Duterte signs anti-red tape law vs corruption

By Mar T. Supnad

President Rodrigo Duterte signed an anti-red tape law to ensure smooth flow in transacting business in government and lessen corruption.

This was revealed by Rep. Joet Garcia, (Bataan-2nd district) co-author, who personally witnessed the signing by the President of Republic Act 11032 or "Ease of doing business and efficient government services delivery act of 2018” in Malacañang.

The Act which amended the "Anti- Red Tape Act of 2007,” Garcia said, streamlines procedures for the issuance of business permits, clearances, and other requirements necessary for doing business nationwide.

With the aim of encouraging entrepreneurs and improving the business climate in the country, Garcia expressed optimism that the law will also create an Anti- Red Tape Authority which will monitor compliance by the different agencies and local government units as well as implementation of policies.

The Anti red tape law will erase the usual snail-paced processing of business permits, among others that had sometimes become breeding ground of corruption and bribery among corrupt government personnel.

Key government officials witnessed the signing: Senate President Tito Sotto III, Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, Senator Koko Pimentel, House of Representatives Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Majority Leader Rudy Fariñas and other House Members who co-authored the bill and Department Secretaries led by Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez.