Startup Philippines Website.
SEC. 15. Startup Philippines Website. - The DICT. m consultation with the DTI and DOST, shall develop and maintain a website that shall serve as the primary source of information on statistics, events, programs, and benefits for startups and startup enablers and related enterprises in the Philippines not limited to those defined under this Act. This shall involve the integration of any existing websites and content on programs for startups and startup enablers implemented by the government.
This website shall at least have the following features:
(a) Online database of startups and startup enablers, indicating basic information such as business address, founders, contact information, and funding received;
(b) Online inquiry, registration, application, and release of results for endorsements, and applications for programs, benefits, and incentives provided under this Act; and
(c) Statistical information, annual reports, and studies pertinent to the implementation of this measure, and such other content in line with the goals and objectives of this Act.
The DICT shall assist and coordinate with the relevant national government agencies, and local government units, in the development of a platform or feature to facilitate online applications for pertinent government issued documents such as, but not limited to. permits, authorities, approvals, and certificates, which are necessary for the registration and operation of the startup and/or startup enabler.
Education Programs.
SEC. 16. Education Programs. - The Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority are hereby directed to develop and integrate in their respective curricula entrepreneurial programs that shall foster an environment conducive to innovation, and extend incentives to academic institutions that provide funds and/or grants for the research of their students and faculty.
Creation of Positions.
SEC. 17. Creation of Positions. — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall undertake the assessment and creation of positions, whether temporary or permanent, in coordination with host agencies in order to provide the administrative and technical capacity required in each host agency to undertake the implementation of the programs and benefits under this Act.
Appropriations.
SEC. 18. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the initial implementation of this Act shall be sourced from the current budget of the DOST, DICT, and DTI. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the succeeding General Appropriations Act.
Implementing Sales and Regulations.
SEC. 19. Implementing Sales and Regulations. - The DOST, DICT, and DTI. in coordination with the pertinent government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.
Separability Clause.
SEC. 20. Separability Clause. - If any section or part of this Act is held unconstitutional, no other section or provision shall be affected.
Repealing Clause.
SEC. 21. Repealing Clause. - All provisions? of existing laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rides and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity.
SEC. 22. Effectivity. - This Act shall bake effect fifteen (15) days from its complete publication in the Official Gazette and in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
Speaker of the House of Representatives
(SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO III
Speaker of the Senate
This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1532 and House Bill No. 8862 was passed by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on February 6, 2019 and February 7. 2019, respectively.
(SGD.) DANTE ROBERTO P. MALING
Acting Secretary General of the House of Representatives
(SGD.) MYRA MARIE D. VILLARICA
Secretary of the Senate
Approved: APR 26 2019
(SGD.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
President of the Philippines
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
