Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City Metro Manila

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill 2148

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Introduced by REP, ENRICO A. PINEDA and REP, MICHAEL ODYLON L, ROMERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The effort towards inclusive growth and good governance demands the removal of
bureaucratic red tape. Such policy was enshrined in Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as the
Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which called for a program for the adoption of simplified procedures

that will reduce red tape and expedite transactions in government.

After almost a decade of implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, however, the
problem of burdensome government procedures still persists.

The 2015-2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index revealed that
the Philippines ranked 101* in terms of government administrative compliance. Such perception is
unconscionable given the level of technology available in the country and the increased benefits

afforded to civil servants.

It is high time to return the favor to the taxpayers and citizenry through an efficient and

speedy government service delivery.

As such, this bill seeks to further accelerate the turnaround time of government transactions,
reduce the cost of doing business and improve the productivity of both the citizenry and the

business establishments.

Moreover, this bill seeks to bolster the fight against graft and corruption by reducing the

propensity to offer bribes or to employ

‘fixers’.

Ultimately, it is hoped that through the aforementioned interventions, this bill may
significantly contribute to the improvement of access to quality social services, the enhancement of
the competitiveness of local industries and the development of the Philippine economy.

In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

ENRICO A. RINEDA
Representative, IPACMAN Partylist

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2148

House Bill

Introduced by REP. ENRICO A. PINEDA and REP. MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO

AN ACT
TO FURTHER IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE
DELIVERY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT
NUMBER 9485, OTHERWISE KNOWN ASTHE “ANTI-RED TAPE ACT OF 2007”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1.Section 8, paragraph (b), sub-paragraph 1 of Republic Act Number 9485 is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 8.Accessing Frontline Services. - The following shall be adopted by
all government offices and agencies:

“x xx

“(b) Action of Offices - (1) All applications and/or requests submitted shall

be acted upon by the assigned officer or employee during the period stated in the

Citizen’s Charter which shall not be longer than [five] THREE (3) working days in

the case of simple transactions and [ten (10)] SEVEN (7) working days in the case

of complex transactions from the date the request or application was received.

Depending on the nature of the frontline services requested or the mandate of the

office or agency under unusual circumstances, the maximum time prescribed above

may be extended. For the extension due to the nature of frontline services or the

mandate of the office or agency concemed, the period for the delivery of frontline

services shall be indicated in the Citizen's Charter. The office or agency concerned

shall notify the requesting party in writing of the reason for the extension and the

final date of release for the extension and the final date of release of the frontline

service requested.

“x xx.”

Sec. 2.Jmplementing Rules and Regulations.— Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of
this Act, the Civil Service Commission shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

Sec. 3.Repealing Clause All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, issuances, rules
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.


Sec. 4.Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

Approved,