12 green-lane projects now operational — BoI

The government has listed P5.239 trillion worth of business projects that have been started since the Marcos Jr. administration began.

The Board of Investments (BoI) disclosed that 12 projects expedited under the green lane mechanism are now operational.

The Green Lane certification, supervised and awarded by the BoI-One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments, was signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. through Executive Order (EO) 18 in 2023, thereby fast-tracking the processing of permits and licenses for high-impact projects.

Board of Investments (BoI) Director Ernesto de los Reyes said 12 projects, with a total amount of P203.63 billion under the green lane, are already operational. Six of these, worth P2.86 billion, are aligned with the Marcos administration’s food security goals.

On the other hand, De los Reyes stated that four strategic investments, amounting to P14.7 billion, were also operational, helping the country transition to clean energy resources.

Digital infra up, running

Moreover, he said two big-ticket projects in digital infrastructure and public-private partnership were also in operation, with the most significant investments amounting to P186.1 billion.

Reyes said these P204-billion projects were part of the reported total of P5.239 trillion investments logged from July 2022 to June 2025.

“Overall, these projects are projected to create over 309,000 jobs, and with P1.66 trillion in foreign investment, global investors are showing strong confidence in the Philippines,” De los Reyes stressed.

Green Lane certificates are awarded for strategic investments in the sectors of renewable energy, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, food security and manufacturing.

The EO mandates that projects bearing Green Lane Certification should be processed expeditiously, such as permits, licenses and other documentary requirements, by all national government agencies and local government units.

“One of the testimonials that we received — it’s in the pre-development stage — their target is three to five years to get the clearances. But they only got it within 18 months. That’s the testimonial of one in a solar farm,” De los Reyes added.

The BoI data further showed that three projects, amounting to P2.24 billion, are in the preoperative stage; 36 projects, amounting to P360.42 billion, are in the construction phase; and 159 projects, amounting to P4.67 trillion, are in the pre-development stage.