The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reports that ecozone investment pledges nearly double in the first half of 2026, despite concerns that Middle East geopolitical tensions could affect investor confidence. PEZA data show approved investment value rises 94.42% to P140.69 billion for the period January to June, compared with P72.36 billion in the same months last year. The approvals cover 157 projects, up from the prior-year level implied by the increase in approved value.
PEZA also links the approvals to expectations for economic output and employment. The agency says the approved projects are expected to generate 23,140 jobs and $3.37 billion in exports. The figures are part of PEZA’s stated plan to meet a P300-billion approval target for 2026, with the first-half results indicating progress toward that goal.
Across both reports, the core details align on the timing, the size of the approval increase, the number of projects approved, and the associated job and export estimates.
