Government P3 Lending Program For Filipinos From Php5, 000 to Php200, 000

Great news for Filipinos looking to start a business. The government launched a lending program called Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3).

“The P3 is designed to bring down the interest rate at which micro-finance is made available to micro-enterprises,” said Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez.

So who can borrow from this lending program?

With a Php19 billion worth of funds for the next five years, P3 aims to finance micro, small, and medium businesses. Furthermore, they want to eliminate the 5-6 lending that charges 20% interest per month.

Please note: Only those with existing businesses and are able to pay are qualified under the program. The loan will be exclusively used for business.

Read: Upgrade Your Small Business Thru DOST SETUP where You Can Loan Up to Php 5M With No Interest

The eligible people who can borrow are people who own small-medium businesses. The government is giving priority to these businesses that can’t afford bank loans. Businesses such as: 

• Market vendors
• Sari-sari store owners
• Stall owners
• Others

How much would be the loanable amount and interest?

One good thing about this lending program is that collateral is not required. The minimum loanable amount is Php5, 000.00 and the maximum amount is Php200, 000.00. For the interest, it shall be 2.5% monthly; a big difference compared to the 20% interest rate of 5-6 lending businesses.

What are the requirements and procedure in availing this program?

Just like any other program, you would have to submit requirements/documentation. This is to prove the legitimacy of the business you are declaring. You would have to submit:

• Duly accomplished loan application
• Business registration/DTI Business Name Registration/Valid ID/Barangay Clearance

After completing the above, you would have to be aware of the procedure.

Step 1: Visit the nearest Negosyo Center in your area. Inquire about the P3 Program. 

Step 2: Duly accomplish the application form that will be given to you then and there.

Step 3: The Small Business Corp., as an attached body of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), may conduct customer intelligence (CI) or background investigation on your application to determine your capacity for the loan you are wanting to accomplish.

Step 4: Fully be attentive with what the organizations will require of you for your documents. The ones listed above are just the basic documents.

Step 5: Your loan will be released upon the completion of the background investigations and your documents.

Read: DTI Business Name Registration Online – Requirements and Procedure

In the absence of SB Corporation branches in your area, you can also visit accredited microfinance institutions or cooperatives.

For more information, micro-entrepreneur can visit or call the following:

P3 hotline (02) 651-3333

www.sbgfc.org.ph or call the Small Business Corp. hotline (02) 751-1888 / (02) 813-5711

Cellphone numbers:
Central Luzon (Smart: 0928-768-4674 / Globe: 0956-688-9496)
North Luzon (Smart: 0949-712-0802 / Globe: 0956-688-9518)
Visayas (Smart: 0921-534-3584 / Globe: 0995-549-2889)
Mindanao (Smart: 0949-712-0780 / Globe: 0956-674-0639)
Department of Trade and Industry: (02) – 751-3330 / 0917-834-3330

Take note that the application for the P3 program is free. Furthermore, they DO NOT entertain individuals or groups who are recruiting and asking for accreditation fees, placement fees, etc. in exchange for the arrangement of immediate release of loans.

This is to know if you are transacting with accredited institutions contact SB Corporation in your area or the nearest Negosyo Center.

**NOTE: These agencies may require you to submit more than what is listed above. Prepare for it and prepare all other documents that you think will be needed for the application.

Wow! For starters, the government is now avoiding burden for Filipinos. With this Pondo sa pagbabago at pag-asenso, small businesses can now be improved. Furthermore, the interest rates are not at all heavy. If you have a small business and are looking to improve it, what are you waiting for?

Read Also: 

• Processing Building Permit in the Philippines – Requirements and Procedure
• Renewal of BIR Registration Certificate, Mayor’s Permit, and Barangay Permit
• Starting a Concessionaire (Karinderya) 

Source: DTI