The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Bohol Chapter have rallied behind a move to allow to barangay treasurers to collect real property taxes in a recent bid to increase tax revenues collection.
Led by Ubay Mayor Eutiquio Bernales, the movement surfaced after the league members listened to presentation on the electronic tax revenue assessment and collection system (ETRACS), touted as top of the line computerized system designed to streamline tax assessment and make collection efficient and practical.
LMP Bohol President, Catigbian Mayor Roberto Salinas stressed “the move may be applicable to some towns, but not all however and should be considered on a case-to-case basis”, while pointing out the impracticality of putting trainings for treasurers and assistant treasurers.
On the other hand, several LMP members believe that Bernales’ proposal complements the implementation of the ETRACS, which would be piloted in Bohol in Maribojoc town. (rachiu/PIA)