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Executive Order No. 2 on the Freedom of Information opens the Executive Branch, along with the participating agencies, to the people. FOI operationalizes in the Executive Branch the people’s constitutional right to information and state policies to full public disclosure and transparency in public service.

07/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿- 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗢𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

In celebration of the 36th Library and Information Services Month (LISM), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), through the Freedom of Information – Program Management Office (FOI-PMO), in partnership with the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), will conduct the FOI Workshop for Librarians with the theme “ASEAN Libraries: Integrating Networked Knowledge for Culture” on 12 November 2026 at the Metropolitan Theater, Ermita, Manila.

This workshop aims to equip librarians with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively implement the FOI Program while also providing opportunities to explore collaboration in digital libraries, resource-sharing, professional development, and cultural heritage to strengthen ASEAN library cooperation.

Participating librarians will earn five (5) CPD credit units upon completion!

Interested participants may register through this link: bit.ly/FWFL2026

Slots are limited, so secure yours now!

For inquiries, you may contact Ms. Jaya Illustrisimo at [email protected].

See you there! 👋

07/10/2026

LOOK | The Freedom of Information–Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) facilitates the FOI Program Orientation for the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) on 07 October 2026 at the Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The hybrid orientation aims to capacitate PNOC personnel and provide them with a deeper understanding of the FOI Program, particularly its legal framework, roles and responsibilities, request processing, and relevant policies for its effective implementation. With the support of its officials and employees, the activity underscored PNOC's commitment to upholding transparency, accountability, and participatory governance.

For government agencies interested in collaborating with the FOI-PMO for an FOI Orientation, requests may be lodged through the FOI Online Consultation System (FOCS) .

02/10/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗜 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲

Following three days of discussions on access to information and information integrity in Sierra Leone, the Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) concluded its official engagements with a meeting with Philippine Honorary Consul Felipe Neri M. Velasco on 1 October 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the FOI-PMO to share highlights from the joint International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) Global Conference and 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC), as well as updates on the Philippines’ continuing work on access to information at the national, local, and regional levels. During the visit, the delegation also had the opportunity to meet and connect with members of the Filipino community in Freetown.

01/10/2026

True to its commitment to bridge the gap between the government and the public through access to information, the Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) joined the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in the launch of Kalayaan sa Kaalaman on 01 October 2026 at the Cebu City Jail-Male Dormitory in Cebu City.

Integrated into BJMP’s existing developmental services, the Kalayaan sa Kaalaman program seeks to promote awareness among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) of their right to access information and encourage the responsible exercise of this right. Through the initiative, PDLs are provided with information that may help them better understand government policies, programs, services, and mechanisms available to them.

During the activity, Atty. Robielyn Kate Nerpio of the FOI-PMO highlighted the role of the FOI Program in bridging the gap between the government and the public by promoting access to information. She also discussed the importance of being informed about government services and responsibly exercising one’s right to information.

The activity was conducted as part of the 15th BJMP Community Relations Service Month and the DILG Pag-asa Expo: Katarungan at Serbisyo Caravan (Visayas Leg).

01/10/2026

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Philippines, through the Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), took on two reporting roles during the Closed Session of the 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC).

Represented by Ms. Krizia Casey P. Avejar, Chief of the Communications and Capacity Development Division, the Philippines presented the Asia Regional Report during the Round Table on Regional Updates, highlighting key access to information developments, emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from across the region.

The Philippines also discussed the Law Cases Working Group report, which covered cases submitted by ICIC members for the 2025 reporting period. This marked the Philippines’ first reporting cycle as the new Coordinator of the Working Group.

The Closed Session brought together ICIC members to exchange regional and Working Group updates, discuss the Conference’s strategic priorities and other institutional matters, and advance its continuing work on access to information.

The 17th ICIC is held alongside the 2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) Global Conference.

30/09/2026

𝗔𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻

The Asian Access to Information Alliance (AAIA) convened its 4th Assembly on the sidelines of the 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Convened by the Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) as Ad Hoc Secretariat, the Assembly provided a space for members to exchange recent developments in their respective access to information (ATI) landscapes and discuss the Alliance’s continuing initiatives and future direction.

The meeting builds on the AAIA’s work to strengthen coordination among ATI institutions and representation from Asia in the international ATI community.

30/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

The Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared the Philippine experience during the session on “Youth Leadership and Digital Community Spaces in Promoting Information Integrity” at the 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Ms. Krizia Casey P. Avejar, Chief of the Communications and Capacity Development Division, discussed how the FOI-PMO works with the Filipino youth through campus activities, creative platforms, youth-led organizations, and other spaces where they already learn, organize, and participate.

She also highlighted how access to information gives young people another way to go directly to public institutions for credible government-held information, and public institutions can support initiatives that young people themselves lead through technical assistance and institutional partnerships.

The 17th ICIC is held alongside the 2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) Global Conference.

30/09/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗜-𝗣𝗠𝗢 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲 🇵🇭

The Freedom of Information–Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) participated in the regional conversation on “Access to Information and Information Integrity in the Digital Age: Lessons and Challenges from South-East Asia” held on 29 September 2026 at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT), in observance of the 2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI).

Representing the Philippines, Atty. Ma. Danica A. Orcullo, Chief of the Policy Planning and Support Division of the FOI-PMO, shared the Philippine experience in advancing access to information, including current legislative developments on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill.

The Philippine delegation also highlighted the important role of civil society organizations and the media in advocating for stronger access to information mechanisms, as well as the essential elements needed to support the development and passage of a robust FOI law.

The regional panel brought together government representatives and information stakeholders from across South-East Asia to exchange experiences, good practices, and emerging challenges in advancing the right to access information.

The discussion underscored the continuing importance of inclusive and effective access to information frameworks in strengthening transparency, accountability, and informed public participation in the digital age.

The 2026 IDUAI commemoration was organized by the UNESCO Bangkok Regional Office in partnership with the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT), providing a regional platform for dialogue on the development, implementation, and strengthening of access to information policies.

29/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲

Following the Philippines’ first hosting of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) Global Conference in 2025, the Freedom of Information-Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) joined this year’s global commemoration in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

During the handover ceremony, the Philippines formally passed the hosting responsibility to the Right to Access Information Commission of Sierra Leone, which is also hosting the IDUAI Global Conference for the first time.

Ms. Krizia Casey P. Avejar, Chief of the Communications and Capacity Development Division, represented the Philippines during the ceremony and presented a framed mother-of-pearl shell as a symbol of the handover.

The 2026 IDUAI Global Conference is held alongside the 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) from 28 to 30 September 2026.

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