ARTICLE: PCCI Holds Roundtable Discussion on Proposed Green Lane for Contractors Framework

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), through its Infrastructure and Construction Committee, held a focus-group discussion on 23 September 2026 at the PCCI Office in Taguig to discuss the draft Green Lane for Contractors’ Framework. The discussion brought together representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS), Caritas Philippines , Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), and other stakeholders.

Participants also exchanged views on potential pilot implementation, including the identification of suitable projects that would allow the proposed framework and processes to be tested and evaluated. The discussion highlighted the importance of developing a practical and inclusive approach that can support timely project delivery while maintaining appropriate standards for quality, compliance, and accountability.

The roundtable forms part of PCCI’s continuing efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration in infrastructure development and contribute to initiatives that promote more efficient, transparent, and responsive infrastructure delivery in the Philippines. The engagement also underscores the role of the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders in supporting constructive reforms in the country’s infrastructure sector.