BDO, DTI Partnership Set to Make PH a Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Hub in SEA

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) has teamed up with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to boost foreign investment flows into the Philippines.

This collaboration will involve organizing investment seminars, business matching events, and promotional missions aimed at establishing the Philippines as a top destination for foreign investments. These initiatives will showcase the country’s skilled workforce, emerging industries, and strategic location in Asia. The focus will be on attracting investments in key sectors such as manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure, ultimately leading to the creation of new factories, jobs, and innovations that benefit Filipinos.

(L-R): Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo, DTI Undersecretary and Managing Head of Board of Investments and Charles M. Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Head of BDO Unibank Institutional Banking Group, sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BDO Unibank and the Department of Trade and Industry to promote foreign investments in the Philippines.

Charles M. Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Head of BDO Unibank’s Institutional Banking Group, highlighted the significance of this partnership: "This collaboration demonstrates our mutual commitment to making the Philippines a leading investment hub for both foreign and local enterprises. These investments will support the country's economic growth, which has consistently been among the strongest in the ASEAN region for decades."

DTI Undersecretary and Board of Investments Managing Head, Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo, emphasized the strategic advantages of this partnership: "By merging BDO’s financial expertise with DTI’s investment policy leadership, we can cultivate a more competitive landscape for investors. This collaboration positions the Philippines as not only a burgeoning market but also a destination for sustainable, long-term investments."

The partnership aims to do more than just attract foreign capital; it also seeks to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by linking them with foreign companies that bring advanced technology, capital, and innovative practices. This will enable local industries to experience sustained growth and create more opportunities for Filipino workers.

(L-R): Evariste M. Cagatan, Executive Director of Investments Promotion Services; Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo, Undersecretary and Managing Head of Board of Investments; and Charles M. Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Head of BDO Unibank Institutional Banking Group pose with the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BDO Unibank and the Department of Trade and Industry.

Rodolfo stressed the government's role in ensuring the success of these initiatives: "It is essential to empower the private sector to utilize market-based tools, as we share common stakeholders. We have already initiated numerous collaborations and will continue to work together to attract more investors. This synergy will help position the Philippines as a smart and sustainable manufacturing and services hub in Southeast Asia." He added that the government must proactively facilitate such partnerships, given that the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in the fastest-growing region.

The collaboration between BDO and DTI represents a critical step in enhancing the Philippines' attractiveness to foreign investors, driving industrial growth, and creating new opportunities for Filipinos.









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