A surge in renewable energy projects is driving the Philippines’ record-breaking investment approvals, with 78% of Green Lane-certified projects now in the clean energy sector, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). As of May 27, 2025, the Board of Investments (BOI) has granted Green Lane status to 208 projects, 78% of which are renewable energy ventures amounting to PHP5.2 trillion.

The Green Lane program was created to fast-track strategic investments in sectors aligned with national development goals, and renewable energy has emerged as the dominant focus. This push has contributed significantly to a 70.64% increase in approved investments under the Marcos administration.

Since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in July 2022, the Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a total of PHP3.54 trillion worth of investments as of April 2025. The DTI said PHP1.62 trillion worth of investments were approved in 2024. This builds on PHP1.26 trillion in 2023 and PHP729 billion in 2022, indicating a steady rise in investor confidence. The growth is particularly strong in the energy sector,

“These record-breaking figures are a testament to the Philippines’ sound investment policies and enduring appeal as a regional hub. But even more importantly, they reflect the strong leadership and clear directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to build a strong, innovation-driven economy anchored on high-quality investments that generate jobs, enhance infrastructure, and elevate our global competitiveness,” said Secretary Cristina A. Roque.

“Under President Marcos’ administration, we are not only pursuing numbers—we are pursuing meaningful transformation. Through strategic policy direction and whole-of-government coordination, we are laying the foundations for long-term, inclusive, and innovation-led growth,” Roque added.

Meanwhile, the BOI is finalizing the 2025 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which aims to align priority investment areas with the government’s wider goals of digital transformation, energy security, industrial expansion, and climate resilience.

With climate resilience and energy security now at the forefront of the government’s development agenda, the Philippines is positioned to attract even greater interest from both domestic and international investors in the coming years.

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