The Board of Investments (BOI) presented investment opportunities to more than 300 Japanese investors during a webinar hosted by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Bank.
The BOI promoted the Philippines as a “trusted hub for advanced manufacturing and services,” identifying key sectors for investment such as semiconductors, electronics, renewable energy, green metals and aerospace.
BOI International Investments Promotion Service director Lanie Dormiendo noted that Japanese companies such as Toyota Motors, Denso, Epson and Uniqlo already operate successfully in the country.
“We encourage more Japanese companies to seize the opportunities and make the Philippines your trusted hub for advanced manufacturing and services in the region,” Dormiendo said.
Dormiendo also cited key policy reforms under the Marcos administration, including the CREATE MORE Act, the removal of equity restrictions on renewable energy projects, a government-wide “green lane” for strategic investments, and accelerated infrastructure development.
The webinar, which included presentations from MUFG Bank Manila, TMI Associates and KPMG Services, is part of a tripartite agreement between MUFG Bank, Security Bank Corporation and the BOI to promote investments in the Philippines. It also serves as a precursor to a planned business mission to Japan in November.
Japan remains one of the Philippines’ strongest economic partners. In the first half of 2025, Japan was the top source of foreign direct investments, with inflows of $124.74 million.
Approved Japanese investments during the same period totaled P2.56 billion.
