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.
DOLE Compliance with Sec. 93 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10155 (General Appropriations Act FY2012)
I. Agency's mandate and functions, names of its officials with
their position and designation and contact information
Mandate, Functions and Officials
II. Annual Financial Reports
FAR No. 1 - Statement of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements, and Balances (SAAOBDB)
FAR No. 4 - Monthly Report of Disbursement
BAR No. 1 - Quarterly Physical Report of Operation
FAR No. 5 - Consolidated Quarterly Report of Revenue and other Receipts
Financial Plan (Detailed Statement of Current Year’s Obligations, Disbursements and Unpaid Obligations)
IIi. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding targets
IV. Major Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries and
Status of Implementation
V. Annual Procurement Plan
Annual Procurement Plan, Contracts Awarded,and Name of Contractors/Suppliers/Consultants
VI. QMS Certification of at least one core process by an
International Certifying Body
VII. System of Ranking Delivery Units and Individuals
VIII. The Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of
Statements and Financial Disclosures
IX. Freedom to Information (FOI)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI)
X. DOLE Additional Transparency Compliance