The Philippines has achieved an economic milestone, with strategic investments in the country surpassing PhP4.6 trillion, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced during the Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan Milestone Event held in Malacañang on March 13, 2025.
President Marcos attributed this achievement to the government’s relentless efforts to streamline investment processes and foster collaboration across various agencies, creating a more investor-friendly environment. He emphasized that these investments are expected to generate approximately 300,000 jobs, offering Filipinos enhanced livelihoods and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
As of February 2025, the government has certified 187 strategic investments across key sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, food security, and manufacturing. Many of these projects have been facilitated by Executive Order (EO) No. 18, also known as the Green Lanes for Strategic Investment. This initiative accelerates the approval process for high-impact projects through a One-Stop-Action-Center, which expedites the issuance of permits and licenses for investors.
Among the notable beneficiaries of the Green Lanes initiative is the EDC-Project Charlie Hyperscale Data Center in New Clark City, Tarlac. Additionally, two solar power projects in Pangasinan—the 159 megawatt-peak Laoag and the 94 megawatt-peak Cayanga-Bugallon—are now operational, showcasing the administration’s commitment to sustainable energy development.
President Marcos highlighted the government’s dedication to reducing bureaucratic red tape, ensuring faster project implementation, and driving economic growth. “The goal is simple: less red tape, more action, more results, more success, more quickly. We want investments to come in, projects to break ground faster, [and] jobs to reach our people sooner. Because when businesses move quickly, progress follows just as fast,” he said.
The government also anticipates that these investments will lead to lower prices for goods and services due to increased competition while introducing advanced technologies to improve transportation, energy, and communication systems.
President Marcos expressed his gratitude to the Investments Facilitation Network and national and local government agencies for their unwavering commitment to making the Philippines a premier investment destination. “You have helped build an environment where businesses can succeed and, in turn, where our people can lead better and more dignified lives,” he concluded.
