FPIP set to open new Commercial Hub in Sto Tomas

First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) recently held a topping off ceremony for its upcoming FPIP Plaza. The ceremony, hosted by FPIP and the project’s construction firm, First Balfour, marks the installation of FPIP Plaza’s highest structural component and the industrial park developer’s first serious foray  into commercial property development. 

Rising along the main gateway of the industrial park, FPIP Plaza is a three-story, 15,000-square meter commercial hub that will offer retail, dining, and service establishments to support the daily needs of the park’s growing workforce, as well as the neighboring communities in and around Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

In attendance were executives and project team members from FPIP and First Balfour. Representing FPIP and First Balfour was Jose Valentin “Joval” Pantangco, FPIP’s Chief Commercial Officer and First Balfour’s President and Chief Operating Officer. FPIP’s representatives were led by Senior Vice President for Construction Management Group Alexander Roque, Commercial Properties Group Head Alberto Cailao, Assistant Vice President for Construction Management Group Jeffrey Panado, Assistant Vice President for Park Operations Jason de las Alas, Senior Business Development Manager May Abalos, Project Manager JC Nueno, and Business Development Officer Krisha Mendoza.

First Balfour representatives were led by Chief Executive Officer Anthony Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Construction Operations Rey Villar, Vice President for Building Sector Nelson Cartagena, and Project Manager Paolo Sapinoso.

FPIP is a PEZA-registered ecozone that is home to over 150 world-class locators, including Collins Aerospace, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc., and Dyson. To know more about FPIP and FPIP Plaza, follow the official Facebook (facebook.com/FPIPInc) and Linkedin (ph.linkedin.com/company/fpipinc) accounts, or visit the FPIP website (fpip.com).