South Luzon retains stature as PHL’s primary industrial hub — Colliers

SOUTHERN LUZON has always been a major growth driver of the Philippine economy. The region is one of the major contributors to the Philippines’ annual economic output, accounting for about 15% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

- By Julius Guevara and Joey Roi Bondoc

Aside from industrial and commercial activities, the corridor is also a major recipient of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). These continue to keep the region’s economy afloat, fueling the demand for property segments such as retail, office, residential, leisure and industrial.

The access from the capital region to the Cavite-Laguna-Batangas (Calaba) corridor ensures the seamless transport of goods from the region’s industrial parks to Manila Port. This has enabled Cavite-Laguna-Batangas to solidify its stature as the country’s major industrial hub, enticing national property firms to develop industrial parks and the complementing residential projects.

Due to the connectivity, the region saw the influx of large multinational exporters and manufacturers which further propped up Southern Luzon’s viability as a major industrial and manufacturing corridor.

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