Tacurong Cultural Sports Center | August 22, 2025
In a time when trust in government is not just earned but built through action, Dagyaw 2025 delivered exactly that — a bold, transparent, and inclusive dialogue between the government and the people. Held at the Tacurong Cultural Sports Center, this year’s regional leg reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to participatory governance, civic engagement, and co-creation of public programs.
“Dagyaw,” a Hiligaynon term meaning bayanihan or togetherness, is more than a name — it’s a movement. Formally launched in 2019 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), Dagyaw is the government’s flagship platform for open, inclusive, and transparent dialogue.
It is anchored on the Philippines’ commitments under the Open Government Partnership (OGP) — a global initiative that promotes accountability, transparency, and citizen participation in governance. Dagyaw is legally supported by the principles enshrined in Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 (Freedom of Information) and Republic Act No. 11032
(Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018), which both mandate openness and responsiveness in public service.
Dagyaw 2025 was not a ceremonial gathering, it was a strategic investment in democratic resilience. Its core objectives are: Facilitate direct dialogue between citizens and government agencies, promote participatory governance at both national and local levels, gather actionable feedback to shape policies and programs and showcase transparency and accountability mechanisms in real time.
This year’s discussions focused on local service delivery, budget transparency, and citizen-led solutions to pressing community concerns. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), local leaders, youth representatives, and grassroots advocates came together — not just to be heard, but to help shape the future.
In Tacurong and beyond, Dagyaw proves that governance is strongest when it is shared. It is a living testament to the idea that citizens are not just beneficiaries of public programs — they are co-creators. By institutionalizing platforms like Dagyaw, the government is not just fulfilling a mandate; it is building trust, legitimacy, and impact.
As we move forward, Dagyaw remains a cornerstone of the Philippines’ open government ecosystem — a space where dialogue leads to decisions, and participation leads to progress.
