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Philippine Chapter

Main Office:

Transparency International - Philippine Chapter

 2/F WILOCI Bldg.

Manila Lions Road Arroceros

Manila, Philippines

TelePhone #: (00-63) 871-9752

Fax #: (00-632) 527-0573

E-mail: ti-ph@asia.com

Who supports Transparency International (TI)?

Much of the strength of TI, at the international and national levels, stems from the commitment of a large number of people and organisations who volunteer their time, expertise and in-kind support. TI receives funding from foundations, government corporations and individuals. Full details of the organisation's budget are published in the Annual Report.

How you can support TI

Everyone can make an impact on curbing corruption by:

1. Becoming actively involved.
Membership to TI is open to all individuals and organisations of integrity. You can become a member of the Philippine Chapter or help to establish one where none yet exists.
 
2. Contributing your time.
TI counts on a network of volunteers all over the world, contributing their time, energy and dedication to our cause. Volunteers work closely with their National Chapters or directly with the International Secretariat.
 
3. Making a donation.
Some people may not be able to become directly involved but still want to support our organisation. TI and its National Chapters increasingly rely on private donations to cover their budgets.
 
4. Accessing our web site regularly.
The TI site gives you a regular update on the latest developments in anti-corruption initiatives. It describes national and international trends, reports on the programmes of National Chapters and lists conferences and new publications on corruption.

About TI-PH

Transparency International - Philippine Chapter

TI-Philippines is one of the seventy (70) national chapters of Transparency International. It was established on August 26, 1995, and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with No. ANO 95-03229.

TI-Philippines' Vision: A Philippine society that is free of corruption, with the establishment of a National Integrity System that curbs corruption by increasing the level of public awareness on the menace of corruption:

• Corruption breeds and perpetuates poverty, as it robs the people of basic social services.

• Corruption undermines peace, order and stability of the government, as it downgrades the confidence and trust of the people in democracy and the government; and furthers the gap between the impoverished poor and the rich.

Our mission: To facilitate the establishment and strengthening of multi-stakeholder coalitions for good governance and corruption reform; bringing together government, civil society, business and other sectors that would see to functional National Integrity Systems [NIS].

TI-Philippines believes that the fight against corruption can best be achieved by inculcating change and rekindling the values in the hearts of each person that would pave the way to an eventual change in his/her attitudes and foment the practise of honesty and integrity.

TI-Philippines offers to this and any Administration a collaboration that could carry out the program of a graft-free Philippines.

Both Transparency International-Main and TI-Philippines believe that the fight against corruption can be achieved through transparency. 

Our Programs, Events and Activities: TI-Philippines organized the Regional Transparency International conference in 1995 that drew in participants from 18 countries, and speakers from TI-Berlin, TI-United States, TI-Australia, and TI-Switzerland. This 3-day event also was the launching of TI-Philippines.

In August 1997, during the LAWASIA Conference, TI-Philippines sponsored a one-day program on corruption. It featured speakers from the US Office Government Ethics (OGE) and a well-known law practitioner specializing in US Government Contracts.

A conference, "Asia-Pacific Integrity Forum" held in November 1997, highlighted by papers on corruption prevention and recovery of hidden wealth by notable speakers from TI-Malaysia, TI-Switzerland, TI-Australia, and OECD Consultant Dr. Peter Pieth.

TI-Philippines conceptualized the formation of Integrity Circles [IC], Operation Karangalan and the formulation of Integrity Pacts [IP] between the government procurement offices and their suppliers and contractors.

TI-Philippines was a significant contributor, in terms of providing some policy directions, to the Moral Recovery Program that was implemented during the Ramos administration.

 With funding support from The Asia Foundation, TI-Philippines currently undertakes a program on Transparent Accountable Governance, a three-pronged program that seeks to:

• draw up and publish a Directory of Organizations engaged in combating corruption;
• using the strategy of Integrity Circles, broaden civil societys awareness of TI-Philippines;

• linkage entities and organizations with anti-corruption program thrusts; and
• build strategic alliances and partnership with agencies and other organizations through information campaigns and publication of materials and advertisements.

TI Membership: Types

1. Individual -Any person of known integrity and dedication to the cause of TI, a non-governmental organisation devoted to fighting corruption.
2. Non-Governmental Organisations - Registered and accredited private and voluntary organisations that believe in the cause of eradicating corruption and other similar or related causes.
3. Corporations - Private, registered corporations supporting the cause/causes espoused by TI-Philippines Chapter.
Membership Dues: (PHP = Philippine Peso)

Annual Fees:
1. Individual: PHP1,000.
2. Non-Governmental Organisation: P/2,000.
3. Corporate: Donations of P/10,000 & above.
4. Lifetime Membership Fees:
 -Individual: PHP5,000.
 -Non-Governmental Organisation: P/10,000.
 -Corporate: P/30,000.

Membership Application:
 
1. Fill in Application form - Online Application Form
2. Approval by the Membership Comittee
3. Payment of Membership Dues.

 Apply online, by email, fax or personally.