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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from January to November 2025, a 3% increase year-on-year
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There were 281 approved projects, a 17.57% increase
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Projected exports surged 89.19% to $7.39 billion, generating nearly 69,700 jobs
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Japan remained the largest investor, followed by those from the Cayman Islands, South Korea, China, Singapore, and the US
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Domestic market-oriented investments climbed to P110.7 billion, reflecting stronger regional participation
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November approvals totaled P32.2 billion from 38 projects across multiple regions
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Five large projects worth P27.26 billion focused on electronics, pharmaceuticals and ecozone development
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from January to November 2025, a 3% increase year-on-year.
Following its board meeting on November 28 at the Cavite Economic Zone, PEZA announced in a press release that it approved 281 new and expansion projects valued at P207.577 billion, higher than the P201.55 billion recorded in January-November 2024.
The number of approved projects rose 17.57% from 239 a year earlier, while projected exports climbed 89.19% to $7.39 billion. The approved investments are expected to generate 69,737 direct jobs for Filipinos.
Japan remained the top source of PEZA-approved investments, followed by the Cayman Islands, South Korea, China, Singapore and the United States.
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Domestic market-oriented investments reached P110.733 billion, highlighting growing participation by local firms and stronger collaboration with local government units.
In November alone, PEZA approved 38 projects worth P32.211 billion, with projected exports of US$1.741 billion and an estimated 9,802 new jobs.
The projects covered export manufacturing, facilities development, IT-BPM services, ecozone logistics, domestic market-oriented activities and ecozone development.
These investments will be located across the regions of Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon (CALABARZON), National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Ilocos, Bicol, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Davao, reflecting PEZA’s push for a more geographically balanced industrial development.
“Even amid external shocks and a challenging global investment climate, the ecozone industry remains undeterred. Our consistent growth reflects the trust of investors in the Philippines’ competitiveness coupled with PEZA’s brand of service,” PEZA director general Tereso Panga said.
“We will continue to champion measures that strengthen our investment ecosystem and position the country as a prime hub for sustainable, technology-driven, and resilient industries,” he added.
Trade secretary and PEZA board chair Maria Cristina Roque, meanwhile, noted that the agency “is about to breach their 2024 performance” with the approval of five big-ticket projects worth P27.261 billion in investments.
Four of these will manufacture electronic and pharmaceutical products, and one dedicated to ecozone development.
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As part of its engagement with locators, the PEZA board and management also conducted site visits at three electronics manufacturers in Cavite Economic Zone: Leader Electronics (Philippines) Inc., Semitec Electronics Philippines Inc., and Hayakawa Electronics (Phils.) Corp.
Panga said PEZA remains focused on attracting high-value investments aligned with the government’s push toward technology-intensive industries.
“As we continue to strengthen our footprint in electronics, semiconductors, and other high-value industries, PEZA remains firmly committed to delivering an investment ecosystem that global companies can rely on,” he said.
