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CLSU Facilitates ARTA Orientation to SUC and LGU Key Officials in Central Luzon

Sep. 12, 2024

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) successfully hosted the general orientation for Anti-Red Tape (ARTA) Ease of Doing Business: A Town Hall Meeting for Bagong Pilipinas Program to selected State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Water Districts, and Local Government Units (LGUs) from Central Luzon, held on September 10, 2024, at the FPJ Communication Hall. This event informed and advocated the initiatives of ARTA to simplify and automate government processes and other regulatory reform activities. Also, it enabled participants to explore innovative approaches to improve competitiveness, share best practices, and nurture collaboration to achieve a favorable business environment. Meanwhile, in his opening remarks, ARTA Undersecretary Gerald G. Divinagracia shared how ARTA embraced change and driven change through the implementation of various Ease of Doing Business and Anti-Red Tape Initiatives. CLSU President Evaristo A. Abella, represented by Vice President Ariel G. Mactal, acknowledged the presence of officials, representatives, and guests who attended the event. He emphasized CLSU's unwavering commitment to supporting ARTA's mission of promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability within public institutions. “CLSU also recognizes the challenge of reducing red tape not only in government concern but also a shared responsibility,” Vice President Mactal added. Additionally, the resource speakers from ARTA discussed the Salient Provision of RA 11032 or Ease of Doing Business Law, Whole-of-Government Reengineering Manual, Guidelines on the Implementation of the Citizen’s Charter and its Reference B, Harmonized Client Satisfaction Measurement, and lastly Complaints Handling. It was followed by an open forum where the participants asked questions and clarified information to the resource speakers. Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, President of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), Dr. Raul D. Divina, City Administrator, Science City of Muñoz, and Engr. Reagan F. Moscoso, General Manager, San Felipe Water District also graced the event, recognizing the importance of raising awareness about ARTA’s roles and initiatives in creating change in the business environment. #CLSUxARTA

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