Press Release - Gatchalian calls for creation of mechanism that would expedite launch of MSMEs' business ventures

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking a mechanism to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including startups, launch their respective business ventures without delay on reports that bureaucratic red tape continues to hinder investments.

"We would like to request the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to submit a proposal on how we can help MSMEs and startups in launching businesses," Gatchalian said at a recent Senate deliberation on ARTA's proposed budget for next year.

Gatchalian noted that despite the enactment of Republic Act 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, the country continues to lag behind most economies in terms of ease of doing business. In fact, local business groups continue to implore for measures that would further ease and lower the cost of doing business in the country, the senator said.

"These sentiments affect the country's reputation so we need to help our MSMEs through ARTA or in collaboration with other departments," he emphasized. Gatchalian even pointed out that the country needs to establish a single platform on which startups can establish their respective businesses. "We need to empower MSMEs and startups so they can help drive economic growth moving forward," he added.

ARTA said it is working on a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Information, Communications and Technology (DICT) to streamline processes and reduce regulatory burdens for MSMEs and facilitate a digital one-stop shop platform for business permits and licenses. This is expected to reduce steps and facilitate faster transaction times for permits and licenses, minimizing bureaucratic obstacles for MSMEs.

Currently, only 112 local government units have fully implemented the Electronic Business One Stop-Shop (eBOSS) system. Under RA 11032, all LGUs must establish eBOSS by June 2021. The eBOSS system aims to consolidate steps into a unified online platform, facilitating faster processing and reducing redundant requirements.

Gatchalian: Magtatag ng mekanismo para pabilisin ang pagtatatag ng negosyo ng mga MSMEs

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