The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) proudly supports the recent accomplishments highlighted by Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Chairperson and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. During the PH-OGP Diplomatic Reception on May 28, 2024, at the Marble Hall, Ayuntamiento, Bureau of the Treasury, Secretary Pangandaman showcased the country's strides in open government.

"We have accomplished a lot for open government in recent years. Hence, imagining the greater heights that we will achieve and the potential impact that we will create through the OGP gives us hope for a better and brighter future. And so...in the spirit of diplomacy and camaraderie, let us meet the moment, raise ambition, and rise to the challenge—together," Sec. Mina emphasized in her keynote.

The event also featured messages from distinguished guests such as Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department of Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Jesus Domingo, and PH-OGP Non-Government Steering Committee Chairperson Aurora Chavez. DBM Undersecretary Margaux V. Salcedo hosted the reception.

The gathering saw the presence of notable figures, including Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan, Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia, Treasurer of the Philippines Sharon Almanza, and various other high-ranking officials from national and local governments, the Diplomatic Corps, and International Development Organizations. Local leaders such as Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda, and Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap, along with PH-OGP Steering Committee members, also graced the event.

ULAP stands committed to the principles of open government and looks forward to contributing to the continued success and impact of the PH-OGP initiatives.