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PEZA approved P237.1 billion worth of investments as of December 12, 2025
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Approved projects rose 20.39% year-on-year to 307
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Projected exports more than doubled to US$10.22 billion, while employment reached nearly 75,000 jobs
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Manufacturing and IT-BPM led approvals, with P191.5 billion coming from 38 large-scale projects
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December approvals surged to P29.84 billion, up 136% YOY
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December exports projected at $2.83 billion, more than twice YOY, while employment projected at 5,183 jobs, an almost four-fold increase
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Final board meeting for the year set December 22, with PEZA optimistic about surpassing its P250 billion target
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reached P237.10 billion in approved projects as of its December 12, 2025 board meeting, surpassing its 2024 record, signaling sustained investor confidence in the Philippine economy, according to the agency.
The year-to-date figure exceeded the P214.18 billion posted for the same period last year, representing a 10.7% increase. There were 307 projects approved, up 20.39% from 255 projects in 2024.
These approvals translated into projected exports of US$10.22 billion, more than double the $4.69 billion recorded last year, or a 117.92% increase.
Projected employment, meanwhile, rose to 74,678 jobs, up 3.13% from 72,413 jobs in 2024.
Investment activity remained broad-based, led by manufacturing with 146 projects and information technology–business process management (IT-BPM) with 67 projects.
Other approvals covered ecozone development (26), facilities (25), domestic enterprises (25), logistics (13), and utilities (5). Of the total approved investments, P191.48 billion came from 38 large-scale projects, underscoring strong capital commitments in strategic industries.
PEZA’s momentum intensified in December, when the board approved 26 new and expansion projects, a 62.5% increase from 16 projects approved in December 2024.
Total investments approved so far for the month reached P29.84 billion, up 136.35% year-on-year. Projected exports for December alone amounted to $2.83 billion, posting a 261.43% increase, while projected employment rose to 5,183 jobs, up 390.35%.
The December approvals included six large-scale projects worth P24.107 billion, covering three manufacturing projects, one domestic enterprise, and two ecozone developments.
Full-year data is pending as the PEZA board is expected to approve more investments during its scheduled meeting on December 22. The agency has set a target of P250 billion investment for the year.
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PEZA director general Tereso Panga said the performance highlights growing investor confidence in the country.
“Surpassing our 2024 investment milestone ahead of year-end, strongly reflects growing confidence in the Philippines as a stable, competitive, and future-ready investment destination! And as our country prepares to take on a more prominent leadership role in the region, PEZA will remain committed to ensuring that these investments translate into jobs, exports, and long-term economic value for Filipinos,” he said.
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The agency’s performance also drew praise from Trade secretary Cristina Roque, who also noted that PEZA-registered investors from various countries have consistently commended the agency for its professionalism and seamless transactions.
“As the Philippines prepares for its ASEAN Chairmanship, PEZA’s strong performance reinforces the country’s position as a reliable regional hub for manufacturing, services, and sustainable investments—setting the stage for an even more dynamic investment landscape in the year ahead,” PEZA said in a press release.
