On January 14, 2026, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) organized its 23rd webinar, focusing on the topic of ‘Advancing Evaluation for Better Governance in the Philippines’.
The session featured three speakers from Government agencies in the Philippines including:
- Jesse David, Chief Economic Development Specialist, Department of Economy, Planning and Development
- Edel Ocampo, Chief Budget and Management Specialist at Department of Budget and Management, Philippines
- Romulo Emmanuel M. Miral, Jr., PhD, Deputy Secretary General, Congressional Policy And Budget Research Department, House of Representatives, Philippines
The Philippines has made important strides in strengthening the role of evaluation as a core function of public governance. This webinar explored how evaluation is being institutionalized across planning, budgeting, and implementation processes to support more effective, accountable, and learning-oriented government action. It provided an overview of the country’s evolving evaluation landscape, with a particular focus on the Revised National Evaluation Policy Framework, highlighting its objectives, key features, and implications for government agencies, evaluators, and development partners. By situating evaluation within broader governance systems, the session shared insights on how evidence can better inform decision-making, improve public sector performance, and strengthen policy implementation in the Philippines.
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