Ease of Doing Business

Question 1

When there is denial of application or request for access to government service, what
are the things to be considered?

Answer 1

• Fully explained in writing
• Stating the name of the person making denial
• Grounds upon which such denial is based

Question 2

Highly technical application requires the use of:

Answer 2

• Technical knowledge
• Specialized skill
• Training

Question 3

Ease of doing business act shall apply to?

Answer 3

All government offices and agencies, including:
i. local government units (LGUs)
ii. government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs)
iii. and other government instrumentalities, whether located in the Philippines or
abroad, that provide services covering business and nonbusiness related
transactions

Question 4

Under the ease of doing business act, what will happen in cases where the cause of
delay is due to force majeure or natural or man-made disasters, which result in damage or
destruction of documents, and/or system failure of the computerized or automatic processing?

Answer 4

• Prescribed processing time shall be suspended.
• Appropriate adjustments shall be made.

Question 5

What happens if a government office or agency fails to approve or disapprove an
original application or request for issuance of license, clearance, permit, certification or
authorization within the prescribed processing time?

Answer 5

• Said application or request shall be deemed approved.
• Provided that:
  i. all required documents have been submitted, and
  ii. all required fees and charges have been paid.

Question 6

The Director General of the Anti-Red Tape Authority shall be assisted by?

Answer 6

3 Deputy Director general, each for:
i. Legal
ii. Operations
iii. Administration and finance

Question 7

Anti-Red Tape Authority

Answer 7

Is the agency principally designated to implement the ease of doing business

Question 8

Under the Ease of Doing Business Act, the number of signatories in any document shall
be limited to a maximum of:

Answer 8

Three signatures

Question 9

A complex transaction is required to be transferred for a period of no longer than:

Answer 9

Seven (7) working days from date of receipt

Question 10

What is Zero-Contract Policy?

Answer 10

No government officer or employee shall have any contact, in any manner, unless
strictly necessary, with any requesting party concerning an application or request.

Question 11

It is established by the Department of Information and Communications Technology
(DICT) to receive and capture application data on business-related transactions, and provide
links to online registration of national government agencies?

Answer 11

Central Business Portal

Question 12

Philippine Business Databank

Answer 12

This shall provide NGAs/LGUs access to data and information to verify the validity and
existence of business entities. So that, applicants need not submit the same documentary
requirements previously submitted