Department of Science and Technology(DOST)

Hi I'm Sanne and I would like to ask for some information or IEC on the startup ecosystem in the Philippines

1. Services that an aspiring start-up can avail in your office. (learning, funding support or any available information )

2. information on registering a tech start-up as a recognized business. (steps and procedures can be a great help)

thank you

November 22, 2019

Dear Sanne Ray,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2019 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Inquiry on Start ups.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) at (02) 837-02071 loc 2153, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://efoi-ph.appspot.com/help.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Fortunato T. De la pena, Department of science and Technology (DOST), Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Jhoven G. Litana
FOI Officer