IN keeping with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for full digital transformation of the government, more than 940 local government units across the country have adopted the Electronic Local Government Unit (eLGU) system, a unified platform that brings essential public services online.
Developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) under the eGov PH Super App, the eLGU system allows residents to apply for business, building, and work permits; secure community tax certificates and civil registry documents; as well as obtain barangay business clearances, all in one place, anytime anywhere.
To accelerate the shift to digital governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched the eLGU Island-Wide Caravan nationwide.
Through this initiative, additional 344 LGUs have pledged to adopt the system, with 134 now undergoing training and integration to ensure smooth implementation in their communities.
As of the latest report, 41 cities and 901 municipalities were already using the eLGU system.
The DILG also reported that 1,506 LGUs now meet the standards for processing new business permits, while 1,503 comply with renewal requirements, making it easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses to operate and grow.
The DILG said it remained committed to building a government that is transparent, responsive, and people-centered.
Through the eLGU system, technology becomes a bridge that connects every Filipino to faster, simpler, and more accessible public service, it added.
