DBM chief: Make ‘louder’ calls for FOI law in 20th Congress

DBM chief: Make ‘louder’ calls for FOI law in 20th Congress

MANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman called on the incoming 20th Congress to finally approve the freedom of information (FOI) bill, a measure advocated since the 1980s by lawmakers, anticorruption watchdogs and civil society groups, gaining traction in local ordinances and Palace directives, but had repeatedly faltered in the national legislature. Speaking during a […]...Keep on reading: DBM chief: Make ‘louder’ calls for FO…

DBM Chief Urges FOI Law Passage To Boost Government Transparency

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has renewed her call for lawmakers to pass the long-delayed Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, emphasizing its importance in fostering transparency and public participation in government. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Open Government Week, Pangandaman urged the 20th Congress to prioritize the passage of the measure, which would grant citizens broader access to public information. Access to informatio…