The Board of Investments (BOI), Its Structure and Services

1. The Board of Investments (BOI), Its Structure and Services Director Dennis R. Miralles Domestic Marketing Department Board of Investments

2. Mandate BOI as the lead agency in charge of investments promotion in the country, is tasked to perform the following functions: • Develops and implements an investments promotion strategy for the Philippines. • Registers and monitors qualified enterprises and administers investment incentives to registered enterprises.

3. C H A I R M A N • PETER B. FAVILA VICE CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING HEAD ELMER C. HERNANDEZ G O V E R N O R ZENAIDA MAGLAYA G O V E R N O R FRANCISCO I. FERRER G O V E R N O R THOMAS G. AQUINO G O V E R N O R GERRY STA ANA G O V E R N O R ARMIN B. RAQUEL- SANTOS Management Services Group E.D. EFREN V. LEAÑO Investment Servicing Group E.D. RAUL V. ANGELES Investments Promotion Group (OIC) E.D. LUCITA P. REYES Project Assessment Group E.D. LUCITA P. REYES The Management

4. Office of the Board of Governors Managing Head The Organization Management Services Group Policy and Planning Dept. Industry Development Dept. Legal Services Dept. Finance and Administrative Services Dept. Investments Promotion Group Investments Servicing Group Project Assessment Group International Marketing Dept. NERBAC (National Economic Research & Business Assistance Center) Project Evaluation and Registration Dept. Domestic Marketing Dept. Supervision and Monitoring Dept. Investments Aftercare Services Dept. Industry Studies Dept. Incentives Dept. BOI Extension Offices Strategy & Communications Dept.

5. Investments Promotion Group • Leads in the formulation and implementation of an investment promotion strategy and spearheads the synchronization of investment promotion efforts both at the local and national levels to provide total investor solutions. • Embarks on an aggressive advocacy campaign aimed at positioning the Philippines as an investment destination of choice in Asia.

6. Investment Promotions Group International Marketing Department Domestic Marketing Department Industry Studies Department Strategy and Communications Department Designs and Implements a strategic inbound & outbound marketing program to attract potential investors Develops & implements a region-based promotion program to generate Investments through the Conduct of domestic roadshows to encourage investments in the preferred areas of activities Conducts country market studies to determine the investments competitiveness of the country in the international scene Conducts Capability Building Training on Investments Promotion to enhance appreciation of the role of local executives, line agencies & that of the stakeholders and develop the skills of the participants directly involved in investments promotion to better package their area for investments Formulates company profiles and case studies for promotion and marketing pitch with value propositions for target companies Provides technical assistance in the design & implementation of business promotion & Advocacy events projects of the Regional DTI, Regional Investments Promotion Centers, Local Chambers of Commerce & LGU’s.

7. Investment Promotions Group International Marketing Department Domestic Marketing Department Industry Studies Department Strategy and Communications Department Prepares the overall marketing strategy of the BOI. Studies investment opportunities for specific industries & sectors. Prepares marketing & communication plans, promotion collaterals, advertising & advocacy campaigns, press releases & articles. Prepares sector value propositions for promotion to investors Serves as the BOI spokesperson to respond to press releases & specific issues concerning the agency & particular industries

8. Investments Servicing Group • Provides the crucial, expanded and upgraded services to a broad range of investors. • Offers both frontline and after sales services that are designed to persuade investor decisions to locate and retain their investments in the country.

9. Investments Servicing Group National Economic Research & Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) Investments Aftercare Services Department Provides assistance to both local and foreign investors by providing information advice & guidance on relevant laws and procedures relative to doing business in the Philippines. Provides after sales service to existing Micro, Small, Medium & Large Investors. Assists investors by servicing their needs during the pre-operating stages of the Project. Facilitates the resolution of investor’s Issues and concerns. Maintains and manages database on the Different laws from the Investments Promotion Agencies (IPA) policies and Procedures, including cost of doing Business, site selection, FAQs. Formulates and implements programs leading to Retention, Expansion and diversification of existing investments.

10. Project Assessment Group • Provides professional and organized processing of investment applications and monitors registered firms through the use of an enhanced database system. • Provides services to investors from the time they apply for registration through the infancy stage of the projects operation up to the time that the project are fully operational.

11. Project Assessment Group Incentives Department Supervision and Monitoring Department Project Evaluation and Registration Department Supervises & monitors the operations of the BOI-registered & BOI endorsed RHQs/ROHQs. Processes applications & requests related to incentives administration. Evaluates/processes applications for registration of projects identified as priority investment areas in the Investments Priorities Plan (IPP) . Provides project proponents with timely advice to ensure compliance with the terms & conditions of registration. Establishes an efficient operating system to facilitate the processing of all types of incentives applications. Recommends to the Board applications for BOI registration. Processes applications for the issuance of Certifications/ endorsements required under various laws. Monitors the incentives availed of by registered firms including the actual utilization of the same. Endorses to SEC applications of multinational companies for license to establish/operate Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) or Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in the Philippines.

12. Management Services Group • Serves as the corporate planning unit of the agency. • Develops and rationalizes identified distressed industries. • Designs and implements the BOI Information System Strategic Plan. • Serves as the General Counsel of the Board. • Renders financial and general administrative services including records management.

13. Management Services Group Policy & Planning Department Special Programs Department Legal Services Department Finance & Administrative Services Department Prepares the annual Investment Priorities Plan & formulates Investment policies Oversees the development and promotion of industries and sectors that are not under the jurisdiction of any government agency e.g. motor vehicles, electronics, garments and textiles, chemical industries, iron and steel. Prepares economic & statistical analysis based on BOI data. Formulates the Phils. negotiating positions on investment agreements on various international for a. Prepares industry and sector value propositions. Represents BOI in inter- agency committee meetings relative to the various international For a.

14. Management Services Group Policy & Planning Department Special Programs Department Legal Services Department Finance & Administrative Services Department Formulates & manages a financial program to ensure availability and proper utilization of funds Serves as the general counsel of the BOI. Designs & implements HR dev’t plans & programs to enhance BOI efficiency, effectiveness and morale. Procures & allocates office Supplies and equipment Including transport equipment IT hardware and software and Maintenance thereof Responsible for legal opinions on investment agreements, legal advocacy on congress-related Matters. Provides services relative to records management and logistics such as cashiering, messengerial, safety & security, janitorial, medical & dental health services.

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