Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3680

Introduced by Honorable Sherwin T. Gatchalian

Explanatory Kote

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
LGU’s have already established far more advanced system of information
technology in their locality and by this humble legislation, we wish that
other LGU’s shall likewise share in the benefits that automation has
brought to the pioneering local units. Hence, support for this endeavor
is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _3680

Introduced by Honorable 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 of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the
policy of the State to recognize the vital role of communication and
information in nation-building. Towards this end, the automation of
information and transactions in all municipality, city and province shall
be organized and made accessible through a database management
system to increase productivity and efficiency in public service.

Section 2. Information Technology Office - There shall be
established an Information Technology Office in every municipality, city
and province throughout the country which shall have the following
objectives:

a, To provide for the automation and system of electronic data
storage for all information and transactions relating to local
business processes and other matters of public concern;

b. To provide on-time accomplishment reports of all departments,
local advisories and participatory initiatives for local programs;

c. To expedite the processing of all local transactions;

d. To provide for a technology that will offer online payments for
all local taxes, fees and other assessments;


e. To be equipped with accurate computation of payments;

{, To provide for transparency and the effective monitoring of all
information and transactions within the locality concerned;

g. To provide for consistent accessibility of organized informations
to the general public as well as provide a venue for
communication with constituents;

h, To provide a productive tool to increase efficiency in local
government service;

i. To equip local government units with a constantly evolving
technology that will be at par with global standards.

Section 3. Budget and Implementation. ~ The amount necessary
for the operation and maintenance of the Information Technology Office
in every municipality, city and province shall be charged to the local
funds. ‘The LGU concerned, shall, immediately include in its annual
budget the amount to be defrayed, and, consistent with its allowable
budgetary allocation may seck the technological support of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the establishment of
the IT Office.

Section 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this
Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity
and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations,
other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act,
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,