The Board of Investments (BOI) reiterated its commitment to expediting green investments at the UK Green Transition Fund Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ESCAP-ASEAN) Green Investment Catalyst launch on April 21, 2025.
BOI Governor Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego underscored the Philippines’ commitment to becoming a regional hub for smart and sustainable industries.
“As incoming ASEAN chair in 2026, the Philippines will work closely with Malaysia, fellow ASEAN member states, and partners like the UK to channel investments into projects that protect both people and planet, build green cities, and fuel long-term prosperity,” she said.
The ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst (AGIC) initiatives are supported by Executive Order No. 18 or the Green Lanes for Strategic Investments, a policy reform that streamlines and automates processes to enhance ease of doing business for strategic green investments in the Philippines.
AGIC is an initiative funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund.
The launch, held at the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), is seen as a strong step forward in regional cooperation for a sustainable, investment-ready future.
