Did you know? The Philippines possesses significant deposits of nickel, copper, cobalt, and chromite, which are essential materials for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, battery systems, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. With growing demand for resilient supply chains, the country is positioning itself as a strategic destination for investments across the critical minerals value chain. #IMARC2026 #CriticalMinerals #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness

Did you know? The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) is Australia's largest mining and resources event, bringing together more than 11,000 participants from over 120 countries. This year, the Philippines, through the Board of Investments (BOI), will participate in IMARC 2026 to promote investment opportunities in critical minerals, processing, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and other strategic industries. #IMARC2026 #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) strengthened education-industry partnerships and mobilized private sector support for workforce development through the ENvestMindanao Forum 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City. The event brought together government agencies, academic institutions, local government units (LGUs), industry associations, and BOI-registered enterprises (RBEs) to align skills development initiatives with industry needs and contribute to Mindanao’s long-term development. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-mobilizes-edu… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

ICYMI: SILIP in MakBan Geothermal Power Plant! Following the campus briefing attended by over 200 students from Los Baños Senior High School, participating students and teachers visited the Mak-Ban Geothermal Power Plant on October 21, 2026, as part of the BOI’s SILIP in MakBan Geothermal Power Plant Activity. During the site visit, participants gained firsthand insights into how geothermal resources are harnessed to generate electricity and engaged with industry professionals to learn more about career pathways and opportunities in the renewable energy sector. They also explored interactive learning activities at the Cleanergy Center, a free educational facility within the geothermal complex that helps visitors understand how renewable energy works. Through SILIP, the BOI continues to bridge academe and industry, inspiring young Filipinos to pursue STEM and energy-related careers and contribute to the country’s clean energy future. AIM!-abling today’s learners. Securing tomorrow’s clean energy champions. #AIM! #SILIP #PhilippinesBusiness

ICYMI: The Board of Investments (BOI) conducted a campus briefing for senior high school students of Los Baños Senior High School as part of the Student Industry Learning Immersion Program (SILIP) at the MakBan Geothermal Power Plant. The briefing introduced students to the BOI's mandate, the Philippine renewable energy (RE) industry, and available scholarship and career pathways within the RE industry. It also provided context on the BOI's broader Academe-Industry Matching (AIM!) Program, which aims to strengthen industry awareness and career readiness among Filipino youth. Through SILIP, participating students had the opportunity to visit the MakBan Geothermal Power Plant and gain firsthand exposure to geothermal energy operations, the technologies involved, and the diverse professionals who help power the Philippines' clean energy future. By connecting students with industry partners and real-world workplaces, the BOI hopes to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, innovators, and energy leaders. AIM!-abling today's learners. Securing tomorrow's clean energy champions. #AIM! #SILIP #PhilippinesBusiness

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) led two key sessions during the ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy on Sept. 23, 2026, bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities in circular products and services and strengthen regional cooperation in advancing circular economy initiatives. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-spearheads-di… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

ICYMI: The Board of Investments (BOI) and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) successfully held the 26th Meeting of the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee Working Group on Automobile Industry (AMEICC WG-AI) at the Diamond Hotel Manila. The pivotal meeting gathered government and industry representatives to discuss developments, policies, and priority issues affecting the automotive sector in ASEAN and Japan. "The progress we have achieved is a testament to the spirit of partnership and the openness of each of us, each of the ASEAN member states, to collaborate, not necessarily just compete," said BOI Industry Development Services (IDS) Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, who co-chaired the meeting with Japan Co-Chair Hiroyuki Mitsui, Director for Automotive International Trade Policy, Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau of Japan's METI. BOI's Manufacturing Industries Service (MIS) Director Dr. Rose Mendoza, in her presentation, underscored that automotive industry is a strategic sector of the Philippines. "The Philippine automotive industry continues to pursue a balanced strategy of industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and regional integration through EVIDA, tariff reforms, and continued industry collaboration, the Philippines aims to strengthen its position within ASEAN and global automotive value chain," Dr. Mendoza said. Moreover, the afternoon session focused on key issues confronting the automotive industry. Presenters were METI, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association, Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), The Musashino Institute for Global Affairs, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, and Mr. Cuong Ba Tran, Assistant Director of the Trade Facilitation Division of the ASEAN Secretariat. #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #26thAMEICCWGAI #AutomobileIndustryPH

HAPPENING NOW: The Board of Investments (BOI) leads the discussion at the 26th Meeting of the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee Working Group on Automobile Industry (AMEICC WG-AI), bringing together government and industry representatives to discuss developments, policies, and priority issues affecting the automotive sector in ASEAN and Japan. Trade Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo emphasized that the core strategy for the ASEAN-Japan partnership involves moving away from individual national automotive industries toward a unified ASEAN automotive and ecosystem. "Because ultimately, the measure of industrial policy is not simply how we produce; it is how much capability we live with. And the measure of regional cooperation is not simply how much we bring to one another; it is how much stronger we become because we build together. And that, I believe, is the next chapter of the ASEAN Japan-partnership. And I hope we begin writing more of that chapter together here in Manila," Undersecretary Rodolfo said. BOI Industry Development Services (IDS) Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa co-chairs the meeting with Japan Co-Chair Hiroyuki Mitsui, Director for Automotive International Trade Policy, Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). During the first half of the meeting, the ASEAN Automotive Federation presented an overview of the regional automotive market, including production and sales data for electrified vehicles. ASEAN Member Countries subsequently presented their respective automobile industry annual reports covering government policies, Green Transformation, electrified vehicles, and prevailing automotive market conditions. #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #26thAMEICCWGAI #AutomobileIndustryPH

Toyota is IN. 💬 “Toyota sees great potential in the Philippines because of its promising market, young population, and skilled, industrious Filipino workforce who are highly proficient in the English language.” Toyota Motor Philippines is the country’s leading automotive manufacturer and distributor, producing vehicles locally and serving a growing and dynamic consumer base. In this spotlight, Executive Vice President Yasuhiro Kutsuki shares why Toyota sees long-term opportunity in the Philippine market, driven by talent and potential. 🎥 See why they continue to #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines : youtu.be/K6y9qrSTr7c #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #MakeItHappenPH #PHInvestmentChampions #WhyPH #PhilippinesBusines #GatewaytoASEAN

ICYMI - The Board of Investments showcased the Philippines' evolving value proposition for the Critical Minerals industry during the Investor Roundtable co-organized with the British Embassy Manila and the Boston Consulting Group as part of the Critical Minerals Mission to the UK on October 14, 2026.   The roundtable served as a platform to engage and network with industry stakeholders about the opportunities across the Philippine critical minerals value chain. In her presentation, Executive Director Dichosa emphasized the country's direction of moving beyond extraction and toward value addition, supported by landmark policies, incentives, and a whole-of-government approach to making critical minerals investments happen in the Philippines. The program concluded with a networking reception, allowing participants to build connections and identify potential collaboration and investment opportunities.   The Investor Roundtable is one of the key activities of the Critical Minerals Mission to the UK and builds on the British Embassy Manila's continuing support for accelerating investments in the Philippine critical minerals sector through its Growth Gateway program. Held from 14-16 October 2026, the mission was organized by the British Embassy Manila and the UK-FCDO, in partnership with the BOI, to strengthen linkages between the Philippine and UK critical minerals ecosystems and generate concrete areas for collaboration.

WATCH: What is the region's biggest investment opportunity? For Dr. Christian Scheld of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, its renewable energy and green industries. In this video, industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders share their perspectives on investment opportunities, strategic priorities, and the industries that will shape the country's future. Let's Make Future Industries Happen in the Philippines. #MakeFutureIndustriesHappenInThePhilippines #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #SIPP

WATCH: What does the future of Philippine industry look like? For Celeste Ilagan of the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP), it starts with innovation. In this video, industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders share their perspectives on investment opportunities, strategic priorities, and the industries that will shape the country's future. Let's Make Future Industries Happen in the Philippines. #MakeFutureIndustriesHappenInThePhilippines #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #SIPP

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) showcased the Philippines’ strategy for developing a globally competitive and resilient iron and steel industry during the 2nd ASEAN Steel Policymaker Conference and 2026 ASEAN Iron and Steel Forum held on September 21, 2026. The BOI, along with the Southeast Asia Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI), also led high-level discussions among regional policymakers to advance cooperation and strengthen the steel industry across Southeast Asia. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-presents-ph-i… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

ICYMI: Trade Undersecretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Vice Chairman and Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo presented the next chapter of ASEAN economic integration during his Special Address at the 10th Selangor ASEAN Business Conference (SABC), held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia on October 14, 2026. Graced by His Highness Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the Raja Muda of Selangor, who delivered a Special Royal Address, the conference brought together government and industry leaders to discuss opportunities for regional economic cooperation under the theme, “Selangor: The Gateway to ASEAN's Youth and Future.” "We do not have to duplicate everything. We have to connect what we already have, and develop new capabilities together,” Undersecretary Rodolfo said in his address, “Two Countries, One Seamless Ecosystem for the Industries of the Future. Undersecretary Rodolfo proposed a new perspective on Philippines–Malaysia industrial cooperation: connecting existing strengths in manufacturing, technology, research, and talent to create opportunities greater than either country could offer independently. Looking beyond the applications of artificial intelligence, Undersecretary Rodolfo emphasized opportunities to participate in the industries and technologies that power the AI economy, including semiconductor design, packaging and testing, advanced computing, and digital infrastructure. Undersecretary Rodolfo offered a vision of an ASEAN industrial ecosystem where investors would no longer need to look at national capabilities in isolation. "And perhaps one day, when an investor asks, ‘Is that capability in Malaysia, or is it in the Philippines?’ we can simply answer: ‘It is in our ecosystem.’” The conference formed part of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026, which gathered policymakers, business leaders, and industry representatives to explore opportunities for trade, investment, and regional collaboration. #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #10thSelangorASEANBusinessConference

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) pitched economic opportunities in the Philippines and underscored the importance of strengthening ASEAN-China economic cooperation and promoting sustainable, innovation-driven investments at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) Roundtable Meeting on Investment Cooperation on September 18, 2026. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-highlights-in… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) reinforced the Philippines’ leadership role in advancing regional industrial cooperation as it represented the country and co-chaired the 31st ASEAN-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee Working Group on Chemical Industry (AMEICC WG-CI) Meeting held in Diamond Hotel, Manila, on 27 August 2026. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-leads-discuss… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Board of Investments (BOI) convened more than 130 investors, business, representatives, and government holders in Cebu City for the latest leg of its Awareness Seminar to Strengthen Investors and Stakeholders (ASSIST) on 24 September 2026, reinforcing efforts to improve investment facilitation, strengthen investor retention, and address business concerns through closer collaboration with key government agencies. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/boi-brings-invest… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

📰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: The Republic of the Philippines, through the Board of Investments (BOI), and the Sultanate of Oman have successfully concluded negotiations on the Philippines-Oman Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (PH-Oman IPPA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral investment relations and advancing economic cooperation between the two countries. Stay in the loop and read all about it here 👉 boi.gov.ph/philippines-and-o… #MakeItHappenInThePhilippines #PhilippinesBusiness #LatestNews #BusinessUpdates

LOOK: The Board of Investments (BOI) and the City Government of Naga reaffirmed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen the city's investment promotion efforts further. Trade Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo, with the BOI team, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Leni Robredo on October 8, 2026. The meeting centered on Naga City's development priorities and collaboration opportunities that can support business growth, attract investment, and create quality employment for Nagueños. Other BOI officials who joined the meeting were BOI Investments Assistance Center (IAC) Executive Director Atty. Bobby G. Fondevilla, BOI Investments Assistance Service (IAS) Director Ernesto C. Delos Reyes, Jr. According to Undersecretary Rodolfo, the BOI is committed to working closely with local government units, such as Naga City, to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Through this partnership, the BOI, the country’s lead investment promotion and industry development agency, and the City Government of Naga reaffirmed their commitment to promoting investments, supporting local enterprises, improving the business environment, and creating more economic opportunities for the people of Naga City and the Bicol Region. #PhilippinesBusiness #MakeItHappeninthePhilippines #MakeItHappeninNaga