Program
is an initiative led and funded by the private sector, in partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), to make the Philippines more investment-friendly. Its core mission is to simplify and institutionalize efficient regulatory processes that affect the ease of doing business.
How It Works
Stakeholder Engagement
It directly engages stakeholders—including businesses (MSMEs and large corporations), government agencies (LGUs and NGAs), and communities—through nationwide consultations to identify bottlenecks and challenges firsthand.
Public-Private Partnership
The private sector, through organizations like Buklod Bayani/EASE Foundation, acts as ARTA’s “multiplier force” to accelerate the streamlining of government business permitting systems.
Best Practice Sharing
The program convenes stakeholders to share and compare best practices from progressive local government units and other economies.
How It Works
The primary goal of OPPS is to simplify business-related permits and licenses by targeting three specific metrics: 1. Simplify Steps: Remove unnecessary steps and retain only relevant processes. 2. Reduce Requirements: Eliminate non-mandated requirements imposed on businesses. 3. Shorten Duration: Reduce the overall processing time for permits and licenses. Ultimately, the program is a central component of a larger strategy that includes recognizing reform champions through the Buklod Bayani Awards, improving feedback through the revival of Hotline 117, and promoting sustainability with an ESG Impact Seal.
Buklod Bayani Impact Seal
Setting the Standard for Inclusive Impact
Launching in 2026, the Buklod Bayani Impact Seal will serve as a movement-wide mark of trust and credibility, recognizing institutions and enterprises that demonstrate measurable commitment to inclusivity, accountability, and nation-building.
The Impact Seal will:
- Certify impact through clear, transparent evaluation criteria.
- Encourage organizations to integrate inclusive practices into their operations and governance.
- Amplify recognition for partners who are actively shaping a fairer, more sustainable economy.
More details will be released in the coming months. Watch out for the Seal criteria, application process, and pilot batch of Impact Seal awardees in 2026!
Hotline 117 Revival
From Public Safety to Business Empowerment
n 2026, we are set to relaunch the historic Hotline 117 with a bold new mission: to become a direct line for business empowerment.
Originally known as Patrol “117”, the hotline was a lifeline for community safety and civic partnership. Today, we are building on that legacy by transforming Hotline 117 into a tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to cut through red tape and foster a stronger business climate in the Philippines.
The revived Hotline 117 will:
- Serve as a primary channel for reporting regulatory bottlenecks, delays, and fixers.
- Connect business concerns directly to partner agencies such as ARTA.
- Provide a feedback loop that drives systemic reforms and streamlines government services.
Currently in development, Hotline 117 will soon be piloted as a vital platform for ensuring that every business—whether MSME or large-scale investor—has a voice in shaping a more efficient and transparent economy.
Connect with us!
As a Business Entity
- Champion Sustainable Practices through the Buklod Bayani Impact Seal
As a Government Agency
- Become a Reform Champion and be recognized through the Buklod Bayani Awards
As an Individual, Community, or Civil Society
- Establish or Join Local Chapters
- Nominate and Celebrate Champions for the Buklod Bayani Awards
- Partner with us or be a volunteer
Together, for a business-friendly Philippines
info@buklodbayani.org | (+63)918 921 9392
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