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.
The IA’s Compliance with Sec. 93 (Transparency Seal), R.A. 10155 (General Appropriations Act, FY 2012):
I. THE AGENCY’S MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS, NAMES OF KEY OFFICIALS WITH THEIR POSITION AND DESIGNATION, AND CONTACT INFORMATION
II. IA APPROVED BUDGET AND TARGETS
III. MODIFICATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS IN THE FY 2018 GAA
Not Applicable
IV. ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN
A. APP CSE
B. APP Non-CSE
C. Supplemental/Revised APP Non-CSE
– FY 2020 1st sem
D. Indicative APP Non-CSE
E. Procurement Monitoring Report (big BAC)
F. Procurement Monitoring Report (small BAC)
V. PROJECT, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, BENEFICIARIES AND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION
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FY 2024 (as of September 30, 2024)
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FY 2023 (as of December 31, 2023)
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FY 2022 (as of December 31, 2022)
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FY 2021 (as of December 31, 2021)
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FY 2020 (as of December 31, 2020)
VI. ANNUAL REPORTS
A. Statement of Allotment, Obligation, and Balances
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FY 2024 (as of September 30, 2024)
B. Quarterly Physical Report of Operation/Physical Plan
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FY 2024 (as of September 30, 2024)
VII. ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE STATUS OF INCOME AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO BE DEPOSITED OUTSIDE THE NATIONAL TREASURY
Not Applicable
VIII. QMS CERTIFICATION
IX. SYSTEM OF RANKING DELIVERY UNITS AND INDIVIDUALS
X. AGENCY REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE OF STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
XI. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI)
XII. AGENCY OPERATIONS MANUAL