BOI OKs P1.96 trillion green lane projects in 2025

January 9, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines —  The Board of Investments (BOI) certified P1.96 trillion worth of investments for green lane processing in 2025 to enjoy expedited approval of permits.

Data from the investment promotion agency yesterday showed that the BOI One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments cleared 81 projects in 2025 to go through the green lane initiative. These projects are expected to generate 163,070 jobs.

The green lanes were created under Executive Order (EO) 18, issued in February 2023, to accelerate strategic investments through streamlined and faster processing of licenses and permits.

Renewable energy accounted for the largest share or 74.53 percent of the certified investments last year. In particular, 63 RE projects with investments amounting to P1.46 trillion were endorsed by the BOI for expedited processing.

The BOI also certified five projects involving public-private partnerships (PPP), infrastructure and water with total investments of P416.08 billion.

In the manufacturing sector, three projects worth P30.13 billion were likewise endorsed for green lanes last year, as were  eight food security projects amounting to P4.33 billion.

Also securing endorsements for green lanes were a P49.56-billion digital infrastructure project and P45-million pharmaceutical project.

From February 2023 until the end of last year, the BOI has certified 232 projects with P6.11 trillion worth of  investments for green lanes.

Of the total certified investments, RE accounted for 179 projects with investments amounting to P5.21 trillion.

The other certified projects involve the digital Infrastructure sector (P401.69 billion); PPP, infrastructure and water sector (P416.08 billion); food security (P18.70 billion); manufacturing sector (P67.04 billion) and pharmaceutical sector (P45 million).

In terms of status, 163 projects are in the pre-development stage, while 47 projects are under construction, six are in pre-operation stage and 16 are already operational.

“The green lane initiative reflects President Marcos’ administration’s strong commitment to creating an environment conducive to investments. It is a critical step in enhancing the Philippines’ position as an investment hub in Asia, which will ultimately benefit our people by generating jobs and fostering sustainable economic growth,” Trade Secretary and BOI chair Cristina Roque said.

BOI director Ernesto delos Reyes Jr. said the initiative has strengthened the government’s ability to translate investment commitments into actual projects.

“By improving coordination among national government agencies and local government units, we are helping investors move from planning to implementation more efficiently, while ensuring that projects aligned with national priorities are realized and translated into jobs and inclusive growth,” he said.