Tag: Corruption
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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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Ghost Flood Projects Uncovered Nationwide in the Philippines
Overview: Thousands of DPWH Projects Under Scrutiny In a wide-reaching effort to validate public works nationwide, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been identified across the Philippines. The announcement, made in a press conference by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on October 9, comes…
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…
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Philippines Trust in Jeopardy Over Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: A crisis of trust and its economic stakes The Philippines faces mounting questions about public trust and international credibility following allegations related to flood-control projects and related corruption. A social media wave, sparked by a Filipino television personality, highlighted how perceptions of misused funds and opaque procurement can ripple beyond domestic politics and into…
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Philippines Trust Crisis: Flood-Control Corruption Fallout
Overview: A Country at a Trust Crossroads The Philippines faces a delicate test of trust as a corruption scandal linked to flood-control projects dominates headlines and social feeds alike. With allegations ranging from mismanaged funds to potential graft in flood-defense initiatives, the public mood abroad — and especially among international investors and overseas travelers —…
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Abuse of Power: Singapore Prison Officer Jailed for Bribery Smuggling Lewd Photos and Pills
Overview: A brazen abuse of power within the Singapore Prison Service In a case that shocked the public and strained trust in corrections, a prison officer and two inmates were found guilty of a corrupt scheme that involved smuggling contraband into Changi Prison. The officer, 39-year-old Mohammad Asri Abd Rahim, and an inmate, 50-year-old Mohamad…
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Abuse of Power: Singapore Prison Officer Jailed for Taking Bribes to Smuggle Lewd Photos and Pills
Singapore Prison Corruption Case: A Breach of Trust A prison officer in Singapore has been jailed for corruption after accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into a jail. The case also involved an inmate who assisted in housing duties and another inmate connected to the scheme. The court described the conduct as a severe…
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as a Systemic Failure — Part I
Introduction: A Turning Point in Philippine Infrastructure Governance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly challenged corrupt officials with a forceful admonition—”Mahiya naman kayo!”—as the nation confronted a mounting integrity crisis. The administration responded by creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), an ad hoc body crafted to investigate alleged unlawful conduct, evaluate corruption claims, and push…
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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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Marcos names ally to corruption watchdog post amid flood scandal
Marcos appoints ally to corruption watchdog during flood scandal President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a trusted ally to a key corruption watchdog post as investigations into a flooding crisis and related graft allegations gather pace. The move, announced by the president’s communications office, signals a push to strengthen oversight mechanisms at a time when…