The purpose of establishing free ports in the Philippines was to create Asia-Pacific logistics centers, i.e. bases for international corporate operations. The special features of their development include the following: 1. Provision of tax incentives and low-cost labor as well as simplification of customs procedures, in order to encourage foreigners to come to the Philippines to establish or utilize economic zones.
觀察菲律賓的自由貿易港區設置，目的在把菲律賓某些港區建設成為亞太物流中心的國際基地，其發展特色如下：（一）提供租稅優惠與廉價勞工，並簡化報關的程序等措施，以獎勵外國人來菲設立或使用經濟區。