While this year’s registered commitments were lower than the P1.58 trillion logged in the same period last year, the DTI remains optimistic. The agency said the 2025 tally is poised to grow further as 10 big-ticket projects—collectively valued at more than P1 trillion—are currently undergoing evaluation for registration.
Big-ticket projects on deck
The 10 projects under evaluation and are expected to be registered before the year-end include three hydroelectric projects with combined capacity to generate 2.4 GW; four off-shore wind projects with combined capacity of 3.7 GW; two air transport service projects; and one transport infrastructure project.
The DTI, in a press statement, also reported that 78 strategic projects worth P1.92 trillion were certified under the Green Lane initiative. These projects are expected to generate 161,325 jobs spanning across renewable energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, food security, pharmaceuticals, and digital infrastructure.
Since its launch in February 2023, the Green Lane has certified 229 projects worth P6.06 trillion, projected to create 396,822 jobs, underscoring its key role in attracting strategic, future-ready investments.
Driving the news
The energy and electricity sector accounted for the lion’s share of the investment commitments for January to November 2025, securing P479.78 billion, or 58.74 percent of total approved investments.
Officials say the trend reflects heightened investor appetite for renewable energy, grid upgrades, and long-term solutions to the country’s power reliability issues.
By the numbers
• P195.69 billion – investments in airports and seaports, signaling renewed confidence in tourism, logistics, and trade gateways
• P58.99 billion – pledged to manufacturing, underscoring rising interest in advanced production and supply-chain repositioning
• P37.55 billion – for mass housing, supporting demand for inclusive, livable communities
• P21.27 billion – in information and communication, reflecting the push for digitalization and data-driven services
Why it matters
The investment pipeline highlights expanding opportunities in sectors aligned with global megatrends — electric vehicles (EVs), smart manufacturing, semiconductors, renewable energy, high-tech agriculture, and data center infrastructure.
These industries are expected to anchor the next wave of Philippine industrialization and create skilled, future-ready jobs according to the DTI.
What they’re saying
The DTI emphasized its commitment to positioning the Philippines as a prime investment destination, citing the government’s whole-of-government approach.
“These milestones demonstrate the country’s growing competitiveness in emerging, innovation-driven sectors,” the agency said.
Zoom out
The Philippines is working to capitalize on global supply-chain diversification and strong investor interest in the Indo-Pacific. Regulatory reforms, streamlined approvals, and incentives under the CREATE Act have contributed to improving perceptions of the country’s business climate.
What to watch
• New energy and infrastructure projects set to break ground in early 2025
• Growing interest from foreign firms in EV assembly and battery supply chains
• Potential expansion of semiconductor and data center investments as demand for AI computing accelerates. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
