DOF Undersecretary Bayani Agabin joins top officials of DILG, DBM and NEDA in signing the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1-2016 setting the framework and policy for a more coordinated approach towards improving local government units’ public financial management in ensuring harmonized and synchronized policies, systems and procedures in planning, budgeting, investment programming, and resource mobilization. The event was held last 27 October 2016 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in celebration of the 25 years of the Local Government Code.

BLGF OIC Executive Director Niño Raymond B. Alvina discussed Business Application Revenue: Emerging Major Source of Local Income highlighting the progress and impact of business tax administration at the National LGU Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Forum held last 27 October 2016 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

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