Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has lauded the new memorandum of agreement between the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the Ombudsman, calling it a key step to enforce the Ease of Doing Business law and hold erring officials accountable.
Zubiri, the law’s author, said the partnership will speed up case resolution by allowing the Ombudsman to use ARTA’s case files directly, cutting redundant investigations.
He stressed that faster enforcement will help eliminate government bottlenecks that hinder investments and services, while deterring corruption at frontline offices.
“Enforcement is the missing link. Too many citizens still face circular requirements and unnecessary sign-offs, and agencies often escape real consequence for breaching service timelines,” according to him.
“With ARTA’s case files now feeding directly into Ombudsman proceedings, mas mabilis na ang mga desisyon. This will deter bad behavior and reward compliant offices,” Zubiri concluded.IMT
