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ByArmando C. Sanchez
Municipal Mayor
STATUS OF INFORMATIZATION-Governance in Philippine Cities
Experience of the Municipality of Sto. Tomas
in Implementing IT Projects
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30No. of Barangays
15,712No. of Households
80,393Population
Based on 2000 Census of Population
3No. of Industrial Estates
30+MNCs
300+Area Covered (Has.)
The Progressive Gateway Municipalityto the Province of Batangas, PhilippinesThe Progressive Gateway Municipality
to the Province of Batangas, Philippines
SANTO TOMASSANTO TOMAS
• Local Government Code of 1991 lays down the policy framework for the adoption of computerized information systems by local government units (LGUs).
• E-Commerce Law of 2000 mandates LGUs to accept data messages in virtually all their transactions with the public.
• Administrative issuances and programs of the National Government promote the use IT by LGUs.
Policy Framework for E-Government
Digital Database
• Digital data conversion, cleansing, reconciliation, and fine-tuning, either textual, vector, or raster.
• Integrating reengineering and reinvention strategies in IT projects
• Information systems for revenue generation and financial management and general administration. ! Increased revenue base ! Increased collectibles ! Improved collection efficiency ! Quality service to taxpayers ! Improved records integrity ! Streamlined internal operations ! Improved information flow
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1995
1996
19971998
19992000
2001
0
50
100
150
200
250
IT Opportunities for E-Government
IT Opportunities for E-Government
Technology options —Technology options —
ONLINE TRANSACTION PROCESSING (OLTP)
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
DIGITAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DDMS)
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS)
INTERNET/INTRANET
100
150
200
250
300
350
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Figure 1.7bTaxable Assessed Value
%Share
Industrial85.7%
Special0.1%
Residential6.5%
Agricultural5.6%Commercial2.1%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Current Year PrecedingYear
Prior Years Interests
Figure 2.6bDelinquent Accounts By Property Kind
(In Million PhP)
Series1 Series2 Series3
Leveraging IT for E-Government
Investing in IT for a return Investing in IT for a return
Determining tax bases and collectibles Determining tax bases and collectibles
Targeting high collection efficiency Targeting high collection efficiency
Improving tax assessment and collection systemImproving tax assessment and collection system
Concrete Results of IT
Established tax bases and collectibles Established tax bases and collectibles
Identified previously unknown delinquenciesIdentified previously unknown delinquencies
Improved collection efficiencyImproved collection efficiency
Identified undeclared or under-declared properties and businessesIdentified undeclared or under-declared properties and businesses
More accurate and readily available recordsMore accurate and readily available records
Improved internal processes and proceduresImproved internal processes and procedures
Improved transparency in government transactionsImproved transparency in government transactions
Better planning and public service deliveryBetter planning and public service delivery
Internet convenienceInternet convenience
Faster, convenient, and quality services to citizensFaster, convenient, and quality services to citizens