The Philippines' Board of Investments (BOI) has certified 244 projects worth a combined P6.43 trillion (approximately €102 billion) for expedited permit processing under the government's green lane framework, with renewable energy developments accounting for the largest share of the pipeline.

As reported by the Philippine Star, the projects were granted green lane status between February 2023 and March 2026 under Executive Order 18, which established streamlined and accelerated permitting for strategic investments. Beyond renewable energy, approved projects span public-private partnership infrastructure, water, digital infrastructure, and food security.

Trade Secretary and BOI Chair Cristina Roque said accelerating renewable energy and related infrastructure projects had become increasingly urgent given current energy supply pressures. "Many of the projects under the green lane are in renewable energy and related infrastructure. Accelerating their implementation is important to help address energy supply requirements, stabilize costs and support continued economic activity," she said.

The BOI has set an investment approvals target of P1 trillion for the current year, down from P1.56 trillion approved in 2025. Investments approved from January to February reached P47 billion, broadly in line with the P47.18 billion recorded in the same period the previous year.

The green lane mechanism reflects a broader push by the Philippine government to reduce bureaucratic friction for high-priority capital projects, with renewable energy positioned as central to the country's long-term energy security and decarbonisation strategy.

Roque indicated the agency would review its investment approvals and export targets for the year in light of prevailing global conditions.

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