Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1855

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the
development of the national economy. They help a lot in the employment
generation, wealth creation and technological advancement and
entrepreneurship development.

Therefore, it is important for the State to establish the institutional
framework to make the economic environment conducive to business by raising
government efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services to the SMEs
throughout the country, and to provide the necessary and strategic information
and research assistance to expedite the process of business formation and
encourage the growth of entrepreneurship.

This bill seeks to establish coordinating, monitoring and assistance
Centers (BOSS) for the SMEs.

In this regard, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1* District
City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 1855

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING BUSINESS ONE-STOP SHOP (BOSS) CENTERS FOR
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ALL REGIONAL AND PROVINCIAL
CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 4. Title — This Act shall be known as the “Business One-Stop
shop (BOSS) Center act of 2010”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy — The State recognizes the crucial role of
small and medium enterprises in employment generation, wéalth creation and
technological advancement and entrepreneurship development in the country.
Pursuant thereto, the State shall establish the institutional framework to make the
economic environment conducive to business by raising government efficiency
and effectiveness in the delivery of services to small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) throughout the country. In addition, it shall provide the necessary and
strategic information and research assistance to expedite the process of
business formation and encourage the growth of entrepreneurship.

In the task of supporting small and medium enterprises, the State recognizes the
pivotal role of the private sector by making them a partner in entrepreneurial
development.

(a) To act as the coordinating body for the participating agencies in the BOSS
Center;

(b) To formulate the criteria for selection and prioritization of the establishment of
each BOSS Center, taking into consideration existing business and similar
centers in the area;

(c) To prepare quarterly status reports of major issues that shall be made
available to all interested parties;

(4) To promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act;

(e) To prepare pre-feasibility studies of existing as well as possible industries in
the Philippines that can help entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to decide
on what business to venture into;


(f) To monitor and collate economic, technical, and industry research output of all
government agencies that has reference to business enterprises, as well as to
investors in the country; and

(g) Generally, to exercise all powers and functions necessary to achieve the
objectives and purpose by this Act.

SEC.6 Functions of the BOSS Centers. - Each BOSS Center shall
function as a one-stop center offering the following services:

(a) Accept and act on all registration applications of SMEs;

(b) Provide all information and referral service it shall deem useful,
necessary, or essential to small and medium entrepreneurs and
prospective entrepreneurs;

(0) Established a databank which shall be the source of all information
necessary for project monitoring, research and policy studies and
information dissemination campaigns;

(d) Act as a coordinating center for activities and programs for SMEs;

(e) Provide local and international networks and linkages for SME
development;

() Supply information and service in training, financing, marketing and
technology transfer to SMEs; and

(g) Conduct other programs or projects for entrepreneurial development in
the country.

SEC. 7. Composition of each BOSS Center. - The following
government agencies are mandated to detail representatives of appropriate rank,
sufficient authority and capacity to give information assistance as well as having
discretion to act on pertinent applications at each BOSS Center:

(a) Local Government Unit (LGU) in areas concerned;

(b) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

(c) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);

(d) Bureau of Internal revenue (BIR)

(e) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE);

(f) Social Security System (SSS); and

(g) Cooperatives Development Authority (CDA)

When necessary, the SMED Council may require the detail of appropriate
personnel of other government agencies that may support the purpose and
objectives of this Act. Government personnel assigned or detailed at each BOSS.

Center shall receive reasonable honoraria, subject to existing laws and
regulations.


SEC. 8 BOSS Secretariat. — A Secretariat shall be organized by the
corporate entity organized to manage each BOSS Center. The Secretariat shall
have the following duties and functions:

(a) To facilitate and administer the day-to-day operations of the BOSS
Center;

(b) To act as information desk on matters relevant to the interest of SMEs;
(c) To act as coordinator for activities of the BOSS centers;

(d) To render a yearly report and accounting of funds to the SMED
Council; and

(@) To perform other duties and functions assigned to it by the SMED
Council.

SEC. 9 Issuance of Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within
ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the SMED Council, in Consultation
with appropriate agencies, including representatives from the House of
Representatives, shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the
provision of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall take effect (15) days after
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

SEC.10. Pilot Project. - To test the feasibility of its corporate structure,
institutional linkages and arrangements, as well as funding needs and
requirements, the SMED Council is authorized to initiate a pilot BOSS Center
project in partnership with sector groups, industries or associations, or other
government agencies or offices.

SEC. Il. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act not otherwise affected shall remain in
full force and effect.

SEC.12. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 13. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,