NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1051
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE IN EVERY 
PROVINCE, CITY AND MUNICIPALITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Existing laws generally mandate various government agencies, offices and 
entities to make government services more efficient, available and accessible to the 
public.
Republic Act No. 10844 or the '‘'Department of Information And 
Communications TechnoiogyAct of 2015"(\\recXs the prioritization of the government's 
shift to E-government services or the use of Information and Communications 
Technology (ICT) by the government and the public to enhance the access to and 
delivery of government services to bring about efficient, responsive, ethical, 
accountable and transparent government service. More recently. Republic Act No. 
11032 or the "Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act 
of 2018" mdinddXjes the taking of appropriate measures to promote transparency in 
each agency with regard to the manner of transacting with the public, including the 
adoption of simplified requirements and procedures that will reduce red tape and 
expedite business and nonbusiness related transactions in government. It likewise 
consistently provides for the utilization of electronic services to expedite the public's 
transactions with government agencies.


While these laws establish the framework and concept of good governance, 
there is a need to implement these directives through a dedicated office to effectively 
carry out the ICT requirements of government agencies for effecth^e administration.
Thus, this bill provides the missing link between implementing a concept, and 
the actual receipt of efficient services sought after by the public, especially in the local 
government units (LGUs). The creation of an Information Technology Office is the 
best mechanism for the LGUs to professionalize the ICT services delivery in their 
localities, and Implement the directive for efficient delivery of services under the Ease 
of Doing Business Law, among other laws.
In view of the foregoing circumstances, the immediate passage of this bill Is 
earnestly sought.
WIN GATCHALIAN


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. No. ^1051
jss Senate
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•22 AUG-8 A10103
Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE IN EVERY 
PROVINCE, CITY AND MUNICIPALITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines 
in Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as the "LGU
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Information Technology Office Act".
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SEC. 2. Declaration of 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
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technologies in nation-building. Towards this end, the automation of
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information and public service-related transactions in all provinces, cities and
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municipalities shall be organized and made accessible through a database
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management system, to increase productivity and. efficiency of the delivery of
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services of the public servants, and to provide the client-public better
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transparency as to the status of their transactions. Furthermore, these policy
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objectives are to be read In consonance with Republic Act No. 11032 or the
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Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of
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SEC. 3. Creation of an Information Technology Office. - An Information
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Technology Office (ITO) is established in every province, city or municipality
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throughout the country which shall have the following functions:
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a) Provide for the automation and system of electronic data storage for
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all information and public service-related transactions relating to local
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business processes and other matters of public concern;
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b) Provide an on-time accomplishment reports of all departments, local
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advisories and participatory initiatives for local programs of their
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respective local government units (LGUs);
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c) Create a system to expedite the processing of ail internal and public
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services-reiated local transactions;
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d) Coordinate with other LGUs in creating an inter-connected database
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and Information management system to further 
expedite public
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service related-transactions occurring in multiple LGUs;
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e) Provide for technologies that will offer online payments for all local
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taxes, fees and other assessments, equipped with accurate
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computation of payments;
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f) Provide for transparency and the effective monitoring of all
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information and public service-related transactions within the locality
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concerned;
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g) 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) Provide a productive tool to increase efficiency in local government
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service; and
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i) Equip LGUs with a constantly evolving technology that will be at par
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with global standards.
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SEC. 4. Appointment of the ITO Chief - A provincial, city or municipal
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ITO Chief shall be appointed to head the ITO: Provided, That the province, city
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and municipality has the option to appoint a full-fledged ITO Chief or merge
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department in the provincial, city or municipal government: Provided, Further, 
that if the province, city or municipality shall appoint a full-fledged ITO Chief, 
the municipality has the option to set the rank, remunerartion and other 
emoluments of such provincial, city or municipal ITO Chief subject to existing 
laws, rules, and regulations.
SEC. 5. Duties and Responsibilities of the ITO Chief. - The ITO Chief has 
the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Formulate their respective Provincial, City or Municipal Information 
Technology Plan as weli as programs and projects designed to 
contribute to the development of the local government involved;
b) Implement, promote and monitor the various technology use and 
promotion programs among all the offices of the involved LGU;
c) Disseminate best practices and innovations of information technology 
management through the conduct of trainings, technology fora and 
similar activities;
d) Maintain effective liaison with the DOST and DICT, and public and 
private academic institutions engaged in information technology 
research, technology transfer, education, and training;
e) Perform over-all supervision of services and operations of the ITO;
f) Ensure that appropriate quality management systems are properly 
implemented and maintained in accordance with international 
standards in all aspects of operations of the ITO; and
g) Perform other related functions as may be assigned by higher 
authorities from time to time.
Sec 6. Staffing Pattern. - The Secretary of Department of Interior and 
Local Government (DILG) shall determine the organizational structure and 
staffing pattern of the ITO in accordance with civil service laws, rules, and 
regulations, subject to the review and approval of the Department of Budget 
and Management (DBM).


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SEC. 7. Budget and Implementation - The amount necessary for the 
operation and maintenance of the ITO in every province, city and municipality 
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 seek the technological support of the 
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of 
Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in the establishment of the 
ITO.
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DILG, in consultation 
with the DBM, DICT and DOST, and other concerned agencies and 
stakeholders, shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this 
Act within ninety (90) days from effectivity of this Ac
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in 
full force and effect.
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof 
contrary to or Inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 11. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the 
Philippines.
Approved,