Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized that faster, more transparent, and efficient building permit processing is key to attracting investments and sustaining Bacolod City’s growth and development.
He made the remarks during the opening of the five-day seminar-workshop on the National Building Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 1096), its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (RIRR), and other related codes, at Acacia Hotel, Bacolod City, Monday, Nov. 9.
The seminar-workshop is organized by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the National Building Code Development Office, in coordination with the Philippine Association of Building Officials Inc. (PABO) National and the Association of City Engineers and Municipal Engineers of Negros Occidental.
It will run until November 13.
Gasataya cited the city’s ongoing efforts to streamline services through digitalization.
“Right here in Bacolod City, we are now in the procurement stage of establishing an online platform — not just for applications, but also for processing, downloading requirements, and paying necessary fees”, he said.
He also underscored the need to strengthen the Office of the Building Official (OBO) and equip its personnel to deliver prompt, quality services as Bacolod welcomes more major investments and development projects.
More than 500 building officials, engineers, and representatives from various local government units and national agencies are participating in the event, which covers building regulations, safety standards, accessibility, and improved permitting systems.*
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