00:00The media launch of the Philippine Open Government Partnership and Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting 2025
00:08will be held next month.
00:10The importance of the Open Government Partnership is discussed here.
00:14Its goal is to promote transparency, accountability, and civic participation in leadership.
00:20This is also the first time that the Philippines will become a host country
00:24of the APRM since the OGP was established in 2011.
00:30More than 700 local and international delegates, including heads of states, government officials,
00:36civil society leaders, and policy makers are expected to attend the event.
00:41Meanwhile, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget and Management Secretary Amena Pangandaman
00:47also attended the event.
00:50Some high-ranking government officials also attended the event.
00:53This event is a pivotal step in our journey toward enhancing democratic governance
01:02and empowering the Filipino people.
01:06Today's event is not just to drum up our enthusiasm further.
01:11It is a recognition of the fact that the Open Government Agenda is present
01:17when it comes to achieving our agenda for prosperity.
