The Board of Investments (BOI) has taken a major step forward in cutting bureaucratic red tape by gathering 149 designated Green Lane Focal Persons from various National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Regional Offices.
The briefing and orientation, held in a hybrid format at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Ortigas, aimed to streamline and accelerate the processing of permits and licenses for strategic investments across the country.
The briefing directly supports the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 18, also known as the Green Lane Initiative. This directive is designed to fast-track critical, high-impact investment projects by establishing dedicated, expedited pathways within government agencies.
During the event, BOI Investments Assistance Center (IAC) Executive Director Atty. Bobby Fondevilla highlighted the importance of unity among the representatives, urging the focal persons to build a strong, collaborative network to ensure the program’s seamless execution.
Adding to this, Investments Assistance Service (IAS) Director Ernesto Delos Reyes Jr. emphasized that the Green Lane Initiative represents a unified government working in lockstep to deliver highly responsive public service.
“The success of the Green Lane Initiative will not be measured solely by the number of Certificates of Endorsement issued, but by how effectively we, as one government, remove unnecessary barriers to investment and create opportunities that drive inclusive and sustainable national development,” Director Delos Reyes said. “Through sustained collaboration, we can build a regulatory environment that inspires investor confidence while advancing the country’s long-term development goals.”
Throughout the orientation, participants received comprehensive training on:
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The core provisions and mandates of Executive Order 18.
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The specific roles and responsibilities of designated Green Lane Focal Persons.
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The step-by-step Green Lane application and endorsement process.
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The principles of simultaneous permit and license processing to save investor time.
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The robust monitoring and reporting systems established to track progress and maintain accountability.
By bringing these key agency representatives together, the BOI continues to spearhead reforms that make the Philippines an increasingly attractive, efficient, and competitive destination for global and local strategic investments.
