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Philippines - Freedom of Information Bill Passed on Second Reading

Posted by tinaquino – Wed, 9 Dec 2009, 9:26pm

The Senate has passed Senate Bill 3308  or the Freedom of Information bill on second reading last December 7, 2009. Once passed into law, the bill would be one of the strongholds of the right to information in the Philippines and could aid citizens and citizen groups in advocating for for transparent, accountable government transactions.
The Freedom on Information Bill was  passed at the 14th Philippine Congress last 12 May 2008. In a GMANews.tv article, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, one of the bill's forerunners in the Senate, said that he hopes the bill would be passed on third reading next week so it can be ratified before the Congress breaks for Christmas.

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  • Nasaan ang pera ko? (Where is my money?)
    1 year 20 weeks ago
    albert

    Sure,to show exactly where taxpayer's money goes is one of the many processes towards the order of transparency and accountability of respective authorities.The taxpayers in general view the payment of taxes as mandatory obligation.Perhaps because people had become tired of criticizing the system knowing that their complains would end up to nothing.That is why its a good thing NGO's like us exist.One effect we have to them is to re-instill their awareness and involvement with public issues.
    Going back to the issue of where the taxes goes, making an illustrative chart would greatly help.A periodic chart posted every other payment.This has been done in one country in Africa which has been proven to be effective.It not only boost the revenue collection but also efficiently manage the revenue itself.