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. DBM Compliance with Sec. 91 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10633 (General Appropriations Act FY 2014)
Mission
Maintaining its pristine beauty and serenity, this God-given gift known as Paranas will grow as an agricultural basket of the Province, opening livelihood activities and opportunities to hasten a sustainable socio-economic and cultural endeavors moved by inspired leaders for the benefit and enjoyment of its stakeholders.
Vision
A center of agri-ecotourism, a source of spring water and a natural habitat for wildlife species with God-loving, law-abiding empowered citizens living in a safe, healthy and resilient community with a sustainable economy, promoting an ecologically balanced environment under a competent and service-oriented leadership.