APECO Leads Investment Mission to US and Canada
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone is seeking new international partnerships in energy and defense industries.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in International Trade
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APECO is conducting an investment mission across the United States and Canada to attract capital for defense and clean energy projects. The delegation aims to secure deals for LNG power generation and infrastructure development.
Why it matters
The mission aligns Philippine economic initiatives with US and Canadian Indo-Pacific infrastructure strategies. By leveraging fiscal incentives, APECO seeks to bolster its 12,923-hectare ecozone through new international investment.
APECO manages a 12,923-hectare ecozone located in Casiguran, Philippines. Approximately 100 business executives are expected to attend the scheduled investment briefings in Canada.
The players
APECO
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority manages a large-scale special economic zone in Casiguran.
Anglicotech LLC
This defense company is currently in contract negotiations with APECO to support economic activities.
Valent
This consulting firm is involved in discussions with APECO regarding potential development projects.
The details
The delegation is conducting government-to-business meetings and site visits in Texas, Maryland, Washington D.C., Montreal, Ottawa, and Calgary. APECO is actively negotiating with Anglicotech LLC and the consulting firm Valent to finalize agreements on LNG power generation and substation facilities.
Timeline
The US investment mission delegation visits occur from 24 to 30 October 2026.
The Canada investment mission delegation visits occur from 2 to 6 November 2026.
Market Landscape
The promotion of the ecozone follows the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives outlined in the CREATE MORE Act. This strategic push positions APECO to capture regional capital as it competes for North American industrial interest.
The expansion of energy and defense infrastructure through these partnerships may eventually lead to increased economic development in the Casiguran region. Potential investors and local stakeholders should monitor the finalization of deals with entities like Anglicotech LLC for impacts on the regional energy supply.
The takeaway
This mission highlights the ongoing effort to align regional Philippine economic zones with broader international infrastructure strategies. Companies and stakeholders looking for emerging market opportunities in the Indo-Pacific should monitor the results of these diplomatic and business briefings.
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