BOI approves P1.56 trillion investments in 2025, misses targetIn a statement yesterday, Trade Secretary and BOI chair Cristina Roque said that the investment promotion agency approved a total of P1.56 trillion worth of investments last year, down by four percent from the record-high P1.62 trillion approved in 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) amounted to P1.56 trillion last year, falling short of the agency’s P1.75 trillion target. The approved investments in 2025 are for 322 projects and are expected to generate 40,175 jobs nationwide. Singapore was the top source of foreign investments approved by the BOI last year with P80.37 billion worth of investments. Mass housing placed second with P241.65 billion worth of investments, while transportation and storage came in third with P230.06 billion.

Source: Philippine Star January 04, 2026 16:39 UTC