By Susan
C. Aro
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Town officials crafted
a measure regulating an alternative mode of payment and collection of fees
through electronic means which is the emerging trend in transactions deemed
convenient e nowadays with information and communications technology.
The
measure is anchored on Republic Act 8792 otherwise known as the Electronic
Commerce Act of 2000 which underscores the need to create an information
friendly environment which supports and ensures the availability, diversity and
affordability of ICT products and services.
Under
the ordinance, various modes and channels of electronic payment such as credit
cards, debit cards, cash cards, mobile phones as prescribed in the guidelines
under Department of Trade and Industry-Department of Finance Joint Department
Administrative Order No. 2 series 2006 will be accommodated.
Accordingly
this will instill among stakeholders good governance practices making use of
the advantage of innovations in information technology for a convenient,
efficient and effective collection system.
The
measure is elevated
to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review. JDP/SCA
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