FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILlPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a Local Government Information Management Program to provide 
management information system in all local government units (LGUs) in order to strengthen 
further local government administration for national development. 
Our experience in the devolution of powers and authority to local governments by virtue of the 
Local Government Code has confinned the need for sustained support to the enhancement of 
local government capability for responsive and accountable governance. This need has become 
more urgent because the national government has increasingly tapped local governments for 
economic pump-priming. Needles to say, the LGUs are faced with tremendous demands for 
effective performance of both their local government administration and development functions. 
In this context, the establishment of a Local Government Information Management Program to 
guide information systems development among local governments has become imperative to 
ensure the systematic and efficient gathering, processing and utilization of information for local 
development planning, management and administration. Such move is envisioned to rationalize 
and optimize existing information systems among devolved offices toward supporting local 
development initiatives for a more responsive government structure. 
Moreover, a network of local management information systems will facilitate the collection of 
information and statistics for national development planning, policy-making, enhance the 
dissemination of trade, tourism, and investment information in support of the national 
government’s thrust toward countryside development. 
Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
A N T ~ N ~ O  
“SONNY” F. TR~LANES rv 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the ‘Zocal Management Information 
System Act of 2008.” 
SEC. 2. Declaratlon of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
establish efficient and responsive information management system in all local government units 
(LGUs) to further strengthen local government capability for development administration. 
SEC. 3. Local Government Informution Management (LOGZM). -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 local 
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 
(LMZTO). - The provincial and city governments shall create their respective local information 
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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). - 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 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, 
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implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of national and local development plans, programs, 
and projects; 
b) 
Provide technical assistance for the computerization of local government 
administration system for legislation, budget, property and supply, accounting, treasury, payroll 
and civil registration, among others, as well as for the 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 setting up their 
information systems; and 
e) 
Develop and establish barangay 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, 
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set standards on statistical matters, and coordinate the statistical activities of local government 
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 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-operate- 
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: 
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Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government as Chairman; 
The Managing Director of the National Computer Center as Vice-chairman; 
The respective Chairmen of the Senate and the House Committees on Local 
Government; 
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The Secretaries and head of the following; 
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Heads or duly-designated representatives of the following: 
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The League of Provinces; 
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The League of Cities; 
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National Economic and Development Authority; 
Department of Budget and Management; 
National Statistical Coordination Board; and 
Department of Science and Technology. 
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The League of Municipalities; and 
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 ensue 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: 
Electronic Data Processing Service of the Department of the Interior and Local 
Government who shall act as coordinator; 
Department of Finance; 
Department of Budget and Management; 
Department of Science and Technology; 
Department of Transportation and Communications; 
Commission on Audit; 
National Computer Center; 
National Statistical Coordination Board; 
National Statistics Office; 
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National Mapping Resources Center; 
Technology and Livelihood Resource Center; 
Development Academy of the Philippines; 
University of the Philippines System; 
Local Government Academy, Department of the Interior and Local Government; 
A Non-government or people's organization actively involved in community- 
based information systems; and 
A professional organization of information technology practitioners. 
Personnel of other government agencies may be requested to provide assistance to the 
Technical Working Group. 
SEC. 12. 
Fuiidtiig. - The amount of Twenty Seven Million Pesos (PhP 
27,000,000,00) 
is hereby appropriated for initial implementation of this Act in three (3) pilot 
provinces which shall 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. 
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SEC. 15. 
Eflectiviw. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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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 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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