Philippines Showcases Investment Potential at Davos WEF 2025

The Philippines is poised to attract more foreign investments after its active participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez highlighted the success of the Philippine delegation’s engagements, which he believes will lead to increased job opportunities and economic growth. Romualdez emphasized the country’s vast potential as a prime destination for global investments, crediting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for sending a delegation that effectively showcased the Philippines’ investment merits. The delegation received a highly positive response, which Romualdez is confident will translate into substantial investments to boost the economy. He praised the efforts of the delegation, including Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, and various business leaders, for their role in promoting the country’s economic prospects. Romualdez noted the delegation’s success in highlighting the Philippines’ young workforce and pro-business policies like the CREATE MORE law and the Maharlika Investment Fund, positioning the country as an attractive investment hub. During the WEF, Romualdez engaged in high-level discussions and participated in a panel on ‘Navigating Asia’s Hotspots,’ where he underscored the Philippines’ balanced geopolitical stance and commitment to economic stability. The delegation also hosted the Philippine Breakfast Interaction, attended by nearly 50 international leaders from both public and private sectors, to discuss the Philippine economy and its potential as a major investment destination. Notable attendees included Marcus Wallenberg of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Philippe Amon of SICPA SA, and Anthony Tan of Grab, among others. The delegation highlighted the country’s thriving digital economy, driven by e-commerce, which positions the Philippines as the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia in 2024. Additionally, the delegation emphasized legislative reforms under the Marcos administration, such as the CREATE MORE law, which aims to enhance tax incentives and streamline investment processes to attract strategic investments. Romualdez concluded that the WEF has successfully put the Philippines back on the global investment map, ready to convert these opportunities into tangible investments that will drive progress.