Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp (CPFPC) is expanding its operations in the country with a USD 8.5‑million agro‑industrial facility in Bataan. The project, announced in February 2026, underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening poultry production and food security.
The facility will rise in Abucay town and is designed as a modern tunnel‑ventilated poultry farm with ancillary infrastructure. CPFPC said the site was chosen for its accessibility to transport networks and proximity to agricultural communities. Commercial operations are expected to begin in January 2029, following commissioning in December 2028.
Bataan facility anchors CPF’s next growth phase
CPFPC emphasized that the project supports food security by ensuring a stable supply of broiler chicken under environmentally controlled conditions. It also pledged compliance with national and local environmental regulations, integrating waste management, odor control, and resource efficiency.
The company highlighted several expected benefits:
- Employment opportunities for local communities
- Strengthened agricultural linkages across regions
- Contributions to local and regional economic growth
The investment follows CPFPC’s earlier announcement of over USD 1 billion to boost hog production and restore output to pre‑African swine fever levels by 2028.
Driving food security through poultry innovation
The Bataan project reflects CPF’s broader ambition to make the Philippines a leading overseas market. CPF Philippines Chairman Sakol Cheewakoset noted that the firm has grown 35% annually since entering the country a decade ago. “We want the Philippines to overtake Vietnam in a few years,” he said.
CPF already operates facilities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, covering livestock and aquaculture. Its parent company, CP Group, is one of the world’s largest producers of feed, shrimp, poultry, and pork.
Government backing strengthens expansion plans
The Department of Trade and Industry has signaled strong backing for CPF’s expansion. Trade Secretary Ma Cristina Roque described the company as critical to achieving food security and pledged to connect CPF with relevant agencies under a whole‑of‑government approach.
Ms Roque’s recent visit to Bangkok reinforced ties with Thai investors, including CPF. The government sees CPF’s projects as aligned with national goals of investment, job creation, and sustainable agro‑industrial development.
With the Bataan facility as a cornerstone, CPF’s expansion strategy highlights the Philippines as an increasingly important market in Southeast Asia.