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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.

LRTA Compliance with Sec. 93 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10155 (General Appropriations Act FY 2012)

I. Agency’s mandate and functions; name of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information

II. Annual Financial Reports

III. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets

IV. Major Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries, and Status of Implementation (not applicable)

V. Annual Procurement Plan

VI. Quality Management System (QMS)

VII. System of Ranking Delivery Units for PBB (no changes)

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

IX. Freedom of Information (FOI)