DILG 5 through its training arm, Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) and Department of Information and Communications Technology 5 (DICT) conducted a virtual training entitled “Orientation on Revised BPLS Standards for LGUs and Promotion of iBPLS” held on May 17-18, 2023 via Zoom platform.

The 2-day activity was participated by the Business Permit and Licensing Officer (BPLO), Treasurer, IT Officer and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) representative of the Local Government Units of Camalig and Bacacay, Albay; Bula and Canaman, Camarines Sur; Talisay and Capalonga, Camarines Norte; Cawayan, Aroroy and Cataingan, Masbate; and Bulan, Irosin and Gubat, Sorsogon.

Said capacity development intervention was facilitated by the Local Economic and Development Section (LEDS) of the LGCDD together with the DILG Provincial Focal Persons for the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Programs.

For the training proper, Information System Analysts (ISA) Gerald Andrew Gojar and John Paul Cordez of the DICT 5 shed light on the following topics: Background of the Integrated Business Permit and Licensing System (iBPLS) Automation Project, Relevant Joint Memorandum Circulars (JMCs) and Legal Issuances, and Roles and Responsibilities of LGUs and DICT in the adoption of said system.

The BPLS streamlines the processes of issuing and renewing permits and licenses, making it faster, easier and more convenient for both LGUs and businesses. The streamlining includes process reengineering, automation or computerization, customer relations and institutionalization of the system.