Philippine Investments Surge 53% in 9 Months, Driven by Domestic Capital
Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) in the Philippines surged by 53% to over P900 billion from January to September, with domestic investors accounting for 90% of the total. The electricity and gas sector led the investment drive, projected to create over 21,000 jobs.
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