The Board of Investments (BOI) actively pitched robust investment opportunities in Southern Luzon during the 35th South Luzon Area Business Conference (SOLABC), held at the Aquamarine Recreation Center.
The BOI emphasized the region’s strengthened ease of doing business alongside enhanced policy consistency and coordination, solidifying South Luzon’s position as one of the country’s most dynamic industrial and economic corridors.
On the conference’s second day, Investments Assistance Service (IAS) Director Ernesto C. Delos Reyes, Jr. served as a key panel speaker, highlighting the BOI’s dedication to fostering high-impact regional development.
“At the BOI, we remain committed to being a reliable partner—to industry, to LGUs, and to all stakeholders—by ensuring that investments translate into real outcomes: jobs, innovation, and inclusive growth,” Director Delos Reyes stated. “If we continue to align our efforts, strengthen our partnerships, and focus on high-impact opportunities, I am confident that South Luzon and the Philippines as a whole can achieve not just accelerated development, but sustained and transformative growth.”
Director Delos Reyes joined Ms. Mylene Capongcol, Undersecretary for Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (DOE), and Jay Navarro, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Subic Enerzone Corporation (Aboitiz Power Corporation), for a panel discussion. The panel focused on:
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The massive regional shift toward renewable energy infrastructure.
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A strategic roadmap aimed at securing regional economic dominance for South Luzon.
Hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) South Luzon and PCCI Lipa, SOLABC is the premier assembly for industry captains, policymakers, and MSME trailblazers.
This year’s conference operated under the theme, “South Luzon Ascending: Taking Flight Through LIPA-D: Leadership, Innovation, and Partnerships for Accelerated Development.”
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Attendance: Approximately 400 to 450 participants.
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Representation: 27 local business chambers.
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Diverse Sectors: Manufacturing, agriculture, construction, real estate, and services.
The diverse turnout underscores the multi-sectoral strength of South Luzon’s economy, driving collective momentum for the region’s accelerated development.
