• 1987 CONSTITUTION | Article II, Section 23 Participation of non-governmental, community-based and other sectoral organizations shall be encouraged by the State

• LG CODE | Section 34 Mandates LGUs to promote the establishment and operation of people's and non-governmental organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy

• GAA | In accordance with the applicable GAA, the NGA may be authorized to transfer government funds to a CSO duly accredited by the said NGA and selected in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations

• Section 73 (c) of the 2022 GAA prescribes the minimum guidelines by which NGAs should accredit CSOs prior to the transfer of funds 

• Voluntary Work

The CSO may engage with the Department in a volunteer capacity without any cost to the government to provide feedback on PPAs; support in pushing for various advocacies; assist in formulating plans, policies, and issuances; and implement PPAs.

CSOs may still engage with the Department in a volunteer capacity in any of the areas for engagement without being accredited or certified and will be issues a Certificate of Participation after having completed its engagement. Having accreditation, however, allows the CSO to enter into formal agreements with the concerned Operating Unit.

• Voluntary Work with Cost

The CSO may also engage with the Department to assist or participate in a volunteer capacity but shall be reimbursed for applicable cost to provide feedback on PPAs, support in pushing for various advocacies; assist in formulating plans, policies, and issuances; and implementation of capacity development programs.

The reimbursable costs may be given for any of the following expenses: a) actual transportation expenses; b) per diems; c) honoraria; and d) other incidental expenses incurred in the performance of duties. 

• Provider of Goods and Services

CSOs may also act as providers of goods goods and/or services for which they will receive remuneration or payment.

National Accreditation Committee

 Chairperson: SILG or his/her representative

Vice-Chairperson: Director, BLGS

Members: Director, BLGD

Director, OPDS

Director, NBOO

Representative, Legal and Legislative Liaison Service

Regional Accreditation Committee

 Chairperson: Regional Director

Vice-Chairperson: Assistant Regional Director

Members: Provincial Director/s or City Director in the areas where the applicant intends to operate

Chief, MED

Chief, CDD

Chief, Finance and Administrative Division

Chief, PDMU

Representative, Legal Services Unit

Provincial Accreditation Committee

Chairperson: Provincial Director

Members: Program Manager

Cluster Heads Representative 

Project Development and Monitoring Unit Head

• Enhancing Effectiveness of CSOs in Local Development: A Capacity Development Program for CSOs in the LSBs

• Capacity Building for the establishment of CSO Desks and Institutionalization of Local People’s Council 

• Dagyaw: Town Hall Meetings 

• Deployment of the Participatory Governance Metrics (PGM) 

• Support to Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) 

• SGLG Regional Assessment

• Fisheries Compliance Audit

• ADAC Performance Audit 

• Barangay Environmental Compliance Audit

• Full Disclosure Policy Program

• LTIA Assessment

• Tabletop Assessment for Regional Peace and Order Councils (RPOC) by National Audit Teams

• Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA)

• Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB)

• Conduct of Functionality Audits of BBIs and Local Mechanisms on Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC, LCPC and VAW Desk) 

• Celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week 

• Celebration of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) 

• CSOs implementing anti-illegal drugs initiatives, Inventory of LGUs and Partner Agencies

• Conduct of webinar and forum featuring local organization’s programs on anti-illegal drugs 

• Regional Peace and Order Council Cluster’s Meeting 

• POC Performance Audit 

• Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay

• Strengthening Institutional Capacities of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (SICAP-BADAC)

• Third-Party Monitoring

For Voluntary Engagements:

1. Fully-accomplished Application or Form A (Annex A)

2. Letter of intent to apply for Accreditation (Annex J)

3. Certificate Under Oath (Annex K)

4. Organizational Chart of the CSO

For Voluntary Engagements with Costs:

1. Fully-accomplished Application or Form A (Annex A)

2. Letter of intent to apply for Accreditation (Annex J)

3. Certificate Under Oath (Annex K)

4. Organizational Chart of the CSO

5. Data Sheet of the CSO 

6. Annual Accomplishment Report or Brochure or Profile of the CSO

7. Copy of Resolution authorizing the CSO to apply for DILG accreditation

8. Certified true copy of the Certificate of Registration (SEC, CDA, DOLE, or the DHSUD)

9. Certified true copies of Audited Financial Reports/Statements and Annual Income Tax Returns for the past three (3) years or Financial Statement or Report for CSOs operating for less than three (3) years

10. Original Sworn Certification, stating that the CSO is not in default or delay in liquidating any funds received from any government agency, that neither the CSO nor any of its past or present directors, trustees, officers, or key personnel has been blacklisted by any government agency, or is a defendant, respondent or accused in any civil, administrative or criminal case arising from or involving the use of public funds received by the CSO (Annex M)

11. Original Certificate of Good Standing from the umbrella organization, federation, coalition, to which the CSO may belong, if applicable

For Provider of Goods and Services:

1. Fully-accomplished Application or Form A (Annex A)

2. Letter of intent to apply for Accreditation (Annex J)

3. Certificate Under Oath (Annex K)

4. Organizational Chart of the CSO

5. Data Sheet of the CSO 

6. Annual Accomplishment Report or Brochure or Profile of the CSO

7. Copy of Resolution authorizing the CSO to apply for DILG accreditation

8. Certified true copy of the Certificate of Registration (SEC, CDA, DOLE, or the DHSUD)

9. Certified true copies of Audited Financial Reports/Statements and Annual Income Tax Returns for the past three (3) years or Financial Statement or Report for CSOs operating for less than three (3) years

10. Original Sworn Certification, stating that the CSO is not in default or delay in liquidating any funds received from any government agency, that neither the CSO nor any of its past or present directors, trustees, officers, or key personnel has been blacklisted by any government agency, or is a defendant, respondent or accused in any civil, administrative or criminal case arising from or involving the use of public funds received by the CSO (Annex M)

11. Original Certificate of Good Standing from the umbrella organization, federation, coalition, to which the CSO may belong, if applicable

12. Original Certification of No Derogatory Record, or its equivalent issued by any of the following agencies: SEC, CDA, DOLE, or HLURB

13. Original Sworn Certification by the head of the government agency and local chief executive appearing in the Application Form, stating the PPA that the CSO implemented or is implementing with the government agency, and that the CSO has no derogatory record with the government agency

Requirements for CSOs with existing valid accreditation from other NGAs or their local sanggunian, or certification from the PCNC, shall only submit the following:

1. Fully-accomplished Application or Form A (Annex A); 

2. Letter of intent to apply for Certification (Annex K); and 

3. Certificate of Valid Accreditation signed by the NGA or LGU from which they have an existing valid accreditation, or Certification from the PCNC

Templates can be accessed through the link: https://tinyurl.com/CSOAccTemplates. 

• An Accreditation Certificate and/or Certification shall only cover the geographical area and shall only be used in the implementation of the DILG PPA stated therein.

• An Accreditation Certificate shall only be valid for a period not exceeding five (5) years from the date of issuance* 

• A Certification shall only be valid for a period not exceeding the validity of the Accreditation of the CSO from other NGAs or their local sanggunian or the Certification from the PCNC

• In cases wherein the CSO has a valid Accreditation from various government entities, the maximum validity of the DILG Certification shall follow the validity of the CSO’s existing accreditation that will expire soonest* 

RAC/PAC SECRETARIAT

• Evaluate all submitted applications for Accreditation, Certification, and/or renewal from CSOs in terms of the correctness of information and completeness of the requirements and take appropriate action therefore;

• Recommend final action to the R/PAC and process the signing of the Accreditation Certificate or Certification for approved applications;

• Prepare Quarterly Reports on funds transferred to partner CSOs in their respective regions and provinces, including a summary of updates on the status of all partnerships, and submit to the NAC Secretariat for consolidation within the first ten (10) days of the ensuing quarter; and

• Assist the R/PAC in all matters as it relates to the approval, renewal, and/or revocation of the Accreditation Certificate and/or Certification of partner CSOs at the provincial and regional level;

RAC/PAC

• Decide on the approval, renewal, and/or revocation of the Accreditation Certificate and/or Certification of partner CSOs at the regional and provincial level;

• Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), through the Regional or Provincial Director, to formalize and set the terms and conditions of the partnership with CSOs that shall be engaged in a voluntary capacity without cost to the government;

• Issue a Terms of Reference (TOR), through the Regional or Provincial Director, to formalize and set the conditions of the partnership with CSOs that shall be engaged in a voluntary capacity with cost to the government;

• Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), through the Regional or Provincial Director, to formalize and set the conditions of the partnership with CSOs that shall be engaged in implementing Department PPAs as providers of goods and services;

• Submit to the NAC the list of names, positions, and contact details of the members of the Secretariats to the RAC and PAC and update the NAC of any changes to the compositions of the Secretariats, as applicable;

• For the RAC, prepare the list of Accredited and Certified Partner CSOs at the regional and provincial level for posting on their respective DILG official regional websites that shall be updated every quarter; and

• Conduct a year-end assessment of Accredited and Certified partner CSOs at the regional and provincial level in coordination with partner Bureaus/PMOs