Philippines
RA 7160
Formally: Local Government Code of 1991
Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991); § 52 (sessions of sanggunian open to public)
46/100
Sunshine Score
46/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 1 permitted category |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature included |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 days
Online posting: Not required
Public Participation
Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed
Virtual Meetings
Member Remote Participation
Allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Minutes Required
Yes
Online posting: Not required
Recording & Broadcast
Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No
Enforcement
Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any registered voter of the local government unit may question procedural violations; judicial review in regular courts
Enforcement Body
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG); Commission on Audit; courts