The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is mandated to promote the sound, efficient, and effective management and utilization of governmentresources. It is a member of the PH-EITI TWG. The Bureau of the Treasury underthe DOF is likewise mandated to efficiently and effectively manage the financialresources of the government. Together, these two agencies play a crucial role in downloading local government shares in national wealth. Thus, the MSG has longrecommended that they take the necessary steps to inform LGUs of what is duethem and to expedite the release of the shares.
12 Ongoing Recommendations
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Ongoing Recommendations
01. Provide a timeframe for the issuance and implementation of the joint circular
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Full Recommendation
Provide a timeframe for the issuance and implementation of the joint circular intended to further accelerate and make more transparent the release of LGU shares in national wealth. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
02. CONSIDER COMPANIES’ CERTIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX PAID AS PRIMA FACIE PROOF OF PAYMENT, AND BASIS FOR COMPUTATION OF THE SHARES
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Consider extractive companies’ certification of excise tax paid as prima facie proof of payment, and basis for computation of the LGU share. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
03. Set specific deadlines for DBM/BTr action on releases
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Set specific deadlines for DBM/BTr action on releases, with effect of immediate approval/ release if unprocessed/ unacted upon after a specific period. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
The direct payments of extractive companies to LGUs (e.g. local taxes) go to the General Fund of the LGUs and they basically have the autonomy to use these funds as they see fit. Expenditure tagging has been looked into in earlier studies including one under PPEI. Since that time, there has been growing awareness of the need for measures to combat climate change. Another study based on the earlier ones might be able to come up with more actionable results. Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
04. Take initial steps towards mainstreaming the reporting template
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Take initial steps towards mainstreaming the reporting template within and among government agencies i.e., a study be undertaken of existing reporting mechanisms within the relevant agencies, and how these can be aligned with EITI standards/requirements. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
05. Start working on project-level reporting
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Start working on project-level reporting for the next country report (December 2018) in compliance with the agreement of the EITI Board at its 36th meeting in Bogotá. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
06. issue/define specific guidelines on the utilization of Share in national wealth
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DBM to issue/define specific guidelines on the utilization of Share in national wealth derived from mining activities. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |
07. Indicate in the NADAI the name of the company, details of computation, and allocation period
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Indicate in the NADAI the name of the company, details of computation, and allocation period. Background Problem and Effects Causes Relevant to PH-EITI Objectives Governance Systems and Sustainable Development Milestones [insert text here] |
Agency Updates
[insert text here] Self-Assessed Status of Progress Significant Progress |