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.

In Compliance with Section 93 of the Transparency Seal Provision of the General Appropriations Act of 2012 and recent Administrative Order No. 25 s. 2011 (Memorandum Circular no. 2018 – 1), and to heightened transparency and deeper accountability to the Filipino people to fight corruption and cleanse bureaucracy hence this Transparency Seal page prominently displayed as a certificate that DSWD, Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (FO-CAR) maintains its compliance with the requirements stated in the said provision, to wit:

Part I. Agency’s Mandate, Vision, Mission, and List of Officials

A. Mandate and Function
B. Vision, Mission, and Values
C. 2023 Directory of Officials

Part II. Annual Financial Reports

A. Statement of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances (SAAOBDB)

Part III. DBM Approved Budget and Target (Current Year) & Modifications made pursuant to the general and special provisions in the latest GAA

A. Approved Budget

Part IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries, and Status of Latest Implementation (2019 – 2023)

A. Consolidated Semestral/Annual Updates

Part V. Annual Procurement Plan (Current Year)

Part VI. Annual Reports on the Status of Income Authorized by Law to be deposited outside the National Treasury (Not Applicable for FOCAR)

Part VII. System of Ranking Delivery Units and Individuals

Part VIII. Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosures

Part IX. QMS Certification

Part X. Freedom of Information