Two years into the implementation of the PDP 2023-2028, significant efforts have been made in the governance sector, resulting in deeper citizen participation, strengthened accountability and transparency, and streamlined government systems. Several reforms have been initiated, including the institutionalization of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), the enactment of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), adoption of technologies for improved service delivery, and capacity-building interventions for local government units (LGUs) and civil servants.
During the remaining Plan period, the government will intensify efforts to foster a more inclusive and participatory governance framework, strengthen public accountability and integrity, optimize government operations through digitalization and strengthened collaboration, and develop human resources.
Chapter 14 aims to achieve the following outcomes through specific strategies:
Participatory governance deepened and broadened
- Ensure sufficient and functional participatory spaces
- Broaden public access to information
- Improve the quality of participation
- Increase inclusivity and accessibility of elections
- Enhance public feedback loops
Public accountability and integrity bolstered
- Ensure transparency in public spending
- Strengthen implementation and monitoring of anti-corruption laws and programs
- Improve national and local governance assessments
Government functions, systems, and mechanisms rationalized and strengthened
- Pursue government optimization and the whole-of-government approach in re-engineering systems and procedures
- Accelerate digital transformation in government
- Raise the productivity performance of agencies
Competent, motivated, agile, and resilient public servants supported
- Guarantee complete and capable human resources in government
- Promote conducive working environments
Full Version of the PDP 2023-2028 Midterm Update: http://pdp.depdev.gov.ph/philippine-development-plan-2023-2028-midterm-update/