The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it currently has an investment pipeline worth over $76 billion or around ₱4 trillion, strengthening the country’s position as a top destination for foreign investments in 2025.
Spearheaded by the DTI’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), the amount spans 247 investment leads and projects, as of January this year.
“This is our commitment to the world—we are open for business, ready to welcome high-value investments, and drive innovation,” Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said in a statement.
According to the DTI, 51 projects are already in advanced stages while 23 have started commercial operations in the country.
Meanwhile, 28 companies are either registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or currently working with investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to finalize their entry into the Philippines.
The investments cover a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), renewable energy (RE), data centers, retail, agriculture, and telecommunications.
The DTI said attracting high-value foreign investments is a core component of its global investment and trade promotion strategy.
In particular, the FTSC plays a vital role in converting investment pledges from foreign trade missions into job-creating projects.
“Furthermore, the agency facilitates business entry and transforms commitments into concrete economic benefits,” it added.
The DTI’s foreign trade service unit actively engages with exporters and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them access new markets and secure international buyers.
It has likewise guided foreign investors with business-matching services and direct facilitation support to drive high-value investments into the country.
The DTI chief has committed to further boosting the reach of FTSC in a bid to attract more foreign investments.
“Together, we are creating opportunities that uplift our people and propel the Philippine economy toward sustained growth,” said Roque.