In a significant development for governmental transparency, the Office of the Prime Minister has committed to publicly disclosing detailed expenditure records of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This decision comes in response to a formal request filed under the Freedom of Information Act by social activist Jerry Enriquez in October 2025.
The disclosure, scheduled for release today, represents a victory for accountability advocates who have long sought greater visibility into how public funds are distributed and utilized across electoral divisions. Each Area Representative receives substantial allocations from the CDF, but until now, specific spending breakdowns have remained largely inaccessible to the public.
Enriquez, a prominent voice for governmental accountability, emphasized that the request seeks to ensure taxpayer money is allocated responsibly rather than wasted. While the initial deadline of December 15, 2025, was extended at the government’s request, the Cabinet Secretary has now confirmed the imminent release of these financial records.
This transparency initiative marks a critical step toward enabling citizens to track how their representatives utilize development funds, potentially setting a precedent for future financial disclosures across government departments.