Below are links to national and international resources relating to open data, open government, and other related topics.
THE BUDGET CYCLE
There are 4 phases throughout the process of developing the National Budget: preparation, legislation, execution, and accountability. This document is from the Department of Budget and Management. It summarizes the activities that take place within each phase and provides an overall understanding of the continuous budget cycle.
Open Budget Survey
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) "collaborates with civil society around the world to use budget analysis and advocacy as a tool to improve effective governance and reduce poverty." IBP administers the Open Budget Survey (OBS) in over 100 countries to assess how well governments are managing public finances. Specifically, the OBS evaluates budget transparency, participation, and oversight.
2015 Philippines Open Budget Survey - Summary
2015 Philippines Open Budget Survey - Questionnaire
Public Financial Management
According to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Public Financial Management (PFM) refers to "a system of rules, procedures and practices for government to manage public finances. It encompasses: Budgeting, Accounting, Auditing; Cash Management, Management of Public Debt, Revenue Generation, and Public Reporting on Public Sector Financial Operations." With assistance from the European Union, DBM published a handbook titled, Public Financial Management Assessment Tool for Local Government Units (PFMAT for LGUs).
To learn more about the program, click here.
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Infographic (TAGALOG)
This infographic was developed in partnership between the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), and the United Nations RePubliKo campaign. It explains the purpose of the overall program and the criteria used within the assessment. For an update on the SGLG as of 2017, click here.
Sagana at Ligtas na tubig sa lahat (salintubig) program
The purpose of the SALINTUBIG Program is to provide water particularly for the poor and water-less communities. Check the link below for the list of water-less communities published by DILG.