Introducing the Philippine Local Government Interactive Dashboard
The Philippine Local Government Interactive Dataset Dashboard is a landmark initiative that makes governance data transparent and accessible (https://elections.cids.up.edu.ph). Launched officially in November 2024, the platform provides free, user-friendly access to electoral and fiscal information spanning 1992 to 2022.
The dataset is unusually comprehensive. It contains data on:
a. 227 local government units (81 provinces and 146 cities)
b. 31 fiscal years of budget and expenditure data
c. 11 election cycles covering national and local offices
d. 15,148 candidates across eight types of positions
e. Detailed fiscal categories including income sources (Internal Revenue Allotment, tax collections, local revenues) and expenditures (education, health, social services, economic development, housing, labor, public welfare)
At its core, the Dashboard is motivated by one simple philosophy—informational citizens. We believe that governance, to be effective, needs feedback from well-informed citizens. The Dashboard is designed to have a bilingual interface, enabling it to be approachable, while its flexibility allows users to explore data in ways that matter to them. Users can select:
1. Data type: Electoral results, candidate records, or fiscal data
2. Geographic scope: Cities, provinces, or regions
3. Position: Governor, mayor, or congressional representative
4. Fiscal category: Income, expenditure, or detailed breakdowns
5. Time period: Any year from 1992 to 2022