MSMEs in Baguio spend an average of several full business days each year just on permit renewal — queuing, re-submitting documents the city already has, and reconciling requirements across offices.
The Business Permits and Licensing Office wants a solution that meaningfully cuts time-to-renewal without requiring a full core-system replacement.
Business Permits and Licensing Office, Baguio City
challenges@bplo.baguio.gov.phTeams currently working on this
A pre-fill workflow that reuses data BPLO already has on file so renewing MSMEs skip redundant document submission.
A queue-and-status tracking app that lets MSME owners submit renewal documents remotely and get slotted appointment times.
A cross-office data-sharing layer that reconciles requirements between BPLO and other permitting offices automatically.
Full solver list visible to challenge poster and Incubator Baguio staff.
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