The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is in talks with global workspace solutions provider International Workplace Group (IWG) for a possible partnership with the Casiguran-based ecozone.

In a statement Friday, APECO said the partnership would serve as an opportunity to introduce itself to international investors and business locators.

By managing and operating key facilities in the zone, APECO said the IWG can encourage its clients to explore investment opportunities within the ecozone.

APECO President and Chief Executive Officer Gil Taway IV said the interest from globally recognized companies like IWG “reflects the growing investor confidence in APECO”.

“It’s a result of our consistent reforms in APECO which also included new strategic directions for business development and marketing,” Taway said.

“As our branding of Bagong APECO grows, we are now engaged by more companies who see the potential of APECO as the country’s next premiere investment destination.”

The possible partnership includes IWG’s management of the ecozone’s Super Health Center.

The Super Health Center will initially offer primary care, including general check-ups and physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, laboratory and testing.

Taway and IWG Partnership Growth Director Michael Co met on June 19 at APECO’s office in Parañaque City to discuss the partnership.

They were also joined by APECO Deputy Administrator Angelo Gabriel Mantuano and Business Development and Marketing Division Manager Gene Angelo Ferrer.

IWG’s global CEO is expected to visit the Philippines in early July, with APECO preparing for further engagements during the visit.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to work with APECO and support its long-term development goals for the nation,” Co said.

“From our initial engagements, we’ve seen how responsive, professional, and action-oriented the APECO team is. These are qualities that are essential in building a successful and sustainable partnership,” Co added. (PNA)