LEADERS of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), led by its chairman Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, gathered at the DBM Central Office in Manila on Jan. 15 to advocate for the OGP initiative and hold the official media launch of the upcoming Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM).

The OGP aims to promote transparency, accountability and civic participation in governance. The APRM, scheduled to take place from Feb. 5 to 7, marks a significant step toward enhancing collaboration among government, civil society and citizens.