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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - HB 2714· Filed Jul 30, 2025An Act Providing Benefits and Incentives to Overseas Filipino Workers Investing in Business in the Philippines
The bill would give Filipino workers abroad tax breaks, lower property taxes, duty‑free import of equipment, and easier financing if they start a business in the Philippines, provided they own at least half of the company.
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-08-04Rep. Bryan B. Revilla +2 - HB 4829· Filed Sep 24, 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 would turn the existing P3 micro‑financing program into a law, creating a P3 Fund that offers low‑interest, collateral‑free loans to micro and small businesses, especially in poor or underserved areas, and would be managed mainly by the Small Business Corporation with support from partner lenders.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-09-26Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes - HB 5233· Filed Oct 7, 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 proposed P3 Act would create a government‑backed fund that lends low‑interest, no‑collateral loans to micro and small businesses, especially those in poor or remote areas, and would also provide training and guarantees to help them succeed.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-10-10Rep. Agatha "Agay" Cruz - HB 2535· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Establishing Green Lanes for Strategic Investments
The proposal would turn an existing executive order into law, creating fast‑track “green lanes” that let investors obtain permits for large, high‑impact projects more quickly.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-08-04Rep. Jose Manuel F. Alba - HB 2271· Filed Jul 24, 2025An Act Promoting Business Growth and Recovery by Reducing the Cost of Business Compliance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes), Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
The bill would lower the tax on gross sales for qualifying small businesses from 8 % to 5 % and set standard withholding rates of 1 % for goods and 2 % for services, with rules to be issued within 30 days and the law taking effect 15 days after publication.
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2025-07-30Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas - HB 7707· Filed Feb 10, 2026An Act Exempting Micro Enterprises from the Payment of Local Business Taxes, Business Permit Fees, and Other Local Regulatory Fees and Charges
The bill would waive all local taxes, business‑permit fees and other regulatory charges for registered micro‑enterprises, while still requiring them to obey safety, labor and other regulations.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-02-18Rep. Elijah Rumbaoa San Fernando - HB 519· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Protecting Employees in Cases of Merger or Consolidation, Sale or Transfer of All or Substantially All Assets of Businesses of Their Employers and Other Purposes
The bill would require the government to protect workers’ jobs, pay and benefits when their employer’s business is merged, consolidated, sold or otherwise transferred.
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza - HB 6584· Filed Dec 3, 2025An Act Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Productivity Growth, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6971, Otherwise Known as the Productivity Incentives Act of 1990
The Enterprise Productivity Act would scrap the 1990 productivity‑incentive law and let companies of any size set up joint labor‑management committees that design productivity‑improvement plans. If the plans generate savings, the company can give workers a share and claim a 50 % tax deduction on those payments, while also getting lower‑interest loans and technical help from government agencies.
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-12-09Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 6961· Filed Dec 17, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the 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 proposal would make the DTI’s Shared Service Facilities program permanent and set up at least one digital‑fabrication lab in every province, run by local universities, to give small businesses access to modern equipment.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-12-22Rep. Bai Dimple I. Mastura - HB 8593· Filed Mar 17, 2026An Act Creating the Philippine Business Registry Databank, Establishing a Framework for Interoperability with Existing Government Business Databases, Promoting Msme Development and Business Matchmaking, Ensuring Data Privacy and Security, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would set up a new online database that lets companies, especially small ones, share verified profiles so they can find partners, suppliers, and markets more easily, while linking to existing government business records.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-03-18Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 8406· Filed Mar 10, 2026An Act Promoting Entrepreneurship by Establishing a Sustainable Socialized Microfinancing Program for Micro Enterprises Through the Pondo Sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The P3 Act would create a government‑run fund that gives micro‑enterprises low‑interest, collateral‑free loans, with 40 % of the money lent directly by the Small Business Corporation and 60 % through partner banks and cooperatives.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-03-16Rep. Eric Go Yap - HB 8173· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Creating the Office for Investor Facilitation and Protection and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to create the Office for Investor Facilitation and Protection (OIFP), an independent agency under the President, to speed up business registration, help investors obtain permits and incentives, and resolve disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-03-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 4417· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Providing Benefits and Incentives to Overseas Filipino Workers Investing in Business in the Philippines
The bill would give overseas Filipino workers who start a business in the Philippines a five‑year income‑tax break, lower property taxes, duty‑free import of equipment, and easier access to government loans.
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-09-10Rep. Franz Vincent F. Legazpi - HB 6020· Filed Nov 17, 2025An Act to Modernize the Development of 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 updates the law governing micro, small and medium enterprises by redefining their size categories, creating a national digital database, giving them a guaranteed share of government purchases, and launching digital‑skills training and financing programs to help them grow.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-19Rep. Munir Jr. N. Arbison - HB 8233· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Providing for Support for the Growth and Development of Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9178, Otherwise Known as the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002, and for Other Purposes
The bill speeds up BMBE registration, makes the certificate free (with a possible ₱1,000 fee), gives tax breaks, offers interest‑free loans up to ₱1 million, and provides free technology and training programs.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-03-04Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama - HB 4404· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Promoting the Entry and Growth of Strategic Investments in the Country, Establishing for the Purpose the Green Lanes for Strategic Investments, Providing a Single Point of Contact and Packaging of Incentives, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would create a single government office (OSAC‑SI) that acts as the first contact for investors, coordinates all required permits, and bundles tax and non‑tax incentives into one package.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-09-10Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 7755· Filed Feb 11, 2026An Act Institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities (Ssf) Project for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) by Amending the 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 Department of Trade and Industry’s Shared Service Facilities program a permanent part of law, creating high‑tech Fab Labs in every province to help small businesses produce better products.
Pending with the Committee on MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT since 2026-02-18Rep. Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta - HB 11093· Filed Sep 2, 2026An Act Strengthening One Town, One Product Philippines Enterprises Through the Establishment of One Town, One Product Philippines Centers in Any Readily Available Space in Transportation Terminals, Ports, Airports, Railway Stations, and Intermodal Transport Facilities, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes setting up OTOP Philippines Centers in existing spaces at transport hubs (airports, ports, stations, etc.) so local producers can sell directly to travelers, using existing infrastructure and coordinating many government agencies.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-09-07Rep. Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai
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