The THE country’s investment and job-generation agenda as Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Cristina A. Roque announced the approval of 13 new investment projects during the BOI Management Committee’s meeting this week. With a total project cost of PHP 26.43 billion, the newly approved investments are poised to generate 2,632 jobs nationwide.
The approved projects reflect significant activity across priority sectors. A substantial share of the job generation comes from newly registered IT-BPM service export operations, which will open additional service delivery centers across key urban locations in Luzon. These facilities, ranging from global HR solutions to remote staffing and business process services, are expected to create more than 2,300 quality jobs, strengthening the Philippines’ role as a competitive hub for global services.
In support of national development and inclusive growth, the ManCom also approved new mass housing developments, which will expand the availability of affordable homes for Filipino families. These housing projects, representing nearly PHP 1.8 billion in combined investments, are projected to generate close to 200 jobs in construction and related industries.
The country’s renewable energy capacity will likewise benefit from the approval of large-scale solar and wind power projects, totaling over 320 megawatts in new generation capacity. These investments, amounting to more than PHP 23 billion, will contribute to the Philippines’ clean energy transition and long-term energy security, in line with the Renewable Energy Act of 2008.
Rounding out the list is a new manufacturing expansion in the food sector, which will support local agro-processing and generate more employment opportunities in production and logistics.
Secretary Roque said the DTI-BOI is accelerating project approvals, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, to boost economic activity and create jobs for Filipinos.
“Our work at the DTI-BOI ensures that investments deliver concrete benefits—new service centers, affordable homes, clean energy, and expanded manufacturing. Each project creates jobs, opens opportunities, and strengthens the economy, demonstrating that growth can be inclusive and sustainable,” Secretary Roque said.
She also clarified that the list of projects approved by the BOI ManCom does not yet include several big-ticket investments previously announced, as these are still undergoing rigorous evaluation and due diligence. These major projects, once endorsed by the Board, are expected to provide an even stronger boost to the country’s investment performance.
As the newly endorsed projects move forward for confirmation by the BOI Board, the DTI–BOI reaffirms its commitment to accelerating investment facilitation, strengthening priority sectors, and generating more economic opportunities aligned with the country’s long-term development goals.
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