The Board of Investments (BOI) convened the first roundtable discussion on enabling investments in the country’s domestic energy transition supply chain, bringing together government and industry leaders to map opportunities in critical minerals and clean energy technology.
The dialogue, held on August 20, 2025, at Seda Residences in Makati City, was organized in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), a program of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and advisory firm R.G. Manabat & Co.
The study presented to the BOI underscored the strategic role of copper, nickel, cobalt, and chromium in powering the Philippines’ shift toward renewable energy and clean technology. These minerals are seen as essential for building resilient value chains that will support the nation’s long-term energy transition.
BOI Executive Director for Industry Development Services Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa emphasized that strengthening the critical minerals sector aligns with the agency’s mandate to attract sustainable investments and foster inclusive economic transformation.
By connecting stakeholders and highlighting the Philippines’ resource advantage, the BOI aims to create a virtuous cycle of industrial growth and renewable energy development, positioning the country as a competitive player in the global clean energy economy.