PEZA investment approvals hit P261 billion

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December 25, 2025 | 12:00am

2025 goal exceeded

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippine Economic Zone Authority finished strong in 2025 as total investment approvals reached P260.89 billion, surpassing the P250-billion PEZA target for the year.

In a statement yesterday, the PEZA said that total investment approvals for 2025 jumped by 22 percent from last year’s P214.18 billion.

The latest performance marks the most significant investment growth posted by the PEZA since 2016.

“We are proud to share that despite global headwinds and economic challenges, PEZA has defied the odds as it sustained its upward investment growth trajectory – anchored on the continued trust and confidence of investors in the Philippines and most especially in our ecozones,” PEZA director general Tereso Panga said.

“We not only surpassed our P250 billion low-end target for the year, but also achieved an all-time high since 2016,” Panga said.

The approved investments for 2025 are for 314 new and expansion projects, 23 percent higher than the 255 projects cleared last year.

This year’s total investments cover projects in manufacturing, information technology-business process management, logistics, utilities, facilities, domestic market enterprise, tourism and ecozone development.

Most of these projects will be located in Luzon, particularly Calabarzon and the Luzon Economic Corridor areas, while the rest are in the Visayas and Mindanao.

This year’s total investment approvals are expected to generate 78,741 direct jobs, representing an 8.7-percent increase compared to the 72,413 jobs in 2024.

The approved investments are also projected to generate $11.52 billion in export revenues, 146 percent higher than last year’s $4.69 billion.

For the month of December alone, PEZA approved a total of P53.31 billion in investments for 33 projects that are expected to create 9,000 jobs and generate $4.13 billion in export revenues.

The PEZA conducted two board meetings to approve projects in December, with the first held on Dec. 12, involving the approval of around P29.62 billion worth of investments.

PEZA held its last board meeting for the year on Dec. 22, approving seven projects worth P23.69 billion.

“Building on this momentum, we remain focused on strengthening our ecozone ecosystem, expanding high-quality investments and creating more jobs for Filipinos, as we position PEZA for sustained growth and greater opportunities in the years ahead,” Panga said.

As he welcomed President Marcos’ approval of 10 new and expanded ecozones for the year, Panga said 14 others in the pipeline are ready for proclamation.

“As more ecozones are proclaimed by the President like that of the first Mega Ecozone in Ihawig, Palawan and a Pacific gateway in Pantao, Albay, we are confident that the influx of investments and expansion of projects at PEZA will continue,” he said.

With the latest achievement, the PEZA is aiming to approve P300 billion worth of investments next year through continued efforts to position the country as a premier investment destination.

“The continued momentum in investment approvals reflects a stable and predictable policy environment that supports long-term business decisions, with the (Department of Trade and Industry) committed to advancing initiatives that enhance competitiveness, strengthen investor confidence and drive sustained economic growth,” DTI Secretary and PEZA Board chair Cristina Roque said.