BOI certifies P340 billion investments for green lane

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June 5, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines —  The Board of Investments (BOI) has granted green lane status to investment projects worth P340 billion from January to April, allowing them to benefit from streamlined permit processing.

In a statement yesterday, the BOI said that the 14 projects are expected to generate a total of 37,828 jobs.

Under Executive Order 18, the government established green lanes to accelerate strategic investments by expediting license and permit approvals.

Renewable energy (RE) accounted for the bulk or 86 percent of the green lane certifications, with the investments expected to reach P339.09 billion and create 37,726 jobs.

Meanwhile, food security accounted for two projects with a combined investment value of P980 million.

The projects are expected to strengthen agricultural productivity and improve supply chain resilience.

Notable project approvals for this year include large-scale wind and energy developments led by Airstream Renewables Corp., Viento Energy 1 Corp. and San Jose Onshore Wind Power Corp.

Trade Secretary and BOI chair Cristina Roque said that the green lane approvals “reflect strong investor confidence in doing business in the Philippines, supported by the ease of doing business under the green lane initiative.”

“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,” she said further.

Since the establishment of the green lane in February 2023, a total of 237 projects worth P6.32 trillion have been certified by the BOI.

These projects cover key sectors, including RE, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, infrastructure and water, food security, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals and are estimated to create 421,451 jobs.

Of the total investments endorsed for green lanes, RE had the largest share, with 182 projects worth P5.42 trillion, estimated to create 272,583 jobs.

BOI Investments Assistance Center executive director Bobby Fondevilla emphasized the importance of the green lane initiative in sustaining a robust pipeline of investments

“The green lane initiative is driving a strong pipeline of strategic investments, with certified projects largely anchored in RE to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The BOI remains steadfast in fostering a virtuous cycle of sustained and transformative growth for Filipinos,” he said.