Yes. The Philippines remains viable for foreign investment if you pick sectors with strong fundamentals and navigate ownership limits smartly.
Pros:
GDP growth stays around 5–6%.
Large English-speaking labor force.
Booming BPO, logistics, manufacturing, and tourism sectors.
Property prices still lower than regional peers.
Infrastructure improving under “Build Better More.”
Cons:
Foreign ownership restrictions: land can’t be owned directly, only through 40% max corporate share or long-term lease.
Bureaucracy and corruption can slow permits.
Power costs and logistics remain higher than neighbors.
Best entry points (2025):
Industrial real estate near Clark, Subic, or Batangas.
Tourism and hospitality (especially boutique or eco resorts).
Renewable energy (solar and wind projects encouraged).
BPO/KPO startups and software outsourcing.
Agricultural exports (cacao, coffee, seafood processing)