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BOI approves projects and boosts investments

Green lane status was granted by the Board of Investments (BOI) to investment projects worth P340 billion from January to April, and the agency expects these ventures to generate thirty-seven thousand eight hundred twenty-eight jobs.

BOI approves projects and boosts investments
Author
James Ramos
Published
Jun 4, 2026

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Fourteen projects were certified under Executive Order 18. The government is held strictly responsible for accelerating strategic investments, and steps are being taken by the agency to expedite license and permit approvals. If the national economy is to cope up with the growing demand for sustainable development, these investments would be prioritized unless bureaucratic delays result to severe bottlenecks.

Renewable energy accounted for eighty-six percent of the green lane certifications. It was announced that the investments in this sector would reach P339.09 billion and create thirty-seven thousand seven hundred twenty-six jobs. Massive infrastructures and heavy equipments are expected to be deployed by large-scale wind and energy developers, e.g., Airstream Renewables Corp., Viento Energy 1 Corp. and San Jose Onshore Wind Power Corp.

Meanwhile, food security accounted for two projects with a combined investment value of P980 million. The expedited processing is expected to result to stronger agricultural productivity and improved supply chain resilience.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the approvals reflect strong investor confidence in doing business in the Philippines. The trade secretary emphasized that the ease of doing business under the green lane initiative supports this positive outlook.

"The P340.07 billion in approved projects sends a clear signal to both local and foreign investors that the Philippines is ready for more strategic investments that will boost our economy and provide jobs to our countrymen," Roque said.

Since the establishment of the green lane in February 2023, a total of two hundred thirty-seven projects worth P6.32 trillion were certified by the board. These projects cover key sectors, including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, infrastructure and water, food security, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. It is estimated that these initiatives would create four hundred twenty-one thousand four hundred fifty-one jobs.

Of the total investments endorsed for green lanes, renewable energy had the largest share, with one hundred eighty-two projects worth P5.42 trillion. Executive Director Bobby Fondevilla underscored the importance of the green lane initiative. The executive director stated that the program is driving a strong pipeline of strategic investments to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

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