Taiwan’s ASE Co. Ltd., a leading semiconductor manufacturer, is advancing its Philippine operations with a planned 26,000-square-metre facility at the Gateway Business Park Special Economic Zone in General Trias, Cavite.

As reported by Inquirer.net, the expansion is expected to generate new jobs and increase production capacity, boosting the country’s role in the semiconductor supply chain. Reporting by Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta.

ASE currently employs 825 staff at its Cavite site and conducts advanced testing and validation of automotive, industrial, and Internet of Things semiconductors. The new facility is part of a broader growth strategy aimed at increasing operational capacity while supporting export expansion.

In addition to the manufacturing expansion, ASE will establish the ASE Institute, a dedicated training platform for entry-level engineers, aimed at upskilling the local workforce. Peza has encouraged ASE to integrate its programs with the agency’s Artificial Intelligence Academy, strengthening collaboration between industry and academic institutions.

“We want to pursue an industry-wide approach to human resource development for our Peza-registered business enterprises,” said Peza Director General Tereso Panga. He added, “Strong linkages with universities and colleges are crucial in strengthening the supply chain and sustaining high-technology industries.”

ASE has operated in the Philippines for nearly three decades, and its expansion is expected to further widen Peza’s manufacturing base, which reached P150.52 billion (€2.13 billion) or 57.69 percent of total approved investments in 2025.

The company’s growth is also set to reinforce Peza’s export revenues, which rose 145.73 percent to $11.52 billion (€9.79 billion) in 2025.

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