BOI Eyes Php1.12T in Investments by Year-End

The Philippines is set to process at least Php1.12 trillion worth of investments through the Board of Investments (BOI) over the next two quarters, signaling sustained investor confidence in the country’s shift toward smart and sustainable industries.

The amount includes Php290 billion from 65 projects currently in the checklisting stage, and another Php832 billion from three major Green Lane-certified undertakings now completing their documentation, according to the BOI.

Checklisting is the initial phase of the BOI registration process, during which proponents formally express their intent to register and submit required documents for evaluation.

“We are now entering a crucial implementation phase where many of our previously approved investments are being realized on the ground,” said BOI Chair and Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque.

“At the same time, we are working hard to sustain momentum by pushing a new wave of projects toward registration, ensuring that today’s pipeline becomes tomorrow’s operational infrastructure, jobs, and innovation,” she added.

Of the 65 projects under review, 12 are strategic ventures certified under the Green Lane system, collectively valued at Php116.81 billion.

Executive Order No. 18, signed in 2023, mandates the expedited processing of investments identified as high-impact and nationally significant, enabling faster approval timelines through the Green Lane mechanism.

The incoming projects span multiple sectors, including renewable energy, information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), manufacturing, logistics, food security, mass housing, and infrastructure.

The BOI estimates that these projects will create around 4,278 new jobs, reinforcing the Marcos administration’s aim to foster inclusive and quality employment opportunities for Filipinos.

To bolster investor engagement, the BOI launched the CREATE MORE Roadshows in March, beginning in Makati and expanding to Cebu and Davao in the coming months.

The campaign promotes the Comprehensive Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, which streamlines fiscal incentives and investment procedures for priority industries.

On the global front, the BOI kicked off its international investment drive with the Philippine Business Forum in Seoul.

More missions are planned in strategic markets to court investors in digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and emerging sectors, according to trade officials.

These initiatives are expected to complement the soon-to-be-released 2025-2027 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), now under final review following consultations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The SIPP aims to outline the next wave of priority areas such as digitalization, energy transition, and climate-resilient technologies to attract forward-looking investments.

“With the SIPP nearing approval and the CREATE MORE campaign in full swing, we expect a rebound in investment approvals over the next quarter,” said Roque.

“Our focus remains on converting interest into impact—bringing in high-value investments that will deepen our industrial base and future-proof our economy,” she added.