Tag: Anti-Corruption
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EU-Philippines Joint Press Release: Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights
Overview of the Fifth Subcommittee Meeting The European Union (EU) and the Philippines held the Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights on 6 October in Brussels. This gathering, part of the EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) framework, brought together senior officials from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs…
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ICAC’s Global AI Training for Anti-Corruption Forges International Graft-Fighting Collaboration
Global Initiative: ICAC’s First-Ever AI and Technologies Training for Anti-Corruption The International Conference Centre in Hong Kong marked a milestone as ICAC, in collaboration with the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and its GlobE Network, completed the first Professional Development Programme on Empowering Integrity: Mastering…
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ICAC’s Groundbreaking AI and Technologies Training Unites 22 ACAs to Strengthen Global Anti-Corruption Efforts
Overview: A landmark international training In a landmark collaboration, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and its GlobE Network brought together 22 anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) from 16 jurisdictions for the first-ever Professional Development Programme on Empowering…
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Mendoza Vows to Speed Up LTFRB Workflows and Crack Down on Under-the-Table Deals
New LTFRB Leadership Promises a Swift, Clean Start In a bid to reform the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), newly appointed chairman Vigor F. Mendoza II pledged to expedite every petition, motion, and transaction before the agency. His vow aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push for ease of doing business and a…
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OMB’s mandate: Reestablishing the Government’s Moral Authority
Introduction: A pivotal moment for public trust The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture for the Philippines. Fresh revelations of massive graft in public works — spanning ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts — threaten to erode public faith in government once more.…
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Reestablishing Moral Authority: The New Ombudsman’s Quest for Integrity in Public Service
A Moment of Moral Reckoning The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture. Revelations of massive graft in public works—ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts—have fueled public outrage and eroded the government’s moral authority. For an administration that promises transparency and good governance,…
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Corruption and Investments: Marcos aide calls negativity overblown
Marcos Aide Challenges Negative Read on Investment Climate Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), argued on Thursday that the perceived negative impact of the flood-control corruption controversy on foreign investments is “overblown.” He suggested that the ongoing investigation into alleged graft could ultimately benefit the Philippines’ economy by…
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Marcos aide: Corruption probe overblows negative impact on investments, long-term benefits seen
Anticipating Long-Term Gains from a Short-Term Challenge Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), asserts that the Philippines’ ongoing anti-corruption drive will ultimately benefit the country’s investment climate, despite concerns about a temporary dip in foreign investment stemming from a flood-control controversy. Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Go…
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Negativity on Corruption Probe Overblown: Marcos Aide Sees Positive Investment Outlook
Corruption Probe as a Catalyst for Long-Term Investment Confidence Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), says the recent flood-control controversy and the accompanying corruption investigations should not be viewed as a setback for foreign investments. Instead, he frames the move as a necessary, long-term effort to strengthen the…
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Marcos Names Ally to Corruption Watchdog Post Amid Flood Scandal
Background: A high-stakes appointment in a time of crisis President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a trusted ally to a pivotal anti-corruption post as the Philippines confronts a flood disaster marked by allegations of graft. The appointment comes as the country wrestles with relief efforts, rebuilding challenges, and questions over how resources are managed in…