February 26, 2007
TAGUIG CITY ORDINANCE NO. 004-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO ACCEPT AS AN
ALTERNATIVE MODE OF PAYMENT FOR TAXES AND FEES FROM
TAXPAYERS RESORT TO OR USE OF OVER THE COUNTER PAYMENTS IN
ACCREDITED BANKS, INTERNET BANKING AND AUTOMATED TELLER
MACHINES
Sponsored by:
Coun. Aurelio Paulo R. Bartolome
Coun. Arnel M. Cerafica Coun. Henry M. Dueñas, Jr.
Coun. Allan Paul C. Cruz Coun. Ricardo J. Jordan
Coun. Elpidio M. Javier Coun. Marisse Balina-Eron
Coun. Glen N. San Pedro Coun. Baltazar T. Mariategue
Coun. Delio J. Santos Liga Pres. Conrado C. Aquino, Sr.
SK Fed. Pres. Jeffrey B. Morales
WHEREAS, with the advent of information technology, transactions can
now be consummated through the use of electronic data messages or electronic
documents;
WHEREAS, with the passage of Republic Act 8792, otherwise known as
"AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AND USE OF
ELECTRONIC, COMMERCIAL, AND NON-COMMERCIAL
TRANSACTIONS, PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE THEREOF, AND
OTHER PURPOSES" the government recognizes resort to or availment of
electronic data messages or electronic documents in facilitating and effecting its
commercial and non-commercial transactions;
WHEREAS, the use of electronic data message or electronic documents,
through "internet banking," may be used by the City Government to facilitate
payment of taxes and fees for the convenience of taxpayers;
WHEREAS, the City Government, in devising an effective, efficient and
expeditious system of accepting payments from the tax-paying public, may adopt
measures to avail of the facilities and services of competent and accredited
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financial institutions for the benefit of the general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG
PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF TAGUIG IN SESSION ASSEMBLED: SaICcT
SECTION 1. The City Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept as an
alternative mode of payment of taxes and fees from taxpayers resort to Internet
Banking, Automated Teller Machines, and over the counter payment.
SECTION 2. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall
be defined as follows:
a. INTERNET BANKING — is a service that addresses the
client-institution's need for an efficient collection, fund transfer,
and on-line inquiry through the internet. The service involves
immediate credit to the client-institution's depository account.
b. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES — is an electronic
device which allows the bank's customers to make cash
withdrawals and check their account balances at any time
without the need for a human teller. Many ATM's also allow
people to deposit cash or cheques, transfer money from their
bank accounts to merchant accounts.
c. OVER THE COUNTER PAYMENTS — is a service that
addresses the client-institution's need for efficient collection
through a bank's network. The service involves immediate
credit to the client-institution's depository account without the
need to open accounts in various branches. Automated data
capture of collection or deposits details is provided for faster
account reconciliation.
SECTION 3. The banking institution shall seek accreditation from the
Taguig City Council to deliver the required facility and services defined and
provided for in this ordinance. The City Government will enter into an agreement
with the said banking or financial institution under terms and conditions that are
most advantageous to the government.
SECTION 4. The City Treasurer is hereby authorized to promulgate
and issue rules and regulations regarding the implementation of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Prompt taxpayers using any of the alternative modes of
payment, as provided for in this Ordinance, shall be entitled the same privileges
enjoyed by taxpayers paying in cash pursuant to Ordinance No. 100, Series of
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2005.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
SECTION 7. Effectivity. — This Ordinance shall take effect upon its
passage and publication as provided by law.
APPROVED this 26th day of February, 2007 at Taguig City. IcESaA
CITY COUNCILORS
(SGD.) HON. ARNEL M. CERAFICA
(SGD.) HON. HENRY M. DUEÑAS, JR.
(SGD.) HON. ALLAN PAUL C. CRUZ
(SGD.) HON. RICARDO J. JORDAN
(SGD.) HON. ELPIDIO M. JAVIER
(SGD.) HON. AURELIO PAULO R. BARTOLOME
(SGD.) HON. GLEN N. SAN PEDRO
HON. ARVIN IAN V. ALIT
(SGD.) HON. DELIO J. SANTOS
(SGD.) HON. MARISSE BALINA-ERON
(SGD.) HON. BALTAZAR T. MARIATEGUE
HON. NOEL R. DIZON
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(SGD.) HON. CONRADO C. AQUINO, SR.
Liga President
(SGD.) HON. JEFFREY B. MORALES
SK Federation President
Attested by:
(SGD.) HON. GEORGE A. ELIAS
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer
Certified by:
(SGD.) ATTY. DANIEL B. VALDEZ
City Council Secretary
Approved by:
(SGD.) HON. SIGFRIDO R. TIÑGA
City Mayor
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