The Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Partners and Stakeholders’ Reception on May 19, 2025, united key leaders from government, civil society, and academia to celebrate progress in transparent, accountable, and participatory governance.

ASSCAT President Dr. Joy C. Capistrano joined fellow State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) leaders from Caraga and beyond, alongside Department of Health Undersecretary Achilles Gerard C. Bravo, DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla Jr., and DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman.

The event reflected on milestones in open government and strengthened partnerships ahead of the 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting. It honored stakeholders advancing transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.

As a founding member of the global Open Government Partnership (OGP), the Philippines promotes open, inclusive governance aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals such as SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and SDG 4 (Quality Education). For ASSCAT and other SUCs, OGP offers opportunities to contribute to policy, enhance civic participation, access government data for research, and collaborate for responsive governance.

Through active participation, ASSCAT affirms its commitment to empower communities and uphold democratic values in line with sustainable development.