The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BOI), has approved ₱26.43 billion worth of new investment projects expected to generate 2,632 jobs nationwide, Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Cristina A. Roque announced following the BOI Management Committee (ManCom) meeting last week.
According to a DTI news release, the 13 newly approved projects span priority sectors, led by IT-BPM service exports, mass housing, renewable energy, and food manufacturing—sectors seen as key drivers of employment, energy security, and inclusive growth.
More than 2,300 of the projected jobs will come from newly registered IT-BPM service export operations, which will establish additional service delivery centers in major urban areas in Luzon. These centers will support global HR solutions, remote staffing, and business process services, reinforcing the Philippines’ position as a regional hub for global services.
The ManCom also approved mass housing projects worth nearly ₱1.8 billion, aimed at expanding the supply of affordable homes for Filipino families. These developments are expected to generate close to 200 jobs in construction and related industries.
Renewable energy investments make up the largest share of approved capital, with over ₱23 billion committed to large-scale solar and wind projects that will add more than 320 megawatts of new generation capacity. These projects align with the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and the government’s push for a cleaner, more secure energy mix.
Also included is a food manufacturing expansion that will boost local agro-processing and create additional jobs in production and logistics.
Roque said the faster pace of approvals follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate investments that translate directly into jobs and economic activity.
“Our work at the DTI-BOI ensures that investments deliver concrete benefits—new service centers, affordable homes, clean energy, and expanded manufacturing. Each project creates jobs, opens opportunities, and strengthens the economy, demonstrating that growth can be inclusive and sustainable,” Secretary Roque said.
She clarified that the ManCom approvals do not yet include several previously announced big-ticket investments, which remain under evaluation and due diligence. Once endorsed by the BOI Board, these projects are expected to further boost the country’s investment pipeline.
The newly endorsed projects will still undergo confirmation by the BOI Board, as the DTI-BOI continues to fast-track investments in priority sectors aligned with the country’s long-term development goals.