#freedom of information

The Senate has approved the People’s Freedom of Information Act, a bill that expands public access to government records beyond the Executive branch to include Congress, the Judiciary, constitutional bodies, LGUs, GOCCs, and SUCs. However, sensitive information tied to national security, law enforcement, foreign affairs, and privileged presidential or congressional communications are still exempted. This serves as a sign of transparency in his administration by giving the people's right to information. Today, Malacañang launches the eFOI portal or the freedom of information site. Photo by: Presidential Photographers Division/Karl Alonzo Through this page, the public will have access to documents and information they need from the 15 national government agencies that are currently participating in the program. The site is still in its beta stage but we have those 15 identities composed of departments and agancies to get necessary information from. President Rodrigo Duterte has just signed the executive order implementing the freedom of information (FOI) mandating full public disclosure of all offices under the executive branch. After 29 years of fighting to strengthen the right to freedom of information" Presidential Communications Office Secretary  Martin Andanar to GMA News [gallery ids="122267,122268,122269,122270,122271,122272"] He added that aside from agencies in the executive branch, state universities are also covered by the executive order. Read more in our articles including "Senate passes FOI Bill (Freedom of Information Act, SB 1432)" and "Pres. Duterte signs eFOI".