Peza approvals fell 22% in Q1 on ‘calibrated’ investment pace

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s (Peza) investment approvals declined 22.77 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting slower capital inflows amid global economic headwinds tied to geopolitical tensions. Data released on Saturday showed Peza approved P45.53 billion worth of investment pledges from January to March, down from P58.95 billion in the