Marcos approves creation of ecozone in Sarangani

September 11, 2026

By ABOGADO.COM.PH Staff

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a special economic zone in Maasim, Sarangani out of nine parcels of land measuring over 14 hectares.

This was contained in Proclamation 1428 that created the Malbang Industrial Ecozone in Barangay Malbang in Maasim, Sarangani.

The special ecozone has an aggregate area of 14.26 hectares.

Its creation is pursuant to Republic Act 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 and upon the recommendation of the board of directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

The ecozone is expected to support industrial development and create opportunities for investments and economic activity in the province.

Marcos approves creation of ecozone in Sarangani

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