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Business, Trade and Industry
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- HB 8414· Filed Mar 10, 2026An Act Mandating Universal Banks and Commercial Banks to Allocate a Portion of Their Loanable Funds for Manufacturing Enterprises, Establishing the Philippine Manufacturing Credit and Competitiveness Fund, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would require banks to direct a growing share of their loan portfolios—up to 25 %—to manufacturers, especially small and medium firms, and would create a fund to guarantee those loans and subsidize interest rates.
Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2026-03-16Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 5576· Filed Oct 15, 2025An Act Establishing a National Supplier Development Program to Strengthen Msme Participation in Domestic and Global Value Chains, Creating a Supplier Development Fund, and Providing Incentives to Anchor Firms in Support of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy
The proposal would create a program and fund to help small Filipino firms become qualified suppliers for large domestic and multinational companies, offering co‑financed grants, a digital matchmaking site, and tax incentives for firms that train and retain these suppliers.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-11Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - SB 763· Filed Jul 29, 2025Philippine Global Value Chain (Gvc) Integration Act
The act would set up a program and a fund to help small Filipino businesses upgrade their technology, get certifications, and train workers so they can supply large local and foreign companies, with a digital platform to match them and tax breaks for the big firms that support them.
Pending in the committeeSen. Bam Aquino - SB 1709· Filed Jan 27, 2026The Philippine Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Act
The bill proposes a set of policies, agencies, incentives and procurement rules to make the Philippine motor‑vehicle industry more competitive.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - HB 8167· Filed Mar 2, 2026The Investments and Incentives Code of the Philippines
The proposal creates a new code that simplifies and limits tax breaks for exporters and domestic firms, sets up a Board of Investments to manage incentives, and earmarks any savings for scholarships.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-03-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - SB 1012· Filed Aug 6, 2025International Maritime Trade Competitiveness Act
The bill seeks to make Philippine ports cheaper and faster by forcing shipping companies to publish their rates, limiting extra fees, and giving government agencies new powers to monitor and punish unfair practices.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 1807· Filed Jul 14, 2025An Act Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Philippine Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry
The bill seeks to boost the competitiveness of the Philippine motor‑vehicle industry by creating a development council, a six‑year national plan, fiscal incentives, and a 50 % local‑content rule for government vehicle purchases.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 6883· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Establishing a National Business Registration System Based on Notice, Risk-Based Regulation, and Automatic Local Government Coordination, Creating for the Purpose the National Business Registration Authority, and for Other Purposes
The bill would let entrepreneurs register their business through a single government office, classify activities by risk, and remove the need for local permits before they can start operating.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-12-17Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 4384· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)"
The proposal would make it easier and cheaper for micro, small and medium enterprises to start and run a business, reserve government and mall space for them, give them discounts on shipping and rent, and require the government and banks to set aside a share of procurement and loans for these firms.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-09-10Rep. Bryan B. Revilla +2 - SB 1622· Filed Dec 16, 2025Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)
The proposal would give micro‑enterprises a three‑year exemption from income tax and let small‑ and medium‑size firms deduct an extra 25 % of their labor costs from taxable income, aiming to boost competitiveness and job creation.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - HB 6599· Filed Dec 3, 2025An Act Establishing a National Supplier Development Program to Strengthen Msme Participation in Domestic and Global Value Chains, Creating a Supplier Development Fund, and Providing Incentives to Anchor Firms in Support of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy
The bill would set up a program and a fund to help small Filipino businesses become suppliers for big companies, give those big companies tax breaks if they keep the small suppliers for two years, and create an online platform to match them.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-09Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan - HB 674· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering and Enhancing the Financing Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)"
The bill seeks to boost entrepreneurship by expanding financing, procurement, and support programs for micro, small and medium enterprises, creating a new Small Business Corporation, and setting up local MSMED councils.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Emigdio III P. Tanjuatco - HB 6379· Filed Nov 26, 2025An Act Establishing a National Supplier Development Program to Strengthen Msme Participation in Domestic and Global Value Chains, Creating a Supplier Development Fund, and Providing Incentives to Anchor Firms in Support of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy
The proposal would set up a program and a ₱1 billion fund to help small Filipino firms become suppliers for large companies, give those large firms tax breaks if they train the small firms, and create an online platform to match them.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-02Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - HB 6764· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill would revise the existing MSME law to give small businesses a larger share of government purchases, lower fees for permits, free retail space in public venues, discounts on shipping, free yearly credit reports, and a new loan‑allocation rule that forces banks to set aside 10 % of their loans for MSMEs. It also creates a strengthened MSME council, a new Small Business Corporation to provide financing, and penalties for agencies that do not follow the rules.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-10Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - SB 1976· Filed Mar 16, 2026Business Incentives for OFWS Act
The proposal would give Filipinos working abroad tax breaks, cheaper local fees, duty‑free import of equipment, low‑interest loans and free training if they start a business in the Philippines.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - SB 1758· Filed Feb 5, 2026Women's Business Enterprise Act
The proposal would create a national policy and a coordinating committee to help women start and grow businesses, require government agencies to give them special support, and fund the effort through the trade department.
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar - HB 1591· Filed Jul 8, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending the Purposes Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The proposal aims to boost small businesses by guaranteeing them at least 10 % of government purchases, requiring banks to set aside loan funds for MSMEs, and creating a new government‑backed Small Business Corporation with ₱10 billion in capital to provide financing and guarantees.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas - SB 1260· Filed Aug 27, 2025Enterprise Productivity Act
The Enterprise Productivity Act would require companies with ten or more workers to set up a joint committee that creates a productivity‑improvement plan, shares any gains with employees, and lets the company claim tax deductions for the incentives and training it provides.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 6009· Filed Nov 17, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The proposal updates the MSME law to lower fees, guarantee a share of government purchases, give discounts on shipping, set aside space in public and private markets, and create new financing and training programs for small businesses.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-19Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan - SB 1118· Filed Aug 7, 2025National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msme) Week Act
The bill proposes to set June 27 – July 2 each year as a national week to celebrate and support micro, small, and medium enterprises, with the Department of Trade and Industry leading activities and funding drawn from the yearly budget.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - HB 7605· Filed Feb 4, 2026An Act Promoting Business Competitiveness by Providing Temporary Tax Relief to Single Proprietorships, Cooperatives, Partnerships or Corporations Classified as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)
The bill would temporarily exempt micro‑enterprises from income tax and give small‑and‑medium enterprises a 25 % extra deduction on labor costs, aiming to boost their competitiveness.
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-02-09Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - HB 8166· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Defining the Rights and Duties of Entrepreneurs, the Commitments of the State in Providing a Business-Friendly Environment, Creating the Presidential Commission for Business Concerns and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a “Magna Carta for Philippine Business” that spells out rights for companies—such as fair treatment, quick court cases, and a say in new laws—and duties—like obeying existing regulations and contributing to worker training and community projects. It also sets up a new Presidential Commission for Business Concerns to monitor compliance, with an initial budget of ₱50 million and penalties for non‑compliance.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-03-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 1490· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill seeks to boost the Philippines’ micro, small and medium enterprises by extending mandatory bank lending, creating a new Small Business Corporation with ₱50 billion capital, setting up disaster‑relief funds, lowering permit fees, reserving government procurement and space for MSMEs, and imposing penalties on banks that do not meet a 10 % loan‑allocation target.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 6152· Filed Nov 18, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill aims to boost micro, small and medium enterprises by defining them, lowering permit fees, giving them a guaranteed share of government purchases, and creating a council to coordinate support.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-24Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde - HB 4666· Filed Sep 18, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill would lower fees for business permits, reserve a share of government purchases for small firms, give discounts on shipping, provide free credit reports, and require banks to lend more to micro, small and medium enterprises.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-09-24Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 2895· Filed Aug 4, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)"
The bill seeks to boost micro, small and medium enterprises by capping the fees they pay for business permits, reserving 20 % of government purchases for them, giving them a 20 % shipping discount, providing free retail space in public markets, and offering a free yearly credit report, while also creating a new development council and a state‑owned Small Business Corporation to fund these measures.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-08-06Rep. Jesus "Jess" R. Marquez - SB 752· Filed Jul 29, 2025Amending P.D. No. 194 (Authorizing Aliens to Owned or Engage in Rice and Corn Industry)
The proposal would remove several restrictions that limit foreign ownership in the rice and corn sector, letting foreign companies invest without the current 60 % divestment rule.
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos - SB 2054· Filed Apr 21, 2026Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)
The proposal would require the government to give MSMEs at least 10 % of its purchases, lower the cost of permits, give them free space in public markets and malls, set aside 10 % of bank loans for them, and create a fund to help them recover from disasters.
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar - HB 1338· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Enhancing the Competitiveness of Philippine Maritime Trade by Strengthening the Oversight Functions of Relevant Government Agencies Over the Imposition of Shipping Charges by International Shipping Lines and Institutionalizing Mechanisms for the Efficient Movement of Goods
The bill would require foreign shipping companies to publish all their fees, limit extra charges to those that are internationally accepted, and give Philippine agencies new powers to monitor rates, resolve disputes, and penalize violations, all aimed at lowering shipping costs and speeding up cargo movement.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-07-30Rep. Roberto Nazal - HB 7140· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The proposal updates MSME definitions, lowers permit fees, guarantees government procurement and free market space, creates a new Small Business Corporation for financing, and sets up local MSME councils to support entrepreneurs.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-01-27Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 4442· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Providing Enhanced Incentives and Subsidies for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) with Less Than One Hundred (100) Employees, and for Other Purposes
The bill would give small businesses (fewer than 100 workers) lower permit fees, faster permits, a guaranteed share of government purchases, shipping discounts, free market stalls, free credit reports and priority training.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-09-10Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - SB 1697· Filed Jan 27, 2026Inclusion of Entrepreneurship in the Junior and Senior High School Curricula of the K-12 Program
The bill proposes adding a dedicated entrepreneurship class for all junior‑ and senior‑high school students in both public and private schools across the Philippines.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - SB 294· Filed Jul 9, 2025Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Act
The bill creates a national council and a research center to coordinate and support the bamboo sector, offers tax and credit incentives to investors, and earmarks government funds to develop bamboo plantations, processing, and markets.
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - HB 10849· Filed Aug 20, 2026An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)"
The bill would give small Filipino businesses easier access to government contracts, cheaper permits, discounts on shipping, free credit reports, and more financing support, while creating local councils to help them grow.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-08-25Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - SB 1563· Filed Dec 2, 2025Business Incentives for OFWS Act
The proposal would give Filipinos who have worked abroad a five‑year income‑tax break, half‑price property tax, duty‑free import of equipment, and low‑interest government loans if they start a business that is at least half owned by them. It also creates free registration, training and financial‑literacy programs, and a credit fund managed by OWWA, LBP and DBP.
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar - HB 3548· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Promoting Entrepreneurship by Establishing a Socialized Micro Financing Program for Micro Enterprises Through the Pondo Sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a government‑run micro‑loan fund (the P3 Fund) that will lend money to micro‑enterprises at a maximum 12 % interest rate, without requiring collateral, and will be administered by the Small Business Corporation through banks, cooperatives and other accredited lenders.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-08-18Rep. Faustino III G. Dy - HB 6700· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act to Institutionalize the Department of Trade and Industry�s Shared Service Facilities (Ssf) Project for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) by Amending Republic Act No. 6977 Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises as Amended by Republic Act No. 9501 Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The bill would make the Department of Trade and Industry’s Shared Service Facilities program a permanent part of law, create at least one high‑tech fabrication lab in every province, and set up rules for funding, monitoring and coordination with schools and other agencies.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-10Rep. Beverley Rose A. Dimacuha - HB 6871· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The proposal revises the existing MSME law to give small businesses easier access to credit, lower fees for permits, a guaranteed share of government contracts, free market space in public venues, and a free annual credit report, while creating new councils and a development corporation to coordinate these supports.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-17Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 8165· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Enhancing the Competitiveness of Philippine Maritime Trade by Strengthening the Oversight Functions of Relevant Government Agencies Over the Imposition of Shipping Charges by International Shipping Lines and Institutionalizing Mechanisms for the Efficient Movement of Goods
The bill would make shipping companies publish all their fees, limit extra local charges, and give government agencies new powers to monitor and enforce fair pricing, aiming to lower costs for importers and consumers.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-03-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 5806· Filed Nov 11, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities Project for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Amending Republic Act No. 6977, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Small Enterprises�, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9501, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises�
The bill makes the DTI’s Shared Service Facilities program a permanent part of law, creating common production centers and fab labs for MSMEs across the country.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-17Rep. Eric Go Yap +1 - HB 8370· Filed Mar 9, 2026An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill would update MSME definitions, lower permit fees, guarantee at least 10 % of government purchases go to MSMEs, give them free space in public facilities, provide free credit reports, create a new Small Business Corporation with ₱50 billion capital, and require banks to set aside 10 % of loans for MSMEs for ten years.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-03-11Rep. Atty. Jennifer "Karen" A. Lagbas - HB 6884· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Promoting Entrepreneurship by Establishing a Sustainable Financing Program for Micro and Small Enterprises Through the Pondo Sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a P3 Fund to lend affordable, collateral‑free money to micro and small enterprises, with interest caps of 1 % per month for direct loans and 2.5 % for loans through partner institutions, and directs the Small Business Corporation to manage the program.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-17Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +1 - HB 10898· Filed Aug 24, 2026An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the “magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)”
The bill updates the MSME law to make the size thresholds adjustable, lower fees, give MSMEs a guaranteed share of government contracts, provide free credit reports, and require banks to set aside more loans for small businesses.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-08-26Rep. King Collantes - SB 492· Filed Jul 14, 2025Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Expanding the Number of Qualified Beneficiaries)
The bill updates the asset limits that define micro, small and medium enterprises so that more businesses can qualify for government assistance, and it requires the MSME council to review those limits every five years.
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero - HB 5325· Filed Oct 8, 2025An Act Further Promoting Entrepreneurship by Strengthening, Empowering, and Enhancing the Financing and Other Support Programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6977, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes)�
The bill seeks to boost entrepreneurship by giving MSMEs easier access to credit, cheaper permits, guaranteed government procurement shares, free store space, and a new government‑run finance corporation.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-10-13Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - SB 1689· Filed Jan 26, 2026Green Lanes for Strategic Investments Act
The bill creates fast‑track “green lanes” and a single online portal so that major investment projects can get permits and licenses from national agencies, GOCCs, and local governments in as few as three to twenty working days.
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - SB 2190· Filed May 26, 2026Ukay Knowledge, Access, and Yield (Ukay-Ukay) Act
The proposal would legalize the trade of used goods, set health‑and‑safety rules, require clear labeling, and give small sellers a simpler way to operate, while also repealing the law that currently bans used‑clothing imports.
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar - HB 8751· Filed Mar 24, 2026An Act Granting Benefits and Incentives to Overseas Filipino Workers Investing in Business in the Philippines
The proposed Business Incentives for OFWs Act would give overseas Filipino workers who start a business in the Philippines a five‑year income‑tax exemption, lower local taxes, duty‑free import of equipment, and cheaper government loans, while also requiring the government to run financial‑literacy training for them.
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2026-05-04Rep. Nathaniel M. Oducado - SB 901· Filed Aug 5, 2025Domestic Bidders Preference Act
The bill would create a system that gives government procurement projects a preference for bids from companies that supply goods made largely in the Philippines, aiming to boost local industry and jobs.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - SB 1054· Filed Aug 6, 2025Shared Service Facilities (Ssf) Project for Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The bill makes the Department of Trade and Industry’s Shared Service Facilities program a permanent part of law, creating shared equipment centers and high‑tech fabrication labs that MSMEs can use to boost production.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
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