The Philippines Transparency Seal

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.

DOST-PHIVOLCS Compliance with Sec. 93 (Transparency Seal) R.A.  No. 10155 (General Appropriations Act FY 2012)

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

a. The agency's mandates and functions

b. Position, designation and contact information

II. Annual Report

a. Annual Budget Execution Documents (BEDs)

• Physical and Financial Plan
• Monthly Cash Program
• Estimate of Monthly Income

b. Budget Accountabiliy Reports (BARs)

• Quarterly:   
  • Quarterly Physical Report of Operation (BAR 1)
  • Quarterly Financial Report of Operation (BAR 2)
  • Quarterly Report of Income (BAR 3)

• Monthly:    
  • Statement of Allotments, Obligations and Balancess (BAR 4)
  • Monthly Report of Disbursement (BAR 5)

III. PHIVOLCS approved budgets and Corresponding Targets

IV. Major program/projects categorized in accordance with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s.2011

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

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

VII. Annual Procurement Plan, Contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants

a. Annual Procurement Plan

b. Contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants

VIII. Good Governance Condition Certifications and Reports 

Annex 1 - Transparency Seal Certification

Annex 2 - PhilGEPS Certification

Annex 3 - Report on Aging Cash Advance

Annex 4 - Anti-Red Tape Act Compliance Certification

PBB Accomplishment Report