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    Green lane speeds trillions, powers renewables

    The government’s Green Lane program has cleared a massive P6.11 trillion worth of investments to date, with renewable energy (RE) projects dominating the fast-tracked pipeline, according to the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI).

    Nearly two-thirds of the certified investments—amounting to P1.46 trillion—are in renewable energy, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s investment and energy transition agenda. 

    Established under Executive Order No. 18, the Green Lane initiative grants priority processing for permits and licenses across national agencies and local government units, cutting average approval times by 49 percent.

    The accelerated mechanism has helped channel projects toward formal registration. As of end-2025, 110 projects worth a combined P3.16 trillion have been registered with the Board of Investments (BOI), while one project has secured registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). 

    Another 121 projects valued at around P2.95 trillion are either under evaluation or being pursued as active investment leads.

    In 2025 alone, the Green Lane certified 81 projects with a total value of P1.96 trillion. Once operational, these are expected to generate 163,070 jobs, reinforcing the program’s role as both an investment and employment catalyst.

    Renewable energy posted the strongest showing, with 179 approved projects representing P5.206 trillion in investments and a projected 249,801 jobs—the highest among all sectors. Public-private partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure, and water projects accounted for P416.08 billion across five large-scale developments, but are projected to create a sizable 113,263 jobs.

    Digital infrastructure followed with nine projects worth P401.69 billion, largely foreign-funded, aimed at boosting connectivity, data centers, and digital services. Smaller but strategic investments were also certified in food security, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, collectively strengthening supply chains, industrial capacity, and healthcare.

    Overall, the Green Lane’s growing portfolio signals the government’s push to accelerate capital inflows while steering investments toward high-impact and future-ready sectors.

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