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PHL semiconductor exports set for 5% growth next year
Business World Philippines
|November 26, 2025
THE Philippines' semiconductor and electronics sector is poised for a modest rebound next year, with exports projected to rise 5% as demand for advanced technologies continues to climb, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) said.
Danilo C. Lachica, SEIPI president, said growth would be driven by emerging tech, including artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles, the internet of things and data centers.
"It will be driven by the usual driver advanced technologies. It's the demand for chips for these applications," he told BusinessWorld Forecast 2026 on Tuesday.
The outlook reflects a revision for 2025, with exports now expected to expand 5% to 7% from earlier projections of flat growth.
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