LAUNCHING OF THE PHILIPPINE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS REFORM GUIDEBOOK AND AWARDING OF EODB PARTNERS
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, officially launched the Philippine Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Reform Guidebook on 22 May 2025 at Manila Hotel. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts under Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Law to institutionalize regulatory reforms, streamline government processes, and improve the country’s global competitiveness.
According to ARTA Secretary Ernesto V Perez Jr the government that open to all not build wall.
This event that underscores our collective commitment to making the Philippines a more business-friendly economy.
The EODB Reform Guidebook outlines key reform priorities and implementation strategies aimed at enhancing the business climate and improving the Philippines’ standing in global competitiveness indices—particularly the World Bank’s Business-Ready (B-READY) Report and the Philippine Global Competitiveness Report Card, jointly developed by ARTA, AIM-RSNPCC, and DTI.
Highlighted the event is the Awarding Ceremony for EODB Partners, which recognizes the invaluable contributions of public and private sector stakeholders in driving business-friendly reforms and fostering regulatory efficiency. This celebration underscores the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach in making the Philippines more On the business-ready and globally competitive.
Some of the awardee and there reaction is City of Baliwag Bulacan Ferdie Estrella, City of Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao and Representative of Municipality of America,Biliran Lavella Leila N Garbo and Donahmae G Gadugdug.
New Commendation LGUs Awardee:
Imus Cavite; Santa Rosa Laguna; General Trias Cavite; Naval Biliran; Almeria Biliran; Bayawan City,Negros Island;Dingalan Aurora; Agao La Union; Malungon Sarangani; Panabo City Davao Del Norte;Surallah South Cotabato;Makati City Metro Manila; Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte;Balanban Cebu;Guipas Zamboanga Del Sur; Ramon Magsaysay,Zamboanga Del Sur; San Roque Northern Samar; Lapu Lapu City Cebu; Sto Tomas La Union; Davao City Davao Del Sur;General Santos City, South Cotabato;Island Garden City of Samal, Davo Del Norte;Ubay Bohol; Manolo Fortich Bukidnon; Malaybalay City Bukidnon; Valenzuela City Bukidnon;Iligan City Lanao Del Norte; Maramag Bukidnon; Aloran Misamis Occidental; Bonifacio Misamis Occidental;Clarin Misamis Occidental;Sapang Dalaga Misamis Occidental; Claveria Misamis Oriental; Naawan Misamis Oriental;Magsaysay Misamis Oriental;Luqait Misamis Oriental; Lagonglong Misamis Oriental; Gingoog Misamis Oriental; Cabadbran City Agusan Del Norte; Las Nieves Agusan Del Norte; Kitcharao Agusan Del Norte; Remedios T Romualdez Agusan Del Norte; Socorro Surigao Del Norte; Burgos Surigao Del Norte; Burgos Surigao Del Norte; Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte; Ormor City Leyte;
And on the Fastest EBoss
- Baliwag City Bulacan
- Ramon Magsaysay Zamboanga Del Sur
- Valenzuela Metro Manila
- Ilagan Isabela
- Malaybalay Bukidnon
- Guipos Zamboanga Del Sur
- Santo Tomas La Union
- Balanga Bataan
- Batangas Batangas
- Kibawe Bukidnon
