A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government information is a pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its inherent value.
The Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol of a policy shift towards openness in access to government information. On the one hand, it hopes to inspire Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen engagement; on the other, to invite the Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to participate in governance.
This initiative is envisioned as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the position of the Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient - a shining example for democratic virtue in the region.
- Mandate, functions, contact information of its officials
- Annual audited and unaudited financial statements
- approved budget and mfo targets
- Major programs and projects classified according to the five key results area
- Program and project beneficiaries as identified in special provision in the gocc budget
- Annual procurement plan
- Annual reports
- Certificates of compliance
see attachment)