33 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector The programs for the informal sector include: Negosyo Center, Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Global MSME Academy, Reboot Package for Online Enterprises, Shared Service Facilities (SSF), Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay, Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa, One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines, Diskwento Caravan, Buy Local! Go Lokal!, Bagsakan Special Project, Virtual National Trade Fair, and Libreng Mask para sa Masa. The DTI is implementing Republic Act No. 10544, otherwise known as the Go Negosyo Act, which mandates the establishment of “Negosyo Centers” in all provinces, cities, and municipalities nationwide.85 The Negosyo Center Program is responsible for promoting ease of doing business and facilitating access to services for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The services that NCs provide include business registration assistance, business advisory services, business information, and advocacy as well as access to market linkages. As of 31 March 2021, DTI has launched a total of 1, 176 Negosyo Centers. 86 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, DTI has also launched the Negosyo Center Online Portal on 01 June 2021 to capacitate and assist MSMEs in transitioning into the digital platform and address the mobility concerns of entrepreneurs.87 Another program is the Youth Entrepreneurship Program pursuant to Republic Act No. 1067988, which mandates the DTI and the MSME Development Council to implement a national program to promote youth entrepreneurship development. This program aspires to help youth develop their entrepreneurial skills by offering them a comprehensive package of interventions.89 ASec. Tolentino shared that as of 31 December 2021, they have 17,049 youth beneficiaries, 282 local cooperators engaged, and 574 youth organizations established or youth joined business organizations. The establishment of the Global MSME Academy, on the other hand, aims for local MSMEs to become globally competitive. As of the end of March 2021, there are 4,242 registered users and 4,456 active users completing courses.90 Republic Act No. 10644 otherwise known as “An Act Promoting Job Generation and Inclusive Growth Through the Development Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises” 86 Consultation with the representatives of the national government agencies, supra note 40. 87 Department of Trade and Industry, available at https://dtinegosyocenter.online/news/negosyocenter-goes-online (last accessed 2 September 2021) 88 Republic Act No. 10679 otherwise known as “An Act Promoting Entrepreneurship and Financial Education Among Filipino Youth” 89 https://dtiwebfiles.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/e-library/Starting+a+Business/YEP+Flyer.pdf (last accessed 2 September 2021) 90 Consultation with the representatives of the national government agencies, supra note 40. 85

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