(Cont. Ord. No. 2022-18, enacted on 29th day of November, 2022)
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Public transportation, public market and business establishments, at their own discretion, may select as their alternative mode of payment from any QR Ph-ready financial service providers (FSP) participating in the Paleng-QR Ph program of the City,
Provided, however, that nothing in this Ordinance shall prohibit payment in cash when otherwise chosen by the patrons, consumers, buyers, passenger, or clients.
SECTION 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. -
a) The LGU shall:
1. Authorize the City Mayor to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), on behalf of the City Government of Alaminos with the chosen qualified FSPS for the Program implementation if warranted.
2. Coordinate with key local stakeholders, such as the vendor associations, TODA, and the market superintendents, to ensure effective implementation of the Program:
3. Invite FSPs to participate in the program and negotiate for deals/special offers to encourage target participants to open a transaction account and use QR code digital payment. The LGU can partner with as many participating FSPS as deemed appropriate;
4. Assist target participants (e.g., vendors and tricycle operators) in the Lopening of accounts by among others providing additional relevant documents, such as LGU certification to support the know-your-customer (KYC) requirements of the FSP;
5. Organize a special "account opening day(s)," in coordination with participating FSPs, to ensure ease and convenience of account opening by covered users and their clients, including the provision of QR code printouts that can be readily displayed in their stores, terminals, and vehicles;
6. Coordinate with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in line with the latter's programs such as the Free Wi-Fi for All (FW4A);
7. Provide banners, standees and other Paleng-QR Ph markers in public markets, TODA terminals, and tricycles using the template provided (Annex "B"): incorporate the standard branding of the Paleng-QR Ph (Annex "C") in the promotional and information materials used for the program's IECC;
