Japan-based Ubukata Philippine Electric Corporation signed a lease agreement with
First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) on January 7, 2026, to establish an export-
oriented manufacturing facility in Batangas. The signing followed the company’s
successful registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Backed by a PHP 258-million investment, Ubukata’s new facility will operate from a
2,016-square-meter ready-built space within FPIP and manufacture products for
export to China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and markets across Europe
and Southeast Asia.
Set to begin operations in August 2026, the facility will specialize in safety switches
for air conditioner compressors. These switches are designed to detect abnormal
pressure and automatically cut off power to prevent motor damage and potential
accidents.
“FPIP was our only choice for establishing a manufacturing facility in the Philippines,”
said Ubukata, “We look forward to launching our operations and supplying our export
markets from here.”
The signing ceremony was attended by FPIP Senior Vice President for Industrial
Business Group – Yutaro Kuryu and Vice President for Corporate Planning and
Sustainability – Manuel Lizardo, Jr., together with Ubukata President – Shinnosuke
Ubukata, and Vice President – Tomohiro Yamada .
“We are delighted to welcome Ubukata to FPIP,” said Lizardo, “Our goal is to attract
companies looking to expand in the Philippines. With their decision to expand in FPIP,
it strengthens our role as a hub for high-value, export-oriented manufacturing.”
Kuryu added, “We are proud to provide a home for businesses like Ubukata. Their
presence in FPIP will create employment opportunities for the residents of Sto. Tomas,
Tanauan, and other nearby communities, while driving innovation and boosting
Batangas’s position in global supply chains.”
FPIP is a joint venture between local conglomerate First Philippine Holdings (FPH) and
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation. The nearly 600-hectare industrial space hosts 150
world-class locators across industries, such as electronics, motor vehicle
components, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods./
