The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has kicked off the second quarter of 2026 with a historic surge in investment approvals, signaling robust investor confidence and cementing the Philippines’ position as a premier, competitive investment destination in the region.
At its recent board meeting, the PEZA board officially approved 26 new and expansion projects, projected to bring in a staggering PhP 63.903 Billion in capital investments. This represents an unprecedented 1,296.65% increase compared to the PhP 4.575 Billion in investments approved during the same month last year.
| Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | YoY Growth (%) |
| Approved Investments | PhP 4.575 Billion | PhP 63.903 Billion | +1,296.65% |
| New Projects Approved | — | 26 Projects | — |
The exponential growth in investment value is primarily driven by the entry of several large-scale, high-impact projects spanning key ecozone sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, and export-oriented services. These projects are expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Filipinos, further boosting local economies.
PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga expressed strong optimism about the agency’s performance, emphasizing that the Philippines remains a safe harbor and a highly lucrative destination for global capital despite ongoing international economic challenges.
“The remarkable rise in approved investments underscores PEZA’s pivotal role in catalyzing foreign and domestic capital inflows and sustaining the country’s macroeconomic momentum. Even in the face of global volatility, investors continue to vote confidence in the Philippine regulatory environment, our world-class workforce, and our strategic advantages,” said Tereso O. Panga, PEZA Director General.
Looking ahead, Director General Panga reiterated PEZA’s commitment to proactive investment promotion, ease of doing business, and aggressive digital transformation within economic zones.
“As we move further into the second quarter of 2026, we remain highly optimistic that we will sustain this positive growth trajectory. PEZA will continue to provide a stable, business-friendly, and highly conducive ecosystem for both new players and expanding enterprises to thrive and scale globally,” Panga added.
