Investment commitments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) grew by 21 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to a report from Philstar Biz. The increase reflects continued investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals and growth prospects amid a stable macroeconomic environment.
The BOI, the flagship investment promotion agency under the Department of Trade and Industry, approved a total of PHP 450 billion in pledges during the January-to-June period. Key sectors driving the uptick include renewable energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects, which align with the government’s push for sustainable development and job creation.
Analysts attribute the robust performance to policy continuity, improved ease of doing business, and strong foreign direct investment inflows. The BOI expects the momentum to persist in the second half, supported by ongoing tax reforms and infrastructure spending under the Build Better More program.