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.

 

National Budget Circular 542

National Budget Circular 542, issued by the Department of Budget and Management on August 29, 2012, reiterates compliance with Section 93 of the General Appropriations Act of FY2012. Section 93 is the Transparency Seal provision, to wit:

Sec. 93. Transparency Seal. To enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all national government agencies shall maintain a transparency seal on their official websites. The transparency seal shall contain the following information: (i) the agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information; (ii) annual reports, as required under National Budget Circular Nos. 507 and 507-A dated January 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007, respectively, for the last three (3) years; (iii) their respective approved budgets and corresponding targets immediately upon approval of this Act; (iv) major programs and 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; and (vii) annual procurement plan, contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants.

The respective heads of the agencies shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.

A Transparency Seal, prominently displayed on the main page of the website of a particular government agency, is a certificate that it has complied with the requirements of Section 93. This Seal links to a page within the agency’s website which contains an index of downloadable items of each of the above-mentioned documents.

 

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.

PERFORMANCE PLEDGE

We, the officials and employees of the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office No. IV-A (CALABARZON) commit to:

D eliver services promptly, efficiently, and courteously at all times

A lways be attentive to the needs of the clients

R espond to the complaints on the services and take necessary action to correct them

E nsure strict compliance of service standards and procedures

G o for the improvements and innovations in the delivery of frontline services

4 Banner Program ready to serve 24/7 to client, farmers and fisherfolks

A ll these we ask for the Providence of our Divine Creator.

 

DA Compliance with Sec. 99 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10964 (General Appropriations Act 2018)

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.     DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets

a.      Budget for FY 2019

b.      GAA Performance Targets for FY 2019

c.      Budget for FY 2018

d.      GAA Performance Targets for FY 2018

III.     Modifications made Pursuant to the General and Special Provisions

  •  GAA Modification (FY 2019) – Not applicable
  •  GAA Modification (FY 2018) – Not applicable

IV.     Annual Procurement Plan

  1. FY2023 APP Non-CSE
  2. FY2023 APP CSE
  3. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 1 (2022)
  4. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 2 (2022)
  5. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 3 (2022)
  6. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 4 (2022)
  7. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 5 (2022)
  8. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 6 (2022) 
  9. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 7 (2022)
  10. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 8 (2022)
  11. DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 9 (2022)
  12. FY 2022 APP) Non-CSE
  13. PMR 2021
  14. FY 2022 Indicative APP Non-CSE
  15. FY 2022 APP CSE 
  16.  POSTING CERTIFICATION (1ST SEMESTER 2021)
  17.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 1 (2021)
  18.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 2 (2021)
  19.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 3 (2021)
  20.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 4 (2021)
  21.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 5 (2021)
  22.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 6 (2021)
  23.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 7 (2021)
  24.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 8 (2021)
  25.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 9 (2021)
  26.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 10 (2021)
  27.  2020 Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator (APCPI) 
  28.  FY 2021 APP Non-CSE
  29.  Posting Certification App 2021
  30.  POSTING CERTIFICATION SUPPLEMENTAL APP 2020 (2ND SEM)
  31.  FY 2021 APP CSE
  32.  FY 2021 Indicative APP Non-CSE
  33.  Procurement Monitoring Report as of June 30, 2020  (Posting Certification)
  34.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 1 (2020)
  35.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 2 (2020)
  36.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 3 (2020)
  37.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 4 (2020)
  38.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 5 (2020)
  39.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 6 (2020)
  40.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 7 (2020)
  41.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 8 (2020)
  42.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 9 (2020)
  43.  DA RFO IV-A APP Supplemental No 10 (2020)
  44.  2019 (APCPI Annex B) 
  45.  2019 Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator (APCPI)
  46.   FY 2020 APP Non-CSE
  47.   FY 2020 Indicative APP Non-CSE
  48.   FY 2020 APP CSE
  49.   FY 2019 APP Non-CSE
  50.   FY 2019 APP CSE
  51.   FY 2019 Indicative APP Non-CSE
  52.   FY 2018 APP CSE
  53.   2018 Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator (APCPI)(Final)
  54.    2018 Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator (APCPI)(Initial)

V.     Major Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries, and Status of Implementation

  1.       Major Projects, Programs (FY 2019)
  2.       Beneficiaries (FY 2019)
  3.       Status of Implementation (FY 2019)
  4.       Major Projects, Programs (FY 2018)
  5.       Beneficiaries (FY 2018)
  6.       Status of Implementation (FY 2018)

VI.     Annual Financial Reports

• Financial Accountability Reports

a. FY 2022

b. FY 2021 

c. FY 2020 

d. FY 2019

 e. FY 2018

f. FY 2017

g. FY 2016

h. FY 2015

i. FY 2014


• Annual Physical Report of Operations / Physical Plan

VII.     Annual Reports on the Status of Income Authorized by Law to be deposited outside the National Treasury

  • Not applicable

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

IX.    System of Ranking Delivery Units

  1. System of Ranking FY 2018

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

XI.    Freedom of Information

a.      DA FOI Manual 2023

b.      Agency Information Inventory

c.      FOI Summary Report

d.      FOI Registry