Philippine Investment Approvals Reach Record High in Q3 as Foreign Pledges Double
The Philippines recorded its highest-ever investment approvals in the third quarter of 2026, reaching ₱628 billion. A significant driver for this record was the doubling of foreign investment pledges.
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