The Philippine Economic Zone Authority officially registered Apexford International Corp. as an Ecozone Logistics Service Enterprise to operate a facility at the First Cavite Industrial Estate Special Economic Zone in Dasmariñas, Cavite. The facility will supply critical supply chain services to export manufacturers, strengthening the logistics network for key sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, and automotive components, according to PEZA Director General Tereso Panga.
A New Logistics Hub for Cavite's Export Manufacturers
Apexford International Corp., an ecozone logistics enterprise based in Dasmariñas, Cavite, formalized its registration with PEZA on July 6, 2026, through a signing ceremony between PEZA Director General Tereso Panga and Apexford President Anthony Aquitania . The registration clears the development of Apexford's warehousing facility inside the First Cavite Industrial Estate Special Economic Zone, a key industrial hub in the province .
As an Ecozone Logistics Service Enterprise (ELSE), Apexford will provide essential supply chain services to PEZA-registered export manufacturing enterprises . The company's operations will support industries including electronics, semiconductors, automotive components, precision tooling, industrial packaging materials, and industrial resins—sectors that are major drivers of Philippine export growth . In the first five months of 2026, exports of electronic products rose 17.5% to $20.83 billion, with semiconductor exports up 19.1% to $15.65 billion.
Strengthening Cavite's Industrial Ecosystem
"Resilient and efficient logistics network is essential to sustaining the growth of our export industries," Panga said, adding that "the registration of Apexford International Corp. reinforces PEZA's commitment to developing globally competitive supply chains that enable our ecozone enterprises to operate more efficiently, attract greater investments, and generate quality employment opportunities for Filipinos" .
Apexford President Anthony Aquitania emphasized the company's commitment to the Philippines' economic future, stating, "We are not here simply to engage in business; we are here to be an active participant in the nation's growth" . The company will help PEZA investors manage duty-free and zone-to-zone transfers, enabling manufacturers to focus on production . The First Cavite Industrial Estate has been a designated Special Economic Zone since 2006, with expansions formally designated through various presidential proclamations.
