The future of Philippine manufacturing and the country’s growing role in global innovation is taking shape here in Calamba.
Inside Calamba Premiere International Park (CPIP), Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corp. (SEMPHIL) continues to define what it means to build globally competitive technology from local ground. Long before Samsung’s latest ₱50-billion expansion made news, SEMPHIL had already been proving that the Philippines can power the world’s most advanced industries.
From Calamba to the World
Established in 1997, SEMPHIL became one of the first anchors of CPIP’s industrial community. Its mission was clear from the start: build high-precision components for the world’s leading technologies.
Today, SEMPHIL’s facilities produce multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other critical electronic parts used in smartphones, vehicles, and household devices across continents. Each product embodies Korean technology and Filipino expertise — a partnership defined by precision, consistency, and trust.
Expanding Horizons
Samsung’s recently announced ₱50-billion investment was formalized during a high-level meeting in Busan, South Korea, on November 1, 2025, where SEMPHIL and Philippine officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., signed the agreement under the CREATE MORE Act (RA 12066). The investment is projected to create over 3,500 new jobs and expand the company’s manufacturing footprint in the country.
For SEMPHIL, this expansion builds on a long-standing foundation — one that began inside CPIP nearly three decades ago. The upcoming facilities are expected to focus on advanced components such as multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) — critical technologies powering electric vehicles and next-generation smart devices. This expansion not only scales SEMPHIL’s production capacity but also positions the Philippines in higher-value segments of the global electronics supply chain.
The company’s 2023 complex expansion inside CPIP already boosted capacity and opened new opportunities for engineers and skilled workers. The current investment builds on that momentum, deepening its presence and further integrating the Philippines into Samsung’s global supply chain.
This growth reinforces CPIP’s role as a hub for sustainable industrial development, where locators choose to expand not out of convenience but out of confidence. Together, these milestones show how CPIP continues to attract investments that sustain long-term industrial growth.
Confidence That Endures
Speaking about Samsung’s role in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said:
“Samsung is already in the Philippines, they have employed [thousands of Filipinos] in their very, very high-tech manufacturing plant. The products that they make in the Philippines are of the highest tech that you can imagine. And so that is very, very important for us.”
That statement rings true in Calamba. SEMPHIL’s record of steady growth shows how strong infrastructure, local capability, and dependable partnerships build lasting investor trust. The company’s ongoing expansion is both a business decision and a statement of confidence in the Filipino workforce.
Driving Broader Growth
Behind SEMPHIL’s world-class output are thousands of Filipino professionals — engineers, technicians, and innovators — who give the company its strength. Expansion here means real opportunity: stable jobs, evolving careers, and communities that grow alongside the industry.
Samsung’s continued trust in the Philippines highlights a growing truth: the country is ready for the next phase of high-value manufacturing. SEMPHIL stands as a prime example of how global firms thrive when grounded in strong partnerships, sound infrastructure, and Filipino excellence.
In Calamba, technology and talent work in sync. Inside CPIP, SEMPHIL continues to set the pace for growth built on trust and performance.
Calamba Premiere International Park is proud to be home to global leaders like SEMPHIL — driving innovation, opportunity, and sustainable development in the heart of Laguna.
