing.
The city’s economic gains are also reflected in higher tax collections, which rose by 8.7 percent to ₱336 million last year. Two FPIP locators—Amcor Flexibles Philippines and Shoketsu SMC Corporation—were among the city’s top taxpayers.
FPIP’s presence continues to benefit Sto. Tomas residents directly. Of nearly 12,500 individuals hired last year, 60 percent found employment within the park. Opportunities span key manufacturing sectors including electronics, automotive, aerospace, packaging, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals—industries that sustain livelihoods and support local families.
Addressing another urgent concern, FPIP has partnered with the local government to improve traffic flow along the Calamba–SM Sto. Tomas corridor. Through the assistance of a technical consultant, the partnership has produced data-based solutions for congestion management. FPIP also conducted a four-day training for 70 traffic enforcers, equipping them with updated skills in road safety and traffic enforcement.
“FPIP’s contributions go beyond investments and jobs. They also form part of the city’s vision of sustainable and inclusive progress,” Mayor Marasigan said.
Founded in 1996 as a joint venture between First Philippine Holdings and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, FPIP today spans 600 hectares in Batangas and is home to more than 150 global manufacturers and nearly 80,000 workers.
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