FIRST Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) and 10 of its locators were named among the top business and real property taxpayers for 2025 by the local government unit of Tanauan City, Batangas

City data showed FPIP and its locators contributed nearly P700 million in business and real property taxes, forming a significant share of the city’s revenues for the year.

According to FPIP vice president and head for marketing, external relations, and communications Ricky Carandang, the recognition highlights the continued partnership between FPIP, its locators and the city.

“FPIP, together with our locators, has demonstrated a strong commitment to the city of Tanauan through our tax contributions. We will
continue to support its growth and development,” Carandang said.

FPIP senior customer relationship manager Reginald Suarez (6th from left) with Mayor Sonny Collantes (7th from left), Vice Mayor Wilfredo Ablao (5th from left) and
city councilors during the awarding

FPIP (4th) and its expansion site, First Industrial Township Inc. (9th), ranked among the city’s top 10 real property tax payers. Also in the list were its locators Canon Business Machines (Philippines) Inc. (5th), Shimano (Philippines) Inc. (7th) and WCL Ventures Development Inc. (8th).

Some companies were recognized in both the business and real property tax categories, reflecting the scale of their operations and their presence in the city. These were Honda Philippines Inc. and Nestlé Philippines Inc.

Tanauan’s mayor, Sonny Collantes, underscored the private sector’s role in aiding the city deliver quality services across health care, education, infrastructure and livelihood programs for Tanaueños.

“The unique contribution of the private sector plays a significant role in providing these essential services and opportunities for Tanaueños. In line with this, the city government of Tanauan remains committed to becoming a model city that recognizes the importance of responsible tax compliance and sound fiscal management in building an inclusive and progressive Tanauan,” he said.

Established in 1996, FPIP is a PEZA-registered ecozone in Batangas that is home to over 150 global manufacturing leaders and a workforce of more than 80,000 people.

(Story by Charizze Henson)