From Manila Bulletin
Laguna Technopark, a development of AyalaLand
Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), celebrates
its 30th anniversary marked by the
transformation of agricultural lands in Laguna
into a progressive industrial center. A
pioneer industrial estate in Calabarzon that
started in 1990, Laguna Technopark has allowed
global and local firms to thrive, marking
itself as an ideal destination for the world’s
leading manufacturing investors. In a
statement, the company prided itself for being
instrumental in the economic progress of the
region, transforming parts of the cities of
Santa Rosa and Biñan from sugarcane fields to
the 471-hectare growth center it is today.
With over 270 locator-companies, the
industrial estate remains unmatched in export
revenues and employment generation among other
economic zones in the country. Laguna
Technopark hosts over 100,000 employees
directly employed by locator-companies in the
industrial park. “We thank our partners for
the constant support and confidence they have
placed in us since 1990. We strive to continue
enhancing our offerings to steadily increase
our portfolio and cater to the growing market
of enterprises that are interested to locate
in the country,” said Patrick C. Avila, ALLHC
Head of Industrial Parks and Real Estate
Logistics. Shinji Kawabata, President of Denso
Ten Philippines Corporation shared, “Laguna
Technopark is a reliable business-friendly
community that allows us to access skilled
Filipino talent, high-quality onsite
facilities, and nearby key infrastructures
more conveniently than any other location.
Being the very first company to operate in
Laguna Technopark, we commend the management
for continuously creating great synergies with
their partners and putting value into
long-term and mutually-beneficial alliances
with their clients.” Currently, ALLHC is the
leading developer of dynamic industrial
communities. Inspired by the continuing
success of the Laguna Technopark, three more
industrial parks are envisioned to become
future growth centers in their respective
regions. ALLHC also owns and operates Cavite
Technopark in Naic, Laguindingan Technopark in
Misamis Oriental, and Pampanga Technopark in
Mabalacat City. Similar to Laguna Technopark,
these industrial estates are highly accessible
to major facilities and infrastructures such
as national highways, seaports and airports to
support the requirements of locator-companies.
ALLHC is likewise working to grow beyond
industrial land sales by offering standard
factory buildings for lease. At present, ALLHC
owns and manages a portfolio of 8 properties
within 5 locations in Luzon. By year-end, the
group is expected to have over 200,000 sqm of
gross leasable area in its warehouse
portfolio. “As we have seen with Laguna
Technopark, we believe our industrial estates
are co-catalysts of progress. Our aim is to
develop industrial estates in key areas in the
country that would promote regional
development and bring employment opportunities
to more and more Filipinos,” said Rowena M.
Tomeldan, ALLHC President and CEO. Other
developments of ALLHC include Tutuban Center
in Manila and South Park Center in Muntinlupa.
— Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat
Laguna Technopark Celebrates 30 Years
