Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has endorsed 29 investment projects worth PHP124.81 billion through the Board of Investments (BOI). BOI, in a press release Thursday, stated these projects are expected to generate approximately 4,444 jobs across the country, spanning industries such as renewable energy, infrastructure, transport and logistics, information technology-business process management, housing, manufacturing, and tourism-related developments.
According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the agency’s commitment to delivering economic outcomes for Filipinos. She stated that the steady flow of investments endorsed by the BOI highlights the ongoing efforts to create jobs and sustain economic momentum. Roque noted that the approvals for the year have reached around PHP977 billion, with several big-ticket items still under evaluation, expected to further enhance the country’s investment performance.
Roque highlighted the DTI-BOI’s dedication to ensuring
that investment commitments lead to tangible impacts such as more jobs and stronger industries. The agency continues its efforts through sustained reforms and proactive investment facilitation, aligning with the government’s international campaign to attract investments under the slogan ‘Make It Happen in the Philippines.’
