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.
DA-BAFS Compliance with Sec. 103 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 11975 (General Appropriations Act 2024)
I. Agency’s Mandate, Vision, Mission and List of Officials
- The agency’s mandates and functions
- Position, designation, and contact information
II. Annual Financial Reports
III. DBM Approved Budget and Targets
IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries, and Status of Implementation
- Major Programs and Projects Categorized in Accordance with E.O. No. 43, s.2011
- Program / Project Beneficiaries and Status of Implementation
V. Annual Procurement Plan
- Contract Awarded, and Name of Contractors / Suppliers / Consultations
VI. Quality Management System Certified by international certifying body
