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By Sharah Ibrahim
Taguig City - The Presidential Communications Office has formally recognized the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) for its full compliance with the Freedom of Information (FOI) requirements. This distinction is a testament to DOST-TAPI's commitment to transparency, accountability, and the principles enshrined in the 1987 Constitution.
The certificate was awarded to DOST-TAPI based on the standards stipulated in Memorandum Circular No. 2022-1, put forth by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring Information and Reporting Systems (Task Force Administrative Order 25, s. 2011).
This achievement reflects DOST-TAPI's adherence to Executive Order No. 02, s. 2016, signed on July 23, 2016 by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The order operationalizes the people's constitutional right to access information concerning official acts, transactions, or decisions, promoting transparency and accountability within government institutions.
With this certification, DOST-TAPI exemplifies its dedication to:
- Providing the public with timely and accurate access to information, records, and documents of public interest.
- Observing and upholding the people’s right to information on matters of public concern, in accordance with the 1987 Constitution.
- Implementing robust systems to facilitate easy identification, retrieval, and communication of vital information to the public.
The recognition is not just an acknowledgment of DOST-TAPI's present efforts but also a commitment to maintain the same level of dedication in the future. By abiding by the provisions set in the executive order, DOST-TAPI is reaffirming its role in enhancing public trust and fostering an environment where the citizenry is empowered through information.
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By: Rommel Pamaos
3 years ago, on October 16, 19, and 31, Mindanao was hit by three powerful earthquakes that resulted in the death of 10 individuals and the destruction of 21,000 homes with the addition of 7,000 that were heavily damaged. Thousands of families were displaced and lived in temporary shelters, and different pictures of families surfaced on the net, and in news depicting them as symbols of resiliency. Resiliency has been the most abused word in the Philippines, especially in how we cope with disasters. But is that all there is?
This October 2023, Filipino resiliency will take on a different form through science and technology applications in HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Exposition brought to you by the Department of Science and Technology. Now on its second leg, the event will take place at Limketkai Atrium and Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on October 4-6.
The Mindanao Leg with the theme Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability for Mindanao is hoping to empower the most vulnerable communities so they can keep up with the evolving disasters through proper dissemination of information and advocacy efforts to intensify risk reduction. In the aftermath of the October 2022 Mindanao earthquake, an estimated 3.2 million children have been affected and more than 180 classrooms were destroyed. Through the adoption of DOST Technological innovations, the agency aims to address the gap in resiliency by raising public awareness that there are available technologies specifically developed for disaster preparedness and recovery.
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