The Board of Investments (BOI) said Tuesday 232 strategic investment projects worth P6.11 trillion were certified under the government’s “green lane” program from February 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025.
The initiatives, approved through the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments under Executive Order 18, are projected to create nearly 400,000 jobs across the archipelago.
Renewable energy emerged as the primary driver of this growth, accounting for 179 projects or 77 percent of the total certifications.
These clean energy ventures carry a combined value of P5.21 trillion and are expected to generate nearly 250,000 jobs while attracting P1.38 trillion in foreign investments.
The renewable energy projects are primarily concentrated in Regions IV-A, III and I. Within the broader tally, a specific subset of 63 renewable energy projects contributed P1.46 trillion in investments and 44,854 jobs.
The public-private partnership, infrastructure and water sector followed with 5 projects valued at P416.08 billion.
These projects focus on addressing critical gaps in transport, utilities and water services and are projected to create over 113,000 jobs.
Digital infrastructure, though smaller in project count with 9 certified initiatives, accounts for P401.69 billion in value and is expected to generate 20,376 jobs to improve nationwide connectivity. The manufacturing sector contributed 7 projects worth P67.04 billion and 7,773 jobs.
The BOI said that in the food security sector, 31 projects worth P18.7 billion are estimated to create 7,319 jobs.
These investments are spread mainly across Regions II, III and IV-A to strengthen the agri-food value chain and support rural development.
The pharmaceutical sector recorded 1 project in the National Capital Region with a cost of P45 million and 35 jobs, aimed at strengthening local capacity for essential medicines.
Government officials said the wide geographic and sectoral distribution of the projects highlights a push for inclusive growth and regional development through strategic private sector participation.
