Taiwan has offered to help the Philippines reach its goal of $110 billion in annual semiconductor and electronics exports by 2030, Taipei’s top representative in Manila said.
Wallace Minn-Gan Chow, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), spoke at the Taiwan Link Fair 2026 in Makati City, according to a report by Bilyonaryo News Channel. Chow said closer cooperation in advanced manufacturing and technology could support the target.
“The Philippines aim to reach $110 billion in annual semiconductor and electronics export by 2030, and to advance further along the global value chain,” Chow said.
“Taiwan can be a valuable partner in this endeavor,” he added.
Chow said Taiwan supplies more than 90 percent of the world’s advanced chips and plays a major role in making artificial intelligence graphics processing units and servers. He made the remarks amid persistent supply chain disruptions.
He also pointed to Taiwan’s investments in the Philippines. As of December 2025, Taiwanese companies had invested more than ₱45 billion in the country, creating more than 20,000 direct jobs. Taiwan was also the leading foreign source of investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the first nine months of 2026. Bilateral trade between the two sides exceeded $7 billion as of August 2026.
Taiwan is also seeking to expand cooperation in agricultural technology. Jia Hsieh, president of the Taiwan Association Inc. of the Philippines, said Taiwanese initiatives aim to help Filipino farmers increase their harvests through improved technology.
“We want to bring the best technology as well in agriculture,” Hsieh said.
Hsieh cited the International Cooperation and Development Fund, which provides agricultural assistance and technical expertise to local farmers. The program includes access to plant specialists who help farmers improve crop production.
