REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 1 0 4 8. RECfMO!'lV· J.~--
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
"Information is a source ofdearning. 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 
to 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 effi~ient 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. 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
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First Regular Session 
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RECEIVED BY' '-.-fA--~, 
Semite Bill No. j 048 
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 of 2010. " 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to establish efficient and responsive information management system in all 
local govemment units (LGUs) to further strengthen local government capability 
for development administration. 
SEC. 3. Local Government Information Management (LOGIM). -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 of Ibcal 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 (LMITO). - 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 
municipal 
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. Creation of and qualifications for the Position of Local 
Management Information 
TechnolOgy Officer (LMITO). 
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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 
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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; 
b) Provide technical 
assistance for the 
computerization 
of local 
government administra~ion system for legislation, budget, property and 
supply, accounting, treasury, payroll and civil registration, among 
others, as well as for th·e efficient delivery of basic services; 
c) Maintain database on .. investment, trade, tourism, and other priority 
development 
concerns, 
and 
establish 
linkages 
with 
national 
government agencies; 
d) Assist local government units within his jurisdiction in selting up their 
information systems; and 
e) Develop and establish ~arangay data banks. 
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 goverhment units. 
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 local government units in establishing and 
maintaining their information management systems. The assistance shall include 
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initial acquisition of computer equipment and necessary software, funding 
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, finally, That concerned 
local government units may also enter into financing schemes such as consortia, 
build-ope rate-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; 
b) The Managing Director of the National Computer Center as Vice-
chairman; 
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c) The respective Chairmen of the Senate and the House Committees on 
Local Government; 
d) The Secretaries and heads of the following; 
1) National Economic and Development Authority; 
2) Department of Budget and Management; 
3) National Statistical Coordination Board; and 
4) Department of Science and Technology 
e) Heads or duly-designated representatives of the following: 
1) The League of Provinces; 
2) The League of Cities; 
3) The League of Municipalities; and 
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 ensure 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: 
a) Electronic Data Processing Service of the Department of the Interior 
and Local Government who shall act as coordinator; 
b) Department of Finance; 
c) Department of Budget and Management; 
d) Department of Science and Technology; 
e) Department of Transportation and Communications; 
f) Commission on Audit; 
g) National Computer Center; 
h) National Statistical Coordination Board; 
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National Statistics Office; 
j) National Mapping Resources Center; 
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k) Technology and Livelihood Resource Center; 
I) 
Development Academy of the Philippines; 
m) University of the Philippines System; 
n) Local Government Academy, Department of the Interior and Local 
Government; 
0) A Non-government 
o~ people's organization actively involved in 
community-based inforrnation systems; and 
p) A professional organization of information technology practitioners. 
Personnel of other goverr)ment agencies may be requested to provide 
assistance to the Technical Working Group. 
SEC. 12. Funding. - The amount of Twenty Seven Million Pesos 
(PhP27,OOO,OOO,OO) is hereby appropriated for initial implementation of this Act in 
three (3) pilot provinces which sh'al! 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. 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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