THE Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has announced a strategic partnership with Twala, a digital signature and digital identity startup supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) through the DoST Startup Grant Fund, to enhance ARTA's digitalization strategy.

The partnership aims to streamline processes and improve the ease of doing business in the country.

A memorandum of understanding was entered into by and between ARTA and Twala represented by the director general, Secretary Ernesto Perez, and Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Jeffrey Reyes respectively. The signing ceremony occurred at the ARTA Central Office on April 25.

Perez expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This collaboration with Twala is a significant step towards our goal of enhancing the ease of doing business in the country. We look forward to leveraging Twala's technology to drive digital transformation and improve efficiency within our organization."

In addition to the partnership with ARTA, Twala has also collaborated with the Supreme Court to provide inputs in their ongoing work to draft rules to allow electronic notarization in the country.

Twala has also partnered with the Philippine Senate to help them digitize their internal processes, further demonstrating Twala's commitment to supporting digital transformation in the Philippines.

The partnership between ARTA and Twala, along with other government agencies, signifies a commitment to innovation and efficiency in the public sector, ultimately benefiting businesses and citizens alike. Twala remains dedicated to support organizations in their digital transformation journey, driving progress and growth in the Philippines.