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Introduced by SEN. SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE IN  EVERY 
MUNICIPALITY, CITY AND PROVINCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Information Technology is commonly used as a synonym for computers and 
computer networks, Wikipedia defines it as the application of computers and 
telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. 
Simultaneous access by many users has made business processes productive and has 
increased efficiency in most transactions. The speed by which these data are 
stored, retrieved and transmitted has revitalized efficiency and productivity to a whole 
different level.
The advantages of a fully automated public service transaction, we believe, shall 
save time and transportation cost, limit bureaucratic red tape and curb corruption, as 
well as allow for government transparency and maximize efficiency and productivity of 
public functions. Some LGUs have already established far more advanced system of 
information technology in their locality and by this humble legislation, we wish that 
other LGUs shall likewise share in the benefits that automation has brought to the


pioneering local units. Hence, support for this endeavor is earnestly sought.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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JUL 24 All :41
S. No.
SENATE
733
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Introduced by SEN. SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE IN EVERY 
MUNICIPALITY, CITY AND PROVINCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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SEC. 1. Declaration o f Policy - It is hereby declared to be the policy of
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the State to recognize the vital role of communication and information in nation-
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building. Towards this end, the automation of information and transactions in all
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municipality, city and province shall be organized and made accessible through a
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database management system to increase productivity and efficiency in public
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service.
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SEC. 2. Inform ation Technology Office - There shall be established
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an Information Technology Office in every municipality, city and province
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throughout the country which shall have the following objectives:
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a.To provide for the automation and system of electronic data storage for
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all information and transactions relating to local business processes and
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other matters of public concern;
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b.To provide on-time accomplishment reports of all departments, local
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advisories and participatory initiatives for local programs;
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c.To expedite the processing of all local transactions;
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d.To provide for a technology that will offer online payments for all local
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taxes, fees and other assessments;
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e.To be equipped with accurate computation of payments;
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f.To provide for transparency and the effective monitoring of all
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information and transactions within the locality concerned;
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g.To provide for consistent accessibility of organized information to the
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general public as well as provide a venue for communication with
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constituents;
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h.To provide a productive tool to increase efficiency in local government
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service;
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i.To equip local government units with a constantly evolving technology
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that will be at par with global standards.
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SEC. 3. Budget and Im plem entation - The amount necessary for 
the
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operation and maintenance of the Information Technology Office in every
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municipality, city and province shall be charged to the local funds. The LGU
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concerned, shall, immediately include in its annual budget the amount to be
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defrayed, and, consistent with its allowable budgetary allocation may seek the
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technological support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in
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the establishment of the IT Office.
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SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is
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declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of
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the other provisions hereof.
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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations, other
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issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette and/or any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,