Tag: Civil Society
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DOJ Joins Forces with Civil Society for Groundbreaking Human Rights Initiative
In a significant move to bolster human rights in the Philippines, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has embarked on a collaborative project with various civil society organizations. This initiative, known as the Community-Based Dialogue (CBD) Project on Human Rights Promotion and Protection, was officially launched on February 14, 2025, in Manila. The project aims to…
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DILG Encourages Local Governments to Embrace Open Governance Initiative
MANILA – In a push for greater transparency and inclusivity, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has called on local government units (LGUs) to actively participate in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This global initiative, co-founded by the Philippines in 2011, aims to enhance governance through transparency, public accountability, and…
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Budget Secretary Calls for Greater Local Government Involvement in Open Governance
In a compelling address at the 2025 OGP Asia and Pacific Regional Meeting in Taguig City, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman encouraged local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to actively participate in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Pangandaman, who also chairs OGP-Philippines, emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and engaging civil society in governance processes.…
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Philippine Budget Secretary Advocates for Cross-Sector Collaboration at OGP Regional Meeting
At the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman highlighted the critical role of collaboration across various sectors in enhancing open governance. The event, which kicked off on February 5, 2024, in Manila, saw Pangandaman engaging with business leaders from the Makati Business…
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Philippines Hosts Major Open Government Summit with Global Leaders
MANILA – The bustling capital of the Philippines welcomed over 800 delegates, including government officials, civil society leaders, and policymakers from over 40 countries, for the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM). The event, which kicked off on Wednesday and will continue until Friday, is being held at the…
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International Leaders Converge in Manila for Open Government Summit
MANILA – More than 800 delegates, including government officials, civil society leaders, and policymakers from over 40 countries, have assembled in Manila for the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM). The event, hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City, will span from Wednesday to Friday and focus…
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Philippines Prepares to Host 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is actively preparing for the Philippines’ role as host of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting, scheduled for February 5 to 7, 2025. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who also co-chairs the Philippine OGP, has been instrumental in these preparations. On Tuesday, the DBM formalized a partnership…
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