Philippine Transparency Seal

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.

I. Mandate, Functions and Officials

A. Mandate and Function

• Citizen’s Charter – Central Office
• Citizen’s Charter – Center for Health Development
• Citizen’s Charter – Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
• Citizen’s Charter – Bureau of Quarantine

B. Key Officials

• Executive Committee
• Central Office
• Regional Offices
• DOH Hospitals
• Attached Agencies

C. Integrity Development Committee

• Vision, Mission, Goals
• No Gifts Policy (DOH Administrative Order No. 2007-0043)
• Process on Handling of Complaints