JAGNA – The Local Government Unit has opened again its Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) on January 4 until January 20, 2010 at the Jagna Gym. The BOSS is an innovation spearheaded by the Business Permit and Licensing Office for fast and easy releasing of business permit and licenses. Payment of real property tax is also a part of the organized BOSS. The flow of the BPLS is as follows: Secure business application form & comply pre-process requirements; File and submit application for new/renewal of business permit; One-time assessment of taxes, fees and charges; One-time payment of taxes, fees and charges; Submit documents & releasing of Mayor's/Business Permit and MCH for motorela

Pre-process requirements are: Barangay business clearance; Cedula; Fire safety inspection certificate; Vehicle inspection form; Contract of lease; Market Clearance; ISWM clearance; Association clearance; Documentary stamp; Health certificate The idea of the one-stop-shop comes from providing many services in just one place to make processing organized, quick and fast to the clientele. The processing is organized step by step and the tables are arranged side by side in a linear flow designed to not confuse the clients. Agencies present are Bureau of Fire, Philippine National Police, Health, Market, Bureau of Internal Revenue. Barangay Looc of this town is also a part of the BOSS. Businesses located in Barangay Looc can readily get clearances at the Jagna Gym for easy access. By Amiela Singco-Balaba