PEZA-approved foreign investments up 33.5% to P154.7 billion in Jan-Sept 2025

Foreign investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) surged by 33.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching around ₱154.7 billion from nearly ₱115.9 billion in the same period last year.

In a statement last week, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said the approvals, covering 215 projects, highlight “enduring investor confidence in the Philippines” and keep the agency on track to achieve its ₱250-billion investment target for the year.

The bulk of projects were in manufacturing (98), followed by information technology-business process management (55), economic zone development (17), domestic investment (18), facilities (15), logistics (7), and utilities (4).

The investments are expected to generate 50,430 jobs and about USD4.49 billion in exports.

Japan accounted for the largest share at ₱14.78 billion, or 9.55 percent of the total. “Japan’s return as our leading partner reflects the fruit of our investment missions and strong collaborations with stakeholders,” Panga said.

For September alone, approved investments reached ₱48.87 billion from 35 new and expansion projects, with expected exports worth USD1.11 billion and 10,312 direct jobs.

“Given the robust interest and caliber of projects underway, we are not merely on track to meet our goal—we are positioned to deliver even bigger economic wins for the country and our people,” Panga added.