FEF has been the recipient of numerous awards from various awarding bodies over the span of several decades, recognizing its continuous efforts in advocating for economic reforms.
Templeton Freedom Award 2023
“The Foundation for Economic Freedom earned this recognition for years of work toward this recent breakthrough that restored full property rights for 2.5 million people who had been deprived of them in the Philippines. FEF has shown that, if you care about economic opportunity for all people, clarifying property rights needs to be a top priority.”
Templeton Freedom Award 2019
“The Foundation for Economic Freedom earned this recognition for years of work toward this recent breakthrough that restored full property rights for 2.5 million people who had been deprived of them in the Philippines. FEF has shown that, if you care about economic opportunity for all people, clarifying property rights needs to be a top priority.”
This award is part of the Templeton Freedom Award Prize program which recognizes think tanks that have made exceptional and innovative contributions to the understanding of free enterprise and to the promotion of prosperity, innovation, and human fulfillment through free competition in their regions.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
Asia Liberty Awards
This award is part of the Templeton Freedom Award Prize program which recognizes think tanks that have made exceptional and innovative contributions to the understanding of free enterprise and to the promotion of prosperity, innovation, and human fulfillment through free competition in their regions.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
Asia Liberty Awards
This award is part of the Templeton Freedom Award Prize program which recognizes think tanks that have made exceptional and innovative contributions to the understanding of free enterprise and to the promotion of prosperity, innovation, and human fulfillment through free competition in their regions.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
Asia Liberty Awards
This award is part of the Templeton Freedom Award Prize program which recognizes think tanks that have made exceptional and innovative contributions to the understanding of free enterprise and to the promotion of prosperity, innovation, and human fulfillment through free competition in their regions.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
FEF has been a finalist for this award several times for its advocacies.
FEF’s continuous efforts in pursuing its goals in policy reforms have resulted in many legislative and executive wins.
Legislative Wins
Retail Trade Liberalization Act (R.A. 8762)
The Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000, officially known as Republic Act No. 8762, is a Philippine law that aimed to liberalize and open up the retail trade sector to foreign investors and promote competition in the industry. This law was enacted on November 13, 2000, during the presidency of Joseph Estrada.
Retail Trade Liberalization Act (R.A. 8762)
Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (R.A. 11534)
An act developing the national economy towards global competitiveness by implementing tax policies instrumental in attracting investments, which will result in productivity enhancement, employment generation, countrywide development, and a more inclusive economic growth, while at the same time maintaining fiscal prudence and stability.
Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (R.A. 11534)
Electric Power Industry Reform Act (R.A. 9136)
The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, officially known as Republic Act No. 9136 or R.A. 9136, is a significant Philippine law that aimed to restructure and privatize the electric power industry in the country. This law was enacted on June 8, 2001, during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Its primary objective was to introduce competition, improve the efficiency of the power sector, and provide consumers with reliable and affordable electricity services.
Electric Power Industry Reform Act (R.A. 9136)
Full Entry of Foreign Banks Act (R.A. 10641)
The Republic Act No. 10641, also known as the “Full Entry of Foreign Banks Act,” is a Philippine law enacted on July 15, 2014. This law amended the Republic Act No. 7721, which was the “Liberalizing the Entry and Scope of Operations of Foreign Banks in the Philippines Act” enacted in 1994.
Full Entry of Foreign Banks Act (R.A. 10641)
Oil Industry Deregulation Act (R.A. 8479)
The Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998, or Republic Act No. 8479 in the Philippines, is a law that aimed to deregulate the downstream oil industry in the country. Its primary objectives were to introduce competition and market forces, reduce government control over oil pricing, and establish the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM).
Oil Industry Deregulation Act (R.A. 8479)
Open Skies Policy
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Open Skies Policy
Rice Tariffication Law (R.A. 8178)
An act replacing quantitative import restrictions on agricultural products, except rice, with tariffs, creating the agricultural competitiveness enhancement fund, and for other purposes.
Rice Tariffication Law (R.A. 8178)
Amendments to the Public Services Act (R.A. 11659)
Amends the 86-year-old Public Services Act, opening several key industries such as telecommunications, expressways, airports, and shipping up to 100% foreign ownership.
Amendments to the Public Services Act (R.A. 11659)
Improvement of Confirmation Process for Imperfect Land Titles (R.A. 11573)
Removes the application deadline for agricultural free patents and further streamlines the needed titling procedures and documents, specifically reducing the required periods of occupation and cultivation.
Improvement of Confirmation Process for Imperfect Land Titles (R.A. 11573)
Agricultural Free Patent Reform Act (R.A. 11231)
The Agricultural Free Patent Reform Act, officially known as Republic Act No. 11231, is a Philippine law that was enacted to reform and streamline the process of granting free patents for agricultural lands. It was signed into law on February 22, 2019, during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. The law aims to promote land ownership, particularly among small farmers and agricultural landholders, and simplify the acquisition of land titles for agricultural purposes.
Agricultural Free Patent Reform Act (R.A. 11231)
Residential Free Patent Act (R.A. 10023)
Allows Filipinos to receive a free patent on residential lands without a land title. It removes the lengthy and expensive court processes to gain legal rights over residential lands that have been occupied and cultivated for at least 10 years.
Residential Free Patent Act (R.A. 10023)
Executive Wins
Special patents for public land for public schools, municipal halls, and government buildings
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Special patents for public land for public schools, municipal halls, and government buildings
Guidelines for implementation of LMC No, 2017-003
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Guidelines for implementation of LMC No, 2017-003
Streamlining of procedures in harvesting and transport of forest products
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Streamlining of procedures in harvesting and transport of forest products
Unmanned Aerial System for land survey
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Unmanned Aerial System for land survey
Issuance of Special Patent for Public School Sites under RA 10023
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