Ecozone Investments Surge 88% in First 5 Months
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved 135 projects worth P124.84 billion in the first five months of the year, an 88% surge from the same period last year. These investments, spanning manufacturing, IT-BPM, and tourism, are projected to create over 20,000 jobs and significantly boost exports.
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