The city government of Davao and power provider Aboitiz Group inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wednesday aiming to make Davao City the most business-friendly city in Mindanao.
Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, together with Anton Perdices, senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of the AboitizPower Distribution Unit and Rodger Velasco, president and chief operating officer (COO) of the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), led the signing of the MOA in streamlining business processes under the Project Bilis Davao through digitalization of the issuance of building and business permits, tax mapping, and the use of online payment channels.
The MOA signing was held at the at the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) admin office in Davao City.
Perdices, who represented the business units of the Aboitiz in Davao City, said this aims to promote ease of doing business with the city and to attract more investors, encourage new businesses, and promote economic growth.
“The rise of the digital age has transformed us all. It created a necessity for people of all ages to adapt and innovate digitally. It has since created the need for a more flexible way of doing things, including the integration of online processes in our day-to-day business,” Perdices said.
Velasco explained that a Technical Working Group (TWG) will be formed that will be composed of representatives from Aboitiz, city government of Davao, and business sector.
In his message, Duterte said the Project Bilis Davao serves as a significant platform to sustain the demand and the inevitable increased usage of online services specially with Davao City’s growing economy.
“Online transaction and payment systems provide a world of convenience for everyone compared to manual systems,” he said.
The mayor is optimistic that upon implementation, the project will encourage further innovation in the field of public service and effectively serve the best interests of the Dabawenyos, tourists, and investors.
