National Budget Circular 542
National Budget Circular 542, issued by the Department of Budget and Management on August 29, 2012, reiterates compliance with Section 93 of the General Appropriations Act of FY2012. Section 93 is the Transparency Seal provision, to wit:

Sec. 93 Transparency Seal. To enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all national government agencies shall maintain a transparency seal on their official websites. The transparency seal shall contain the following information: (i) the agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information; (ii) annual reports, as required under National Budget Circular Nos. 507 and 507-A dated January 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007, respectively, for the last three (3) years; (iii) their respective approved budgets and corresponding targets immediately upon approval of this Act; (iv) major programs and projects categorized in accordance with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s. 2011; (v) the program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions; (vi) status of implementation and program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports; and (vii) annual procurement plan, contracts awarded and the name of contractors/suppliers/consultants.

The respective heads of the agencies shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.

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.

In compliance with Sec. 93 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10155 (General Appropriations Act FY 2012)
I. The agency’s mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and contact information
A. Mandate
B. Functions
C. Key Officials and Contact Information
II. Annual Report
A. Disbursement and Income
1.Disbursement
a. FY 2022
b. FY 2021
c. FY 2020
Income
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
Physical Plan
FY 2018
FY 2016
FY 2017
Financial Accountability Reports
Statement of Allotment, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances
FY 2022
FY 2021
FY 2020
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2015
BFAR approved Budgets and Corresponding Targets
Approved Budgets
FY 2019 to 2018
FY 2017 to 2016
FY 2015 to 2014
FY 2013 to 2012
Corresponding Targets
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2013
Major Programs and Projects categorized in accordance with the five key result areas under E.O. No. 43, s.2011
2018 Programs and Projects
2017 Programs and Projects
2016 Programs and Projects
2015 Programs and Projects
2014 Programs and Projects
The program/projects beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions
PROGRAM/PROJECT BENEFICIARIES
The beneficiaries of major fisheries programs and projects such as fish seed production and distribution, distribution of fishing gears/paraphernalia, input assistance, establishment of seaweed nurseries, training and technical assistance, Fisheries scholarship program, credit facilitation among others comprised of fishfarmers, LGUs, individual or associations/cooperatives. Likewise, private sectors in the fishing industry are also considered partners and beneficiaries thru market matching, participation to Agri-Aqua Fairs and Exhibits, International Seafood Expo.

Status of implementation and program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
Annual Procurement Plan, Contracts Awarded and Names of Contractors/Suppliers/Consultants
Annual Procurement Plan
FY 2022
FY 2021
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
Contracts Awarded and Names of Contractors/Suppliers/Consultants
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
Good Governance Conditions and Certifications
FY 2015
Annex II – Phil GEPs Certification
Annex III – Report on Aging Cash Advance with COA stamped
Annex IV – Anti-Red Tape Act Compliance Certification
Annex V – Certificate of Compliance with Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) FY 2015
FY 2014
Annex II – Phil GEPs Certification
Annex III – Report on Aging Cash Advance with COA stamped
Annex IV – Anti-Red Tape Act Compliance Certification
Annex V – Certificate of Compliance with Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) FY 2015
FY 2013
Annex II – Phil GEPs Certification
Annex III – Report on Aging Cash Advance with COA stamped
Annex IV – Anti-Red Tape Act Compliance Certification
Annex V – Certificate of Compliance with Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) FY 2015
System of Ranking Delivery Units and Individuals
Quality Management System Certified by International Certifying Body or Agency Operations Manual
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Fish Inspection Unit
Fisheries Product Testing Laboratory Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Fish Health Management and Quality Assurance Laboratory (FHMQAL) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources