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 for democratic virtue in the region.

Compliance with Sec. 91 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10633 (General Appropriations Act FY 2014)

I. The agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information

II. Annual Report

III. Approved Budget and MFO Targets(OSEC)

IV. Major Programs and Projects Classified According to Five Key Result Areas

V. Program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions

VI. Status of implementation of said program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports

VII. Annual Procurement Plan, contracts/suppliers/consultants / GPPB Reports

VIII. Citizen's Charter

IX. Quality Management System

X. Additional Transparency Compliance

XI. Other Cross-cutting requirements