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. Source: Section 7.0, National Budget Circular No. 542 , August 29, 2012.
National Budget Circular No. 542 , issued by the Department of Budget and Management on August 29, 2012, reiterates compliance with Section 93 of the General Appropriations Act of FY 2012. Section 93 is the Transparency Seal provision, to wit: Sec. 93. Transparency Seal. To enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all national government agencies shall maintain a transparency seal on their official websites. The transparency seal shall contain the following information: (i) the agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information; (ii) annual reports, as required under National Budget Circular Nos. 507 and 507-A dated January 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007, respectively, for the last three (3) years; (iii) their respective approved budgets and corresponding targets immediately upon approval of this Act; (iv) major programs and projects categorized in accordance with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s. 2011; (v) the program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions; (vi) status of implementation and program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports; and (vii) annual procurement plan, contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants. The respective heads of the agencies shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section. A Transparency Seal, prominently displayed on the main page of the website of a particular government agency, is a certificate that it has complied with the requirements of Section 93. This Seal links to a page within the agency’s website which contains an index of downloadable items of each of the above-mentioned documents.
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Learn about the legal basis, core responsibilities, and primary functions of the agency.
Discover the agency’s long-term goals, guiding principles, and commitment to public service.
View the current officials, key personnel, and organizational leadership of the agency.
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Financial transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2026.
Financial transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2025.
Financial transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2024.
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Budget transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2026.
Budget transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2025.
Budget transparency reports for Fiscal Year 2024.
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Transparency for Completed Projects with Beneficiaries and Costs.
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Transparency procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2026.
Transparency procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2025.
Transparency procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2026.
Transparency procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Transparency report for Procurement Monitoring
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Guidelines to facilitate ranking of delivery units and eligibility of personnel for the grant of Performance Based Bonus.
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Compliance records for financial disclosures and required transparency statements for Fiscal Year 2026.
Transparency documents and compliance records for public viewing.
Official certification confirming compliance with ARTA documents filing
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FOI compliance reports, accomplishments, and transparency records for public access.
Official certification confirming compliance with ARTA policies, standards, and regulations.
Guidelines and procedures for requesting public information from the agency.
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Collected Client Feedback Throughout the Reporting Period
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Service standards, requirements, procedures, and processing timelines for clients.
Official certification confirming compliance with ARTA policies, standards, and regulations.
Certification stating that all transactions and requests have been processed within prescribed timelines.
Information on the agency’s Anti-Red Tape Committee and related compliance initiatives.
Committee on Anti-Red Tape Directory