(From left) Dilasag Mayor Romner A. Agustin, Casiguran Mayor Roynald S. Soriano, Dipaculao Mayor Danilo A. Tolentino, Dinalungan Mayor Arvee A. Vargas, Congressman Rommel Rico T. Angara, InfiniVAN President Shigeki Nakahara, APECO President & CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV, Maria Aurora Mayor Ariel S. Bitong, Dingalan Mayor Aurora Guzman-Taay, Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan T. Angara, San Luis Mayor Ariel A. De Jesus, and Provincial Administrator Shierwin H. Taay.
MANILA — Government leaders of the Aurora Province signed a pledge of support to the proposed digital infrastructure project between the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and InfiniVAN, Inc. on March 27, 2026 in Makati City, signaling unified backing from local and provincial officials for a landmark initiative poised to transform connectivity and investment prospects in the province. InfiniVAN is an affiliate of the Tokyo stock exchange-listed company IPS, Inc.
The signing of the Pledge of Support, held alongside the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between APECO and InfiniVAN, Inc., was led by the Aurora Lone District Representative Hon. Rommel Rico T. Angara, the Provincial Government of Aurora represented by Provincial Administrator Shierwin H. Taay on behalf of the Governor Hon. Isidro P. Galban, and the complete attendance of all eight mayors of Aurora.
The mayors in attendance were Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan T. Angara, Casiguran Mayor Roynald S. Soriano, Dinalungan Mayor Arvee A. Vargas, Dingalan Mayor Aurora Guzman-Taay, Dilasag Mayor Romner A. Agustin, Dipaculao Mayor Danilo A. Tolentino, Maria Aurora Mayor Ariel S. Bitong, and San Luis Mayor Ariel A. De Jesus.
The provincial and local chief executives signed the pledge affirming their collective commitment of fostering a supportive environment to ensure the success of the project for the inclusive growth of Aurora.
In his special message that bookmarked the pledge of support, Cong. Angara said that politics plays a major role in the economic growth of Aurora, and that political leaders must be united, working with national government agencies to make progress and take the necessary steps for the development of the province.
“For the previous elections, I've always envisioned leaders should always be One Aurora. When elected, we should work together for the progress of Aurora,” Cong. Angara said.
“We are one in ensuring that all should be done for the encouragement and progress, not only of APECO, but the whole province in general,” he added.
For his part, Provincial Administrator Taay highlighted the broader implications of the partnership between APECO and InfiniVAN for Aurora’s development:
“This act signifies the great possibilities for the Province of Aurora, to develop more of its potentials and its endless opportunities not just as a tourism hub only, but as an international avenue for digitalization and modernization,” Administrator Taay said.
Under the MOU, APECO and InfiniVAN will collaborate to explore the development of an overland link within the Casiguran-based ecozone, connecting it to InfiniVAN’s existing and upcoming international submarine cable landing stations in Baler, Aurora, as well as to subsea cable capacities in Claveria, Cagayan and other emerging landing corridors across Northern Luzon.
“On behalf of APECO, I extend our sincere gratitude to our leaders across Aurora for their full support and unity. Your commitment sends a strong signal that the province is ready to move forward together in unlocking new opportunities for our people,” said APECO President and CEO Gil G. Taway IV.
