The meeting on March 20, 2025, at the BOI Office in Makati City marked a pivotal point for the Philippine chemical sector, as the Main Technical Working Group (MTWG) assembled to assess the progress of the Philippine Chemical Industry Roadmap. This effort brought representatives from the Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK) led by Vice President for Internal Affairs Engr. Arnold C. Benitez, Association of Petrochemical Manufacturers of the Philippines, Philippine Paint and Coatings Association, and the Department of Science and Technology Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI). Under the guidance of Acting Director Ronaldo Buluran of the Board of Investments, the MTWG aimed to propel the industry forward through strategic discussions and informed decision-making.

The agenda was comprehensive, addressing the review of past agreements, providing updates from Sub-Working Groups focused on Industry-Academe Collaboration (SWG 1), Industry Promotion (SWG 2), and Ease of Doing Business (SWG 3). Notable topics included the ASCEND Program, promotion of top commodities, FDA policies on Household Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS), COMELEC resolutions, and PNP regulations. Additionally, the group touched upon Roadmap Strategies 1, 2, and 5, and outlined the next steps for the institutionalization of an R&D Team. 

The meeting, organized by Ms. June Villasanta, Ms. Geraldine Buela and Mr. Jericho Fortunato Reyes of the Board of Investments, culminated with a consensus on the agreed-upon actions and a clear roadmap for moving forward.