The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has participated in the ceremonial signing of the Investments Facilitation Network (INFA-Net) Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC), spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Board of Investments (DTI-BOI). The JMC signing on Monday, June 2, 2025, signifies a united commitment among INFA-Net member agencies to cultivate a more robust and business-friendly environment for investors, particularly within the energy sector.
ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta joined fellow agency heads in endorsing the JMC, titled “Strengthening the Coordination Mechanism between and among the INFA-Net Members and Integration of the Provisions of Executive Order No. 18, Series of 2023.” This landmark agreement aims to significantly improve the facilitation of projects endorsed as Strategic Investments and streamline inter-agency processes, effectively reducing bureaucratic hurdles for investors.
“Our commitment to accelerating investments in the energy sector is unwavering,” stated ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta. “By strengthening our coordination through INFA-Net, we are creating a more efficient and predictable regulatory landscape, which is crucial for attracting the significant capital needed for our country’s energy transition.”
The ERC’s proactive role in investment facilitation has already garnered recognition. Earlier in March, the Commission was honored with the Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan from the DTI-BOI, acknowledging its swift action in issuing Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and Provisional Authorities to Operate (PAOs) for vital energy projects.
This intensified focus on investment streamlining comes at a pivotal time for the nation’s energy landscape. Of the PHP4.69 trillion worth of 187 new projects under the Green Lanes for Strategic Investments, an impressive 91% are concentrated in renewable energy, underscoring the Philippines’ strong and determined push towards a sustainable energy future.
The INFA-Net JMC is expected to further enhance the government’s ability to facilitate these crucial projects, paving the way for increased economic activity, job creation, and a more resilient and sustainable energy supply for the Philippines.
