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.

Source: Section 7.0, National Budget Circular No. 542, August 29, 2012.

BAI Compliance with Section 99 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10964 (General Appropriations Act 2018)

I. The agency's mandates and functions, vision and mission, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information.

• The agency’s mandates and functions
  • Mandate and Function
  • Vision and Mission
• Position, designation, and contact information
  • Key Officials

II. Annual Financial Reports

• FAR No. 1: Statement of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances
  • FY 2024 FARS 4th Quarter
  • FY 2023 FARS 4th Quarter
  • FY 2022 FARs 4th Quarter
  • FY 2021 FARs 4th Quarter
  • FY 2020 FARs 4th Quarter
  • FY 2019 FARs 4th Quarter
• Far No. 4: Summary Report on Disbursements
• BAR No. 1: Quarterly Physical Report of Operations / Physical Plan
  • FY 2025 Physical Plan
  • FY 2024 PHYSICAL PLAN
  • FY 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
  • FY 2023 PHYSICAL PLAN
  • FY 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
• FAR No. 5: Quarterly Report on Revenue and Other Receipts
• Financial Plan (Detailed Statement of Current Year’s Obligation, Disbursements and Unpaid Obligations)
• FAR No. 6: Statement of Approved Budget, Utilizations, Disbursement and Balances for Trust Receipt
• Status of Appropriations, Obligations, and Disbursements

III. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets

• • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2025
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2024
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2023
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2022
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2021
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2020
  • GAA Approved Budget for FY 2019

IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries and Status of Implementation

V. Annual Procurement Plan

• • Annual Procurement Plan 2025-2024

VI. QMS Certification of At least One (1) Core Process by an International Certifying Body (ICB)

• • ISO CERTIFICATE

VII. System of Ranking Delivery Units

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

IX. Freedom of Information