Business sector to review regulatory processes

The private sector is set to conduct a review of regulatory processes in the country to help address the longstanding issue of red tape.

- By LOUELLA DESIDERIO

The review is being spearheaded by the Philippines - Ease of Doing Business Foundation Inc. (EASE PH), which serves as the private sector convenor of the Buklod Bayani Coalition composed of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Department of the Interior and Local Government and business groups including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. and Employers Confederation of the Philippines.

EASE PH president Roberto Alvarez Jr. told reporters during the initiative’s launch that the private sector is undertaking the review to simplify processes for securing permits and clearances.

Alvarez said the initiative would also support ARTA’s ongoing review of processes.

While the ARTA is undertaking a review focusing on certain sectors, he said the agency has limited manpower.