Philippines · Government & Safety

Official Gazette / Gov.ph

The official publication and central web portal of the Philippine government, providing access to laws, executive issuances, and general government information.

What it helps with

Reading a new law or orderOfficial texts.
Checking public holidaysProclamations.
Finding the right agencyGovernment directory.

About Official Gazette / Gov.ph

The Official Gazette is the Philippine government's official journal of record, publishing laws, executive orders, and other official issuances, while Gov.ph serves as the central directory portal linking to individual government agency websites and services.

Key Features

Official Legal Record: The authoritative published source for Philippine laws, proclamations, and executive orders.
Agency Directory: Gov.ph links to websites for various government departments, agencies, and services.
Public Information Access: General information on government structure, officials, and processes.
Historical Archive: Access to past issuances and historical government publications.

How to Get Started

Visit the Gov.ph portal to find links to the specific government agency or service you need.
Check the Official Gazette directly for the text of specific laws or executive issuances.
Navigate to the specific agency's own website for detailed service information or online applications.
Follow the specific agency's process for the service you need, which may require an in-person visit.

Before you use it

Good to know: Public holidays are announced by presidential proclamation and published here, sometimes only weeks ahead.
Limits: The site publishes laws and notices; transactions are done on each agency's own portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Official Gazette / Gov.ph work with a foreign bank card in Philippines?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Official Gazette / Gov.ph available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Official Gazette / Gov.ph?: No, an international phone number generally works for Official Gazette / Gov.ph.
Do I need local ID or residency for Official Gazette / Gov.ph?: No, Official Gazette / Gov.ph doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Official Gazette / Gov.ph?: Web
How much does Official Gazette / Gov.ph cost?: Free