The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved Php816.81 billion in investments for the first eleven months of 2025, while strategic projects certified for fast-tracking under the Green Lane initiative have surged to Php1.92 trillion, signaling robust investor confidence in the Philippine economy.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and BOI Chair Ma. Cristina A. Roque announced the figures, stating the approvals across 261 projects reflect a “strong inflow of high-value investments.” She emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining momentum, declaring, “The Philippines is an ideal, competitive, and future-ready business destination.”
Substantial Pipeline of Strategic Projects Remains
Secretary Roque revealed that the BOI is currently evaluating an additional 10 major projects worth over Php1 trillion, which could further boost year-end totals. This pipeline includes three hydroelectric projects (2.4GW total capacity), four Offshore Wind projects (3.7GW total), two air transport service projects, and one transport infrastructure project. She noted that while the BOI is working expediently, not all may be approved before year-end, but their volume indicates a “strong” continuing pipeline of strategic investments.
Renewable Energy Dominates Green Lane Certifications
The Php1.92 trillion in projects certified under the Green Lane scheme—designed to expedite permits for strategic investments—is projected to create 161,325 direct jobs. Renewable energy is the clear leader, accounting for Php1.42 trillion across 60 projects. Other major sectors include Public-Private Partnership (PPP), infrastructure, and water (Php416.08B), digital infrastructure (Php49.56B), and manufacturing (Php30.13B). Since the Green Lane’s 2023 launch, 229 projects worth Php6.06 trillion have been certified, expected to generate nearly 400,000 jobs.
Energy Sector Leads General Approvals
For the Php816.81 billion in BOI-approved investments from January to November 2025, the Energy and Electricity sector captured the largest share at Php479.78 billion (58.74%). This was followed by investments in airports and seaports (Php195.69B), manufacturing (Php58.99B), mass housing (Php37.55B), and information and communication (Php21.27B). These projects are expected to generate 32,864 direct jobs.
The DTI underscored that these milestones highlight the growing investment opportunities in high-priority sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, smart manufacturing, semiconductors, and data centers, reinforcing the government’s whole-of-government approach to positioning the country as a premier investment hub.#
