After getting your DTI Registration, the next step is to acquire the business certificate of your business (Don’t forget to bring a copy of your DTI permit with you).
With all the requirements that I have worked on, this is probably the one that ‘shocked’ me the most. Nope, it was not a difficult process… no hassles really… except for an uncalled for ‘request’ that the barangay captain asked from me…

Well, to put it straight, this was how the encounter took place.
*I went to Cap and asked if we can obtain a barangay certificate for our preschool business.
*He asked me a few simple questions about it and I answered politely. He then subtly asked if I he can request something from me in exchange for the certificate.
*I was a bit shaken but nonetheless, I reluctantly nodded and said yes.
*He proceeded with his request- that of donating 10 light bulbs (the long lasting and expensive ones) which he will apparently use as street lights for the barangay. He also added that we are lucky because he is just asking 10 from us… He said, other business owners were asked to donate as much as 30 already.
*I told him that we are just 4 struggling teachers who are also faced with financial concerns. He said it is OK and we can fulfill the request in a few days time.

I know that in the system of government that we have, we will really encounter some ‘under the table’ incidences. I just did not expect it to occur in the small office of a barangay hall. I feel disheartened because I do not see the point of it all. I mean, I did pay for the certificate and don’t they have budgets for street lamps? Well, regardless of this unfortunate event, our resolve to go on and pursue our dream did not wane. Hence, after making my promise and paying for the permit, I sighed and prepared for the next step.

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