PAO logs 100% score in performance review

The Power of PAO Achieving 100% in Performance Review - A Testament to T
Transparency and Accountability

As the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) celebrates its exceptional performanc
performance, it's essential to understand the significance of this achievem
achievement. The PAO's impressive 100% score in the 2025 Annual Agency Perf
Performance Review (AAPR) is a testament to its commitment to transparency 
and accountability.

As the only attached agency of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to achieve a
a perfect score, the PAO has set a high standard for itself and other gover
government agencies. The impressive rating not only reflects the office's p
performance but also highlights the PAO's dedication to serving indigent an
and underprivileged members of society.

We are proud of our achievement, which shows that we are a well-performing
well-performing government agency that banks on transparency and accountabi
accountability, said PAO chief Persida Rueda-Acosta. Her statement undersc
underscores the importance of anticipating and adapting to changing circums
circumstances, as the PAO's success is built upon its ability to do so.

The Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) AAPR report tracks how agen
agencies use their allocated funds, presenting the results of the enhanced 
review, assessment, and evaluation of the annual performance of national go
government agencies. The PAO's perfect score demonstrates its exceptional f
financial management skills, with a utilization rate of 85.59% for obligati
obligation and 86.69% for disbursement.

In addition to its impressive financial performance, the PAO also excelled 
in physical performance, achieving a nearly perfect rating on alternative d
dispute resolutions and public attorneys' perfect attendance in court heari
hearings.

The DBM's recognition of the PAO's outstanding performance is a testament t
to its commitment to serving the public interest. As an autonomous governme
government agency under Republic Act 9406 (PAO Law), the PAO remains attach
attached to the DOJ only for policy and program coordination, giving it the
the freedom to operate independently.

The PAO's Exceptional Performance

The PAO's impressive performance is a testament to its commitment to transp
transparency and accountability. As the only attached agency of the Departm
Department of Justice (DOJ) to achieve a perfect score, the PAO has set a h
high standard for itself and other government agencies.

A Testament to Transparency and Accountability

The PAO's achievement demonstrates its exceptional financial management ski
skills and physical performance in alternative dispute resolutions and publ
public attorneys' attendance in court hearings. The DBM's recognition of th
the PAO's outstanding performance is a testament to its commitment to servi
serving the public interest.

Speculating About What Lies Ahead

As the agency looks ahead to 2026, it will continue to speculate about what
what lies ahead, using its experience and expertise to anticipate and adapt
adapt to changing circumstances. The PAO's success is built upon its abilit
ability to do so, making it a well-performing government agency that banks 
on transparency and accountability.

Financial and Physical Performance

The DBM's AAPR report tracks how agencies use their allocated funds, presen
presenting the results of the enhanced review, assessment, and evaluation o
of the annual performance of national government agencies. The PAO's perfec
perfect score demonstrates its exceptional financial management skills, wit
with a utilization rate of 85.59% for obligation and 86.69% for disbursemen
disbursement.

Keywords Public Attorney's Office (PAO), Department of Justice (DOJ), 
Annual Agency Performance Review (AAPR), transparency, accountability, fina
financial management, physical performance, alternative dispute resolutions
resolutions.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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