The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) actively promoted investment opportunities in the country's critical minerals sector during the Mining Asia Conference and Exhibition, held June 23-24 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore. The event, one of Southeast Asia's largest gatherings focused on mining investment and clean energy, brought together stakeholders from across the mineral resources value chain to discuss industry trends, financing, technology, and sustainability.
BOI Showcases 4Ps Strategy
Representing the BOI, Resource-Based Industries Service Acting Director Francis M. Peñaflor presented the Philippines' critical minerals landscape and highlighted value-added investment opportunities. He outlined the government's 4Ps strategy: Policy, Permitting, Partnerships, and Processing Projects.
"As we look ahead, our vision is clear: to position the Philippines as a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive hub for investments in critical minerals and strategic industries. Through the 4Ps, we are building the foundations for responsible mineral development, greater value addition, and stronger participation in regional and global supply chains," Peñaflor said.
International Partnerships Highlighted
Peñaflor emphasized the "Partnerships" pillar, citing the Philippines' expanding international cooperation. He pointed to a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States during the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. He also referenced a growing partnership with South Korea, following an agreement reached during President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to Manila, which aims to combine South Korea's advanced technologies with the Philippines' abundant mineral resources.
Additionally, the AI-Native Industrial Acceleration Hub in New Clark City under the Pax Silica initiative was highlighted. This hub aims to leverage the country's mineral resources to attract investments in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and clean energy technologies.
Investor Engagements and Future Goals
Throughout the two-day event, BOI officials met with industry stakeholders and prospective investors to promote opportunities across priority sectors and explore potential partnerships. The Philippine booth showcased opportunities in critical minerals and the broader global minerals value chain. BOI representatives engaged with companies exploring joint ventures, offtake agreements, financing, and project investments. The agency also received inquiries from technology, equipment, and solutions providers interested in connecting with Philippine mining companies.
The BOI team participated in two organizer-facilitated business meetings to discuss potential collaborations with mining sector companies. As the lead investment promotion agency, the BOI continues to position the Philippines as a global hub for green minerals by leveraging its untapped reserves of copper, nickel, and cobalt. These efforts support the country's role in strengthening global supply chains for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies.
"The Philippines is open, ready, and determined to be part of the region's next wave of industrial growth and transformation. We invite you to invest, partner with us, and Make It Happen in the Philippines," Peñaflor added.
