PEZA approves P207.6B investment pledges from Jan-Nov 2025

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported approving P207.577 billion in investment commitments for new and expansion projects from January to November 2025, a 3.8% increase from the previous year.

These investments are expected to generate $7.39 billion in projected exports and create 69,739 direct jobs.

Japan remains the leading source of investment commitments.

Despite the strong year-to-date performance, November investments fell sharply by 58.59% to P32.211 billion from P77.79 billion in the same month last year.

These November pledges comprised 38 projects, with most slated for Calabarzon.

Federation for Economic Freedom President Calixto V. Chikiamco suggested the decline may reflect investor concerns over the Philippines' economic fundamentals.