The celebration follows Proclamation No. 818, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on March 4, 2025, designating May of every year as "Ease of Doing Business Month." This presidential proclamation represents a major achievement in the country’s efforts to promote streamlined, transparent, and efficient governance. Under the theme, “Red Tape to Red Carpet: Better Business Movement in a Bagong Pilipinas,” the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) emphasizes the administration’s dedication to citizen-centered and business-friendly public services.