At both events, one thing was made clear — local government competitiveness is on the rise. Recently released, and in fact announced first by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez in the 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit, were the results for next year’s report. One after another, we assessed province after province and city after city, listening to their presentations, examining their submissions, and grading the performances. It is soon expected that the app will also be the digital medium for submission and payment of business permits, taxes, and other necessary dealings with government. As a final word, one may ask how these LGUs are leading the way for greater governmental reforms?

Source: Manila Times November 13, 2019 17:46 UTC