This article originally appeared on 21 October 2015 on the website of the Cabinet Cluster on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption. See the original article here.
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According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, “Transparency and Accountability are two of the central pillars of good governance. Transparency is … a necessary precondition for the exercise of accountability since without access to clear, accurate and up-to-date information, it is impossible to judge whether the standard promised has been met.” Through its participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI), the Philippine Government expresses its adherence to transparency. The OGP seeks to demonstrate its support for transparency, citizen empowerment and anti-corruption measures through concrete actions. It provides a platform for like-minded groups to push for greater transparency and accountability, and a portal to access information. OGP also fosters meaningful dialogue amongst stakeholders. EITI is the transparent management of revenues from oil, gas, and mining activities. The implementation of EITI is a Philippine OGP commitment.