Taiwan Expo 2026opened at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay on September 17, bringing 125 Taiwanese companies to the Philippines for a three-day showcase. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council, or TAITRA, said participating firms see strong potential in local commercial ties and expect the event to facilitate business deals worth about $100 million. TAITRA chairman James Huang also pointed to supply-chain diversification, saying the Philippines has become a favorable destination for electronics manufacturing and semiconductor-related industries. The event runs through September 19.
The exhibitors spansmart manufacturing, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, food and consumer goods. Huang said Taiwanese businesses are especially interested in working with Philippine companies on new technologies, including artificial-intelligence applications. The expo therefore offers a useful view of the sectors where Taiwanese firms are seeking partnerships, rather than confirming that every exhibitor has committed to a Philippine investment. Buyers, suppliers and technology companies can use the event to explore products, distribution relationships and industrial cooperation opportunities.
TAITRA also said Taiwanese companies could support the planned AI industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor under the US-led Pax Silica initiative. The Philippines joined the coalition as its 13th member in April, and the group has since expanded to more than 30 participating countries. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority has said the proposed New Clark City development could attract $40 billion to $70 billion in investment and create up to 190,000 high-quality jobs, but those figures describe a development projection, not completed commitments.
The Philippine edition is organized by Taiwan’s International Trade Administration and implemented by TAITRA. It includes the inaugural Taiwan-Japan-Philippines Industrial Cooperation Forum, where companies are expected to examine areas such as green energy and smart cities. The forum adds an industrial-policy dimension to the exhibition, connecting product displays with possible cross-border cooperation. Viper.ph readers should treat the reported $100 million deal value and future hub figures as expectations linked to the event, not as finalized contracts or confirmed facility launches.
