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The Open Government Partnership—Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting is being held from February 5 to 7, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. (Photo from LUISA CABATO / INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — The three-day 2025 Open Government Partnership—Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (OGP-APRM) officially kicked off on Wednesday.

The regional meeting is being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City from February 5 to 7.

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It gathers local and international government leaders, policymakers across the region, and global and regional partners to exchange best practices on open government initiatives.

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This is the first time that the Philippines is hosting the event.

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An open plenary session will be conducted on Thursday, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, and other officials are expected to attend.

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Among the activities are discussions on jail decongestion, climate resilience, corruption, and more.

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READ: Inquirer Interactive, DBM sign partnership for OGP-OPRM in February

On January 7, Inquirer Interactive, Inc. and four other media entities signed an agreement with the Department of Budget and Management formalizing their partnership for the OGP-OPRM.

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Inquirer Interactive, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Imelda Alcantara and Senior Manager for Digital Strategy Ralph Gurango signed the accord on behalf of the media organization.

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“US forces targeted several of the Houthis’ underground facilities housing various weapons components of types that the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels throughout the region,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

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