PhilFIDA Transparency Seal
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority
R.A. No. 12116 · General Appropriations Act FY 2025Symbolism
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.
1. Reporting and Posting Requirements. The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) shall submit quarterly reports on its financial and physical accomplishments, within thirty (30) days after the end of every quarter, through the following:
(a) URS or other electronic means for reports not covered by the URS until such time that all agencies have fully migrated to the BTMS; and
(b) PhilFIDA’s website.
The PhilFIDA shall send written notice when said reports have been submitted or posted on its website to the DBM, House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines, House Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Finance, and other offices where the submission of reports is required under existing laws, rules, and regulations. The date of notice to said agencies shall be considered the date of compliance with this requirement.
2. Appropriations for Activities or Projects. The amounts appropriated herein shall be used specifically on the activities indicates in the GAA.
