Tag: Governance
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President Marcos Jr. Urges Unity and Development, Not Fear, with Alyansa Candidates
In a powerful rally in Dumaguete City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rallied support for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate, emphasizing their commitment to advancing public interests and welfare over instilling fear. Marcos highlighted that the candidates, drawn from various political parties, have united under the Alyansa banner to foster national development…
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UN Official Urges Prison Transparency to Combat Poverty and Health Issues
At the ASEAN Regional Corrections Conference 2025 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rafael Souza, a crime prevention and criminal justice officer from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), emphasized the critical need for transparency within prison systems. Souza highlighted the detrimental effects of incarceration on poverty and public health, noting that imprisonment not…
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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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Education Secretary Angara Calls for Digitalization and Decentralization to Tackle Education Challenges
During the 2025 Open Government Partnership Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting in Taguig City, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the critical need for digitalizing and decentralizing data to address the pressing issues within the Philippine education system. Angara pointed out that the sector faces numerous challenges, including declining learning outcomes, a highly centralized bureaucratic…
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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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New Zealand’s Manaaki Scholarships Now Accepting Filipino Applicants Starting February
MANILA – The New Zealand government has announced that it will begin accepting applications for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships on February 1, as stated by the New Zealand Embassy in Manila. This scholarship program is designed for individuals from the Asia Pacific region, including Filipinos, who wish to undertake postgraduate studies in New Zealand…
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Philippines Gears Up for 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rallied government officials and partners to bolster support for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), scheduled for February 5 to 7. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who co-chairs OGP-Philippines, highlighted the nation’s dedication to integrating open governance principles…
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