The Board of Investments (BOI), the lead investment promotion agency of the Philippines, is expecting to process ₱1.12 trillion worth of investment pledges over the next two quarters, signaling the country’s growing appeal as an investment hub.

The BOI said it is currently checklisting 65 projects, which have a combined total of ₱290 billion.

Checklisting is the initial phase of the registration process, where project proponents formally signify their intent to apply and submit the required documents to support their application.

Of the 65 projects, 12 are considered strategic projects as approved under the government’s green lane status, with a total value of ₱116.81 billion.

Established under Executive Order (EO) No. 18, the green lane program seeks to expedite, streamline, and automate the processing of permits and licenses for strategic investments.

The BOI said the projects being checklisted span a variety of priority sectors including renewable energy, information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure.

Once approved, these projects are expected to generate approximately 4,278 jobs.

An additional ₱832 billion, coming from three major projects, is in the process of securing the necessary documents to qualify for registration.

This covers two large utility-scale renewable energy projects and one strategic infrastructure project, all of which have been approved for green lane treatment.

All the applications are now under review by the BOI to assess their eligibility for registration.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque, also the BOI chairperson, said the country is now in the implementation phase, where previously approved investments are now being realized.

“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,” said Roque.

To amplify its strong momentum to the end of the year, the BOI is ramping up its investment promotion efforts through the nationwide rollout of roadshows to highlight the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act.

Specifically, these events promote the fiscal incentives and streamlined processes provided under the CREATE MORE Act.

In a report by property advisory firm Colliers, the law was identified as a key measure in making the Philippines a favorable business environment for foreign investors.

Internationally, the BOI recently conducted the Philippine Business Forum in South Korea, the first in a series of global missions aimed at attracting high-value investments across a number of industries.

Additional investment forums are planned in other strategic markets in the coming months.

Supporting these efforts is the upcoming release of the 2025-2027 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which is undergoing final review.

The new SIPP is seen to usher in additional investment opportunities in priority areas such as digital infrastructure, energy transition, and climate-smart technologies.

“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.