The Board of Investments (BOI), the government’s premier investment promotion arm under the Department of Trade and Industry, has approved the registration of two mass housing development projects and a domestic industrial park in Central Luzon, with a total combined investment of PHP1.98 billion.
Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Cristina A. Roque emphasized the importance of these projects in addressing the needs of Filipino communities, particularly in expanding access to affordable housing, creating employment opportunities, and supporting regional development.
“Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we are focused on investments that improve the lives of Filipinos. These projects will provide thousands of housing units for families seeking affordable homeownership while creating opportunities for businesses to expand and generate jobs through a new industrial park. With these, they help build stronger communities, attract economic activity to the regions, and bring development closer to where Filipinos live and work,” Secretary Roque said.
Borland Development Corporation will undertake the approved mass housing developments in Nueva Ecija, which are expected to deliver over 1,700 economic housing units aimed at serving Filipino families seeking accessible and affordable homeownership.
Beyond increasing housing supply, the projects also entail compliance with socialized housing requirements, contributing to the development of additional communities and settlements for underserved sectors, particularly informal settlers in the region.
With a combined project cost of approximately PHP1.35 billion, the housing developments are slated to begin commercial operations in June 2026 and will generate employment across construction and operations.
Meanwhile, Fortunetown Properties Corp. will develop a new domestic industrial park in Mexico, Pampanga, providing serviced industrial land and facilities designed to support a wide range of businesses, including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing-related enterprises.
Spanning approximately 24 hectares, the industrial park is expected to strengthen Central Luzon’s role as a key manufacturing and logistics hub, supported by its strategic location and connectivity to major infrastructure corridors.
In addition to generating employment, the project is projected to stimulate broader economic activity by attracting locators, supporting domestic supply chains, and creating multiplier effects through increased demand for local goods and services.
The industrial park is scheduled to commence commercial operations in June 2026 and will further support the decentralization of economic activity outside Metro Manila.
“Through these approvals, we are ensuring that investments are translated into tangible outcomes on the ground, from addressing the housing backlog through private sector participation and promoting affordable housing for Filipino families to creating business-ready spaces that enable enterprises to grow, create jobs, and strengthen domestic value chains. This is how we support and operationalize inclusive development across regions,” said BOI Director for Infrastructure and Services Industry Service Mary Ann Raganit.
As the country’s lead investment promotion agency, the BOI remains committed to advancing investments that directly improve the quality of life of Filipinos while supporting long-term economic resilience and regional competitiveness.
These projects underscore the continued momentum of domestic investments in building vibrant communities, strengthening local industries, and fostering a more inclusive growth trajectory for the Philippines.
