Philippine Board of Investments

28/08/2026

The Philippines has streamlined permitting procedures to shorten processing timelines for Exploration Permits, Minerals Agreements, and Financial or Technical Assistance Agreements, aligning with the Ease of Doing Business to improve investment climate and reduce regulatory bottlenecks.

27/08/2026

📸 IN PHOTOS | During her closing remarks at the Philippine Economic Briefing Davao 2026, Governor Marjorie O. Ramos-Samaniego underscored Mindanao's role in shaping the country's next chapter of industrial development and economic transformation.

“Mindanao's next chapter should not be defined only by what it produces or supplies. It should also be defined by how much more we can build here. The real opportunity is to move further along the value chain, turning resources into products, and products into industries that create more economic activity here at home.”

As steward of the 2026–2028 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), the BOI remains committed to helping create the conditions that allow industries to grow, investments to flourish, and opportunities to expand across Mindanao and the rest of the country.

27/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆.

The 31st Meeting of the AMEICC Working Group on Chemical Industry (WG-CI) concluded with the Board of Investments (BOI) serving as co-chair on behalf of the Philippines alongside Japan. The meeting brought together ASEAN Member States and industry stakeholders to exchange insights and advance collaborative initiatives on chemical industry development, regulatory harmonization, circular economy practices, chemical safety, and emerging research.

In her closing remarks, BOI Industry and Development Services Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa highlighted the value of the discussions and knowledge-sharing among ASEAN Member States and Japan in supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of the region's chemical industry.

Representing Japan, Mr. Kikuo Take, Director for International Affairs of the Material Industries Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), thanked the Philippines for its co-chairmanship and expressed his optimism for sustained cooperation among participating countries.

During the meeting, BOI's Geraldine Buela presented updates on the Philippine chemical industry, including recent regulatory and policy developments. Participants also discussed initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the ASEAN chemical industry through circular economy strategies, microplastics research, regulatory cooperation, and strengthened chemical safety information-sharing mechanisms.

The AMEICC WG-CI serves as a key platform for ASEAN Member States and Japan to deepen collaboration, promote regulatory harmonization, and drive the sustainable development of the chemical industry across the region.

27/08/2026

📍HAPPENING NOW IN ILOILO CITY

The Board of Investments (BOI) and the Provincial Government of Iloilo formalize a partnership to strengthen local investment promotion through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the launch of the BOI-LOKAL Learning Festival for Economic Development.

Held under the theme "Partners for Investment-Ready LGUs: Strengthening Local Investments for Inclusive Growth," the two-day event brings together local chief executives, investment promotion officers, national government agencies, and development partners to share best practices and strengthen collaboration in building more investment-ready local government units.

"This Memorandum of Agreement is more than a ceremonial undertaking. It formalizes a working partnership between the Board of Investments and the Province of Iloilo, one built on the shared understanding that national investment policy is only as effective as its implementation on the ground," said BOI Executive Director Bobby G. Fondevilla.

Through the BOI-LOKAL Program, BOI continues to empower LGUs with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to attract investments, create jobs, and drive inclusive growth in communities across the country.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW: The Board of Investments (BOI), representing the Philippines as co-chair, is leading discussions at the 31st AMEICC Working Group on Chemical Industry (WG-CI) Meeting.

The meeting gathered ASEAN Member States and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to discuss current status of their chemical industries, as well as their respective government policies.

BOI Industry Development Services (IDS) Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, in her opening remarks, said that the session provides opportunities for Japan and ASEAN countries to strengthen their partnership for the chemical industry.

"This meeting reflects the strong and enduring partnership between ASEAN and Japan and our shared commitment to advancing a competitive, innovative, and sustainable chemical industry," Executive Director Halili-Dichosa said.

Mr. Kikuo Take, Director for International Affairs, Material Industries Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau of METI, Japan, emphasized that innovation is needed in the chemical industry, as it faces challenges such as climate change and supply chain disruption.

In the first half of the meeting, METI shared the current status of chemical industry, chemical policies, and chemical related regulations including international issues such as the impact of the Middle East tensions on chemical industry.

Representatives from ASEAN Member States reported their government policies on their chemical industries, as well as emerging trends in regulatory areas on sustainability.

The AMEICC WG-CI meeting serves as a forum connecting ASEAN Member States and Japan to promote chemical industry development and regulatory harmonization.

27/08/2026

Under the new regime:
- 1-5% margin-based royalty outside mineral reservations
- Windfall profits tax (tiered at 1% to 10%)
- Ring-fencing: project-by-project accountability
- Direct release of LGU share
- Earmarking royalties for resource development and value addition

A balanced system for the government, investors, and the community.

26/08/2026

The Philippines has introduced an Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining under RA No. 12253, ensuring equitable sharing, transparency, accountability, and good governance in the mining industry – all key aspects in building a more competitive investment environment.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Philippine minerals help supply the fast-growing EV, battery, and renewable energy markets, supporting the global transition to a low-carbon future.