DTI Publishes Best Practices

The Local Government of Kalibo "Best Practices is included in the two soft-bound books published by the Department of Trade and Industry namely, "Streamlining Business Registration in LGUs" published in 2006 and "Simplifying Business Permit and Licensing Process of Local Governments" published in 2008.

Both books present the best practices of gover-nance in local government units specifically in the eradication of red tape and the provision of efficient service to its constituency.

Only three LGUs from all over the Philippines are included among the 16 local government units best practices are "Streamlining Business Registration in LGUs".

In that new book, Kalibo’s Service Guide Handbook is featured on page 44. LGU Kalibo’s own Community Broadcast Information System DYYM Ka-Tribu Radyo is mentioned as one of the primary tools of information dissemination and the Rights and Responsibilities of Valued Client.

Kalibo’s Service Guide Handbook along with Marikina City’s Fact Book is mentioned in the 2008 published book, "Simplifying Business Permit and Licensing Process of Local Governments" found on page 81 Box 13 while LGU Kalibo’s good relationship with National Govern-ment Agencies on Business Permit and Licensing process and its coordination with the Civil Service Commission for skills improvement of its staff is noted in page 87 Box 13.

The improvement and efficiency in the business permit and licensing processes is one of former Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo’s achievements in his three terms in office as chief executive of Kalibo, Aklan. /MP