THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) organized the first Anti-Red Tape (ART) Summit on October 25, 2023 at the CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City.

The event was designed for those responsible for implementing Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018” (EODB EGSD).

Focused on the theme “One CSC, One Government Against Red Tape,” the ART Summit sought to fortify the dedication of government agencies in enforcing R.A. 11032 and explore opportunities for collaboration.

It also emphasized the important roles of the Anti-Red Tape Division (ARTD) at the CSC Central Office (CO) and the Anti-Red Tape Units (ARTUs) in CSC Regional Offices (ROs) in implementing the EODB EGSD law.

“With this summit, we aim to harmonize the internal strategic goals of the CSC’s ARTD and ARTUs, ensuring their alignment with the overall thrust and direction of the Commission. And through this process, we hope to deepen our collective understanding of the fundamental principles and the finer nuances of the EODB EGSD Act,” said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.

The summit was also graced by CSC Commissioners Aileen Lourdes A. Lazada and Ryan Alvin R. Acosta, Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Ernesto V. Perez, ARTA Deputy Director General for Legal Geneses R. Abot, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Mary Jean T. Pacheco.

Acting Assistant Commissioners Judith Dongallo-Chicano, Nerissa B. Canguilan, and Karin Litz P. Zerna of the CSC, alongside various directors from the CSC CO and ROs attended the event.

Guest speakers from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Government Service Insurance System, and the Supreme Court of the Philippines were also in attendance.

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