Philippines Investment Approvals Exceed P900 Billion, Nearing P1 Trillion Target
The Philippines' Board of Investments (BOI) approved over P900 billion in investment projects in the first nine months of the year, nearing its full-year target of P1 trillion. The surge was primarily driven by domestic investors and renewable energy ventures, with the approved projects expected to create 21,524 jobs.
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