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Industrial lots at Aboitiz Economic Estates: a buyer's guide
This independent guide pulls together what Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE) has published about its four industrial estates (LIMA in Batangas, MEZ2 and West Cebu in Cebu, and TARI in Tarlac), with every figure labelled by how well it is supported. Prices, addresses and most lot availability are not published, so we show none and tell you what to ask. It is an editorial guide, not an offer, advertisement or recommendation.
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- 4 estatesEstates covered[1]Per seminar deck
- 1,613–2,087 haPublished area (sum of four estates)[2,3,4,5,21]Our analysis
- 220–260 locatorsPortfolio locators (AEE)[21,6,7]Per seminar deck
- 100,000 jobsPortfolio jobs (AEE)[6]Per seminar deck
- Cumulative investment (AEE, Sep 2026)[7]Per seminar deck
- 8,700–51,000 sqmWest Cebu published lot cuts[4]Per seminar deck
The estates
Four estates, one at a time
Pick an estate above. Every fact carries a status chip: Verified (primary source), Per seminar deck, Unverified, Our analysis or Approximate. Unknown means unknown; we do not guess.
LIMA Estate
Lipa City and Malvar, Batangas, CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
- Lot cuts
- Not published — inquire Unverified
- Population nearby
- 387,392 people (PSA 2024), Lipa City[28] Verified, 74,565 people (PSA 2024), Malvar[29] Verified
- CREATE MORE area
- Other areas Our analysis
- Position
- 14.0142, 121.1749 Verified
Fact sheet
- Total area
- 826–1,100 ha (target 1,600)[6,21,22,2] Per seminar deckSources differ by date and scope: 826 ha (AIC release, 26 Mar 2024), 940 ha and '1000+ ha' on AEE pages, ~1,100 ha with a ~1,600 ha target (AEE release, 11 Sep 2026). We show the range 826-1,100 ha and treat ~1,100 ha as the current marketed figure. Older Wikipedia text gives 794 ha (2021).
- Industrial land
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Established
- Developed as an industrial park from the late 1990s; fully acquired by Aboitiz in 2014[6] Per seminar deck
- Economic zone
- PEZA-registered economic zone, manufacturing-anchored mixed use; PEZA and BOC one-stop shop on site[2,21] Per seminar deck
- Zone type
- Manufacturing / industrial-anchored mixed-use estate (also commercial, residential, office park)[2] Per seminar deck
- Region
- CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
- Address
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Developed vs remaining
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Price
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Coordinates
- 14.0142, 121.1749 Verified Wikipedia, approximate centre of Lima Technology Center (wiki_lima). Exact gate / address not published.
Lot sizes and sale model
Not published — inquire UnverifiedNot published. Sizes of lots actually sold are listed under recent lot sales and are not a published lot cut.
Examples reported
- T.E. Optoelectronics, 0.99 ha (15 Jul 2026)[10] Per seminar deck
- Printwell, 1.6 ha (Apr 2025)[16] Per seminar deck
- MDT Technologies, 1.86 ha (9 Oct 2026)[10] Per seminar deck
- Big E Food, about 11.8 ha (8 Jul 2026)[10] Per seminar deck
- Biz Hub commercial lots 1,100-2,300 sqm; Meadow residential lots 250-1,500 sqm[2] Per seminar deck
Lot vs lease vs ready-built
Utilities
- Power
- LIMA EnerZone (AboitizPower group) distribution; 29% renewable (geothermal, hydro) per estate page; capacity in MVA not published[2,7] Per seminar deck
- Water
- LIMA Water Corp Smart Water Network (claims 99.3% uptime); capacity in MLD not published[2] Per seminar deck
- Telecom
- Described as digital connectivity; carriers and capacity not published[2] Unverified
- Security
- Central Command Center (traffic, energy, security) and 24/7 Emergency Response Team; clinic and fire station not published[2] Per seminar deck
Amenities and green features
Amenities
- Biz Hub (70 ha commercial)[2] Per seminar deck
- The Outlets at LIMA[2] Per seminar deck
- Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas LIMA Park (167 rooms)[2] Per seminar deck
- LIMA Exchange (Robinsons supermarket)[2] Per seminar deck
- Housing: Villages, Campo Verde, Summer Hills[2] Per seminar deck
- Batangas State University - LIMA Campus and Industry Advisory Council (Jul 2026)[2] Per seminar deck
- Aboitiz Pitch[2] Per seminar deck
Green
- 5-Star BERDE District certification (first industrial developer; covers LIMA, MEZ2, West Cebu)[7] Per seminar deck
- TUV NORD-certified QMS / EMS / OHS[2] Per seminar deck
- 31 MW installed rooftop solar across commercial/industrial facilities; 12 MW geothermal retail supply to contestable customers[7,2] Per seminar deck
Locators and news
- Locators
- More than 200 locators (reported range ~180-240)[2,16,22] Per seminar deckAEE pages show '>200'; other AEE/press figures show 'nearly 180' and '>240'. A 201-locator figure appears in an Aboitiz snippet.
- Named
- Epson; Yamaha; JTI; Grandsun; Aice; APO Production; Sohbi Kohgei; Bandai; Mitsuba; Proterial; Big E Food; MDT Technologies; T.E. Optoelectronics; Printwell
- MDT Technologies robotics base at LIMA (groundbreaking 25 Aug 2026, lot handover 15 Sep 2026) Per seminar deck
- AEE wins PhilGBC Business Leadership in Sustainability award Per seminar deck
- LIMA and TARI presented as investment-ready platforms for the Luzon Economic Corridor Per seminar deck
- T.E. Optoelectronics takes 0.99 ha Per seminar deck
- Batangas State University campus and Industry Advisory Council Per seminar deck
- Big E Food plant on about 11.8 ha Per seminar deck
- LIMA 1,500-ha expansion plan, 50-100 ha of industrial land released per year; Printwell 1.6 ha Per seminar deck



Questions on LIMA
How big is LIMA Estate?
What lot sizes are on offer at LIMA?
MEZ2 Estate (Mactan Economic Zone II)
Lapu-Lapu City (Basak), Cebu, Central Visayas (Region VII)
- Lot cuts
- Not published — inquire Unverified
- Population nearby
- 497,813 people (PSA 2024), Lapu-Lapu City[30] Verified
- CREATE MORE area
- Metro area Unverified
- Position
- 10.3170, 123.9800 Approximate
Fact sheet
- Total area
- 63 ha[3,21] Per seminar deck63 ha, of which about 58 ha industrial and the balance commercial (AEE page).
- Industrial land
- 58 ha[3] Per seminar deck
- Economic zone
- PEZA-registered ecozone (light-to-medium manufacturing, packaging, logistics / warehousing); iMEZ is a PEZA-accredited IT/BPO building of about 4,500 sqm[3] Per seminar deck
- Zone type
- Light-to-medium manufacturing, logistics and IT/BPO ecozone with retail[3] Per seminar deck
- Region
- Central Visayas (Region VII)
- Address
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Developed vs remaining
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Price
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Coordinates
- 10.3170, 123.9800 Approximate Our estimate of the place on Mactan Island; no official coordinates found. Verify before use.
Lot sizes and sale model
Not published — inquire Unverified
Lot vs lease vs ready-built
- Available lots, ready-built units and terms are not published. The estate looks largely built out (our inference, unverified): ask what is actually available[3] Unverified
Utilities
- Power
- Mactan EnerZone; 58 MVA transformation capacity[3] Per seminar deck
- Water
- Estate Water: more than 3 MLD supply, 1.5 MLD wastewater[3] Per seminar deck
- Telecom
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Security
- 24/7 Emergency Response Team with fire truck and ambulance, command center, 24/7 transport terminal; PEZA/BOC one-stop shop[3] Per seminar deck
Amenities and green features
Amenities
- The Outlets (first outlet mall in Visayas/Mindanao)[3] Per seminar deck
- Pueblo Verde[3] Per seminar deck
- MEZ2 Connect portal[3] Per seminar deck
- iMEZ IT/BPO building[3] Per seminar deck
Green
- Covered by the portfolio-level 5-Star BERDE District certification[7] Per seminar deck
Locators and news
- Locators
- 43 locators (AIC material cites 49)[3,24] Per seminar deckAEE page shows 43 locators; an AIC page snippet shows 49.
- Jobs
- About 12,000 workers[3] Per seminar deck
- Investment
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
No MEZ2-specific items found on the AEE news page in this research[10] Unverified


Questions on MEZ2
Is there land left at MEZ2?
Not published. At 63 ha with 43 locators the estate looks largely built out, but that is our inference. Ask the developer what lots or ready-built space are actually available.[3] Unverified
How close is it to the airport?
What power and water does MEZ2 report?
Mactan EnerZone with 58 MVA transformation capacity, and Estate Water with more than 3 MLD and 1.5 MLD of wastewater capacity, per AEE's estate page.[3] Per seminar deck
West Cebu Estate
Balamban, Cebu, Central Visayas (Region VII)
- Lot cuts
- 8,700–51,000 sqm (0.87–5.1 ha)[4] Per seminar deck
- Population nearby
- 98,170 people (PSA 2024), Balamban[31] Verified
- CREATE MORE area
- Other areas Our analysis
- Position
- 10.5039, 123.7187 Approximate
Fact sheet
- Total area
- 540 ha[4,21] Per seminar deck540 ha total, of which 283 ha industrial zone, plus a 39 ha industrial expansion in progress.
- Industrial land
- 283 ha[4] Per seminar deck
- Established
- 1,992[4] Per seminar deck
- Economic zone
- PEZA Special Economic Zone; shipbuilding hub; JV of Aboitiz and Tsuneishi Holdings (operator Cebu Industrial Park Developers Inc.); PEZA/BOC one-stop shop[4] Per seminar deck
- Zone type
- Shipbuilding and light-to-medium manufacturing (planned for the expansion)[4] Per seminar deck
- Region
- Central Visayas (Region VII)
- Address
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Developed vs remaining
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Price
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Coordinates
- 10.5039, 123.7187 Approximate Balamban municipality centre (philatlas, approx); the estate itself (Brgy Buanoy per Tsuneishi) has no coordinates in our sources. Another source gives 10.47, 123.78.
Lot sizes and sale model
8,700–51,000 sqm (0.87–5.1 ha)[4] Per seminar deck
Lot vs lease vs ready-built
- Prices and terms not published. Lot vs lease vs ready-built: ask Unverified
Utilities
- Power
- Balamban EnerZone, dedicated 13.8 kV line[4] Per seminar deck
- Water
- Estate Water: more than 4.1 MLD on AEE's page, but the same page also shows 2,500 cu m per day (= 2.5 MLD). Treat capacity as 2.5-4.1 MLD until confirmed.[4] UnverifiedConflicting figures on one page; ask for a written capacity statement.
- Telecom
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Security
- PEZA/BOC one-stop shop; Tenshin Dormitory (792 beds)[4] Per seminar deck
Amenities and green features
Amenities
- Tenshin Dormitory (792 beds); planned CBD; Foressa Mountain Town nearby[4] Per seminar deck
Green
- Covered by the portfolio-level 5-Star BERDE District certification[7] Per seminar deck
Locators and news
- Locators
- 12-17 locators depending on the AEE page (12 / 14 / 17)[4,8,1] Per seminar deck12 anchors (estate page), 14 (Oct 2026 release), 17 (portfolio page). We show the range 12-17.
- Jobs
- More than 14,000 jobs[4] Per seminar deck
- Investment
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Named
- Tsuneishi; Austal Philippines; ACCI; Cebu Marine Industry; Linde; TTSP; Kanda; Air Liquide; Mactan Rock; Shillon Global; Pilmico (Aboitiz Foods) feedmill


Questions on West Cebu
What lot sizes are being offered at West Cebu?
The 39 ha industrial expansion is planned with lot cuts of 8,700 to 51,000 sqm, per AEE. Availability and pricing are not published.[4] Per seminar deck
How many locators and how much water?
TARI Estate
Tarlac City, Tarlac, Central Luzon (Region III)
- Lot cuts
- Not published — inquire Unverified
- Locators
- 4 locators[5] Per seminar deck
- Population nearby
- 401,892 people (PSA 2024), Tarlac City[32] Verified
- CREATE MORE area
- Other areas Our analysis
- Position
- 15.4869, 120.5900 Approximate
Fact sheet
- Total area
- 184–384 ha[5,18,15,19] Per seminar deck384 ha official total. The first phase was announced as a 200-ha site (groundbreaking 7 May 2024; Proclamation 701 reportedly covers 200 ha). A separate 184-ha Yuchengco-Aboitiz JV cleared by PCC in Feb 2026 is reported (unverified) as a TARI expansion; the range 184-384 ha reflects component figures, not a stated range.
- Industrial land
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Established
- Groundbreaking 7 May 2024 on a 200-ha initial phase (PHP 7 billion over two years)[18] Per seminar deck
- Economic zone
- PEZA-proclaimed economic zone (Proclamation 701, Oct 2024 per Wikipedia); PEZA/BOC one-stop shop planned[5,15] Per seminar deck
- Zone type
- Manufacturing (automotive, electronics, industrial); under development[5] Per seminar deck
- Region
- Central Luzon (Region III)
- Address
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Developed vs remaining
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Price
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Coordinates
- 15.4869, 120.5900 Approximate Tarlac City centre (Wikipedia) used as a proxy; the estate's barangay and coordinates are not published.
Lot sizes and sale model
Not published — inquire Unverified
Examples reported
- Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz plant on 42 ha (groundbreaking Sep 2025, phased operations from Q3 2027)[5] Per seminar deck
Lot vs lease vs ready-built
- Prices and terms not published. Lot vs lease vs ready-built: ask Unverified
Utilities
- Power
- Tarlac EnerZone substation for dedicated power, target operation Dec 2026[5] Per seminar deck
- Water
- Water / wastewater system in Phase 1; water distribution facility under construction; capacity not published[5,17] Per seminar deck
- Telecom
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Security
- Estate Command Center planned[5] Per seminar deck
Amenities and green features
Amenities
- Planned: business district, employee housing, transport terminals, Estate Command Center[5] Per seminar deck
Locators and news
- Locators
- 4 locators[5] Per seminar deck4 locators per the estate page; anchors Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz and Ajinomoto Philippines (operations April 2028).
- Jobs
- About 60,000 jobs at full development (projection)[5] Per seminar deck
- Investment
- Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified
- Named
- Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz; Ajinomoto Philippines
- TARI advances infrastructure: Phase 1 site development nearing completion; SCTEX Hacienda Luisita interchange expansion (groundbreaking Aug 2026, target Q2 2027, PHP 172.1 million) Per seminar deck
- TARI presented as an investment-ready platform for the Luzon Economic Corridor Per seminar deck
- PCC reportedly clears a 184-ha Yuchengco-Aboitiz industrial park JV in Tarlac (snippet only, not read) Unverified
Access and infrastructure
- SCTEX Hacienda Luisita interchange expansion Groundbreaking Aug 2026, completion target Q2 2027, PHP 172.1 million[17] Per seminar deck
Questions on TARI
Is TARI open for tenants yet?
How big is TARI?
What are the distances to Clark?
The Tribune (20 Oct 2026) cites about 36 km to Clark International Airport and about 38 km to New Clark City. Drive times are not published.[17] Per seminar deck
Portfolio news
- TARI advances infrastructure (Tribune) Per seminar deck
- PEZA and AEE advance next phase of EaseBiz investor support Per seminar deck
- Aboitiz Foods feedmill at West Cebu Per seminar deck
- AEE wins PhilGBC sustainability award Per seminar deck
- LIMA and TARI highlighted for the Luzon Economic Corridor Per seminar deck
- LIMA 1,500-ha expansion plan reported Per seminar deck
Side by side
Compare the four estates
Swipe sideways on a phone; the first column stays put.
| LIMA | MEZ2 | West Cebu | TARI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area (ha) | 826-1,100 (target 1,600) | 63 | 540 (283 industrial) | 384 (200 first phase) |
| Published lot cuts | Not published (sold lots 0.99-11.8 ha) | Not published | 8,700-51,000 sqm (39 ha expansion) | Not published |
| Locators | ~180-240 | 43-49 | 12-17 | 4 |
| Power | LIMA EnerZone, 29% renewable | Mactan EnerZone, 58 MVA | Balamban EnerZone, 13.8 kV | Substation targeted Dec 2026 |
| Water | Smart Water Network, MLD not published | >3 MLD | 2.5-4.1 MLD (conflict) | Under construction |
| CREATE MORE bracket (ITH Tier I/II/III yrs) | Other, analysis (6/7/7) | Metro, unverified (5/6/7) | Other, analysis (6/7/7) | Other, analysis (6/7/7) |
| Stage | Operating, expanding | Operating, likely built out (inference) | Operating, expanding | Under development |
Our analysis Compiled by us from the estate fact sheets. ITH years use the statutory table (Tier I/II/III) for the assumed bracket.[2,3,4,5,37]
Lot sizes
How big is a lot, really?
Published figures on one linear scale. Only West Cebu publishes lot cuts; LIMA figures are recent sales, not offered sizes.
Your lot
Enter a size to see it against the references.
Site plan
No official site plan is published.
Ask the developer for the master plan and lot availability under NDA if needed. Meanwhile, these are our proportional diagrams of the published area figures.
Pricing
Inquire for pricing
This page publishes no prices. Land prices at these estates are not public. The estimator below uses only numbers you type in.
Inquire for pricing
Price per square metre, payment terms and whether the figure is VAT-inclusive come from the developer or a licensed practitioner. We can forward your inquiry.
Forward my inquiryOr contact the developer directly: Aboitiz Economic Estates (formerly Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates), operated by AboitizLand / Aboitiz InfraCapital
Incentives
CREATE MORE area brackets
The income tax holiday (ITH) length depends on SIPP tier and where the project sits. Bracket assignments below are not confirmed by the 2026 regulations.
LIMA
Other areas Our analysis
ITH, tier I / II / III: 6 / 7 / 7 years
How we got this
Not on the TIEZA metro / NCR-contiguous LGU list (which names Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan towns, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao), so we place Lipa and Malvar in 'all other areas'. This is our reading of the list, not a classification published by Aboitiz Economic Estates or the IRR. Confirm with PEZA/BOI before relying on it.
If Lipa/Malvar is in the 'other areas' bracket, the CREATE MORE income tax holiday (ITH) in the same table as our guide is 6 years (Tier I), 7 (Tier II) or 7 (Tier III). With the statutory post-ITH period (10 years for investments up to PHP 15 billion approved by an investment promotion agency; 20 years above that via FIRB) the headline total is 16-17 years, or 26-27 years for FIRB projects. Which bracket and SIPP tier your project actually gets is decided at registration, not by the estate.
MEZ2
Metro area Unverified
ITH, tier I / II / III: 5 / 6 / 7 years
How we got this
TIEZA names 'Metro Cebu' as a metro/contiguous area, but which LGUs count (for example whether Mactan / Lapu-Lapu is included) depends on the IRR list and is not clear. We therefore show Lapu-Lapu as 'metro' marked unverified; if it is not covered, it would fall in 'other areas'. The CREATE MORE guide on this site records the same caveat for Metro Cebu.
If Lapu-Lapu is in the 'metro / NCR-contiguous' bracket, the CREATE MORE income tax holiday (ITH) in the same table as our guide is 5 years (Tier I), 6 (Tier II) or 7 (Tier III). With the statutory post-ITH period (10 years for investments up to PHP 15 billion approved by an investment promotion agency; 20 years above that via FIRB) the headline total is 15-17 years, or 25-27 years for FIRB projects. Which bracket and SIPP tier your project actually gets is decided at registration, not by the estate. Treat the metro figures as provisional because Lapu-Lapu's bracket is unverified; if it falls in 'other areas' the ITH is 6/7/7 years.
West Cebu
Other areas Our analysis
ITH, tier I / II / III: 6 / 7 / 7 years
How we got this
Balamban is not on the TIEZA metro / contiguous list, so we place it in 'all other areas'. This is our reading, not a published classification; confirm with PEZA/BOI.
If Balamban is in the 'other areas' bracket, the CREATE MORE income tax holiday (ITH) in the same table as our guide is 6 years (Tier I), 7 (Tier II) or 7 (Tier III). With the statutory post-ITH period (10 years for investments up to PHP 15 billion approved by an investment promotion agency; 20 years above that via FIRB) the headline total is 16-17 years, or 26-27 years for FIRB projects. Which bracket and SIPP tier your project actually gets is decided at registration, not by the estate.
TARI
Other areas Our analysis
ITH, tier I / II / III: 6 / 7 / 7 years
How we got this
Tarlac City is not on the TIEZA metro / contiguous list, so we place it in 'all other areas'. This is our reading, not a published classification; confirm with PEZA/BOI.
If Tarlac City is in the 'other areas' bracket, the CREATE MORE income tax holiday (ITH) in the same table as our guide is 6 years (Tier I), 7 (Tier II) or 7 (Tier III). With the statutory post-ITH period (10 years for investments up to PHP 15 billion approved by an investment promotion agency; 20 years above that via FIRB) the headline total is 16-17 years, or 26-27 years for FIRB projects. Which bracket and SIPP tier your project actually gets is decided at registration, not by the estate.
EaseBiz. AEE and PEZA run an 'EaseBiz' investor-support programme (registration mapping, document preparation, monitoring); next phase signed about 30 Sep 2026 under PEZA's Investment Promotion Partnership Program[9] Per seminar deck
Location
Where is it, and what is nearby?
A schematic locator that works offline, plus an optional interactive map. Distances are straight lines, not road routes; drive times are unverified estimates.
LIMA Estate
Straight-line distances from the estate, not road distances. Rings at 10, 25 and 50 km.
Connectivity from LIMA
| Place | Straight line | Drive | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Park Hotel (inside the estate)Landmark · position approximate | ~3 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Malvar town centreCity | ~4 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| SM City LipaCity · position approximate | ~6 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| De La Salle LipaEducation · position approximate | ~7 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Batangas State University, Lipa (Recto campus)Education · position approximate | ~8 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Lipa City centreCity | ~8 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Fernando Air Base (Lipa, military; no commercial flights)Airport · position approximate | ~9 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Taal VolcanoLandmark · position approximate | ~20 km | Not published Unverified | Map |
| Batangas International PortSeaport | ~32 km | ~30 min Unverified | Map |
| NAIA (Pasay)Airport · position approximate | ~58 km | ~90 min Unverified | Map |
Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors. The embed loads only when you tap it. Estate positions marked approximate are our best placement, not a survey.
Labour pool
Who lives nearby?
Headline population of the host city or municipality (PSA 2024 census) and named schools. Training centres and hospitals have not been researched.
| Estate | Population | Education |
|---|---|---|
| LIMA Estate | 387,392 people (PSA 2024), Lipa City[28] Verified 74,565 people (PSA 2024), Malvar[29] Verified | Lipa has Batangas State University, De La Salle Lipa, University of Batangas, PhilSCA and others; Malvar has the Jose P. Laurel Polytechnic College (now part of BatStateU). TESDA centres and hospitals not researched[28,29] Verified |
| MEZ2 Estate (Mactan Economic Zone II) | 497,813 people (PSA 2024), Lapu-Lapu City[30] Verified | Lapu-Lapu City College confirmed by name only; other universities and hospitals not researched[30] Unverified |
| West Cebu Estate | 98,170 people (PSA 2024), Balamban[31] Verified | Not published — inquire with the developer Unverified |
| TARI Estate | 401,892 people (PSA 2024), Tarlac City[32] Verified | Tarlac State University[32] Verified |
Due diligence
A checklist for foreign buyers
General information, not legal advice. Foreign nationals generally cannot own Philippine land; lease and corporate structures differ. Take licensed Philippine legal advice before you commit.
- Foreign land ownership The Constitution (Art. XII) restricts private land ownership to Filipino citizens and corporations with at least 60% Filipino ownership. A foreign investor should plan to lease or to hold land through a qualifying structure, not buy directly. Our analysisWell-known constitutional rule; we did not retrieve the text in this research. Take legal advice.
- Investors' Lease Act (RA 7652) Lets qualified foreign investors lease private land for up to 50 years, renewable once for 25 years (75 years in total).[41,42] Verified
- 99-year lease (RA 12252) RA 12252 amends the Investors' Lease Act to allow an aggregate lease of up to 99 years for investors with an approved and registered investment, for uses such as industrial estates, factories and processing plants (tourism only at USD 5 million or more). The DTI-BOI-LRA IRR was reported signed 19 Dec 2025 and effective 4 Jan 2026. Leases must be registered with the Registry of Deeds and annotated on the title. We found the details via news and law-firm summaries, not the statute text, and did not confirm the enactment date; verify before relying on them.[41,42,43] Unverified
- Title and land status Ask for a copy of the Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or the estate's master title and any subdivision / condominium certificate, and check encumbrances at the Registry of Deeds. In a Contract to Sell, title usually transfers after full payment, so understand the transfer timeline. Our analysis
- Zoning and permitted use Confirm the lot's zoning classification, the estate's deed restrictions and whether your activity is allowed (for example light vs heavy industry). No official site plan is published by AEE.[1] Our analysis
- PEZA registration and your own project Estate status does not register your enterprise. Your project needs its own registration and approval by the investment promotion agency and must be in the SIPP. AEE and PEZA offer EaseBiz support and a PEZA/BOC one-stop shop in the estates.[9,37] Per seminar deck
- Environmental compliance Check the estate's and your project's Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) requirements and wastewater arrangements with DENR-EMB. AEE says it holds TUV NORD QMS/EMS/OHS certifications; those do not replace your own ECC.[2] Our analysis
- Transfer taxes and fees (budget ranges) Typical Philippine closing costs for a land purchase: documentary stamp tax about 1.5% of the higher of consideration or fair market value; local transfer tax about 0.5-0.75% depending on the LGU; registration fees on a sliding scale; possible VAT on developer sales of real property. These are general ranges, not retrieved from a source in this research, and not specific to AEE. Your adviser must confirm who bears each cost. Our analysis
- Incentives Do not assume tier or bracket. Read our CREATE MORE guide and have your adviser confirm your project's SIPP tier and the LGU's bracket.[40,37] Our analysis
- Get it in writing Ask for written statements of: available lots and sizes, price basis, lot vs lease vs ready-built options, utility capacities (MVA, MLD), delivery dates, and locator structures under PEZA. Our analysis
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this an offer from Aboitiz?
No. This is an independent editorial guide with no affiliation to Aboitiz. It contains no prices and is not an advertisement or offer. Use the inquiry form only if you want us to forward your question. Verified
How many estates does AEE have?
Four are listed on the official site: LIMA (Lipa/Malvar, Batangas), MEZ2 (Lapu-Lapu, Cebu), West Cebu (Balamban, Cebu) and TARI (Tarlac City). None is listed in Davao, Cavite, Laguna or Cagayan de Oro.[1] Per seminar deck
What do lots cost?
Not published for any estate: sale prices, lease rates, ready-built-factory rates, deposits and payment terms are all 'inquire'. Any per-sqm figure you see elsewhere is not from AEE. The estimator on this page contains no prices; you enter your own.[1] Unverified
Can a foreigner buy industrial land?
Generally not directly: the Constitution reserves private land ownership to Filipino citizens and corporations at least 60% Filipino-owned. Foreign investors typically lease (up to 75 years under the Investors' Lease Act, reportedly extended to 99 years for registered investors under RA 12252), or use a qualifying Philippine corporation. Take legal advice.[41,42] Our analysis
Are the estates PEZA zones, and do I get CREATE MORE incentives automatically?
All four are described as PEZA zones (TARI as proclaimed and under development). Incentives are not automatic: your own project must be registered and approved, be in the SIPP, and the ITH years depend on the tier and location bracket. AEE itself says only 'potential access to PEZA incentives'.[2,37,40] Per seminar deck
Which estate is built out and which has land?
Are the travel times reliable?
How is this different from Tagaytay land?
These are PEZA industrial estates for operating businesses, not lifestyle or tourism land. Tagaytay (about 87,800 people in 2024) is a tourism and agriculture economy; see our separate content on it. Do not treat the two as substitutes.[34] Per seminar deck
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