Marcos emphasizes open governance as key to stability and prosperity in the Philippines

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of open governance for stability and prosperity during the 2025 Open Government Partnership meeting in Taguig City. He noted the Philippines' commitment to a more responsive and transparent government. Marcos highlighted the need for public participation in budget and policy decisions. He expressed interest in learning from international experiences in areas like fiscal transparency and digital governance. The Open Government Partnership, founded in 2011, aims to promote transparency and citizen empowerment. The Philippines is one of its eight founding members, working to enhance governance and fight corruption.