MANILA, Philippines — Big news! The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) just announced that in the first seven months of 2025, it approved ₱90.96 billion worth of investments. That’s double (yes, 100% more!) than what it got during the same time last year! 📈🔥
These investments are coming from companies that want to start or grow their businesses in the country—and that means more factories, offices, and jobs for Filipinos! 🏭💼
💡 What Does This Mean?
Between January and July 2025, PEZA approved:
-
₱90.96 billion worth of new and expanding projects
-
150 projects, up from 120 last year—that’s a 25% increase!
-
35,874 new jobs for Filipinos—42% more than last year’s 25,259 jobs
-
Expected $2 billion in exports, up 24%!
🎉 According to PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, this shows that many investors trust the Philippines. He said:
“This huge jump in investments is a big sign that the world sees the Philippines as strong, smart, and ready for the future!”
🚀 Why Are Investors Excited?
Investors from other countries love putting up businesses in economic zones (ecozones) in the Philippines because:
-
Our rules and laws are stable
-
We have world-class Filipino talent
-
The government is working together to create smarter, greener, and more inclusive cities 🌱🏙️
📊 What Happened in July Alone?
In just one month (July), PEZA approved:
-
17 big projects worth ₱18.6 billion
-
Projects that could earn $744 million in export money each year
-
2,891 new jobs for Filipinos 👷♀️👨💻
These projects include:
-
11 export factories
-
3 building projects
-
2 IT-BPM projects (like call centers and tech services)
-
1 local manufacturing business
These will be built in different parts of the country like:
-
Metro Manila
-
CALABARZON
-
Central Luzon
-
Central Visayas
🌍 What About Trade With the U.S.?
Right now, the United States has raised some taxes (called tariffs) on things the Philippines exports. But PEZA is still hopeful because:
-
The Philippines still has one of the lowest tariffs in Southeast Asia
-
Government leaders are working to bring those taxes down again
-
Talks are ongoing to renew special trade deals like the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and possibly start a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
🌟 Why This Matters
This boom in investments means:
-
More jobs for Filipinos 🧑🏭
-
More money for the economy 💵
-
More factories and businesses in the provinces 🏢
-
More exports to other countries 🌏
-
A stronger and more trusted Philippines on the world stage 💪🇵🇭
