CATARMAN, Northern Samar– The provincial government of Northern Samar (PGNS) has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), a recognition given to local government units (LGUs) that meet the rigorous standards in ten key governance areas.
One of the key areas in which PGNS excelled is Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, where it has gained attention for its significant improvements in creating a more favorable investment climate and advanced business development. These efforts have been driven by enhanced investment policies and initiatives aimed at facilitating business growth and attracting investors to the province.
Among the notable initiatives that contributed to PGNS’s recognition were the establishment of the Northern Samar Green Lane. This initiative streamlines business registration and permit processing, removing the multiplicity and duplicity of business permits and licenses in the province. This alleviates the bureaucratic hurdles that investors face when trying to operate in their desired locations; the PGNS through its Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO) organized the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Officers from the 24 municipalities to establish a faster and more streamlined communication system, further aiding the province in its investment promotion and facilitation initiatives.
Northern Samar also successfully organized the programs of national government agencies through its Food Security and Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (FSSED), thus eliminating the duplication of programs within one location or target beneficiary. This optimizes government programs and distributes them more effectively.
Over the years, the province also has created a platform for its Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to promote their products and establish a stronger market.
Another initiative is the establishment of the Kauswagan Caravan, a platform that began as an initiative of the provincial government to deliver basic services to remote and underserved areas. It has since evolved into a platform for private entities to carry out their corporate social responsibility programs. Now in its 31st installment, the caravan continues to serve communities across the province.
The provincial government of Northern Samar continues to deliver results that drive local economic development, implementing innovative programs that improve governance and enhance the investment climate. Through strategic initiatives like streamlined business processes, community support programs, and effective partnerships, PGNS is paving the way for sustainable growth and progress for the Nortehanon people.
(THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERN SAMAR)
