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Philippines Opens Land Lease to Foreign Investors for 99 Years

9/10/2025

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The Philippines has passed a law allowing foreign investors to lease private land for up to 99 years, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025.
This amendment to the Investors’ Lease Act aims to boost long-term investments in agriculture, industry, and tourism.
The law seeks to enhance competitiveness with regional countries like Vietnam and Thailand.
It is expected to create jobs and expand economic opportunities beyond Metro Manila.
Qatari investors are particularly attracted to this secure investment opportunity, which will be showcased at the Philippine Property & Investment Show in Qatar.

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The Philippines has passed a law allowing foreign investors to lease private land for up to 99 years, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025.
This amendment to the Investors’ Lease Act aims to boost long-term investments in agriculture, industry, and tourism.
The law seeks to enhance competitiveness with regional countries like Vietnam and Thailand.
It is expected to create jobs and expand economic opportunities beyond Metro Manila.
Qatari investors are particularly attracted to this secure investment opportunity, which will be showcased at the Philippine Property & Investment Show in Qatar.