National Budget Circular 542, issued by the Department of Budget and Management on August 29, 2012, reiterates compliance with Section 93 of the General Appropriations Act of FY2012. Section 93 is the Transparency Seal provision, to wit:
Sec. 93. Transparency Seal. To enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all national government agencies shall maintain a transparency seal on their official websites. The transparency seal shall contain the following information: (i) the agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information; (ii) annual reports, as required under National Budget Circular Nos. 507 and 507-A dated January 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007, respectively, for the last three (3) years; (iii) their respective approved budgets and corresponding targets immediately upon approval of this Act; (iv) major programs and projects categorized in accordance with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s. 2011; (v) the program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions; (vi) status of implementation and program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports; and (vii) annual procurement plan, contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants. The respective heads of the agencies shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.
A Transparency Seal, prominently displayed on the main page of the website of a particular government agency, is a certificate that it has complied with the requirements of Section 93. This Seal links to a page within the agency’s website which contains an index of downloadable items of each of the above-mentioned documents.
A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government information is a pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its inherent value. The Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol of a policy shift towards openness in access to government information. On the one hand, it hopes to inspire Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen engagement; on the other, to invite the Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to participate in governance.
This initiative is envisioned as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the position of the Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient – a shining example for democratic virtue in the region.
- Agency’s Mandate, Vision, Mission
BLGF Mandate (Legal Basis and Functions)
Under EO 127, the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) is mandated to perform the following functions:
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- Assist in the formulation and implementation of policies on local government revenue administration and fund management;
- Exercise administrative, technical supervision and coordination over the treasury and assessment operation of local government;
- Develop or implement plans and programs for the improvement of resource management system, collection enforcement mechanisms and credit utilization schemes at the local levels;
- Provide consultative services and technical assistance to the local government and the general public on local taxation, real property assessment and other related matters;
- Exercise line supervision over its Regional Offices and the local treasury and assessment and other related matters;
- Perform such other tasks or functions as maybe assigned by the Secretary of Finance or Undersecretary for Domestic Operations.
BLGF Vision Statement
“Empower local government units to attain fiscal sustainability through a responsive Bureau of Local Government Finance.”
BLGF Mission Statement
BLGF aims to improve the quality of local government finance through the following:
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- Assist in the formulation and issuance of sound policies on local taxation, revenue administration and public financial management;
- Conduct effective supervision of and extensive coordination with local treasury and assessment offices;
- Render timely and efficient assistance to the Secretary of Finance in the processing of appointments, designations, and personnel action of all local treasurers and assistant treasurers;
- Develop, implement and timely monitor relevant plans and programs on resource management system, collection enforcement and credit financing; and
- Provide appropriate consultative services and technical assistance on local taxation, real property assessment and other related matters.
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- Updated List of Officials
- Central Office
CENTRAL OFFICE
Address : 8th Floor, EDPC Building, BSP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila 1004
Tel. No. : (02) 5310-3136
Email : central@blgf.gov.phMr. Niño Raymond B. Alvina
Executive Director
Tel. No. (02) 5310-3136
Email Address: nb.alvina@blgf.gov.ph or oed@blgf.gov.phAtty. Flosie Fanlo-Tayag, CESO IV
Deputy Executive Director III
Tel. No. (02) 8527-2780, 8522-8767
Email Address: ff.tayag@blgf.gov.phEngr. Jose Arnold M. Tan, CESO V
Deputy Executive Director III
Tel. No. (02) 8522-8768
Email Address: jm.tan@blgf.gov.phSERVICE DIRECTORS Ms. Armi M. Advincula, CESE
Director II
Administrative, Financial and Management Service
Tel. No. (02) 8527-2780
Email Address: am.advincula@blgf.gov.ph or afms.blgf.gov.phAtty. Menilba M. Nicolas
Director II
Legal Service
Tel. No. (02) 8527-3134
Email Address: mm.nicolas@blgf.gov.ph or legalservice@blgf.gov.phMr. Ricardo L. Bobis, Jr.
Acting Director (On Designation)
Local Government Units Operations Service
Tel. No. (02) 5310-3144
Email Address: rl.bobis@blgf.gov.ph or lguos@blgf.gov.phMs. Ma. Pamela P. Quizon
Director II
Local Fiscal Policy Service
Tel. No. (02) 8522-8771
Email Address: mp.quizon@blgf.gov.ph or lfps@blgf.gov.phADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICE (AFMS) Ms. Melcy M. Baluyan
Chief, Administrative Division
Tel. No. (02) 5318-2527
Email Address: mm.baluyan@blgf.gov.ph or admin@blgf.gov.phMr. Ricardo L. Bobis, Jr.
Information Technology Officer III, Information Systems Management Division
Tel. No. (02) 5310-3135
Email Address: rl.bobis@blgf.gov.ph or ismd@blgf.gov.phMs. Erwin C. Domingo
OIC Chief, Financial Management Division
Tel. No. (02) 8527-2808
Email Address: ec.domingo@blgf.gov.ph or fmd@blgf.gov.phLOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OPERATIONS SERVICE (LGUOS) Ms. Josephine A. Aseo
OIC Chief, Local Treasury Operations Division
Email Address: ja.aseo@blgf.gov.ph or ltod@blgf.gov.phMr. Ricardo L. Bobis, Jr.
Concurrent Chief, Capacity Building Division
Email Address: rl.bobis@blgf.gov.ph or ismd@blgf.gov.phMs. Luz R. Lapid
OIC Chief, Local Assessment Operation Division
Email Address: lr.lapid@blgf.gov.ph or laod@blgf.gov.phMs. Anabelle C. Garrido
Chief, Project Evaluation and Management Division
Email Address: ac.garrido@blgf.gov.ph or pemd@blgf.gov.phLOCAL FISCAL POLICY SERVICE (LFPS) Ms. Brenda L. Miranda
Chief, Policy, Planning, Programming and Standards Division
Email Address: bl.miranda@blgf.gov.ph or pppsd@blgf.gov.phMs. Mary Ann U. Rada
OIC Chief, Local Financial Data Analysis Division
Email Address: mu.rada@blgf.gov.ph or lfdad@blgf.gov.phMs. Erwina Grace P. Morales
Chief, Local Debt Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Email Address: ep.morales@blgf.gov.ph or ldmed@blgf.gov.phLEGAL SERVICE (LS) Atty. Esperanza LM. Aggalao-Ticangan
Acting Chief, Legal Division
Email Address: ea.ticangan@blgf.gov.ph or legal@blgf.gov.phAtty. Menilba M. Nicolas
Concurrent, Internal Affairs Division
Email Address: mm.nicolas@blgf.gov.ph or iad@blgf.gov.ph
- Regional Office
Cordillera Administrative Region
3rd Floor, TG Home Builders Building
No. 75 Fergusan Road, Guisad, Baguio City
Tel. No. (074) 442-8043
Email Address: car@blgf.gov.phMs. Ma. Florizelda A. Enriquez, CESE
Regional DirectorBLGF Region I
2nd Floor, Kenny Plaza Building
South Quezon Avenue
San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No. (072) 242-7080/Fax No. (072) 242-0503
Email Address: r1@blgf.gov.phMr. Peter Paul D. Baluyan, CESO V
Regional Director
BLGF Region II
No. 12 Dalan na Pavvuluran, Regional
Government Center, Carig Sur
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Tel # (078) 844-3305/(078) 846-1786 Fax # (078)844-1683
E-mail: r2@blgf.gov.ph
blgfregion2@yahoo.comMs. Ma. Florizelda A. Enriquez, CESE
Regional Director (Concurrent)
BLGF Region III
Diosdado Macapagal Government Center
Mahusay Street, San Fernando City, Pampanga
Tel. No. (045) 961-1343/961-3041
E-mail:r3@blgf.gov.ph
blgrR3@yahoo.comMs. Divina M. Corpuz
Regional DirectorBLGF Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
3rd Floor, Marcelita Building, National Highway
Brgy. Real, Calamba City
Tel. No. (049) 545-0800
E-mail: r4a@blgf.gov.ph, blgfcalabarzon@yahoo.comMs. Geriebeth G. Dela Torre
Regional DirectorBLGF MIMAROPA Region
3rd Floor, MB Building, Barangay Gulod Labac, Batangas City
Tel. No. (043) 702-2250 | 0917-802-8445
E-mail : r4b@blgf.gov.ph; mimaropablgf@gmail.comMs. Consolacion Q. Agcaoili
Acting Regional DirectorBLGF Region V
Regional Government Center
Rawis, 4500 Legazpi City
Albay
Tel. No. (052) 481-2707/481-3846
E-mail: r5@blgf.gov.ph; blgf5@yahoo.comMs. Anastacia R. Llaneta
Acting Regional DirectorBLGF Region VI
2nd Floor, Philippine Veterans Bank Bldg.
Corner Valeria-Delgado Streets
Iloilo City
Tel. No. (033) 336-0750/509-7956
E-mail: r6@blgf.gov.ph; blgfr6@yahoo.comMs. Maria Rhodora C. Gascon
Acting Regional DirectorBLGF Region VII
4th Floor, The MAXWELL Hotel Annex Building,
N. Escario Street, Kamputhaw,
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032) 412-6778/254-4152/256-2797
E-mail: r7@blgf.gov.phMr. Jessie B. Doctolero
Regional DirectorBLGF Region VIII
3rd Floor, F. Mendoza Commercial Complex
141 Sto. Niño Street
Tacloban City
Tel. No. (053) 321-2018
E-mail: r8@blgf.gov.ph; blgfregion8@yahoo.comMr. Gerardo A. Avorque
Regional DirectorBLGF Region IX
Provincila Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City
Tel. No. (062) 215-4212
E-mail: r9@blgf.gov.phMr. Gilbert B. Gumabay
Regional DirectorBLGF Region X
6th Division corner Tejero Street, Patag
Cagayan de Oro City
Tel. No. (088) 858-3895
E-mail: r10@blgf.gov.phMs. Elvira S. Daradar
Acting Regional DirectorBLGF Region XI
JV’S Peak Realty, Roxas Avenue
Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-3054
E-mail: r11@blgf.gov.ph; blgf_ro11@yahoo.comMr. Pascualito V. Lapiña
Regional DirectorBLGF Region XII
Prime Regional Government Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City
Tel. No. (083) 887-2462
E-mail: r12@blgf.gov.phMr. Jeany T. Tedera
Regional DirectorBLGF CARAGA Region XIII
2nd Floor, P.S. Arcade, J. P. Rosales Ave.
Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-9474/342-9465
E-mail: caraga@blgf.gov.ph; blgfcaraga@yahoo.comMr. Melvin Joy L. Yu
Acting Regional Director
- Central Office
- Annual Financial Reports
- Financial Accountability Reports (FAR)
Statement of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursement and Balances
List of Allotments and Sub-Allotments
List of Agency Budget Matrix/Special Allotment Release Orders/Sub-Allotment Release Orders
Summary of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursement and Balances by Object of Expenditures
Detailed Statement of Current Year’s Obligations, Disbursements and Unpaid Obligations
Summary of Prior Year’s Obligations, Disbursements and Unpaid Prior Year Obligations
- Financial Accountability Reports (FAR)
- Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries and Status of Implementation
Major program projects categorized in accordance with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s.2011
** The program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provision (not applicable)
- Annual Procurement Plan
- Annual Procurement Plan
FY 2020
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
- APP CSE
FY 2021
FY 2020
FY 2019
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- Central Office
- CAR
- Region I
- Region II
- Region III
- Region IV-A
- Region IV-B
- Region V
- Region VI
- Region VII
- Region VIII
- Region IX
- Region X
- Region XI
- Region XII
- CARAGA
- APP Non-CSE
FY 2020
FY 2019
- Indicative APP Non-CSE
FY 2021
FY 2020
- Contracts
FY 2020
- Central Office
FY 2019
- Central Office
FY 2018
FY 2017
- Central Office
- Annual Procurement Plan
- Certificate of Compliance
PhilGEPs Certificate
- Quality Management System Certified by International Certifying Body or Agency Operations Manual
ISO Certificate
- System of Ranking Delivery Units and Individuals
BLGF Office Order No.258-2019 dated 27 September 2019
Subject: Guidelines on the Grant of Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) for FY 2019
DOWNLOADBLGF Office Order No.140-2018 dated 14 September 2018
Subject: Guidelines on the Grant of Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) for FY 2018
DOWNLOADBLGF OFFICE ORDER NO. 10-17-2017 dated 13 October 2017
Subject: Guidelines on the Grant of the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) for FY 2017
DOWNLOADBLGF Office Order No.10-013-2016 dated 17 October 2016
Subject: Guidelines on the Grant of Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) for FY 2016
DOWNLOADBLGF Memorandum dated 4 September 2015
Subject: GUIDELINES ON THE GRANT OF PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS FOR THE BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
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- Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosure
Bureau Order No. 122.2020 dated 18 December 2020
- Certification on Internal Quality Audit
Certification on Internal Quality Audit
- Data Privacy
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Manual
