Tag: Corruption
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Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in DPWH Case
Overview of the Case Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, and company president Maria Roma Rimando, have entered not guilty pleas to graft and malversation charges related to a project in Davao Occidental. The charges involve eight officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Davao Occidental District Engineering Office, creating…
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Oligarch Bribery Ties Prince Andrew Mansion Payments Exposed
Summary of the BBC Investigation A BBC investigation has reported controversial financial links between an oligarch and Prince Andrew, suggesting substantial payments were made to the royal figure through channels tied to a firm implicated in criminal corruption. The inquiry focuses on allegations that a Kazakh billionaire used funds sterilely routed through a company with…
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Malaysian King Warns Against Abuse of Power to Protect Public Trust
In a Firm Stand Against Corruption Malaysia’s constitutional monarch has issued a pointed warning about the dangers of abuse of power and corruption within the corridors of authority. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, stressed that the public has every right to feel disappointed when leaders misuse their positions. The message arrives amid…
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Ombudsman Urges Graft Watch Across All Government Branches in Philippines
Public Vigilance Expanded to All Government Branches The Office of the Ombudsman has called for heightened vigilance against graft and corruption across every arm of government in the Philippines. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla warned that graft is not confined to a single sector but pervades the executive, legislative, and judiciary. In a candid briefing to…
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Watchdogs Pressure Marcos to Act on P633 Billion in 2026 Budget Pork Items
Budget Watchdogs Call for Scrutiny of 2026 Budget Budget watchdog groups are calling on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to promptly act on a sizeable portion of the proposed 2026 national budget, totaling about P633 billion, that they say carries a high risk of corruption and political patronage. The figure appears within the broader P6.793…
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Watchdogs urge Marcos to act on P633 billion pork items in 2026 budget
Capitalizing on a snarl of pork barrel concerns The call comes as budget watchdogs demand decisive action from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over an alarming portion of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. According to watchdog groups, about P633 billion worth of line items could be vulnerable to corruption or misclassification, risking ineffectiveness and…
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Concerted global action against scams sees 5 masterminds exposed over last 4 years
Overview: A new chapter in the fight against scams In a landmark move for international financial crime enforcement, authorities have concurrently pursued and publicly exposed five alleged scam masterminds over the last four years. The coordinated efforts, spanning multiple jurisdictions, signal a sustained push to dismantle sophisticated fraud networks that once operated with near impunity.…
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Pakistan’s Governance Reforms under IMF Scrutiny: A 142-Point Roadmap Takes Center Stage
PM Unveils Economic Governance Reforms Amid IMF Scrutiny In a decisive move aimed at stabilizing the economy and bolstering institutional integrity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced a sweeping package of economic governance reforms. The reforms are designed to address vulnerabilities highlighted by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Governance and Corruption report, as Pakistan…
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1MDB Verdict Spurs Calls for Stronger Governance in Malaysia
Malaysia Urges Institutional Reform After 1MDB Verdict The recent 1MDB trial verdict has rekindled a national conversation about governance, transparency, and accountability in Malaysia’s public institutions. DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo stated that the findings underscore an urgent need for institutional reforms to prevent future corruption and the concentration of power that can enable…
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1MDB verdict underscores push for stronger governance in Malaysia
1MDB verdict signals a turning point for governance in Malaysia The recent 1MDB verdict has reignited debates over governance and accountability at the highest levels of Malaysian public life. DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo stated that the trial findings illuminate the urgent need for comprehensive institutional reforms designed to prevent future corruption and the…