Related Issuances

Below are links to issuances related to open government initiatives in the Philippines. Access to this information is free and open to the public.

The SGLG is a progressive assessment system adopted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to give distinction to local government units (LGUs) that accomplish performance standards across several areas. Below are links to memorandum circulars regarding SGLG and other related issuances.

2017 Seal of Good Local Governance:Pagkilala sa Katapatan at Kahusayan ng Pamahalaang Lokal

DILG Memorandum Circular No.: MC2017-53
March 22, 2017
 

As of 2017, the 4+1 principle applies where LGUs must meet the criteria for financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, peace and order and 1 of the following: business-friendliness and competitiveness, environmental management, or tourism, culture and the arts.

Guidelines for the release of the 2016 Performance Challenge Fund (PCF)

DILG Memorandum Circular No.: MC2016-153
October 28, 2016

The PCF is a financial subsidy available for qualified local government units (LGUs). The program has been implemented since 2010. According to this issuance, in order for LGUs to be eligible to access the PCF, the LGU must pass the SGLG. 

Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM)

The purpose of the ADM program is to provide a "catch-up mechanism" to municipal governments. Projects funded by this program aim to increase citizens' access to basic facilities and promotes CSO participation in local governance.

Draft DILG-DBM Joint Memorandum Circular re. Policies and Guidelines in the Preparation of Projects List for FY 2018 Local Government Support Fund-Assistance to Municipalities Program

DRAFT Released August 8, 2017

For FY 2018, about twenty one billion pesos has been appropriated under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) to implement the Assistance to Municipalities Program. This Joint Memorandum Circular outlines general policies and details regarding this program for fiscal year 2018.

Policy Guidelines and Procedures in the Implementation of the FY 2017 Local Government Support Fund-Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (LGSF-ADM) Program

DILG-DBM Joint Memorandum Circular No.: 2017-3
May 23, 2017
 

This issuance details the general policies and processes relating to the ADM Program for fiscal year 2017.

Policies and Guidelines for the Implementation of the Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities Program

DILG-DBM Joint Memorandum Circular No.: 2016-1
September 16, 2016

This Joint Memorandum Circular was issued to provide general guidance on the Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities Program. It also provides the 2017 budget cap per municipality, a menu of programs, and template for priority projects list.

Public Financial Management

Amendment to DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2010-149 Re:Posting of Barangay Budget, Statement of Income and Expenditures and other Barangay Financial Transactions and Annual Procurement Plan

DILG Memorandum Circular No.: 2014-81
July 15, 2014

This issuance details information regarding the 6 following documents: Barangay Budget, Summary of Income and Expenditures, 20% Component of the IRA Utilization, Annual Procurement Plan or Procurement List, List of Notices of Award, and Itemized Monthly Collections and Disbursements.

Implementing Guidelines on the Full Disclosure of Local budgets and finances, and bids and public offerings

DILG Memorandum Circular No.: 2013-140
December 3, 2013

This issuance discusses the posting requirements of specific financial documents.

Reiterating Compliance with Section 93, the Transparency Seal Provision, of the General Appropriations Act of 2012

DBM National Budget Circular no. 542
August 29, 2012

The purpose of this issuance is to provide details on the Transparency Seal Provision referred to in Section 93 of the 2012 General Appropriations Act. The provision requires all national government agencies to post a transparency seal on their official website. The seal shall be linked to specific documents and information as set forth by this issuance. For example, three years of annual reports and the agency's approved budgets.

Amending Guidelines on DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2010-083, Series 2010, titled, Full Disclosure of Local Budget and Finances, and Bids and Public Offerings, as amended

DILG Memorandum Circular No.: 2012-141
August 9, 2012

This issuance provides further guidance on the Full Disclosure Policy released in 2010.

Full Disclosure Policy

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2010-83

The subject of this issuance is "Full Disclosure of Local Budget and Finances, and Bids and Public Offerings." It is also known as the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP). This memorandum circular provides detail of the types of financial documents that should be disclosed to the public.

Strengthening of Local Development Councils

Accreditation Protocols for Civil Society Organizations

draft released august 9, 2017

The general purpose of this draft is to prescribe general guidelines and conditions for the accreditation of CSOs by DILG.

2016 Accreditation of civil society organizations, and selection of representatives to the local special bodies

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2016-97
July 19, 2016

This issuance provides clarifying guidelines regarding the CSO accreditation process. It also provides definitions for various organizations found throughout civil society.