THE City Government of Bacolod has asked a clarification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority if the barangays are also covered of the extension of the city’s Business One-Stop-Shop (Boss) at the Government Center.
Executive assistant Samuel Montoyo, member of Anti-Red Tape Act Core Team, said on Sunday, January 20, that under the law, it’s mandatory that all barangays should join the Boss until January 20, but since it’s already extended until February 28, they sought a clarification from the DILG and Anti-Red Tape Authority, under the office of President Rodrigo Rodrigo, if the barangays are still covered by the extension.
“We will wait for the implementing rules,” he said.
He added that under the Republic 11032, it stated that in Boss, the barangay is part and parcel component in ease of doing business.
The City Council earlier approved the extension of the Boss and the deadline of payment for business permits from January 20 to February 28.
From January 20 to February 28, the business owners who are processing their business permits for renewal will not be charged with 25 percent surcharge or penalties.
The Boss, which ended on January 20, aims to provide convenience and accessibility to the taxpayers.
Montoyo said from January 3, the 61 barangays joined the Boss for the convenience of the taxpayers.
“They sent their representatives, but the only problem was the absences and tardiness of some barangay representatives,” he said.
He added that the performance of the barangays will also be submitted to the DILG.
The city will also give a commendation to the barangays with perfect attendance in Boss.
Montoyo appealed to all the barangay officials to continue their support on the ongoing Boss.