Know Your Small Biz Law: The E-Commerce Act
The E-Commerce Act, or Republic Act 8792, was signed into law in June 2000, after the local Internet community has lobbied for its approval. Its enactment marked the country’s entry as a Read More
May 2015
House approves Fair Competition bill
The Fair Competition Act was among the economic bills passed by the House of Representatives last week. The bill was in the priority legislative agenda of both the House and the Senate. The fair competition Read More
PH gov’t simplifies doing business process
(first published in the Philippine Online Chronicles, April 20 2015) The Department of Finance, together with various government agencies recently released an infographic and videographic containing a simplified process of starting a business in 8 steps and Read More
Experienced food truck owners share business insights
Food trucks seem to be a good business because they are comparatively low-investment and low-risk. And if the business doesn’t succeed in one location, it can always move and try its luck in another. However, Read More
SME assistance programs: DOST’s SETUP
One of the size-related problems of small businesses is lack of access to technology and other opportunities for innovation. This has stunted the growth of many small-scale firms, as they get edged in the productivity Read More
Ph construction sector now open to foreign companies
Foreign construction firms will soon be able to secure permits as regular construction contractors and participate in local building projects, with full equity. The opening up of the local construction and related industry to foreigners Read More
Nelia Gonzalez elected SERDEF Chair at annual general meeting
Nelia T. Gonzalez was elected new chair of the Board of Trustees Small Enterprises Research and Development Foundation (SERDEF) at its Annual General Membership Meeting held yesterday, May 12, at the School of Labor and Read More
Dual training soon to be integrated in K-12 system
Dual training will soon be integrated with the K to 12 curriculum, with the collaboration of the Department of Education (DepED) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTI). Dual training combines practical, on-the-job, Read More
SERDEF annual membership meeting slated on May 12
Dr. Herminia Fajardo receives outstanding service award at last year’s annual membership meeting. All members of SERDEF are urged to attend the Foundation’s annual general membership meeting to be held next Tuesday, May 12, Read More
Doing business, the business incubation route
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is now requiring schools offering degrees in entrepreneurship to put up business incubation laboratories. Typically, these laboratories is open not only to student entrepreneurs but also to other Read More