BOI eyes unit for inclusive accreditation
The Board of Investments (BOI) is set to establish a unit responsible for the accreditation of enterprises entitled to incentives for adopting the inclusive business model by next year.
BOI managing head Adrian Cristobal, Jr. told reporters the agency intends to have the unit and the guidelines for inclusive business accreditation by next year. “We target around first quarter,” he said.
The BOI is currently working with the Asian Development Bank and the Philippine Business for Social Progress for the accreditation system.
An accreditation system is being established to be able to grant incentives to enterprises adopting the inclusive business model under the 2014 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) approved by President Aquino last month.
Read more: Louella Desiderio, The Philippine Star, November 24, 2014