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Bill filed in Senate seeking creation of ICT officer in LGUs Share on email To facilitate the transition of local government units (LGUs) to digital services, Sen. Sonny Angara has filed Senate Bill 1943 or the Local Information and Communications Technology Officer (ICTO) Act, which seeks to create a new position of ICTO in all provinces, cities, and municipalities across the country. The proposed law seeks to amend Sections 443 (a), 454 (a), and 463 (a) of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, which deal with the officials of the municipal, city and provincial governments....

Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara filed a bill that would mandate an Information and Communications Technology Officer (ICTO) in local government units (LGUs) who would lead in the digital transformation of the public sector.

As local government units (LGUs) strive to take the lead in digital transformation for the public sector, Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara urged the Senate to pass into law the bill assisting LGUs in shifting to digital and online services.

Press Release Angara bill seeks to assist LGUs in shifting to digital To bolster the country's efforts in developing and implementing e-government services, Senator Sonny Angara said that local government units (LGUs) should take the lead in digital transformation for the public sector. Angara noted how the shift to digital or online services has accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and "government cannot afford to be left behind." "One need only to look into how more Filipinos now regularly use their mobile phones and computers to shop, do their groceries, and even transact with ...

New Chronicle-Express contact information 1-833-928-3389 After a delay in transition, subscribers of The Chronicle-Express may now contact a toll-free number for Customer Service, 1-833-928-3389. (See the full contact information list below.) The corporate-wide reorganization of our regional newspapers has been challenging. We appreciate our readers’ patience during this process, and apologize for any frustration it has caused our customers and the community. Contact information for The Chronicle-Express • For Customer Service and Subscriptions, call toll free: 1-833-928-3389 John Chris...