Aerospace firm to manufacture drones in Cavite economic zone

GLOBAL AEROSPACE Technology Philippines, Inc. is set to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aircraft systems in Naic, Cavite, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said.

In a social media post on Monday, PEZA said it signed a registration agreement with the company as a new export enterprise at the Cavite Technopark-Special Economic Zone.

“The company is set to manufacture, fabricate, machine, and assemble UAVs, unmanned aircraft systems, special-purpose machinery, and aerospace components,” it said.

PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga said the investment will help deepen Philippine participation in the global value chain.

“The project forms part of the broader aerospace ecosystem, positioning the Philippines to integrate with Japan — one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturing nations — as it progresses toward high-value systems engineering, defense platforms, next-generation aircraft technologies, and sustainable aviation solutions,” he said.

The project is also expected opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within and outside PEZA economic zones (ecozones) to join the UAV supply chain.

“Through supplier linkages, subcontracting, precision parts manufacturing, logistics support, and technical services, MSMEs can integrate into the aerospace value chain, fostering inclusive industrial growth and domestic capability building,” it added.

PEZA said it hopes to create several aerotropolis ecozones in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

“This strategic direction aims to cluster aviation and aerospace enterprises near key airport hubs, strengthening infrastructure integration, supply chain efficiency, and global connectivity,” it said.

“To advance this vision, PEZA is working with CAAP and others to develop the guidelines and see aerotropolises and ecozones become a reality and operational in the near future,” it added. — Justine Irish D. Tabile