The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and other key agencies have signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) that aims to streamline the processes and requirements in relation to local travel amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The virtual signing of Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Seri
Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases at the start of the year, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has called on local government units (LGUs) to extend the
(Photo courtesy of Meycauayan City LGU) MANILA - Amid the spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases at the start of the year, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has called on local government units (LGUs) to extend the period of business permit renewals and payment of real property tax until March 31. ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica said local chief executives have the power to move the renewal and payment from January 3 to 20 up to the end of the first quarter of this year. "This is a time for us to approach situations with more compassion and sensitivity. With a record-breaking number of Covid-19 cases being announced almost every day, we at ARTA believe it is only right to extend the period of renewal of business permits," Belgica said in a statement Friday. He also reminded LGUs to adopt the electronic Business One-Stop-Shop (e-BOSS), which automates business permitting and licensing systems, that will ease transactions between government offices and the p
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has formally adopted the recommendations of Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in its guidelines for securing a Certificate of Foundling and Certification of Registration of Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM).
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and An
Implementation of construction projects in the country are expected to accelerate with the signing of an inter-agency memorandum, which is expected to speed up processes and permitting for construction activities. On Tuesday, various government agencies led by the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) sig