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ARTA urged to accelerate LGU digitalization to curb corruption, red tape
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, urged the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to accelerate the digitalization of local government units (LGUs) to combat corruption and improve the ease of doing business.
Gatchalian emphasized that while national-level processes are improving, digitalization must be felt at the local level for it to be effective.
He noted that only 113 out of 1,634 cities and municipalities are fully compliant with the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) law, authored by Gatchalian, which streamlines energy project permits.
The Senate Committee on Finance has endorsed ARTA's proposed P496-million budget for 2026, a reduction from its initial request.
ARTA is seeking an additional P32.5 million to enhance its digitalization initiatives, including manpower, IT systems, and cloud infrastructure.
The agency recently launched an AI-powered platform to streamline complaints about inefficient or corrupt government practices.
Senator Erwin T. Tulfo had previously expressed concern regarding ARTA's limited enforcement powers and suggested granting the agency more authority.
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