President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday acknowledged the representatives, partners, and stakeholders of the Philippines Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) as key enablers of open governance.

Speaking at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) in Taguig City, President Marcos commended Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Ph-OGP chair, for advancing the Open Government Agenda in the Philippines.

The President also recognized Malayang Lapian ng mga Kababaihan (MALAYA KA, Inc.), a civil society organization (CSO) partner led by Ms. Aurora Chavez, for its support in promoting open government and delivering sustainable solutions to various social concerns.

A total of 4,000 stakeholders from local government units (LGUs) and CSOs have pledged their commitment to open governance through the nationwide advocacy campaign called “OGPinas!”

He said citizen participation in governance initiatives such as the Citizen Participatory Audit Program, Grassroots Participatory Budgeting, and Open Data Portal has earned the Philippines global recognition.

“The Philippines also pursued the Citizen Participatory Audit Program, Grassroots Participatory Budgeting, and Open Data Portal. These programs allow our citizens to participate in the governance process, enriching policy and program implementation. Through these efforts, we have been recognized globally,” he said.

Established in 2011, the OGP seeks to promote transparency and accountability, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance among member countries.

The Philippines is one of eight founding members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), alongside Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The OGP comprises 75 member countries, 106 local governments, civil society organizations (CSOs), and multilateral partners. | PND