The Philippines’ Board of Investments (BOI) has secured Php1.56 trillion in approved investments for 2025, marking the second consecutive year the agency has surpassed the Php1.5 trillion mark and cementing the year as the second-highest in its 58-year history. The approvals are set to generate an estimated 40,175 new jobs from 322 projects nationwide.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and BOI Chairperson Cristina Roque announced the milestone, attributing the sustained high level of approvals to strong investor confidence and policy credibility. “Breaching the Php1.5 trillion mark for two consecutive years… highlights the Philippines’ growing competitiveness and the sustained trust of both local and foreign investors,” Roque stated.
The energy sector dominated investment pledges, accounting for Php970.09 billion, which underscores a continued national push for power generation and infrastructure. It was followed by Mass Housing (Php241.65 billion) and Transportation & Storage (Php230.06 billion), reflecting significant commitments to logistics and connectivity. Manufacturing (Php62.16 billion) and Information & Communication (Php26.56 billion) completed the top five sectors.
Domestic investors fueled the majority of the approved investments, contributing Php1.41 trillion. The National Capital Region (NCR) attracted the largest share at Php383.71 billion, followed by the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) with Php373.39 billion and CALABARZON with Php257.83 billion. The Bicol Region and Central Luzon rounded out the top five regional destinations.
Foreign investment approvals totaled Php149.45 billion, led by Singapore (Php80.37 billion). The Netherlands, Thailand, the United States, and Switzerland completed the top five source countries.
Secretary Roque emphasized the strategic nature of the projects, which span renewable energy, digital infrastructure, high-value manufacturing, and mass housing. She noted strong prospects for 2026, particularly in renewable energy, electric vehicles, semiconductors, and data centers. However, she indicated that several large-scale projects remain under rigorous evaluation.
The BOI underscored its commitment to a thorough evaluation process to ensure projects align with long-term national development goals. “Our focus moving forward is to ensure that these investments translate into quality jobs, technology transfer, and sustainable economic growth that benefits Filipinos nationwide,” Roque concluded.#
