SYMBOLISM: 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.

PPCWD COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSPARENCY SEAL

I.     PPCWD’s VISION, MISSION, MANDATE, AND LIST OF OFFICIALS

II.     ANNUAL / QUARTERLY FINANCIAL / AUDIT REPORTS / HIGHLIGHTS

III.    DBM APPROVED BUDGET AND TARGETS

IV.     PROJECTS PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES, BENEFICIARIES, AND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

V.       ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN

VI.     QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) CERTIFIED BY INTERNATIONAL CERTIFYING BODY OR AGENCY OPERATIONAL MANUAL

VII.      SYSTEM OF RANKING DELIVERY UNITS

VIII.       ARTA COMPLIANCE

IX.        SALN / SUBMISSION FILING

X.        FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

XI.        PPCWD COMPLIANCE TO CITIZEN’S CHARTER VALIDATION

XII.        OTHER GOOD GOVERNANCE CONDITION