From left: Minister and Consul General Conrado B. Demdem, Jr. (Philippine Embassy, Warsaw); PEZA Director General Tereso Panga; H.E. Mrs. Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Poland; PTIC-Berlin Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista; Bartek Wasiewski, Head of the Foreign Trade Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH); and Chairman of JPP Marine, Mr. Zbigniew Jagniątkowski.
From left: Minister and Consul General Conrado B. Demdem, Jr. (Philippine Embassy, Warsaw); PEZA Director General Tereso Panga; H.E. Mrs. Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Poland; PTIC-Berlin Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista; Bartek Wasiewski, Head of the Foreign Trade Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH); and Chairman of JPP Marine, Mr. Zbigniew Jagniątkowski. 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Berlin (PTIC-Berlin), successfully held the Philippines-Poland Investment Dialogue from 30 June to 01 July 2025, as part of a broader investment roadshow aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and promoting Philippine investment opportunities in Eastern Europe. 

The initiative began with a business development visit to the port city of Szczecin in May 2025, followed by the investment dialogue sessions held in Warsaw and Gdańsk on 30 June and 01 July, respectively. These engagements were organized in collaboration with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), with the support of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and PTIC-Berlin. 

Poland, one of Eastern Europe’s largest and most dynamic economies, has achieved an extraordinary 1,415% GDP growth since 1990, with robust public and private consumption and low unemployment. As of 2024, Poland’s GDP per capita (PPP) is USD 50,378, and its 3.5% GDP growth in the same year surpassed the combined nominal GDP growth of the UK, France, Italy, and Germany. This positions Poland as a vital partner for Philippine industries seeking both capital and new market access. 

Warsaw, the country’s capital, drives over 20% of national GDP and remains a central hub for foreign direct investment, offering Philippine investors direct access to Poland’s growing consumer market and a gateway to the wider Eastern European region. 

The third and final leg of the investment roadshow was held in Gdańsk, the Baltic port city in Northern Pomerania. Gdańsk is home to the ICTSI-operated Baltic Container Terminal and Intel’s largest R&D AI research center in Europe, reinforcing its status as a regional leader in innovation and logistics. 

The success of the roadshow underscores DTI and its PTICs’ commitment to expanding the Philippines’ international economic footprint and deepening ties with emerging European markets. 

During the investment forum in Warsaw held 01 July 2025, Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista highlighted the Philippines’ key strengths as a marketing and manufacturing hub within the ASEAN region. He emphasized the CREATE-MORE program as a key government initiative that enhances support for foreign companies operating in the country’s strategic sectors.
During the investment forum in Warsaw held 01 July 2025, Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista highlighted the Philippines’ key strengths as a marketing and manufacturing hub within the ASEAN region. He emphasized the CREATE-MORE program as a key government initiative that enhances support for foreign companies operating in the country’s strategic sectors. 
Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista highlighting the Philippines’ capabilities in ODM/OEM manufacturing, ATP competencies, and proven IT business process management services during his presentation to potential investors in Gdańsk. He also outlined opportunities in shipbuilding and mineral processing, aligning closely with Gdańsk’s status as a major Baltic Sea port and an important hub for maritime industries.
Commercial Counsellor Nicanor Bautista highlighting the Philippines’ capabilities in ODM/OEM manufacturing, ATP competencies, and proven IT business process management services during his presentation to potential investors in Gdańsk. He also outlined opportunities in shipbuilding and mineral processing, aligning closely with Gdańsk’s status as a major Baltic Sea port and an important hub for maritime industries. 
Visit to the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, located 34 km from Gdańsk, Poland. The terminal is fully owned and operated, since 2003, by Razon’s International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI).
Visit to the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, located 34 km from Gdańsk, Poland. The terminal is fully owned and operated, since 2003, by Razon’s International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). 
Visit to Intel Technology Poland Sp. z o.o. in Gdańsk, a key hub for advanced semiconductor research and innovation in the region. The facility plays a vital role in supporting Intel’s global technology development and manufacturing operations.
Visit to Intel Technology Poland Sp. z o.o. in Gdańsk, a key hub for advanced semiconductor research and innovation in the region. The facility plays a vital role in supporting Intel’s global technology development and manufacturing operations.

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Date of Release: 08 July 2025