Foreign investors are taking renewed interest in the Philippines after the government extended allowable land lease terms to 99 years, a move designed to attract long-term investment. President Marcos’ administration has made investment reform a top priority, hoping to strengthen confidence and stimulate growth.

Multinationals like Samsung have already pledged an additional ₱50 billion investment, potentially generating thousands of local jobs. This renewed confidence, however, comes at a time when the Philippine Stock Exchange remains one of Asia’s weakest performers, raising questions about structural issues in liquidity and regulation.

Experts say these policy changes could usher in a new era of growth if matched with market transparency and capital reform. For local investors, this presents both risk and opportunity, a chance to ride the wave of foreign capital, but also a need to stay informed as policy shifts reshape the financial landscape.