The House of Representatives is set to launch a transparency portal on its official website, aimed at providing the public with access to data and information on projects undertaken by lawmakers.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced the initiative during his speech at the resumption of the House session on Monday, November 9. The Speaker explained that the move was for individuals asking and looking for the right information regarding government projects, RH Milky Rigonan reported.

Through the transparency portal, Filipinos can see projects, locations, including the allocated budget, and whether the project has been completed.

Moreover, Dy assured that bicam deliberations will be opened to the public and will be livestreamed, so that the public is aware of the amendments made.

“Sa pagrepaso natin sa panukalang budget, sinuri natin nang mabuti kung aling mga reporma o programa ang nangangailangan ng karagdagang suporta at kung aling mga alokasyon ang hindi maaaring hindi magamit nang buo sa takdang panahon,” Dy explained.

He added that amendments are made so that funding for education programs, such as scholarships, school safety programs, the health sector, and medical assistance for agriculture, especially during El Niño.