The easing of mobility as the country reopened even further in December led to a surge in foreign investment commitments gathered by investment promotions agencies amounting to P192.34 billion in 2021, up from P112 billion in 2020.

2021 foreign investment pledges soar to P192.34-B

To eliminate sources of friction that hinder supply chains, Air21 Holdings urges digitizing the transportation process and making infrastructural expenditures.

Air21 pushes for end-to-end supply chain digitization

Rep. Salceda is looking for the IRR of the PSA by NEDA, which was expected two weeks ago, as the PSA could help the country's declining foreign direct investments.

Salceda asks NEDA why the delay in IRR of PSA

The Department of Justice said foreign investments in RE projects are not covered by the foreign ownership limit based on the Constitution as these can be replenished and are clean energy. Hence, the Department of Energy must revise its regulations on RE projects.

DoJ says RE projects not covered by foreign ownership limit

Three Cabinet secretaries of President Duterte participated in the Dubai Expo 2020 (which started on October 1, 2021 until March 2022) to promote investments, trade and infrastructure opportunities for businessmen and investors participating in the world expo. They are Public Works Acting Secretary Roger Mercado, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez and Information Secretary Martin Andanar.

Mercado urges UAE investors to explore PH opportunities

Beginning April 4 this year, when the implementing rules and regulations of the Public Service Act become effective, full foreign ownership would be allowed in businesses except those involved in electricity transmission and distribution, water and wastewater pipeline distribution systems, including sewerage, petroleum and petroleum products pipeline transmission systems, seaports and public utility vehicles which shall remain subject to the 60 -40 foreign equity limitation.

IRR on Public Service Act effective April 4

The Board of Investments indicated that, while it may not meet its P1-trillion target for the year, it will outperform the previous year, with big-ticket projects on the horizon.

BOI misses P1-Tr investment goal with only P644-B in 11 months

The British government assured the Philippine economic team that the Philippines is a top priority in investments from London because of its fast economic growth. Let's see between commitment and actual investment inflows. It is easy to commit but hard to put the money where the mouth is.

Phl. identified as priority British Investment Area

Foreign direct investments remained subdued in the first three quarters this year amid lingering concerns on global economic slowdown, higher inflation and the depreciation of the peso, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as it noted FDIs shrinking in the first 3 quarters to $6.7 billion, from $7.5 billion for the same period last year.

Foreign investments slide to $6.7-B or 10% in 3 quarters

Foreign investments yield net inflows through authorized agent banks in October 2022.

Foreign investment post net inflows in October 

BOI misses P1-Tr investment goal with only P644-B  in 11 months

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