Tag: accountability
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NAB and TI Explore Transparency and Future Collaboration
Raising the Bar for Transparency: NAB and TI Meet to Align on Accountability A delegation from Transparency International (TI), led by Chair François Valérian, met with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed at NAB Headquarters to discuss ongoing efforts in transparency and accountability. The meeting signals a concerted push from both…
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NAB and TI Forge Steps Toward Greater Transparency and Collaboration
Stronger Ties Between NAB and TI In a bid to bolster transparency and accountability, a four-member delegation from Transparency International (TI), led by Chair François Valérian, met with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed at NAB Headquarters. The high-level exchange focused on strengthening collaboration, sharing best practices, and exploring concrete avenues…
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This Soldier Did His Duty: Why a UK Veteran Was Hunted by Lawyers
Introduction: A Duty Honored, a Life Upset The night Richie Catterall remembers most is not a battlefield reckoning, but a moment that followed. A veteran of the Iraq war, he says he did what he believed duty demanded. Yet the aftermath left him isolated, pursued, and confronted by a legal system that seemed more interested…
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TI and NAB: Transparency and Accountability Collaboration
NAB Hosts TI Delegation to Discuss Transparency and Collaboration A four-member delegation from Transparency International (TI), led by Chair François Valérian, visited the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) headquarters to discuss key themes of transparency, accountability, and the prospects for enhanced cooperation. The meeting underscores a shared commitment to strengthening governance and combating corruption through constructive,…
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Show Evidence: NUP Solon Calls Kiko Barzaga to Put Money Where His Mouth Is
Background of the Dispute The political landscape in the Philippines is currently focused on a sharp exchange between members of the National Unity Party (NUP) and a suspended representative. NUP stalwart Negros Oriental 4th district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer has publicly challenged Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga to back up his accusations with concrete…
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The Untouchables and the Coast Bridge Debacle: Power Plays, Neglect, and a White Elephant
Introduction: A Strategic Project Gone From Pride to Problematics The Liwatoni Floating Pedestrian Bridge (LFPB) in the Kenyan Coast was hailed in 2020 as a symbol of resilience and engineering prowess. Today, reports of sagging metals and creeping deterioration cast a long shadow over a project initially celebrated as a landmark. As discussions intensify about…
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The Untouchables and the Coast Bridge Debacle: Is Power Influence Behind Gachagua’s Woes?
Introduction: A Coastal Project, a National Question The Liwatoni Floating Pedestrian Bridge (LFPB) in Kenya’s Coastal Region was hailed in 2020 as a landmark of engineering and a beacon for future floating structures. Fast forward to today, and the same bridge is often described as a white elephant: faded promises, sagging metals, and maintenance neglect.…
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US Celebrities Denounce ICE Violence in Minnesota Over Alex Pretti Killing
Rising Voices Against ICE Violence in Minnesota The death of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti has sparked a wave of criticism from prominent U.S. figures who are calling out escalating violence by federal agents in Minnesota. As details emerge about the incident, which allegedly involved a group of federal officers and resulted in Pretti’s…
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Celebrities Denounce ICE Violence in Minnesota Following Fatal Pretti Incident
Growing Outcry After Minnesota Incident The latest confrontation between federal agents and civilians in Minnesota has sparked a wave of condemnation from high-profile figures across the United States. On social media and in interviews, authors, actors, musicians, and other celebrities are speaking out against the use of force by federal immigration authorities, demanding transparency and…
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SAF 44 Legacy Reshapes PNP Leadership Under Nartatez
SAF 44’s Legacy and the Shift in PNP Leadership The deaths of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (SAF) in the Mamasapano operation became a defining moment for the Philippine National Police (PNP). As the organization contends with the difficult realities of counterterrorism and civilian security, the legacy of SAF 44…