BoI approves ₱398.94B in investments, electricity leads

The Board of Investments (BoI) approved P398.94 billion worth of investment pledges in the first seven months of 2025, representing about 22% of its annual target.

Electricity and gas supply projects accounted for 74.78% of these approvals, with a total value of P298.33 billion.

Filipino investors contributed P329.563 billion to the total pledges, while foreign investments amounted to P69.38 billion, with Singapore being the top source at P57.41 billion.

The Bicol Region is set to receive about P104.68 billion of the approved investments, followed by Calabarzon and Ilocos Regions.

As of August 15, 2025, the BoI has endorsed 212 projects for green lane treatment, valued at P5.915 trillion, including renewable energy and digital infrastructure initiatives.