Over the next two quarters, the Board of Investments (BOI) is expected to process at least PHP1.12 trillion worth of projects are expected to register with the Barf of Investments (BOI) in the second and third quarters this year.
In a statement, the BOI said the investment prospects include PHP290 billion from 65 projects which are already undergoing checklisting. The bulk of PHP832 billion will from three major projects in the pipeline and are now securing the necessary documents to qualify for registration.
The latter comprises two large, utility-scale renewable energy projects and one strategic infrastructure project, all of which are Green Lane certified.
Checklisting marks the initial phase of the BOI registration process where project proponents have formally signified their intent to apply and submitted the required documents to support their application. These applications are now under review by the BOI to assess their eligibility for registration.
Of the 65 projects currently being checklisted, 12 are strategic projects approved under Green Lane with a total value of Php116.81 billion, underscoring the continuing role of Executive Order No. 18 in accelerating the processing of high-impact, priority ventures.
The pipeline spans a broad range of priority sectors, including renewable energy, IT-BPM, manufacturing, logistics, food security-related, mass housing, and infrastructure. Once approved, these projects are expected to generate approximately 4,278 jobs, reinforcing the government’s commitment to high-quality, inclusive employment for Filipinos.
“We are now entering a crucial implementation phase where many of our previously approved investments are being realized on the ground. At the same time, we are working hard to sustain momentum by pushing a new wave of projects toward registration, ensuring that today’s pipeline becomes tomorrow’s operational infrastructure, jobs, and innovation,” said BOI Chair and Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque.
To reinforce this momentum, the BOI has ramped up its investment promotion efforts through the nationwide rollout of the CREATE MORE Roadshows, which was launched in March 2025 in Makati and will soon hold its upcoming legs in Cebu and Davao.
These events highlight the fiscal incentives and streamlined processes under the CREATE MORE Act, engaging both local and foreign investors on high-impact opportunities across key Philippine industries.
On the international front, the BOI recently hosted the Philippine Business Forum in Seoul, the first in a series of global missions aimed at attracting high-value investments in digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and next-generation sectors.
Additional investment forums are planned in other strategic markets in the coming months. Complementing these efforts is the upcoming release of the 2025-2027 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which is undergoing final review after a series of consultations with stakeholders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The new SIPP is expected to unlock additional investment opportunities in priority areas such as digital infrastructure, energy transition, and climate-smart technologies.
“With the SIPP nearing approval and the CREATE MORE campaign in full swing, we expect a rebound in investment approvals over the next quarter. Our focus remains on converting interest into impact—bringing in high-value investments that will deepen our industrial base and future-proof our economy,” Secretary Roque added.
