In line with its mandate to promote regulatory efficiency and enhance public service delivery, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is spearheading a comprehensive lineup of activities, events, and initiatives in observance of Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2025, with the theme “From Red Tape to Red Carpet: Better Business Movement in a Bagong Pilipinas.”
These activities are strategically designed to foster stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors while reaffirming the national government’s steadfast commitment to advancing efficient, transparent, and accountable governance.
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 818, which officially designates the month of May as Ease of Doing Business Month, this nationwide observance serves as a platform to highlight key milestones in regulatory reform, innovations in public service delivery, and the advancement of digital transformation across government institutions.
It underscores the collective efforts of all sectors in building a more responsive and citizen-centered bureaucracy that supports business growth, economic resilience, and inclusive development.
Throughout the month, ARTA will be engaging a broad range of stakeholders—including national government agencies, local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, the business community, and the public—through a series of activities.
All government offices, private institutions, and civil society organizations are strongly encouraged to actively participate in the scheduled events, particularly those activities that directly relate to their respective mandates, advocacies, or sectors. Through this shared engagement, ARTA aims to promote a unified movement toward reducing bureaucratic red tape, enhancing ease of doing business, and ultimately improving the quality of life for every Filipino.
EODB Month 2025 Activities:
May 5, 2025 – EODB Month Launch & Flag Ceremony
Official opening with an EODB-themed flag ceremony.
Who: All government agencies, LGUs, SUCs, GOCCs, and water districts
May 6, 2025 – ARTA Media Conference.
National Media Forum and press briefing to present the goals of EODB Month, policy updates, and upcoming reforms.
Throughout May – Creative Contests: Poster-Making Contest and Social Media Story/Reels Contest
Theme: “From Red Tape to Red Carpet”
Encourages citizens to showcase experiences with efficient government services.
Open Nationwide | Deadline for submissions: 15 May 2025
(More details to be announced)
May 11, 2025 – EODB Fun Run: Run for Better Business Movement (#R4BBM)
Promoting citizen engagement in better business processes.
(More details to be announced)
May 12-15, 2025 – Nationwide Frontline Service Inspections
Simultaneous onsite compliance checks across various government offices.
By: Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART) of agencies
May 12–31, 2025 – Grand EODB Fair
One-stop-shops in partnership with LGUs, offering a wide array of government services to the public.
Open to All | Locations: To be Announced
May 16, 2025 – Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon: Ease of Doing Business Special
Presentation of frontline inspection results and recognition of best-performing agencies.
Live Broadcast from PTV-4
May 21, 2025 – EODB Reform Guidebook Launch & Recognition Ceremony
Unveiling of the EODB Reform Guidebook and awarding of outstanding government and private sector partners.
By Invitation Only
May 22, 2025 – 7th State of the ARTA Address & Anniversary Celebration
Annual address reviewing ARTA’s accomplishments and future roadmap.
By Invitation Only | Venue: City of Manila
May 25-31, 2025 – Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP) Summit
An international conference showcasing best practices in regulation and good governance.
By Invitation Only
These activities are aligned with the Bagong Pilipinas governance agenda and reaffirm the government’s steadfast commitment to streamlining bureaucratic processes, enhancing transparency, and fostering public trust—fundamental pillars in advancing business development and sustaining national progress.
For more updates, please visit arta.gov.ph/eodbmonth and follow the official ARTA Facebook page. (ARTA)
