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Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)

Caucus of Development NGO Networks, Inc

NGO network offering capacity development and advocacy across NCR

Quezon City, Metro Manila · Philippines Reg 2016-077 (PCNC) Community Development
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About

The Caucus of Development NGO Networks, Inc. is a Quezon City-based network organization accredited by the DSWD, with coverage focused on the National Capital Region. Its areas of expertise include capacity development for member organizations, advocacy work, resource mobilization, and participation in government planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation processes.

Mission

To build the capacity of development NGOs and amplify their voice in government planning and policy processes.

Founder story

The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) was established in 1990 by the ten largest NGO networks in the Philippines and registered as a non-stock, non-profit organization in 1991. Based in Quezon City, it is the largest coalition of social …

The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) was established in 1990 by the ten largest NGO networks in the Philippines and registered as a non-stock, non-profit organization in 1991. Based in Quezon City, it is the largest coalition of social development NGOs in the country, working to influence public policy and strengthen civil society.

Focus & reach

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Verification & registration

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PCNC
Government register · 2016-077
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 6/30
Financial documents published on website +6
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 7/10
Website +3
No email on file 0
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

From the charity
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Atty. D••••••••
Executive Director
AT
Atty. M••••••••
Program Advocacy Officer
CA
Catherine J••••••••
Program Assistant for Advocacy
EM
Emmanuel O••••••••
Office Assistant

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GiveRadar Analysis

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 137 community development charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Leadership & board

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Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

SI
Sixto D••••••••
Executive Director
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No red flags detected

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PCNC / DSWD deregistration None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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Where it ranks

#2 of 137 community development charities in the Philippines on integrity score

65/100 puts it in the top 2% of the cohort. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score65/100
#2 of 137
Governance disclosure4/5
#1 of 137 tie
Contact completeness7/10
#19 of 137 tie
Profile completeness60%
#1 of 137 tie
Independent sources12 sources
#5 of 137 tie

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar community development charities in Philippines.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
65 Peer average
54

Cause areas in Philippines

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Social Services
950
Education
248
Health
240
Community Development
137
Arts & Culture
53
Religion
39
Environment
36
Disaster Relief
33
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) · 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

What we know and don't know

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Named leadership
Government registration
Mission statement
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Founding date
Financial data
Executive pay
Programs & activities
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
August 20, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
August 20, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Profile completeness
35%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)

Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 2016-077. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Caucus of Development NGO Networks, Inc. is a Quezon City-based network organization accredited by the DSWD, with coverage focused on the National Capital Region. Its areas of expertise include capacity development for member organizations, advocacy work, resource mobilization, and participation in government planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation processes. Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) is classified as a community development organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1990.

Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)'s official registration number is 2016-077, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) is located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

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Quick facts about Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)

What is Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)?
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Quezon City, Philippines. The Caucus of Development NGO Networks, Inc. is a Quezon City-based network organization accredited by the DSWD, with coverage focused on the National Capital Region. Its areas of expertise include capacity development for member organizations, advocacy work, resource mobilization, and participation in government planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
When was Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) founded?
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) was founded in 1990.
Who leads Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)?
Sixto Donato C. Macasaet serves as Executive Director.
Where is Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) located?
Headquartered in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) trustworthy?
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)'s registration number?
Registration: 2016-077 (Philippines).
What is Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)'s website?
https://code-ngo.org
Are donations to Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.