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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
25 AUG-7 P3:07
S. B. No
SENATE
1118
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 27 TO JULY 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "NATIONAL 
MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (MSME) WEEK" IN THE 
ENTIRE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Micro,
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Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Week Act."
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - To recognize the indispensable role of the
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private sector, especially MSMEs, in nation building, as well as to encourage
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private enterprise and promote entrepreneurial spirit, the 27th day of June to
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2nd day of July of every year is hereby declared as the "National MSME Week."
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SEC. 3. Objectives of the Policy. - The declaration of National MSME
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Week aims:
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a) To recognize the significant role of MSMEs in advancing sustainable
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development goals, achieving inclusive growth, encouraging
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innovation, and providing livelihood to local and rural communities;
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b) To raise awareness on the vital contributions of MSMEs in increasing
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household incomes, generating quality employment opportunities,
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and attaining recovery and growth of the national economy; and


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c) To promote entrepreneurship by encouraging more Filipinos to
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engage in local businesses/enterprises and inspire them to continue
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to thrive amidst competition and economic challenges.
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SEC. 4. Lead Agencies. - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
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in consultation with and in partnership with other government agencies, and
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industry associations and organizations, shall conduct activities and programs
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that promote the principles and values of entrepreneurship, resiliency,
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innovation, creativity and competition, as well as those that underscore, honor
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and/or reward our MSMEs for their critical role in economic and social recovery,
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and for their significant contribution in nation building.
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SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The funds needed to carry out the provisions
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of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
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following its enactment, and every year thereafter, as may be necessary.
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SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, the DTI shall promulgate the necessary
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implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
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full force and effect.
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive
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orders, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof
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contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
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accordingly.
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SEC. 9. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the
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Philippines.
Approved,


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25 AUG >7 P3 :07
S.B. No.
SENATE
1118
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 27 TO JULY 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "NATIONAL 
MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (MSME) WEEK" IN THE 
ENTIRE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
On April 6, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution 
recognizing June 27 as the World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Day, 
with the support of the International Council for Small Business Global, the oldest 
global organization supporting the continuing education of small business owners. This 
serves as a reminder to governments worldwide to foster a business climate in which 
small companies may thrive. MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 to 70% of 
employment, and 50% of GDP worldwide.1 In the Philippines, of the total 1,246,373 
business enterprises, around 1,241,733 or 99.63% are MSMEs in 2023.2
As the backbone of societies worldwide, MSMEs play a vital role in driving local 
and national economies and sustaining livelihoods, especially among the working poor, 
women, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
1 2025 Theme: Enhancing the rote of Micro-, Smaii and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as drivers of Sustainable 
Growth and Innovation, UNITED NATIONS, at https://www.un.orq/en/observances/micro-small-medium- 
businesses-dav (last visited July 8, 2025).
2 2023 Philippine MSME Statistics, DTI, at https://wvwv.dti.QOv.ph/resources/msme-statlstics/ (last visited July 8, 
2025).


This proposed measure declares every last week of June as the National MSME 
Week to recognize the indispensable role of MSMEs in advancing sustainable 
development goals, achieving inclusive growth, encouraging innovation, and providing 
livelihood to local and rural communities. It also seeks to raise awareness on the 
contributions of MSMEs in the growth of the national economy. Finally, this measure 
designates the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to conduct activities in line 
with the celebration of the National MSME Week.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnest
N GATCHJUX