CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded a total of 6,805 Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registrations in Central Luzon in 2024.
From the figure, Bulacan has the most registrations with 2,536; followed by Pampanga with 1,030; Aurora—845; Nueva Ecija—838; Tarlac—582; Zambales—545; and Bataan – 429.
DTI Regional Director Edna Dizon said registering as a BMBE provides small businesses with a competitive edge since they will have access to loan programs, receive training on entrepreneurship, and are exempt from minimum wage law but with compliance to labor standards.
“Republic Act 9178, otherwise known as the BMBE Act of 2002, states that business enterprises with total assets of P3 million and below may register as BMBEs. We strongly encourage our micro entrepreneurs to register to unlock valuable benefits. They are the backbone of our economy and we want to empower them and support their businesses to grow,” she pressed.
Interested enterprises must complete a BMBE Registration form, valid government-issued ID, and a financial statement or affidavit of asset size, which will then be submitted to the city or municipal government for issuance of the BMBE Certificate. Registration is free and valid for two years, and is renewable.
Meanwhile, to make registration more accessible, the BMBE process is also conducted online and is free of charge.
For more information, micro entrepreneurs may visit the nearest DTI Negosyo Center for guidance on how to register and maximize the benefits of being a BMBE. (CLJD/MJSC-PIA Region 3, Pampanga)