Philippine investment pledges rise 39% to ₱1.4 trillion
BOI accounted for the largest share of approved commitments, while BCDA posted the fastest year-on-year growth.
Investment commitments approved through three Philippine agencies totalled ₱1.4 trillion between January and September 2026, the finance and trade departments said in a joint statement on November 13. The amount was 39% above the year-earlier level.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) led percentage growth among the agencies. Its approvals reached ₱145.46 billion, rising 142.5% from ₱59.96 billion in 2025.
The largest contribution came from the Board of Investments (BOI), with ₱942.90 billion in approved commitments. That represented growth of 22.3% against ₱770.70 billion during the equivalent period a year earlier. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) recorded ₱309.60 billion, a 76.6% increase.
Finance Secretary and investment czar Frederick Go said the approvals would generate benefits for investors, workers, suppliers and service providers, as well as government revenue to fund public services.
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the figures reflected businesses’ confidence in the Philippines’ economic fundamentals and policy direction. She said coordination across government and the agencies’ work on industries and economic zones were intended to turn investor interest into jobs and stronger local enterprises.
