As the only agro-industrial-commercial estate in the heart of Metro Manila, FTI cradles more than 300 flourishing light to medium scale companies involved in food manufacturing, electronics, garments and service industries.
Moreover, it is home to the National Food Authority (NFA), FTI’s mother agency which has long been recognized as the government’s arm in upholding the availability and stability of food for the Filipino people and the Food Development Center (FDC), which provides food research and processing services to a wide array of clientele.
Of the 120-hectare total area, 60.93 hectares of the complex are earmarked for lease, with 41.49 hectares being occupied by lot lessees while the remaining 19.44 hectares are vacant. Building/facilities occupied by lessees account for 39.57 hectares including among others the 6 wholesalers’ buildings that houses 195 stalls.
The Food Terminal, Inc. was the offshoot of a Presidential directive issued on January 1967, creating a committee assigned to look into the upliftment of the agricultural economy of the country. In turn, the committee endorsed a system designed to ensure price stability and increased productivity. It led to the foundation of the Greater Manila Terminal Food Market (GMTFM) on April 30, 1968 through Presidential Decree No. 347. Under the management of Development Bank of the Philippines, it was registered as a private corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 3, 1968.
In 1969, operations commenced on an interim basis. 1973 saw the conversion of GMTFM into an Agro-Industrial Commercial Estate. From direct trading of commodities, storage and food processing, it subsequently expanded its service capability to include retailing, transport services, and even real estate leasing. On March 27, 1974, a new corporate name for GMTFM was adopted: FOOD TERMINAL, INCORPORATED, or simply FTI.
FTI's major activities in the 1970's involved storage, food processing, research and quality control, marketing services, and trading. Its' storage facilities included a central refrigerated warehouse, chilling rooms, freezer storage, ice plant, blast freezers and refrigerated processing rooms. It also has a multi-purpose warehouse for dry storage, food-processing facilities for grading, handling and packaging for export market, slaughterhouse and chicken dressing plant.
In April 1980, by virtue of Letter of Instructions No. 1013, FTI was classified as a Government Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC). FTI then became a major subsidiary of the National Food Authority (NFA) upon the latter's creation on January 28, 1981, to further strengthen its position in the integrated growth and development of the food industry.
In the 80's, FTI commenced the retailing of basic commodities at government subsidized prices through the Kadiwa Program until 1989 when operations was completely terminated because of conflict with free trade market forces. Food trading, food processing including slaughterhouse operations were suspended in 1989. After operating continuously for thirty (30) years, cold storage operations slso ceased operations due to technical problems and financial losses.
At present, FTI basically operates as provider of: a.) prime industrial and commercial lots for medium-to-long term leases; b.) industrial buildings with standard-sized stalls ideal for office, warehouse or small-scale processing operations. Although disengaged in food trading, processing and storage, the company is still into intensified promotion as an agro-industrial-commercial estate by providing for lease/rent its complete storage facilities and buildings that cater for the needs of food producers, exporters, manufacturers and other sectors in the food industry.
FTI today is recognized as one of the country's largest food and industrial complexes, the hub of thriving business activities of small-to-large scale industries. /
May 3, 1968 / Greater Manila Terminal Food Market (GMTFM) was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a private corporation; the National Government likewise reserves 120 hectares of the Fort Bonifacio property under a 50-year lease contract per Proclamation No. 347 and as amended by Proclamation No. 467.
1969 / Operations commenced on an interim basis.
1973 / Former President Ferdinand Marcos approved the conversion of GMTFM into an Agro-Industrial Commercial Estate (AICE).
March 27, 1974 / "FOOD TERMINAL, INCORPORATED" was adopted as the new corporate name.
April, 1980 / Letter of Instructions (LOI) No. 1013 directed NFA to create a linkage agreement with the company and assist FTI's marketing and procurement operations. LOI 1013 also classified FTI as a Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC).
1985 / NFA transferred its non-grains trading operations to FTI. At the time, FTI started retailing basic commodities at government-subsidized prices through the Kadiwa program.
1989 / Food trading and in-house slaughterhouse operations were suspended due to heavy losses.
The Food Terminal, Incorporated shall be a leading government corporation providing prime location, quality facilities and services for businesses.
FTI shall be an agro-industrial-commercial estate of choice within the heart of Metro Manila, supported by an organization that is customer-focused and committed to deliver a high standard of service to its partners.
The mission of FTI is to be a strategic partner of the business sector in economic development by providing them with the essential infrastructure facilities and services to conduct their business activities.
Ensure and maintain our competitive advantage and elevate the status of the complex into a globally-competitive agro-industrial commercial hub meeting international standards.
FTI’s Organization is committed to perform the highest standard of competent public service and sustainability to advance its role in the country’s economic development, anchored on the following values:
1. INTEGRITY;
2. HONESTY;
3. DEDICATION;
4. PROFESSIONALISM.
It is an organization where a new culture of employees is espoused, an organization that dreams as one, where everyone is accountable and responsible, where old patterns of mediocrity are broken and replaced with alacrity, the readiness to do things with passion.
To ensure viability of operation.
To have a strong linkage with the National Government to ensure support for the company’s vision/mission and ensure the continuity of its plans and programs.
To redevelop the complex to be abreast of developments and to answer the needs of our customer.
To re-engineer the company and maintain a lean, customer-oriented, competent, committed, productive, purpose-driven, and dynamic organization.
Business strategies and major policy directions of the FTI emanate from an eleven-member Board of Directors who are nominated by various government agencies. Program implementation is carried out by 10 departments and 6 offices.
Gregorio Y. Tan / Chairman of the Board (NFA)Bueno B. Castillo / Vice Chairman (FTI)
Pedro S. Hernando, Jr. / Member (NFA)
Celia Z. Tan / Member (NFA)
Ma. Edita Z. Tan / Alternate Representative (Dept. of Finance)
Zenaida C. Maglaya / Alternate Representative (DTI)
Severo S. Catura / Member (Office of the President)
Orlando B. Pineda / Alternate Representative (DBP)
Liduvino S. Geron / Alternate Representative (Landbank of the Phils.)
Manolito S. Soller / Member (Dept. of Agriculture)
Liduvino S. Geron / Member (Dept. of Agriculture)
Rafael T. Flores / Corporate Secretary (NFA)
Gregorio Y. Tan Jr. / Chairman
DL 838-4617
FDC 837-6866 Locals 2777, 2888
Fax 838-4703
Bueno B. Castillo / Vice-Chairman/President
DL 838-4620
Fax 837-8063
Eduardo C. Nolasco / Vice-President for Finance
DL 837-1386
Fax 838-4353
Junie M. Caringal / Vice-President for Operations
DL 838-8065
Fax 837-5833
Email:
Maria Theresa A. Pinto / Vice-President for Administration
DL 838-3176
Email:
Rafael T. Flores / Corporate Secretary
Marie Pauline Tolentino / Assistant Corporate Secretary
Dept./Office / Dept. Head / Contact Details
Trunk lines:
(632) 8384301 to 32
Executive/Support Group
Commission on Audit / Vladimir Esquivel / Local 2234
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Corporate Planning Dept. / Luz SE. Soriano
Sr. Manager / Local 2255, 2256
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Legal Dept. / Samuel R. Namanama
Sr. Manager / Local 2330, 2331
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Internal Audit Office / Ma. Joji A. Villanueva
Asst. Sr. Manager / Local 2223, 2224
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Security & Investigation Dept. / Jeorge E. Amata
Sr. Manager / Local 7011, 7012
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Administrative Group
Human Resources and Management Dept. / Ma. Olga B. Sacop
Sr. Manager / Local 2205, 2206
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Procurement & Property Management Dept. / Rosendo S. Dela Cruz
Sr. Manager / Local 2485, 2486
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Health and Safety Office / Ma. Luisa B. Borja
Officer-In-Charge / Local 2821, 2822
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Finance Group
Accounting Dept. / Ma. Luisa D. Perez
Sr. Manager / Local 2328, 2329
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Treasury Dept. / Carmelo A. Garces
Sr. Manager / Local 2318, 2319
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Operations Group
Marketing & Estate Management Dept. / Rosalinda P. Lopez
Sr. Manager / Local 8888 to 8891
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Engineering Services Dept. / Alexis G. Tolentino
Sr. Manager / Local 2311 to 2313
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The Food Terminal, Inc. welcomes you to a dynamic economic gateway leading to a 120-hectare Agro-Industrial Commercial Complex. It is strategically located about 2.4 km north of Bicutan Interchange, 2.3 km southeast of the Fort Bonifacio overpass and about 4.4 km southeast of EDSA. It is accessible through 2 major arterials: the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and C-5 via SLEX's East Service Road. A terminal in itself, FTI is reachable through other means of transport as its vast confines is fronted by the Philippine National Railroad (PNR) and the Laguna Bay at the rear. Also, its proximity translates to a 15-minute drive from the Central Business District in Makati and, a 20-minute ride from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as well as the Manila Domestic Airport. The complex is girdled by a mixture of commercial, residential, industrial districts, and community centers within a five-kilometer radius, all the more contributing to its ideal setting.
As of the moment, plans for the proposed FTI Interchange, linking existing FTI roads to the C-5, the SLEX and the Metro Manila Skyway, are methodically being studied. Once completed, this interchange will inevitably boost economic activity in FTI and its vicinity and will surely open the door for other opportunities for commerce and industry.
Our company offers prime industrial lots, modern warehouses, office buildings and facilities for lease at competitive rates.
FTI provides vital infrastructure services like power, water, communication lines, garbage and waste management to further assist its locators in their business ventures.
The complex boasts of prime industrial and commercial sites suitable for factory/office sites for medium to long-term leases, in addition to industrial buildings with provisions for food processing and factory operations. It also offers multi-purpose warehouses as well as standard factory buildings for short-term leases.
Standard factory/warehouse buildings (Wholesaler’s Buildings) consist of six (6) buildings with a total of 195 stalls. Each building has provisions for canteen and restrooms. Each stall, on the other hand, has a floor area of 120 square meters and a mezzanine of 60 square meters. The stalls are mostly used as offices and warehouses of various company locators and are available for lease on a yearly basis.
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On May 1, 2004, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Proclamation No. 626, creating and designating parcels of land situated at the FTI complex as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which consists of aggregate area of 243,961 square meters.
Registered as an economic zone with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, locators are entitled to the following incentives:
Income Tax Holiday (ITH) of Exemption from Corporate Income Tax for 4-8 years;
After ITH period, a special 5% Tax on Gross Income, in lieu of all national and local taxes;
Exemption from duties and taxes on imported capital equipment, spare parts, supplies and other raw materials;
Domestic sales allowance equivalent to 30% of total sales;
Exemption from export taxes, wharfage dues, import and fees;
Permanent residence status for foreign investors and immediate family members;
Employment of foreign nationals;
Simplified import and export procedures;
Other incentives under Executive Order 226 (Omnibus Investment Code of 1987), as may be determined by the PEZA Board.
FTI provides vital infrastructure services to further assist its clients in their business ventures. Power supply is sourced from its own sub-station in addition to Meralco lines serving requirements of existing lessees. Water supply is serviced by MWCI, lessee-owned deepwells and private contractors. Communication services is supported by a PABX telephone system with 100 trunklines and 600 local lines.
1. Power system - An outdoor substation with primary service feed coming from two (2) separate sources, with a switch gear feed cutting the 2 circuits to 19 power centers through overhead distribution network.
2. Water system - MWCI water lines; 24/7 supply; 150,000 gallons elevated water tank, 30 feet in height; two (2) units main pump house; two (2) units water reservoir with a capacity of 700,000 gallons each.
3. Communication System - 19 PLDT direct lines and advanced Digital PABX system with a capacity Of 100 central office trunks and 600 local lines and can modularly expand up to 1,800 combined trunks and locals.
4. Waste Management - Sewer system consisting of concrete pipe network, sewer treatment concrete tanks.
The sprawling 120-hectare complex of the Food Terminal, Inc. is accessible through its 5 major access gates, namely, the main entrance gate, the Maharlika gate and the Southeast gate, the Marian gate and the Signal gate. Security measures are being strictly implemented in these gates, one of which is the implementaion of vehicle movement control through sticker policy.
Inside the FTI complex, several contractual guards are posted in different strategic areas supported by security patrols. They are fully equiped with two-way radios for effective monitoring and maintenance of peace and order. To further enhance the implementation of security measures, 2 police substations and 1 PNP-traffic substation have been likewise established strategically inside the complex.
In addition, some FTI lessees/locators have their own organic and/or agency guards protecting their companies.
In case of emergency or any complaints, the following hotlines are available 24 hours:
FTI Security Office
Direct Line 838-4352
Trunk Lines 838-4301 to 32
Locals 7011, 7211, 7711
Fire Station 937-0740
Taguig Police Station 642-3580, 642-2062