FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 
Introduced by Senator Manny B. Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
“Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and 
available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit.” 
A quote from William Polard, especially true to our Local Governments. 
By virtue of the Constitution, Local Government Units are given autonomy lo 
perform their duties as well as to raise their own revenues to defray the necessary 
expenses. 
But by no means are local government units granted with all powers implied of a 
State as they source their powers more often than not from legislation enacted by 
Congress. 
Henceforth, the establishment of a local management information system is 
sought so as to establish efficient and responsive information management system in all 
local government units as this will strengthen local government capability for 
development administration. 
Because information is the seed for an idea, and only grows when it’s watered. 
MAN 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE§ 
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Second Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 9681 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Local Management 
Information System Act of2008. '' 
SEC. 2. DeclaroPion of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
establish efficient and responsive information management system in all local government 
units (LGUs) to further strengthen local government capability for development 
administration. 
SEC. 3. Local Government Information Management (LOGZM). -For purposes of 
this Act, local government information management shall refer to the totality of means 
employed to systematically collect, process, store, present, and share information in support 
6f local government activities, It encompasses the integrated use of information systems, 
computer technology and telecommunications in enhancing local government administration 
to achieve development objectives. 
SEC. 4. Establishment of the Local Management Information Technology Office 
(LMZTO). - The provincial and city governments shall create their respective local 
information management offices which shall be headed by the Local Management 
Information Technology Officer. 


The establishment of the LMITO is optional for the niunicipal governments; 
Provided, That the organizational structure and functions of the LMITO shall be provided in 
the implementing rules and regulations as provided in Section 10 of this Act. 
SEC. 5. Creafion of 
and qualifictrtions for the Position of Local Management 
Information Technology Officer (LMITO). - The Local Management Information 
technology Officer shall be appointed subject to existing civil service rules and regulations. 
Provided, That no person shall be appointed Local Management Information Technology 
Officer unless he is a Filipino citizen, a resident of the local government unit concerned, of 
good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in information technology, 
statistics, public administration, economics, development studies or any related course from a 
recognized school or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He 
must have actual experience in information management or related work experience for at 
least two (2) years in the case of provinces or cities, and one (1) year in the case of technical 
qualifications set by the National Computer Center in coordination with the Civil Service 
Commission. 
The appointment of the Local Management Information Technology Officer is 
optional for the municipal governments. 
SEC. 6. Functions and Responsibilities of 
the Local Management Information 
Technology Officer. - The Local Management Information Technology Officer shall have 
the following functions and responsibilities: 
a) 
Develop and implement, in coordination with the Planning and Development 
Coordinator and the Information Officer, information system plans and 
application systems that would provide the information requirements of local 
government executives in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and 
evaluation of national and local development plans, programs, and projects; 
Provide technical assistance for the computerization of local government 
b) 
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administration system for legislation, budget, property and supply, accounting, 
treasury, payroll and civil registration, among others, as well as for the 
efficient delivery of basic services; 
c) 
Maintain database on investment, trade, tourism, and other priority 
development concerns, and establish linkages with national government 
agencies; 
Assist local government units within his jurisdiction in setting up their 
information systems; and 
Develop and establish barangay data banks. 
d) 
e) 
SEC. 7. 
Barangay Databanks. - The LGU concerned shall establish barangay 
databanks to facilitate the collection of data and promote community participation in local 
government administration and community development. The LGU shall promote a 
community-based approach in the development of the barangay databanks. It shall, for this 
purpose, actively involve non-government and people's organizations in the design and 
establishment of the databanks. 
SEC. 8. Establishment of Regional and Provincial Statistical Coordination 
Officers, - To ensure the accuracy and comparability of the data of the various local 
government information management systems, a Regional Statistical Coordination Staff 
(RSCS) in the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) central office, and Statistical 
Coordination Units in the regions and provinces shall be created under the supervision and 
control of the NSCB. The RSCS shall supervise and coordinate the activities of the different 
Statistical Coordination Units which shall provide the necessary technical assistance to local 
governments, set standards on statistical matters, and coordinate the statistical activities of 
local government units. 
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SEC. 9. Assistance to Local Government Units. - To effectively implement this Act, 
the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Computer 
Center (NCC), in coordination with other government agencies, shall provide assistance to 
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local government units in establishing and maintaining their information management 
systems. The assistance shall include initial acquisition of computer equipment and necessary 
software, fimding support, training, management consultancy, design of the computerization 
programs, and other services as may be necessary to effectively attain the objectives of this 
Act. Provided, however, That such assistance shall prioritize second and lower class 
provinces, cities, and municipalities. Provided, further, That the Department may request 
assistance from other government agencies and instrumentalities, including academic 
institutions, to enable it to effectively discharge its responsibilities under this Act. Provided, 
jinally, That concerned local government units may also enter into financing schemes such as 
consortia, build-operate-transfer, and other similar arrangements 
SEC. 10. Oversight Committee. - Within one (1) month from the approval of this 
Act, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government shall convene an 
inter-agency oversight committee which shall be responsible for overseeing the 
implementation of this Act. The Oversight Committee shall be composed of the following: 
a) 
Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government as 
Chairman; 
The Managing Director of the National Computer Center as Vice-chairman; 
The respective Chairmen of the Senate and the House Committees on Local 
Government; 
The Secretaries and heads of the following; 
1) 
2) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
National Economic and Development Authority; 
Department of Budget and Management; 
3) 
4) 
Heads or duly-designated representatives of the following: 
1) 
The League of Provinces; 
2) 
The League of Cities; 
3 )  
National Statistical Coordination Board; and 
Department of Science and Technology. 
e. 
The League of Municipalities; and 
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4) 
The Liga ng mga Barangay. 
The Oversight Committee shall issue, within ninety (90) days upon its convening, the 
necessary implementing rules and regulations, consistent with national information 
technology plans and policies, to ensue the effective implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 11. Technical Working Group. - A Technical Working Group shall be 
constituted to render technical assistance to the Oversight Committee. The Group shall be 
composed of duly designated representatives of the following: 
Electronic Data Processing Service of the Department of the Interior and 
Local Government who shall act as coordinator; 
Department of Finance; 
Department of Budget and Management; 
Department of Science and Technology; 
Department of Transportation and Communications; 
Commission on Audit; 
National Computer Center; 
National Statistical Coordination Board; 
National Statistics Office; 
National Mapping Resources Center; 
Technology and Livelihood Resource Center; 
Development Academy of the Philippines; 
University of the Philippines System; 
Local Government Academy, Department of the Interior and Local 
Government; 
A Non-government or people's organization actively involved in commnnity- 
based information systems; and 
A professional organization of information technology practitioners. 
Personnel of other government agencies may be requested to provide assistance to the 
Technical Working Group. 
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SEC. 12. Funding. - The amount of Twenty Seven Million Pesos (PhP 
27,000,000,00) is hereby appropriated for initial implementation of this Act in three (3) pilot 
provinces which shall be determined by the Oversight Committee based on a set of criteria 
which shall be formulated for the purpose: Provided, That the three (3) pilot provinces shall 
each come from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao: Provided, further, That the amount 
necessary to implement this Act in other local government units shall be funded by their 
respective appropriations with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the 
National Computer Center, the National Statistical Coordination Board, and other 
implementing agencies providing for the training and other technical needs: Provided, 
finally, That the DILG and/or provincial as well as city governments may generate other 
sources of funding such as loans, grants and donations, subject to pertinent laws and 
regulations. 
SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, 
ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 14. Separability Clause. I If any part or provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which shall continue to be in full. 
SEC. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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