The Cavite Economic Zone in Rosario is a vital industrial and employment hub, hosting 310 registered businesses. Managed by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, this 280-hectare industrial estate drives regional growth through global investment and diverse manufacturing sectors.
A Diverse Mix of International and Local Investors
The Cavite Economic Zone features a rich mix of investors from across the globe, reflecting its role as a truly international manufacturing hub. Korean firms account for 26% of locators, followed closely by Filipino-owned businesses at 25% and Japanese companies at 24% . Chinese firms make up 6%, Taiwanese 4%, and American companies 3% of the zone's registered businesses .
This diverse investor base spans a broad range of production and service sectors. Fabricated metal products (except machinery and equipment) represent 18% of locators, while radio, television, and communication equipment manufacturing account for 15%. Real estate activities make up 14%, rubber and plastic products 12%, and electrical machinery and apparatus 9% . Other sectors include warehousing and storage (8%), wearing apparel (6%), and paper products (4%).
An Ecosystem of Employment and Economic Impact
The Cavite Economic Zone is just one part of a much larger industrial ecosystem. Cavite hosts 12 fully operational industrial estates and economic zones, with more than 760 locator companies combined . The province's flagship public economic zone is at the heart of this network, with more than 164,000 workers directly employed within Cavite's economic zones .
Beyond direct employment, ecozones create a powerful multiplier effect throughout the local economy. For every direct ecozone job, an estimated three to four additional indirect jobs are generated through food and dining establishments, transportation, housing and real estate, retail businesses, utilities and support services, and warehousing and logistics . This means the economic impact of the CEZ extends far beyond its borders, benefiting communities across Cavite.
The zone continues to attract new investments, reinforcing Cavite's position as a hub for high-value manufacturing. As PEZA Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian S. Santos noted, these investments "reinforce the Philippines's foothold in the regional supply chain for electronics, robotics, and precision metal products".
