President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered a media statement on September 26, 2026, after visiting Nuvali Steel Processing Center Inc. in the Laguna Technopark Annex, Biñan City, Laguna. The visit was meant to inspect assistance extended by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to help the company align with Industry 4.0 standards through the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).
According to the President, Nuvali Steel is considered one of the most advanced robotics-driven manufacturing facilities in the Philippines, producing parts for automobiles, motorcycles, and various types of industrial machinery. He noted that the plant's products already meet international standards and are accepted as supply for major automobile, truck, and motorcycle manufacturers, as well as other industrial companies. Marcos described the level of robotics technology used in the private steel plant as a relatively new development in the country's manufacturing sector, framing the visit as an example of government and private sector collaboration aimed at helping local industry compete internationally.
The President also emphasized that keeping the supply chain and value-added production within the Philippines benefits multiple players across the industry, adding that similar government support is being extended to other companies as well. He further mentioned that beyond steel manufacturing, robotics technology is also being explored for agricultural use — specifically citing citrus production, where automation could assist in harvesting and sorting. Marcos described the visit as an important step not only in advancing manufacturing technology, but also in strengthening coordination between government and the private sector in pursuing industrial modernization.
No specific figures, budget allocations, or timelines were mentioned in the source material regarding investment amounts, jobs generated, or expansion plans beyond what was stated.
Source: Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM), Media Statement — Visit to Nuvali Steel Processing Center Inc., September 26, 2026.