MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As the Philippines works to close infrastructure gaps between major economic centers and regional communities, Taiwan Expo 2026 is bringing technologies focused on energy, agriculture, healthcare and industrial modernization to Manila.
The three-day exhibition, held from September 17 to 19 at SMX Convention Center Manila, features 125 Taiwanese companies across artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, food and consumer products.
Among the issues highlighted at the exhibition is uneven access to electricity.
Department of Energy data show that around 1.55 million Philippine households remained unserved by electricity in 2024. The gap is especially significant in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, where household electrification stood at 43.2 percent.
Taiwanese companies at the expo are showcasing technologies that could support decentralized energy systems, including sodium-ion batteries, energy management systems, transformers and methanol-hydrogen generators.
The technologies are particularly relevant as the country looks to expand renewable energy. The Philippine government has set targets for renewable energy to account for 35 percent of the country’s power generation mix by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.
Agriculture is another area where regional communities could benefit from modernization.
Agriculture accounted for 20.7 percent of Philippine employment in December 2025, while agriculture, forestry and fishing represented 7.9 percent of GDP for the full year.
Taiwan Expo is showcasing livestock environmental controls, agricultural automation, autonomous farming equipment and modern food processing, preservation and packaging systems.
The exhibition also points to measurable gains from agricultural modernization. According to the Department of Agriculture, modern rice processing systems have increased milling recovery rates from around 55 to 58 percent to as high as 63 to 65 percent.
Healthcare is another priority area, with the Smart Medical Pavilion presenting medical devices, biotechnology products, regenerative medicine and healthcare services.
Meanwhile, businesses and consumers can explore Taiwanese food, lifestyle and consumer products, including specialty teas, processed food, personal care products and smart home technologies.
For regions such as Mindanao, the exhibition’s focus on energy access, agricultural productivity and decentralized technology offers a look at solutions being considered as the Philippines continues its modernization efforts.
Taiwan Expo 2026 also features the inaugural Taiwan-Japan-Philippines Industrial Cooperation Forum, where companies are exploring potential partnerships in green energy, smart cities and other industries.
The exhibition runs until September 19 at SMX Convention Center Manila.