Duterte forms interagency body to implement Local Government Reform Project

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has formed an “interagency governing board” that would implement the Local Government Reform Project (LGRP).

The LGRP, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, aims to boost local government units’ revenue from real property taxes by improving its capability to assess and appraise property values.

In his Administrative Order (AO) No. 40 signed April 27 but made public Wednesday, Duterte designated the Finance Secretary as chair of the board.

Members of the board include representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Bu…

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