Livelihood Seeding Program- Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB)

A Guide for Negosyo

PART
ONE Center Business
Counselors
What is Livelihood Seeding Program-Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB)?

The LSP-NSB is a program of DTI that allows a wider reach of business development assistance by
bringing government services closer to the people through partnerships between relevant local
government units (LGUs) and DTI. Through the Barangay Development Councils (BDCs), the DTI shall
help capacitate Barangay personnel to provide basic business advisory or information dissemination
services to MSMEs in the locality.

Also, the DTI —in partnership with the national government agencies, local government units, academe,
non-government organizations, private sector, and through the Negosyo Centers — shall promote ease of
doing business and provide access to development services for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) through Business Counselors in their area of responsibility.

What is the coverage of the LSP-NSB?

MSME beneficiaries of the LSP-NSB Program may include sole proprietors,
cooperatives, or sectoral associations that are located in identified barangays,
including those in Local Communist Armed Conflict (LCAC)-affected areas and
vulnerable communities such as the Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

Priority assistance shall be given to MSMEs affected by natural and human-

induced calamities including health disasters arising from epidemics and
pandemics.

What are the

Provide individual package of livelihood kits

Increase the awareness and Identify MSMEs with business operations amounting to P5,000-P8,000 that contains
engagement of barangay within the barangays including LCAC, IP items that could aid qualified affected
communities. Priority assistance shall be Conduct business individuals restore and improve their
officials about the services given to MSMEs affected by natural and businesses in case of catastrophic events
offered by DTI through the development assistance
human-induced calamities including and/or services.
like natural and human-induced calamities
Negosyo Centers.
health disasters arising from epidemics including health disasters like epidemics
and pandemics.
and pandemics.

What are the services offered by the LSP-NSB?

Provision of livelihood kits- individual kits
amounting to P5,000-P8,000
must contain items that
could aid qualified affected
individuals to restore and
improve their businesses.
Based on the assessment of
Facilitate Business Registration Business Advisory Business Information and the ROs/POs, the type or
• Business name
• SME Counseling
Advocacy kind of kits to be provided
• Product Development
• Information Dissemination
shall depend on the needs
• Barangay Micro Business Enterprise of affected MSMEs. Usual government
(BMBE) registration
• Financing Facilitation
• Training, seminars, and
• Market/Business Matching
workshops procurement procedures shall be followed.

• Barangay Clearances

• Trade Promotion

• Registration with LGU, SEC, CDA, etc. • Investment Promotion

What are the procedures in providing assistance and conducting NSB activities?

1 Coordinate with LGU or Barangay officials for Provide livelihood kits containing items that
orientation of the program.
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could aid qualified affected individuals to
restore and improve their businesses.

2 Schedule the launching of NSB.

6 DTI personnel or NC Business Counselor

must fill out the NC Client Profile and
3 Obtain a list of participants from LGUs or
Monitoring System (NC-CPMS) Form.

Barangays that includes potential entrepreneurs,

MSMEs, IPs, LCAC affected individuals, and
calamity/pandemic affected beneficiaries.

7 Monitor and submit to RO the required

reports for consolidation. Consolidated
4 Identify, validate, and profile the existing affected report to be submitted by RO to NC-PMU
MSMEs to determine the eligibility of affected and BSMED using the proposed
beneficiaries who will receive the livelihood kits. Monitoring and Reporting Form template
provided in the Guidelines (Annex 4).

What are the requirements for availing livelihood kits? How to avail of the services of the LSP-NSB?

1. Business Name Certificate or Barangay

Permit as proof of business

2. Attendance to the business development Clients should inquire with any

sessions conducted by DTI Provincial Barangay SME Counselor or visit
Offices and Negosyo Centers
any of the nearest Negosyo
3. Duly filled-out forms:
Centers or local DTI offices.
- Simplified Action Plan

- Pledge of Commitment

or e-mail us at BSMED@dti.gov.ph
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What is the target number of participants per
NSB Program session?
The program intends to gather around 100 participants per NSB
session, of which at least five should be existing MSMEs.
However, with the current pandemic situation, trainings or
seminars may done by batches to allow physical distancing.
Trainings may also be conducted through online sessions/
webinars to avoid mass gatherings.
should be encoded in the CPMS database to monitor progress of
How do we prioritize barangays considering
that all are affected by COVID-19 pandemic?
Negosyo Center counselors may prioritize barangays with most
number of COVID-19 pandemic survivors residing in barangays
within 4th to 6th income classification municipalities.
as trade fair participation, Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3),
Is it mandatory to create NSB desk or office?
The creation of NSB Desk or Office is not mandatory. The NSB
Program aims to expand the function of the Negosyo Centers
especially in areas that are not usually covered by the nearby NCs.
approved LSP-NSB Program funds to provide
How to conduct NSB sessions compliant to
Social Distancing Measures?
Physical distancing must be strictly observed during NSB Program
sessions depending on the identified venue of the activity. Distance of
3 feet or one meter or more should be maintained throughout the
activity. Participants should likewise be required to wear face masks.
Conducting webinars or online sessions can also be an alternative. A
survey form link shall be submitted by the participant in order for him/
her to get the certificate and enable the Business Counselor to profile
the client.
DILG, UP-ISSI, CDA, TESDA, etc.
Distribution of Livelihood kits for qualified beneficiaries may be done
as follows:
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
• A beneficiary can schedule their pick-up of the livelihood kit at the
nearest Negosyo Center.
SETUP supports MSMEs by providing:  (1) seed fund for technology
• Distribution by batch to beneficiaries may be done in the barangay
according to a set schedule. Social distancing shall be strictly
enforced.
design, (5) database information systems, and (6) support for
• House to house distribution may be done by the NC Business
Counselor, with assistance from the barangay.
What are the so-called incentive schemes to
encourage sustained operations and efficient
delivery of MSME-related services? Is it
mandatory? Please give examples.
Assistance under the NSB Program may be sustained by linking
the beneficiaries to other existing programs and services of DTI
such as SMERA, KMME, SSF, P3, etc.
studies in the field of medium and small-scale industries with
Recently, DTI E-Commerce has also launched “CTRL + BIZ:
Reboot Now!” webinars for MSMEs where enabling partners
across the entire E-Commerce ecosystem provided their expertise
and experiences on how to take advantage of the digital space.
This includes ideas on accessing and exploring e-commerce
platforms, online payment facilities, training and one-on-one
mentoring, seller support during incubation, advertising support
through social media, discounted shipping and delivery costs, and
access to soft loans— all for free.
To whom do we submit accomplishment
reports?
DTI-Provincial Offices should prepare and submit accomplishment
reports to the DTI-Regional Offices using the Proposed Monitoring
Template. However, DTI-POs may utilize their existing forms
provided that these capture the indicators of LSP-NSB Program.
DTI-ROs should submit consolidated monthly report to Negosyo
Center Program Management Unit and BSMED.
Do the participants need to fill out all the forms
mentioned in the NSB Program guidelines?
The CPMS Form must be accomplished by all participants
while the Simplified Action Plan and Pledge of Commitment
should be filled out by the identified MSMEs to be provided with
Livelihood Kits. These forms are necessary in tracking the
p ro g re s s o f b e n e fi c i a r i e s a n d s u p p o r t t h e p h y s i c a l
accomplishment of the program.
kits?
What is the Pledge of Commitment?
The Pledge of Commitment lists all responsibilities of the MSME
beneficiaries to ensure that livelihood kits are used for the
intended purpose.
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What is the Simplified Action Plan?
The Simplified Action Plan contains necessary business activities to
be undertaken by the MSME beneficiary on how to grow and make
use of the provided livelihood kit.
What information should be encoded in the CPMS?
Brief profile and contact details of all NSB Program participants
livelihood kit beneficiaries and determine the types of assistance
provided.
What are sustainability measures we can offer?
After the provision of trainings and livelihood kits, the Negosyo
Centers may also facilitate MSME access to other DTI initiatives such
Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project, among others.
In terms of funding, can we re-allocate the
more livelihood kits to the beneficiaries?
Yes, budget realignment of the approved LSP-NSB Program
budget is allowed to maximize benefits of the program and reach
more MSMEs. DTI-Regional Office should send formal notice to the
Regional Operations Group-Head Office, DTI-Financial Service, and
DTI-Bureau of SME Development for monitoring and reference.
What are some of business development services
being provided by other NGAs that can be tapped
in the NSB sessions? Enumerate those from DOST,
• Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)
acquisition, (2) needed equipment and equipment upgrading, (3)
technical trainings and consultancy services, (4) packaging and label
establishment of product standards, including testing, and calibration
of equipment.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
• Streamlining the process of issuance of business and
construction permits
In coordination with the LGU, business registration of the NSB-MSME
Beneficiaries can be facilitated.
UP-Institute of Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI)
• Consultancy training courses
UP-ISSI has several consultancy training courses, seminars, technical
emphasis on Philippine industries. NCs can tap resource speakers
from UP-ISSI.
Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
• Technical Advisory Services for Cooperatives
Technical Advisory Services are given to cooperatives through
trainings, mentoring, cliniquing, consultancy and the provision of
legal opinions.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
• E-TESDA
The TESDA Online Program (TOP) is an open educational resource
that aims to make technical education more accessible to Filipino
citizens through the use of information and communication
technologies. It includes online course trainings and webinars,
including short courses on skill-based trainings.
Can we have other funds or funding support from
other sources in the conduct of NSB?
Yes, other fund sources within DTI may be tapped provided
that the objectives of the programs or initiatives are aligned with that
of LSP-NSB. Moreover, by partnering with the private sector or the
local government unit (LGU), some funds related to social
responsibility initiatives or social sector development may be
accessed.
What are the modes of procurement? Modalities
that other regions are doing in procuring livelihood
1. Through Competitive Bidding/ Philippine Government
Electronic Procurement System (PHILGEPS)
All procurement shall be done through competitive bidding, except
as provided in Rule XVI of this the Government Procurement IRR (RA

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Also, Procuring Entities are m a n d a t e d t o f u l l y u s e t h e • Emergency Cases. In case of imminent danger to life or property
PhilGEPS in accordance with its law, and the policies, guidelines, during a state of calamity, or when time is of the essence arising
and circulars issued by the GPPB. This is done through the from natural or man-made calamities or other causes where
immediate action is necessary to prevent damage to or loss of life
or property, or to restore vital public services, infrastructure facilities
STEPS PROCEDURES and other public utilities. In the case of Infrastructure Projects, the
Procuring Entity has the option to undertake the project through
Step 1 Request Supplemental APP negotiated procurement or by administration or, in high security risk
areas, through the AFP.

Step 2 Request Supplemental PPMP of NON-PS items • Take-Over of Contracts. Take-over of contracts, which have been
rescinded or terminated for causes provided for in the contract and
Step 3 Approval of Purchase Request by the authorized existing laws, where immediate action is necessary to prevent
signatories damage to or loss of life or property, or to restore vital public
services, infrastructure facilities and other public utilities.

Step 4 Submit Purchase Request and other documents • Adjacent or Contiguous. Where the subject contract is adjacent or
contiguous to an ongoing Infrastructure Project or Consulting
Step 5 Pre Procurement Conference Service where the consultants have unique experience and
expertise to deliver the required service: Provided, however, That (a)
Step 6 Advertisement/Posting of Invitation to Bid the original contract is the result of a Competitive Bidding; (b) the
subject contract to be negotiated has similar or related scopes of
Step 7 Pre-Bid Conference work; (c) it is within the contracting capacity of the contractor/
consultant; (d) the contractor/consultant uses the same prices or
Step 8 Submission and Opening of Bids lower unit prices as in the original contract less mobilization cost;
(e) the amount of the contiguous or adjacent work involved does
Step 9 Bid Evaluation not exceed the amount of the ongoing project; and (f) the
contractor/consultant has no negative slippage/delay: Provided,
Step 10 Post Qualification further, That negotiations for the procurement of the contiguous or
adjacent work are commenced before the expiry of the original
Step 11 Issuance of Notice of Award contract.

• Small Value Procurement. Procurement of Goods, Infrastructure

Step 12 Signing of Contract Projects and Consulting Services, where the amount involved does
not exceed the threshold prescribed in Annex "H" of the 2016
Step 13 Approval of Higher Authority Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No.
9184. Provided, That in case of Goods, the procurement does not
Step 14 Issuance of Notice to Proceed fall under shopping in Section 52 of the said IRR.

2. Through Alternative Modes of Procurement (Source: 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Republic Act No. 9184)
A. Direct Contracting - or single source procurement is a method of
procurement of goods that does not require elaborate Bidding What should be reported as accomplishments
Documents. The supplier is simply asked to submit a price quotation
or a pro-forma invoice together with the conditions of sale. The offer per completion of each NSB session?
may be accepted immediately or after some negotiations. Direct
contracting may be resorted to by concerned Procuring Entities under Accomplishments such as type of NSB activity conducted,
any of the following conditions:
barangay/s covered, number of participants reached, number of
a) Procurement of goods of proprietary nature which can be MSME participants assisted, and total number of livelihood kits
obtained only from the proprietary source, i.e. when patents,
trade secrets, and copyrights prohibit others from
provided should be well accounted and reported to the DTI-
manufacturing the same item;
Provincial Office where the Negosyo Center is located.

b)   When the procurement of critical components from a What are examples of priority or proposed
specific supplier is a condition precedent to hold a
contractor to guarantee its project performance, in activities that can be done in NSB sessions
accordance with the provisions of its contract44; or 
 during this time of pandemic?
c)  Those sold by an exclusive dealer or manufacturer which Activities focusing on digitalization of MSMEs, electronic
does not have sub-dealers selling at lower prices and for commerce (e-commerce), and delivery services are some topics
which no suitable substitute can be obtained at more which me be explored to cope with the existing situation.

advantageous terms to the GOP. 


B. Repeat Order- when provided for in the APP, is a method of What are some examples of business
procurement of goods from the previous winning bidder, whenever
there is a need to replenish goods procured under a contract
development assistance or interventions that
previously awarded through Competitive Bidding. Repeat orders shall can be provided to MSMEs?
likewise be subject to the following conditions:

a)   Unit prices of the repeat order must be the same as or

lower than those in the original contract, provided that such Examples of business development assistances or intervention
prices are still the most advantageous to the GOP after price include the ff:

verification; 

• Info sessions in collaboration with relevant NGAs*;

b)   The repeat order will not result in splitting of contracts, • Conduct of entrepreneurship seminars and various skills
requisitions, or purchase orders, as provided for in Section training*;

54.1 of this IRR; 
 • Business registration assistance*;

• Assistance on filing applications for Pondo sa Pagbabago at

c)   Except in cases duly approved by the GPPB, the repeat Pag-asenso (P3);

order shall be availed of only within six (6) months from the
contract effectivity date stated in the Notice to Proceed
• Product development / product cliniquing;

arising from the original contract; and 
 • E-commerce

• Conduct of trade fairs;

d)   The repeat order shall not exceed twenty-five percent • Technology demonstration;

(25%) of the quantity of each item in the original contract. 
 • Post-calamity monitoring;

• Orientation on Business Continuity Plan*; and

C. Shopping- Procuring Entity simply requests for the submission of • Greening practices.

price quotations for readily available off-the-shelf goods or ordinary/

regular equipment to be procured directly from suppliers of known *Priority business development interventions for potential
qualifications.
beneficiaries

• When there is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate

purchase: Provided, however, That the amount shall not
exceed the thresholds prescribed in Annex “H”20 of this IRR.

• Procurement of ordinary or regular office supplies and

equipment not available in the Procurement Service involving
an amount not exceeding the thresholds prescribed in Annex
“H” of this IRR.

• Under Section 52.1 (b) of this IRR, at least three (3) price
quotations from bona fide suppliers shall be obtained.

D. Negotiated Procurement- method of procurement of Goods,

Infrastructure Projects and Consulting services, whereby the
Procuring Entity directly negotiates a contract with a technically,
legally and financially capable supplier, contractor or consultant in
any of the following cases:

• Two Failed Biddings. Where there has been failure of competitive

bidding or Limited Source Bidding for the second time as provided
in Section 35 of the Act and this IRR.