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Investment pledges approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) dropped by nearly a fifth last year after lockdown restrictions dented investor confidence.  

In this B-Side episode, PEZA Director General Charito B. Plaza tells BusinessWorld reporter Jenina P. IbaƱez how the investment promotion agency is planning a comeback over the next few years. PEZA is eyeing pharmaceutical companies, agro-industrial firms, and manufacturers of military equipment.

Recorded remotely on May 4. Produced by Paolo L. Lopez and Sam L. Marcelo.