That’s the question we tackled on Day 2 of the Data Driven Governance Framework seminar here in Tarlac.
What good is data if it’s full of gaps, duplicates, and errors?
That’s the question we tackled on Day 2 of the Data Driven Governance Framework seminar here in Tarlac. As the invited resource person by DICT Region 3, I was privileged to guide participants from LGUs and national government agencies through the real mechanics of data integrity—because a strategy is only as strong as the data it stands on.
Understanding Data Quality: More Than Just Clean Spreadsheets
We started the day with the Data Quality Model—focusing on six key pillars: accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, uniqueness, and consistency. These aren’t buzzwords. They’re the standards that decide whether data becomes insight or just clutter.
To make this real, we rolled up our sleeves. Participants worked on actual spreadsheet samples riddled with inconsistencies. From misspelled barangay names to mismatched ID numbers, everyone had to spot the red flags. More than a technical task, it was an exercise in critical thinking.
We also introduced the DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge), often called the ultimate playbook for data managers. It’s a guiding hand for setting standards, defining roles, and building practices that ensure good data doesn’t happen by accident—it’s designed.
Assigning Roles: Who Owns the Data?
We also broke down the three essential roles in any data governance setup
- Data Owners – the ones who set the rules and make the calls
- Data Stewards – the guardians of quality, keeping things clean and consistent
- Data Users – the everyday decision-makers who depend on good data to do good work
The discussion quickly turned from theory to action. Agencies reflected on their own workflows. Who’s acting as a Data Steward right now—and do they even know it? Who approves the final dataset before it moves?
Looking Forward: Building Trust Through Data
Day 2 reminded us that a true Data Driven Governance Framework doesn’t start with dashboards or tech tools. It starts with people, roles, and habits.
As we move into the final day, I’m hopeful. Because the energy in the room tells me one thing: we’re not just filling in templates. We’re building a culture.
Stay with us. Real governance reform isn’t flashy. But it starts here.
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