To deepen Taiwan-Philippines industrial exchanges and strengthen bilateral supply chain cooperation, the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), in collaboration with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), co-hosted the 9th Taiwan-Philippines Industrial Collaboration Summit with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in Manila on October 1, 2025.
During the events, the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) and the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote green manufacturing and sustainable supply chain collaboration. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation through technology exchange, reciprocal visits, exhibition partnerships, talent cultivation and industrial linkages, thereby strengthening bilateral relations and boosting the international competitiveness and sustainability of both industries.
The forum gathered over 250 industry experts and representatives for in-depth discussions and exchanges. Distinguished guests delivering remarks included Director-General Chiou Chyou-Huey of IDA, Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Chairperson and Officer in charge Corazon A. Padiernos of Manila Economic and Cultural Office, Representative Wallace Chow of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Convener Yang Ke-Cheng of the Philippines Affairs Committee, Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), and Consul Enunina Mangio, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), delivered remarks during the meeting. Deputy Minister Cynthia Kiang of the MOEA also delivered virtual remarks.
In addition to the TEEMA-SEIPI MoU on supply chain collaboration, two other Memorandums of Understanding were signed during the forum:
1.Flutai Co., Ltd. and Proud Ocean Corporation will integrate cold chain logistics with aquaculture operations to enhance the storage and circulation quality of seafood products across the supply chain.
2.The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) and Ateneo de Manila University's Center for Economic Research and Development will jointly promote research collaboration and policy dialogue to deepen future Taiwan-Philippines cooperation and strengthen academic and think tank exchanges.
These MoUs mark a significant milestone in advancing Taiwan-Philippines cooperation in green manufacturing, cold chain technology, and academic collaboration.
The summit, themed "AI-Driven Innovation and Industrial Transformation," featured keynote presentations from industry experts, including Dr. Chaucer Chiu, Consultant of the AI Innovation & Application Alliance (AIIA); Mr. Andrew Lin, CEO of the Taiwan Cold Chain Association; Dr. Wu Yu-Ying from CIER; and Mr. Jerry Wang, Director of Government and Enterprise Application Department, IISI. The discussions focused on digital transformation, industrial upgrading, and the application of AI technologies in sectors such as electronics, logistics, and manufacturing.
Moreover, TEEMA and SEIPI jointly organized their first-ever industry networking and business matching session, bringing 20 leading Taiwanese and Philippine enterprises together for one-on-one business meetings in the fields of electronic components, system integration, and AIoT applications. The event successfully laid the groundwork for long-term partnerships and sustainable industrial collaboration between the two countries.