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As used herein, the term:
a. "Self-employed" means persons engaged in business and who derive their personal income from such business. This includes single proprietorships,i.e., manufacturers, traders, market vendors, owners of eateries, farmers and service shops; and
b. "Professionals" means persons who derive their income from the practice of their profession. This includes lawyers and other persons who are registered with the Professional Regulation Commission such as doctors, dentists, certified public accountants and others similarly situated. The term "professional" also refers to one who pursues an art and makes his living therefrom such as artists, athletes and others similarly situated.
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