President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned from his official visit to Washington, D.C. with over USD 21 billion in investment pledges from major U.S. companies, one of the largest economic gains from a single foreign trip by a Philippine president.
In his arrival statement, Marcos Jr. said the commitments were secured through a series of high-level meetings with global executives across key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, semiconductors, renewable energy, and digital technology.
“We return to the Philippines with over USD21 billion in investment pledges that have the potential to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Filipinos within our country,” the President said.
U.S. companies expressed strong interest in expanding operations in the Philippines, particularly in logistics, clean energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Several are also exploring partnerships in healthcare, digital transformation, and skills development.
Marcos Jr. also welcomed new investments in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, which he said would strengthen the Philippines’ role in global supply chains.
In addition to private sector deals, the Chief Executive announced that the U.S. government has committed USD 15 million to support private sector growth under the Luzon Economic Corridor Initiative, and USD 48 million for other foreign-assisted development projects.
He reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to a stable, transparent, and rules-based business environment, and assured investors of ongoing reforms to streamline processes and improve ease of doing business.IMT
