April 15th, 2025 — Subic Bay, Philippines

Two months had passed since the Gulfstream's world circuit.

In that short span of time, the impossible had been set in motion.

The once-empty industrial expanse along Subic's coast was now a sea of scaffolding, earthmovers, and men in hard hats. Tower cranes loomed over flattened ground, carving out what would soon become the largest industrial complex in Philippine history. The foundations for the assembly hangar stretched across the horizon, massive concrete grids reinforced with imported POSCO steel.

From the air, it looked like the skeleton of a new city.

Timothy stood at the center of the site, wearing a white safety helmet and a dark suit rolled up at the sleeves. The morning sun glinted off his sunglasses as he surveyed the heavy machinery crawling across the property.

Behind him, Hana approached with a clipboard. "We just got confirmation from Samsung C&T," she said. "All pre-foundation work is ahead of schedule. The first pile-driving will begin this weekend."

Timothy nodded, his eyes still fixed on the cranes. "Good. I want that done before the rains start. Tell them no delays. Every day counts."

Hana tapped on her tablet. "Already relayed. Panasonic's engineers are also arriving next week for the first batch of dry-room calibration. They'll be coordinating with EEI for the local fit-out."

"Perfect," Timothy said quietly. "Everything's in place."

A few meters away, a group of local contractors watched in quiet awe as foreign supervisors guided the setup of massive precast molds. Trucks rumbled in and out, carrying rebar and aggregate from the nearby port.

This was no longer a dream. It was real.

By noon, Timothy and Hana were back inside a temporary field office, a sleek glass-walled structure overlooking the bay. The room was filled with blueprints, environmental compliance reports, and 3D renderings of the finished gigafactory. On the main screen, the entire project timeline was displayed:

[TG GIGAFACTORY:

Project Timeline: February 2025 — Completion Target: Q2 2026

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC): Samsung C&T

Steel Framework & Structural Components: POSCO

Battery Manufacturing Systems & Automation: Panasonic

Raw Material Supply (Lithium Hydroxide): Albemarle

Lithium Refinery & Processing Plant: TG LithiumX Refining Division (in partnership with Albemarle)

Cathode Production Facility: TG Materials Division – Joint Venture with POSCO Chemtech

Anode Production Facility: TG CarbonTech Division – Utilizing graphite supply from Mozambique and China

Civil Works & Local Contracting: EEI Corporation

Logistics & Operations Support: TG Mobility Subic Division

Projected Output at Full Operation:

28 GWh annual cell production capacity (LithiumX cells)

Supporting production of 450,000+ electric vehicles per year

Fully integrated mine-to-battery-to-vehicle ecosystem — the first of its kind in Southeast Asia]

"Everything we need to go public is here," Hana said. "Press kits, financial summaries, environmental clearances. The communications team has drafted a full media package. Once we coordinate with the Palace, we can announce the groundbreaking."

Timothy crossed his arms. "Has the President responded to my message yet?"

"His office replied this morning," she said, handing him a printed letter. "They're ready when we are. They just need your final confirmation on the date."

Timothy read it silently, then set it down. "Tell them we'll do it one week from now. April 22nd. That's Earth Day. Let's make it symbolic."

Hana smiled faintly. "Fitting. The start of a clean energy empire."

"Exactly."

April 20th — Malacañang Palace, Manila

The air was heavy with anticipation. President Ferdinand A. Farcos sat behind his desk, flipping through a briefing folder stamped with the TG Motors insignia. Secretary Villanueva stood nearby, looking both relieved and amazed.

"So it's true," Farcos muttered, scanning the document. "They actually did it. Every company he mentioned signed on. Construction has already started."

Villanueva nodded. "Samsung, Panasonic, Albemarle, POSCO, all confirmed, sir. The Subic site has been cleared and prepared. Mr. Guerrero wants you to attend the groundbreaking personally."

The President leaned back in his chair, exhaling a small chuckle. "That young man is rewriting how business is done in this country. Two months ago, I thought he was bluffing."

"He's not the kind who bluffs," Villanueva said with a wry smile. "It's impressive that a man of his age are contributing much to the country."

Farcos closed the folder and stood, pacing toward the window that overlooked the Pasig River.

"Very well. Prepare the official announcement. But I want the press briefed only on the day of the event. No leaks. Not even a hint."

"Yes, Mr. President."

He turned, a faint grin forming. "When this goes public, it'll make every headline in Asia. A Philippine-made gigafactory… no one will see it coming."

April 22nd, 2025 — Subic Bay

The sun rose golden over the Zambales mountains, casting long shadows over the construction site. The usually quiet coast buzzed with activity: camera crews, security personnel, foreign delegates, and reporters gathering near a temporary stage adorned with banners that read:

TG MOTORS PHILIPPINES

GIGAFACTORY GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

"Building the Future, Powered by LithiumX."

Rows of white chairs faced a polished wooden stage flanked by flags, the Philippine tricolor on one side, and TG Mobility's blue-and-silver emblem on the other. At the front row, reserved seats bore the names of key guests: President Ferdinand A. Farcos, Secretary Ramon Villanueva, and the CEOs of Samsung C&T, POSCO, and Panasonic Asia.

Helicopters circled above, capturing aerial shots for national television.

Timothy stood backstage, dressed in a dark navy suit and tie. His expression was calm, though his pulse carried the weight of everything that had led to this moment. Hana adjusted his earpiece and handed him a note.

"Media presence confirmed," she said. "Major outlets are live, CNN Philippines, NHK, Yonhap, Bloomberg Asia, and Reuters. The international coverage is already trending."

Timothy nodded. "Let's give them something worth reporting."

He stepped forward as the presidential convoy arrived, escorted by motorcycle outriders. Cameras flashed as President Farcos emerged from his limousine, waving to the crowd before walking toward the stage.

When they finally met near the podium, the President clasped Timothy's hand firmly. "Well, Mr. Guerrero," he said with a grin, "looks like you're about to make me look very good."

Timothy smiled faintly. "With all due respect, Mr. President, this isn't about either of us. It's about proving that Filipinos can lead the charge into the future."

Farcos chuckled. "Spoken like a man who knows the cameras are rolling."

Timothy only smirked. "That too."

The ceremony began.

The national anthem played, followed by opening remarks from Secretary Villanueva and foreign partners. Samsung's vice chairman spoke of "Asia's new industrial dawn," Panasonic praised the "technological alliance," and Albemarle's representative highlighted the project's global sustainability.

Then it was Timothy's turn. He stepped up to the podium, looking out across the sea of faces, workers, press, engineers, politicians, and local residents. Behind him, the massive Subic landscape stretched wide, waiting for the first ceremonial dig.

He took a breath.

"Two months ago," he began, his voice amplified across the field, "this was nothing but empty land and potential. Today, it becomes the foundation of something greater, a Philippine-built revolution in energy and technology."

He paused, glancing briefly toward President Farcos.

"This gigafactory will not only power electric vehicles. It will power lives, creating jobs, building industries, and showing the world that innovation doesn't belong only to the West. It belongs to those who dare to build."

The crowd erupted in applause. Cameras flashed from every direction.

Timothy continued, "And to our government, thank you for giving us a chance to prove what this country can achieve when bureaucracy gives way to progress."

Even Farcos laughed quietly at that, clapping along with the crowd.

Moments later, the ceremonial shovels were handed out, polished chrome handles engraved with the TG Motors insignia. Timothy, Hana, the President, and the foreign executives stood in a neat line. At the cue, they plunged the shovels into the freshly turned soil.

Cameras captured the moment, a young Filipino CEO beside the President of the Republic, breaking ground on the nation's largest industrial project in decades.

Flashbulbs went off like sparks. Applause thundered.

Hana leaned toward Timothy and whispered, "You've done it."

Timothy exhaled softly, looking at the ground where the shovel had struck. "No," he said. "We've just begun."

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