A delegation of 25 business executives and investors from the United States explored new investment opportunities in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone during a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the July 8 mission, themed “Driving the Future of U.S.–Philippine Trade Through Innovation,” highlighted the Freeport’s potential as a hub for international trade, logistics, and investment.

The delegation from the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast held investment discussions, site visits, and networking activities with SBMA officials, Freeport locators, and members of the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

Facilitated by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in New York, the mission sought to encourage more American companies to invest in the Philippines’ expanding economy and strengthen bilateral business partnerships.

The delegation also visited Manila, Clark, and Corregidor as part of the Luzon Economic Corridor initiative. The visit follows the Philippines’ inclusion in the U.S.-backed Pax Silica initiative, which supports the development of global artificial intelligence supply chains, including a planned AI-native hub in New Clark City.