JANUARY
- ARTA to LGUs: Implement Business One-Stop Shops
- ARTA calls on FDA to streamline registration process of vaccines and medical supplies
- ARTA starts business one-stop shop inspections
- ARTA inspects Manila and Navotas’ business-one stop shops
- ARTA inspects Marikina and Makati BOSS, to rank NCR LGUs based on performance
- ARTA inspects Valenzuela and Caloocan BOSS, inks MOU for ARTA package
- ARTA points out areas of improvement to Antipolo for their business one-stop shop
- Bgen. Carlos Quita fills in third ARTA Deputy Director General position
- ARTA, DICT, and partner agencies to launch Central Business Portal Phase 1 nationwide
- ARTA conducts surprise inspections at gov’t offices following reports of long queues
FEBRUARY
- CBP Phase 1 launched, to improve Philippines’ Starting a Business performance in Doing Business report
- ARTA reminds LGUs on their manner of assessing business taxes and the imposition of a Public Liability Insurance or its equivalent
- ARTA meets with Manila City LGU to discuss its BOSS and automation initiatives
- EODB-ART Council convene for 9th meeting, pushes for onboarding of agencies involved in logistics to TradeNet
- ARTA and PNP meet to discuss anti-red tape and -fixers initiatives
- ARTA declares pending applications automatically renewed from FDA list of 2,250
- ARTA calls out LTFRB for not posting updated Citizen’s Charter, urges BAI to automate
- ARTA lauds SSS, BIR for adhering to “no cut-off, no noon break” policy, urges other agencies to follow suit
- ARTA czar Jeremiah Belgica: Faster permit processing helped improve PHL Internet speed
- Jail time, P2-M fine await anti-fixing violators, ARTA czar Belgica warns
- ARTA warns gov’t agencies: cut-off, quota systems illegal
- ARTA to streamline permitting process for fiber optics and broadcast towers, to adopt platform for LGUs’ automation initiatives
MARCH
- Visa extension application unprocessed due to missing receipt irked ARTA czar
- ARTA commends QC’s online business permit issuance, urges other LGUs to follow suit
- LTO Taguig suspends District Office Chief, removes security guard from service following ARTA’s inspection
- ARTA mandates onboarding of all Trade Regulatory Government Agencies with TradeNet
- ARTA commends SEC for automating submission of reports by corporations
- ARTA czar to gov’t officials: Strike out your names, faces on public documents
- ARTA to harmonize existing EODB platforms of the government into a single platform
- ARTA czar underscores enforcement, empowerment strategies to win vs. red tape in ECCP forum
- Gov’t agencies boast faster service in ARTA report to the President
- ARTA to set up task force to fast-track death benefit claims of widows of soldiers, cops
- ARTA launches special email for claims of deceased uniformed personnel’s families
- ARTA to FDA: Expedite application process for Ivermectin
- ARTA to discuss with DOH, FDA the inclusion of Ivermectin in the COVID-19 treatment protocol for emergency use
- ARTA asks FDA to keep their communications open for Ivermectin applications
APRIL
- ARTA to help PhilHealth resolve slow release of hospital claims
- ARTA joins the call of President Duterte to PhilHealth to speed up release of hospital claims
- LGUs directed to put up electronic Business One-Stop Shop until June 17
- Anti-Red Tape Authority Welcomes the Signing of EO Creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Streamlining of Government Processes (OPASGP)
- ARTA czar Belgica: Go.SmARTApp to connect to other gov’t platforms, safe for public use
- ARTA to meet with DOH, FDA on green lane for local vaccine manufacturers
- ARTA, PACC forge a deal to further bolster gov’t fight vs. corruption, red tape
- EODB – ART Advisory Council convenes for 12th meeting, names PASGP Evasco as official advisor
- Anti-red tape committees in gov’t agencies to take oath before ARTA
- ARTA, OPASGP officials tackle ways for effective collaboration on 1st official meeting
- ARTA urges FDA to complete green lane for local COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers within 7 days
- ARTA spearheads dialogue with other gov’t agencies for Kaliwa Dam Project
- Inter-agency memo strictly bans collection of illegal transport fees, taxes
- ARTA to issue joint memo cutting down regulatory requirements for local COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers
MAY
- ARTA czar to lead coordination with gov’t agencies for interfaith prayer vs. COVID-19
- ARTA lauds PNP Business One-Stop-Shop
- ARTA notes EODB improvements but seeks a review of World Bank Doing Business Report
- ARTA checks alleged “LAGAY” system in building vaccine plant
- ARTA slaps FDA drug center with show-cause order for inaction on over 600 applications
- Gov’t officials, employees under ARTA probe subject to lifestyle checks
- ARTA gives FDA drug center until May 23 to explain unacted applications
- ARTA investigates LGUs allegedly still charging pass-through fees
- ARTA Sec. Belgica challenges new staff: Be passionate and efficient, find meaning in your work
- ARTA files cases against 4 Register of Deeds officials for cut-off imposition, other ease of doing business law violations
- ARTA joins PACC, ULAP in launch of anti-corruption program
- Tarlac task force quarry head falls in entrapment operation for extortion
- ARTA eyes opening one-stop shop at Matnog Port
- ARTA, key agencies discuss uniformed policies on Socialized Housing Sector
- ARTA now evaluating FDA drug center’s initial reply to show-cause order
- Gov’t agencies, religious groups to host Interfaith Prayer Meeting amid COVID-19 pandemic
- ARTA to gov’t agencies: Follow SEC’s lead, remove notarization requirement for business registration
- ARTA Sec. Belgica calls on other gov’t officials to join Interfaith Prayer Meeting
- ARTA files complaint vs Caloocan barangay chairman for inaction on barangay clearance request
JUNE
- ARTA files complaint against LTO officials for delays in processing of requirements, implementation of cut-off scheme
- FDA drug center releases hundreds of applications after ARTA’s show-cause order
- ARTA pushes for streamlining of Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Fixer in BIR Lipa nabbed in ARTA – CIDG entrapment ops
- ARTA to create task force to address delays in processing of blood money claims
- CSC charges Register of Deeds-Davao cashier for neglect of duty after ARTA’s complaint
- ARTA to join key agencies in drafting JAO on online discounts for seniors, PWDs
- ARTA to resume surprise inspections at LGUs, NGAs
- ARTA recommends 412 counts vs FDA drug center official over delays in application processing
- ARTA, DAP lead review of gov’t agencies’ Regulatory Impact Statements
- ARTA kicks off third anniversary celebration with leadership talk
- ARTA czar Belgica seeks DOH probe on FDA drug center chief
- Fixer who offered illegal services to ARTA official arrested
- Business organizations, media companies ink MOU as new ARTA Champions
- ARTA Sec. Belgica prods barangays to integrate with eBOSS platforms
- ARTA lauds QC LGU for expanded, more efficient eBOSS platform
- ARTA, JCI mull recognizing LGUs with best ease of doing business practices
- ARTA Sec. Belgica: PH to level up from starter to enabled level in Regulatory Management System
- ARTA czar Belgica stresses importance of public assistance desks in gov’t agencies
- ARTA, LTO clarify erroneous reports on fixer entrapment operation
- ARTA eyes 100-percent eBOSS compliance in LGUs by end of President Duterte’s term
- Two fixers caught outside LTO Marikina in ARTA-CIDG bust
- ARTA honors employees in anniversary culminating activity
- ARTA to help DFA address delays in passport appointments
- ARTA commits to assisting MSMEs amid COVID-19 pandemic
- ARTA remains steadfast in fight against corruption
- ARTA-LTO-CIDG nab student permit fixer outside LTO Caloocan
JULY
- ARTA, key agencies sign expanded JMC for streamlining of telco towers permitting process
- ARTA formally launches Philippine Good Regulatory Principles
- Over 35k permits released with ARTA’s help, nearly 1.2k complaints against anti-red tape violators acted upon
- ARTA chief Belgica commends DFA for setting up additional passport processing sites a week after inspection
- Sec. Belgica to LGUs: Set up kiosks where public will be assisted in navigating eBOSS
- ARTA Sec. Belgica reminds gov’t workers to observe office hours, set up public assistance desks
- ARTA pushes for online data sharing of gov’t agencies to ease application processes, to meet with PSA
- ARTA-CIDG bust net two PRC ID fixers
- Arta to Help Kins Of C-130 Crash Victims Speed Up Death Claims
- ARTA lauds SEC for courier service, online access for documents
- DOTr affirms readiness to join ARTA’s anti-fixer campaign
- ARTA calls on gov’t agencies to follow Zero Backlog Program
- ARTA to file case against LTO Caloocan Division Chief for inaction on proliferating fixers
- ARTA, PSA, religious sects to discuss concerns in requirements for certification of registration of authority to solemnize marriage
- 2 fixers arrested outside LTO Tabang in Bulacan; child rescued
- ARTA, key agencies to improve data-matching system among gov’t agencies
- ARTA eyes JMC for expedited permitting process for poles, aerial and underground broadband cables, underground fiber ducts
- ARTA to assist PSA in amending guidelines for securing certificate of foundling for adults
- STATE OF THE ARTA ADDRESS: Secretary Jeremiah B. Belgica
- 5 multimillion-peso scammers arrested in joint NBI-SEC-ARTA operations
- ARTA to commence User Acceptance Test of Phase 1 Features of Two (2) key information systems to help cut red tape
- ARTA bats for 100% operational capacity for frontline government services
- President Duterte calls on next administrations to continue using Central Business Portal
- ARTA joins President Duterte’s renewed call for passage of E-Governance Act
- ARTA lauds FDA for quick action on red tape issues with COVID-19 saliva testing kits
- ARTA Sec. Belgica elated over SC Court Administrator’s ‘strong reminder’ to courts to observe deadlines
- ARTA presents Reengineering Manual in virtual ceremonial launch
- EODB-ART Council approves motion to form task group to integrate all business processes in CBP