Tag: anti-corruption measures
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as the Tip of a Systemic Iceberg (Part 1)
Introduction: A watershed moment in the fight against corruption The Philippine presidency’s sharp rebuke of corrupt officials marked a turning point in a long-running struggle over integrity and public trust. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s demand for accountability came at a moment when the country confronts not just isolated frauds, but a pattern of mismanagement in…
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Philippines’ Marcos Appoints Ally to Corruption Watchdog Amid Flood Scandal
KEY MOVE IN A SEA OF ALLEGATIONS Filipino President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named a trusted ally to a key anti-corruption post as investigations into flood-relief funding and related abuses proceed. The appointment signals an effort to reinforce the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the face of mounting…