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> TRANSPARENCY SEAL

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.

Symbolism

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.

OSG COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 93 OF R.A NO. 10633,
General Appropriations Act FY 2014

I. Agency's Mandate and Functions, Vision / Mission, and List of Officials and Contact Information.

OSG Citizen's Charter

> Office Mandate and Functions

Mandate

The OSG represents the Government of the Philippines, its agencies and instrumentalities and its officials and agents in any litigation, proceeding, investigation or matter requiring the services of lawyers. When authorized by the President or head of the office concerned, it shall also represent government owned or controlled corporations. The Office of the Solicitor General shall discharge duties requiring the services of lawyers. It shall have the following specific powers and functions -

Represent the Government in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in all criminal proceedings; represent the Government and its officers in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and all other courts or tribunals in all civil actions and special proceedings in which the Government or any officer thereof in his official capacity is a party.

Investigate, initiate court action, or in any manner proceed against any person, corporation or firm for the enforcement of any contract, bond, guarantee, mortgage, pledge or other collateral executed in favor of the Government. Where proceedings are to be conducted outside of the Philippines the Solicitor General may employ counsel to assist in the discharge of the aforementioned responsibilities.

Appear in any court in any action involving the validity of any treaty, law, executive order or proclamation, rule or regulation when in his judgment his intervention is necessary or when requested by the Court.

Appear in all proceedings involving the acquisition or loss of Philippine citizenship.

Represent the Government in all land registration and related proceedings. Institute actions for the reversion to the Government of lands of the public domain and improvements thereon as well as lands held in violation of the Constitution.

Prepare, upon request of the President or other proper officer of the National Government, rules and guidelines for government entities governing the preparation of contracts, making investments, undertaking of transactions, and drafting of forms or other writings needed for official use, with the end in view of facilitating their enforcement and insuring that they are entered into or prepared conformably with law and for the best interests of the public.

Deputize, whenever in the opinion of the Solicitor General the public interest requires, any provincial or city fiscal to assist him in the performance of any function or discharge of any duty incumbent upon him, within the jurisdiction of the aforesaid provincial or city fiscal. When so deputized, the fiscal shall be under the control and supervision of the Solicitor General with regard to the conduct of the proceedings assigned to the fiscal, and he may be required to render reports or furnish information regarding the assignment.

Deputize legal officers of government departments, bureaus, agencies and offices to assist the Solicitor General and appear or represent the Government in cased involving their respective offices, brought before the courts and exercise supervision and control over such legal Officers with respect to such cases.

Call on any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Government for such service, assistance and cooperation as may be necessary in fulfilling its functions and responsibilities and for this purpose enlist the services of any government official or employee in the pursuit of his tasks.

Represent, upon the instructions of the President, the Republic of the Philippines in international litigations, negotiations or conferences where the legal position of the Republic must be defended or presented.

Act and represent the Republic and/or the people before any court, tribunal, body or commission in any matter, action or proceedings which, in his opinion affects the welfare of the people as the ends of justice may require; and -

Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

> Vision

The Office of the Solicitor General as the principal law officer and legal defender of the Government and the People's Tribune, secures justice for the nation through excellence in legal advocacy.

> Mission

The Office of the Solicitor General shall continuously provide excellent legal services to the Republic of the Philippines, for the good of the people and the country.

> Core Values

I. - Integrity
D. - Dedication
E. - Excellence
A. - Accountability
L. - Loyalty

> Service Pledge

The officials and employees of the Office of the Solicitor General commit to deliver the agency’s mandate with efficiency, competence, and above all, integrity.

For the love of country and of God, trust that the OSG will adhere to its mission to promote and protect the interest of the Republic of the Philippines.

The OSG assures that all applicants or requesting parties who are within the premises of the OSG prior to the end of official working hours and during lunch break shall be attended to.

> OFFICE DIRECTORY

Head of Agency

Menardo I. Guevarra
SOLICITOR GENERAL

Legal Divisions

Ma. Antonia Edita C. Dizon
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 615
E-mail at
maecdizon@osg.gov.ph

Marissa B. Dela Cruz-Galandines
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 619
E-mail at
mcgalandines@osg.gov.ph

Bernard G. Hernandez
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 621
E-mail at
bgh_osg1@osg.gov.ph

Vida G. San Vicente
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 623
E-mail at
vgsanvicente@osg.gov.ph

Magtanggol M. Castro
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 631
E-mail at
mmcastro@osg.gov.ph

Eric Remegio O. Panga
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 633
E-mail at
eopanga@osg.gov.ph

Ellaine Rose A. Sanchez-Corro
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 635
E-mail at
erascorro@osg.gov.ph

Ma. Cielo G. Se-Rondain
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 641
E-mail at
crondain@osg.gov.ph

Thomas M. Laragan
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 657
E-mail at
tmlaragan@osg.gov.ph

Anna Esperanza R. Solomon
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 647
E-mail at
aersolomon@osg.gov.ph

Myrna N. Agno-Canuto
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 649
E-mail at
marniagno@osg.gov.ph

Hermes L. Ocampo
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 605
E-mail at
hlocampo@osg.gov.ph

Nyriam Susan S. Hernandez
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 609
E-mail at
nsshernandez@osg.gov.ph

Raymund I. Rigodon
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 629
E-mail at
ririgodon@osg.gov.ph

Maria Hazel V. Acantilado
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 637
E-mail at
mhvacantilado@osg.gov.ph

Angelita V. Miranda
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 639
E-mail at
avmiranda@osg.gov.ph

Alexander S. Salvador
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 617
E-mail at
assalvador@osg.gov.ph

Peñafrancia C. Carpio-Devesa
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 613
E-mail at
pccarpio-devesa@osg.gov.ph

Maria Victoria V. Sardillo-Salom
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 956
E-mail at
mvvsardillo@osg.gov.ph

Diana H. Castañeda-De Vera
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 952
E-mail at
dcdevera@osg.gov.ph

Gilbert U. Medrano
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 643
E-mail at
gumedrano@osg.gov.ph

James L. Cundangan
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 611
E-mail at
jlcundangan@osg.gov.ph

B. Marc A. Canuto
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 653
E-mail at
bmacanuto@osg.gov.ph

Karen A. Ong
Assistant Solicitor General

Local
E-mail at
kong@osg.gov.ph

Sharon E. Millan-Decano
Assistant Solicitor General

Local
E-mail at
semdecano@osg.gov.ph

Arleen T. Reyes
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 989
E-mail at
atreyes@osg.gov.ph

Sonny Von N. Ruaya
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 625
E-mail at
svnruaya@osg.gov.ph

George O. Ortha II
Assistant Solicitor General

Local 627
E-mail at
goortha@osg.gov.ph

Service Heads

Eduardo Alejandro O. Santos
Director IV
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE

Local 676
E-mail at
edsantos@osg.gov.ph

Bernadette M. Lim
Director IV
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE

Local 680
E-mail at
bmlim@osg.gov.ph

Nilo Odilon L. Palestroque
Director IV
DOCKET MANAGEMENT SERVICE

Local 664
E-mail at
nolpalestroque@osg.gov.ph

Editha R. Buendia
Director IV
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
Local 687
E-mail at
erbuendia@osg.gov.ph

II. Annual Financial Reports

A. 2016 - 2023 | SAAOBDB
Statement and Summary of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances by Object of Expenditure

FAR 1

FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

FAR 1-A

FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

B. 2016 - 2023
FAR No. 4 - Summary Report on Disbursements

Fund 101

FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

Fund 151 and 152 (SAGF)

FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

C. 2016 - 2023
BAR No. 1 - Physical Report

BAR 1 | Physical Report of Operations

FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

D. 2016 - 2023
FAR No. 5 Quarterly Report of Revenue and Other Receipts

FAR 5

FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

E. 2016 - 2022
Financial Plan

FY 2024 - GAA FY 2023 - GAA FY 2022 - GAA FY 2022 FY 2021 - Adjusted Based on GAA FY 2021 FY 2020 - Agency Submission (NEP) FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017 FY 2016

III. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets

IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries, and Status of Implementation

*Not Applicable

V. Annual Procurement Plan

VI. Quality Management System Certified by any International Organization Approved by the the Inter-Agency Task Force or ISO 9001:2015 aligned QMS documents

ISO Certificate [2023] ISO Certificate - Annex [2023] Second Surveillance Audit Report ISO Certification Initial Audit Report for Surveillance Minutes of the Meeting Certification Internal Quality Audit

VII. System of Ranking Delivery Units

FY 2020 PBB Guidelines FY 2019 PBB Guidelines FY 2018 PBB Guidelines FY 2017 PBB Guidelines FY 2016 PBB Guidelines

VIII. The Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosures

Office Order on the Constitution of the SALN Review and Compliance Committee OSG SALN Procedure

*No Changes Have Been Made From the Previous Year's Establishment and Conduct of Agency Review and Compliance of SALN

IX. The Final People's Freedom to Information (FOI) Manual | Agency Information Inventory | FOI Summary Report | FOI Registry

People's FOI Manual One-Page FOI Manual FOI Reports FOI Reports (previous link)

SCORECARD

FY 2022 PBB Status FY 2021 PBB Status FY 2020 PBB Status FY 2019 PBB Status FY 2018 PBB Status