Tag: Conflict of Interest
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DTI Pushes for PCAB Reform to Curb Conflict of Interest
Introduction The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is advocating for significant amendments to the Contractors’ License Law to tackle potential conflicts of interest. This move comes in the wake of the resignation of key officials from the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) amid allegations of irregularities in flood control projects. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque…
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DTI Proposes PCAB Reforms to Mitigate Conflict of Interest
Introduction to DTI’s Proposed Reforms The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is taking significant steps to amend the Contractors’ License Law, aimed at addressing potential conflicts of interest within the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB). This initiative follows the resignation of key PCAB officials embroiled in a controversy linked to anomalous flood control projects.…