PHILIPPINE TRANSPARENCY SEAL

 

Symbolism

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 of democratic virtue in the region.

Source: Section 7.0, National Budget Circular No. 542, August 29, 2012.

DOST VII Compliance with Section 91 of the General Appropriations Act FY 2014 (or RA 10633)

 

I. MANDATE, FUNCTIONS, AND OFFICIALS 

II. QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS

III. DBM APPROVED BUDGET AND TARGETS

IV. PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, BENEFICIARIES, AND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION 

V. ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN 

VI. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFIED BY INTERNATIONAL CERTIFYING BODY OR AGENCY OPERATIONS MANUAL

VII. SYSTEM OF RANKING DELIVERY UNITS AND INDIVIDUALS

VIII. AGENCY REVIEW and COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE of STATEMENTS and FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

IX. FREEDOM of INFORMATION PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

X. GOOD GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE