PEZA’s May investment pledges hit P66 billion - BusinessWorld Online

PEZA’s May investment pledges hit P66 billion - BusinessWorld Online

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved P66.34 billion worth of investment pledges in the first five months — 80% higher than a year earlier —  that could generate more than 29,000 more jobs and $1.092 billion in exports. In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said the commitments are covered by 102 approved projects in January to May, compared with 95 projects a year ago. The P66 billion in new…