EN 
ES The Budget Office launches the documentary series “The Budget in History” to extol the figure of Juan Pablo Duarte in the management of public funds
The Communications Department's initiative pays respectful and solemn tribute to the historical memory of the Father of the Nation and represents a contribution to the institutional memory of this budget administration. As part of the commemoration of Juan Pablo Duarte's birth, the General Directorate of Budget (DIGEPRES) launched the documentary series "The Budget in History," an initiative of the Communications Department to highlight patriotic values, transparency, and integrity in public service and civic action. The launch event was led by the Director General of Budget, José Rijo Presbot, along with the Deputy Director General of Budget, Iván Ramírez; accompanied by the Minister of Public Administration, Darío Castillo Lugo, and Rómulo Arias Moscat, Director General of Government Accounting, among other Budget officials. The welcoming remarks for the event were delivered by Lidia Castillo, a member of the Governmental Integrity and Regulatory Compliance Commission (CIGCN), who, in her address, invited collaborators, both present and future generations, to emulate the conduct exhibited by Juan Pablo Duarte in favor of transparency and respect for the nation. For his part, Bienvenido Díaz, head of the Audiovisual Production and Digital Graphics division of the Budget Office, explained that the short film tells the story of the country's first accountability report, handwritten by Juan Pablo Duarte in support of the independence cause. "There is no more appropriate moment than this January 26th to present a document that is a true reflection of the ethics, honesty, and transparency of the Founding Father, which are also our institutional values," said Díaz. Meanwhile, Rómulo Arias Moscat, Director General of Government Accounting, joined the remarks after the documentary screening, stating that transparency must be the fundamental pillar for public officials and managers. The Director of the Budget Office, Rijo Presbot, who delivered the closing remarks, emphasized that Juan Pablo Duarte should be everyone's inspiration and that the Budget Office seeks to promote that legacy. "At the General Directorate of the Budget Office, we are committed to transparency and accountability in economic management, a value that must be applied to our responsibilities as public officials to bring about meaningful change," concluded Presbot. Regarding the documentary series: The documentary is structured in six episodes. The first episode addresses the Budget from its historical significance and its evolution into a citizen-centered tool that responds, more than ever, to the demands of the public in the most accessible, efficient, and transparent way. The first installment of this documentary series was supported by the Duartian Institute and its director, Wilson Gómez, and offers a historical, economic, and fiscal perspective. The extended version of the series is available on the Digepres RD YouTube channel, and a condensed version can be found on the @DigepresRD social media accounts. The launch event took place in the Juan Bosch hall of Digepres and was attended by collaborators of the entity and special guests.
The best way to commemorate the birth of the patriot Juan Pablo Duarte is by acting with transparency.
The Director General of the Budget, economist José Rijo Presbot, stated today that the best way to commemorate the birth of the patriot Juan Pablo Duarte is by acting with transparency, as demonstrated in his historic accountability report upon his return from his trip to Sabana Buey, Baní, where General Pedro Santana was camped.
