Transparency

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

  1. The agency’s mandates and functions

      2. Position, designation, and contact information

II. Annual Financial Reports

  1. Physical Targets and Accomplishments:

III. DBM Approved Budget and Targets

IV. Annual Procurement Plan

V. QMS Certification of at least One (1) Core Process by an International Certifying Body (ICB) 

VI. The Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosures

VII. Freedom of Information

VIII. Certificate of Compliance on the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018