LUNSAD ARTICLES & RESEARCH HUB
Lunsad publishes Philippine business guides and MSME research covering business permits, DTI and SEC registration, market research, and SME growth so founders can act on real steps instead of rumors. Every guide and research brief is grounded in official government checklists or sourced Philippine studies (including our preliminary review of 202 Scopus-indexed studies from 2022 to 2026). Filter by topic below to read our latest articles or jump straight to our core compliance guides.
DTI or SEC first, then Barangay, Mayor’s Permit, and BIR. Skip the sequence and you pay twice.
You always see what is checked, what is filed, and what follows under each agency’s Citizen’s Charter.
ClearSight local survey cross-tabs and the one-page A4 Competitor Snapshot give you real numbers.
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Squeezed by Prices: What Philippine SMEs Face in 2026
Headline inflation hit 7.2% in September 2026 (PSA). Our own review of 202 studies found only 3 that look at it. Here is what that gap means for your business.
DTI or SEC, Barangay, Mayor's Permit, BIR: The Right Order
Register your name, get barangay clearance, secure the Mayor's permit, then register with BIR within 30 days. Here is how the deadlines connect.
Business Permit Renewal: How to Avoid the 25% Surcharge
Miss the January 20 renewal and LGUs can add up to 25% surcharge plus 2% monthly interest under RA 7160. Prepare your gross receipts and barangay clearance early.
How to Check Your Competitors as a Philippine SME
Look at public pricing, core offers, and customer complaints in your city. A simple, honest way to position your business without guessing.
How Does Lunsad Fact-Check and Update Its Articles?
How often are Lunsad research briefs and compliance guides updated?
We refresh our literature review and Philippine market data every quarter (January, April, July, and October) and update our permit guides whenever DTI, SEC, BIR, or LGU rules change.
How can I request the full “Squeezed, Not Beaten” report?
Want the full report? Email us at lunsad_ph@outlook.com.
Quick Summary: Philippine Business Guides and MSME Research by Lunsad
Lunsad’s hub of Philippine business guides and MSME research brings together step-by-step permit checklists and empirical findings from our preliminary review of 202 Scopus-indexed studies (2022 to 2026). We track inflation pressures (7.2% headline inflation in September 2026 per PSA), regional MSME surveys, and regulatory updates every quarter.
| Scopus Literature Review | Preliminary review of 202 Scopus-indexed studies on MSMEs (2022 to 2026) |
|---|---|
| Top Research Themes | Digital transformation (38), E-commerce & social media (28), Sustainability (23), Fintech (21), AI & data (21) |
| Key Research Gap | Rising costs and inflation is the top 2026 market pain, yet only 3 of 202 studies cover it |
| Regional Market Data | DTI Region 6 survey of 611 MSMEs in Western Visayas (Mar to Apr 2026): 60.9% saw sales decline |
| Full Report Access | Titled ‘Squeezed, Not Beaten’ (request by emailing lunsad_ph@outlook.com) |