The government shall continuously work for an environment characterized by transparent and predictable public policies. Processes shall be streamlined, business procedures standardized; and quality of transactions ensured. This competitive advantage influences the decision to invest in the Philippines; as well as raises the capability to promote and channel local products and services in various global markets. Thus, to ensure a better business environment, the government shall aim to be in the upper third in the global competitiveness ranking (i.e. IFC/WB Doing Business Report).