Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR A 50% DISCOUNT ON ALL APPLICABLE FEES FOR THE 
APPLICATION/RENEWAL OF ANY TYPE OF BUSINESS PERMIT IN THE 
AFFECTED AREAS OF THE QUARANTINE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic last 2020, lots of businesses were shut down for 
two main reasons: first, to follow the quarantine; and second, bankruptcy. Because of this 
repercussion, many lost their jobs. The disruptions of businesses like manufacturing, 
agriculture, tourism, construction, trade, and all kinds of MSMEs has led to a sudden halt in 
the Philippine’s economic activity. 
We are still fighting our battles against the virus but we need to keep moving in order to survive. 
This measure aims to encourage businessmen and entrepreneurs to continue doing business in 
our country by providing a 50% discount on all applicable fees for the application and/or 
renewal of any type of business permit. This will provide new jobs and will keep the gears of 
our growing economy moving. 
This proposed bill is also in harmony to Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business 
and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. 
Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
Representative 
First District of Bulacan 
September 27, 2021
12:02 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR A 50% DISCOUNT ON ALL APPLICABLE FEES FOR THE 
APPLICATION/RENEWAL OF ANY TYPE OF BUSINESS PERMIT IN THE 
AFFECTED AREAS OF THE QUARANTINE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled
SECTION 1. Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the “Lingkod Discount in Doing 
Business Act of 2021” 
SECTION 2. Discount on All Applicable Fees. A 50% discount on all fees concerning the 
application and/or renewal of ANY kind of business permit is hereby mandated. This discount 
applies, but not limited to, DTI Business Name Registration, Barangay Business Clearance, 
Mayor’s Permit, BIR Registration, and other necessary fees. 
SECTION 3. Coverage and Eligibility.  The provisions stated on Section 2 is only applicable 
to areas affected by the quarantine. 
SECTION 4. Late Renewal Penalties. Penalties for the late renewal of business permit in the 
covered and eligible areas are hereby waived. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations.  Within thirty (30) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) shall, in coordination with the 
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Local Government Units (LGUs), promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, 
the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances or portion thereof, which 
are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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