The Board of Investments (BOI) approved ₱1.56 trillion worth of projects in 2025, marking the second consecutive year that approvals breached the ₱1.5-trillion level and posting the second-highest total in the agency’s 58-year history, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
DTI secretary and BOI chairperson Cristina Roque said the approved investments cover 322 projects nationwide and are expected to generate more than 40,000 jobs, with a growing share tied to energy systems, logistics platforms, and digital infrastructure.
Energy projects dominated approvals, accounting for ₱970.09 billion, reflecting continued investment in power generation, grid-related infrastructure, and renewable energy capacity.
Transportation and storage followed with ₱230.06 billion, underscoring sustained spending on logistics, mobility, and connectivity systems. Mass housing ranked second overall with ₱241.65 billion.
Technology-linked sectors also figured prominently. Manufacturing projects reached ₱62.16 billion, while information and communications investments totaled ₱26.56 billion, pointing to continued demand for industrial automation, network infrastructure, and digital services.
Local investors accounted for the bulk of approvals at ₱1.41 trillion. The National Capital Region led investment destinations with ₱383.71 billion, followed closely by the Cordillera Administrative Region at ₱373.39 billion and Calabarzon at ₱257.83 billion — regions that host major energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Bicol and Central Luzon rounded out the top five.
Foreign investment approvals reached ₱149.45 billion, led by Singapore at ₱80.37 billion. The Netherlands followed with ₱33.29 billion, while Thailand, the United States, and Switzerland completed the top five sources.
Roque said sustaining approvals above ₱1.5 trillion for two straight years reflects strong investor confidence and policy continuity.
She added that BOI-approved projects increasingly target sectors with high technology and productivity impact, including renewable energy, digital and physical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and modern logistics.
Looking ahead, the BOI expects investment momentum to be anchored on renewable energy, electric vehicle components, semiconductors and electronics, smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure, high-tech agriculture, and data center development.
Roque noted that several large and strategic projects remain under evaluation as of late 2025, requiring more time due to their scale and technical complexity.
