The government’s Green Lane Program for Strategic Investments has certified 216 projects with a combined value of P5.93 trillion as of Sept. 15, 2025, with renewable energy emerging as the country’s strongest magnet for capital.
Data from the Office of the Strategic Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI) showed that renewable energy projects dominated both in volume and value, accounting for 166 of the approved projects, or nearly 77 percent of the total. RE ventures represented P5.07 trillion, or 85.6 percent, of the overall project cost.
“This reflects the growing global confidence in the Philippines as a hub for sustainable energy investments. Investors are clearly betting on our renewable energy capacity, not just to meet our own domestic demand but to strengthen regional energy security,” said OSACSI director Ernie Delos Reyes.
Foreign investments reached P1.67 trillion over the period, with renewable energy again claiming the lion’s share at P1.36 trillion.
Employment generation across sectors was estimated at 392,827 jobs, led by renewable energy with 244,202 potential jobs, followed by infrastructure-related projects with 113,215.
“We are seeing encouraging signals in digital infrastructure, food security, and water-related projects. These sectors may not yet match renewable energy in terms of scale, but they are vital in building resilience and ensuring inclusive growth,” Delos Reyes said, stressing that the strategic investment pipeline is not limited to energy.
The report showed that digital infrastructure ranked second in project cost, attracting P352.1 billion in investments and generating over 20,000 jobs.
Food security projects reached P18.7 billion, while manufacturing secured P67 billion, with combined employment potential exceeding 15,000 jobs.
Public-private partnerships in infrastructure and water followed closely at P415.9 billion, generating an estimated 113,215 jobs, while the pharmaceutical sector posted only one certified project during the period, valued at P45 million.
Delos Reyes said the figures show the government’s strategic investment program is gaining traction in promoting high-impact projects.
“Every peso of investment certified under the green lane framework translates to new opportunities for Filipinos, whether through jobs, technology transfer, or improved services,” he said, adding that OSACSI is focused on making approvals more transparent and investor-friendly.
