Dongguan Chamber of Commerce Delegates Explore Business Opportunities in the Philippines

Left to Right: Brett Andrew Surell (PEZA Senior Investment Specialist)， Khief Bobadilla (COLAB Director)， Karen Tui  (COLAB Chief Executive Officer)， B Philip Teomar Radin (PEZA OIC Division Chief, Investments Promotions Division)，  Koko Tamura (COLAB Chief Operations Officer)， and Mary Jane Toledana (COLAB Executive Director) 

　　Manila, Philippines — The China Chamber of International Commerce Dongguan Chamber of  Commerce, in partnership with COLAB Ventures Corporation (COLAB) as its official Philippine  representative, successfully concluded a three-day business mission to the Philippines from August  17 to 19, 2025. 

　　The delegation, composed of executives from Dongguan City’s leading technology and  manufacturing enterprises, visited key institutions and organizations including the Philippine  Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The  visit aimed to explore potential partnerships, investments, and expansion opportunities in the  country. 

　　Known as one of China’s most dynamic industrial hubs, Dongguan City hosts a robust ecosystem of  over 500,000 enterprises, specializing in electronics, information technology, precision  manufacturing, and advanced materials. With its strong position in global supply chains, Dongguan  is recognized as a powerhouse of innovation and large-scale production. 

　　During their Philippine mission, the delegates expressed strong interest in establishing  manufacturing and assembly plants in the country. Such ventures are expected to generate local  employment, foster technology transfer, and strengthen the Philippines’ position as Southeast Asia’s  emerging export hub。

　　COLAB Ventures Corporation, as the official Philippine representative, facilitated the engagement  sessions and underscored the mutual benefits of enhanced China-Philippines business  collaboration. 

　　“This visit reflects Dongguan’s vision of international cooperation and the Philippines’ commitment  to welcoming high-value investments that will support inclusive economic growth,” said a COLAB Chief Executive Officer, Karen Tui. 

　　The delegation’s engagement marks another step toward deepening bilateral trade and investment  ties, with long-term prospects of positioning the Philippines as a strategic base for regional and  global exports.