𝐏𝐇-𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

Various Members of PH-EITI Multistakeholder Group (MSG)

The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) celebrated its 10th year anniversary by hosting the Extractive Transparency Week (ETW) 2023 with assistance from the USAID Regulatory Support Program for National Development (RESPOND) through the UP Public Administration Research and Extension Services Foundation, Inc. (UPPAF). The event which was held at Seda Manila Bay, Parañaque City, Metro Manila from November 28 to 30, 2023 drew over 130 participants from government agencies, mining industry players and civil society organizations The ETW events showcased good governance, transparency, accountability, and robust public engagement across the oil, gas, and mineral resources sectors.

The ETW culminated in the FORGE PH: 2023 PH-EITI National Conference, wherein the presentation of the latest EITI country report for the Philippines fostered in-depth discussions on pivotal topics encompassing responsible resource governance, sustainable development, and the legal landscape within the extractive industries. Mr. Rafael April S. Rivera, RESPOND's Deputy Team Leader and Urban and Environmental Planning Specialist, delivered valuable insights during a panel session, stressing the pivotal role of robust research, data-driven initiatives, capacity-building programs, and collaborative partnerships in ensuring and perpetuating effective public engagement within the extractive sector.

Various participants of the PH-EITI ETW 2023

DOF Undersecretary Bayani H. Agabin and MSG members leading the Renewal of Commitment to the Implementation of EITI

RESPOND DTL Rafael Rivera gave his synthesis of the panel discussion on ensuring public participation in the extractive industries.