Tag: Corruption
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AFP Code of Conduct Renewed Amid Corruption Concerns: 35-Year Milestone Reinforces Integrity
AFP Renewals of Allegiance to Its Code of Conduct Mark 35 Years of Ethical Guiding Principles The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked a pivotal moment on Monday, October 6, as it renewed its allegiance to the Code of Conduct amid ongoing concerns about corruption across different sectors of government. The 35th anniversary ceremony,…
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AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct amid corruption issues in government
AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to the people and the state as it marked the 35th anniversary of its Code of Conduct. In a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, Oct. 6, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner…
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Snap Elections Lack Legal Basis, Says Senate President Sotto
No Legal Framework for Snap Elections, Sotto Warns Senate President Tito Sotto III stated there is no constitutional or legal framework to justify holding snap elections in the Philippines. In a text message response, he emphasized that rushing to elections without proper legal grounds could plunge the country into further uncertainty and chaos. The remarks…
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Marcos Warns on Strong Cases Against Flood Control Corruption, Targets ‘Big Fish’
President’s vow: accountability with strong, lawful cases President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a clear message: the government must build strong, legally sound cases against individuals connected to flood-control anomalies. Speaking in a preview teaser for an upcoming podcast, he warned that rushing weak charges would backfire and undermine the long-term fight against corruption in infrastructure…
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Marcos vows strong cases against flood control corruption culprits
President vows tough, lawful action against flood control corruption President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reiterated a firm commitment: the government will pursue strong, well-founded cases against individuals tied to corruption in flood control projects. Speaking ahead of the release of a new podcast episode, the president warned that weak or rushed cases could backfire,…
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Lacson Announces Resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Over Flood Control Probe
Senator Lacson Steps Down as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Senator Panfilo Lacson has announced that he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, following upward concerns from several colleagues about how the probe into anomalous flood control projects has been handled. The move, he said, is intended to allow another member with…
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PNP Probes Supply Chain of P15.5M Relief Goods Ring
PNP orders full-scale probe into relief goods scandal The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched a comprehensive inquiry into the possible network behind the sale of relief goods worth about 15.5 million pesos that bore the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) logo. Acting PNP Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. underscored the…
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PNP Probes Supply Chain of P15.5M Relief Goods Racket
PNP Orders Full-Scale Probe into P15.5 Million Relief Goods Case The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged diversion and sale of relief goods worth about 15.5 million pesos, bearing the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) logo. Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting chief of the…
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PNP Expands Probe Into P15.5 Million Relief Goods Diversion
PNP orders full-scale probe into suspected relief goods diversion The Philippine National Police (PNP) is widening its inquiry into the alleged sale of relief supplies worth 15.5 million pesos, branded with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) insignia. The move comes after a two-day operation in Manila uncovered a warehouse stockpile that could…
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Marcos: Building Airtight Cases Against Corrupt Officials through Due Process
Marcos Calls for Airtight Cases, Grounded in Due Process President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stressed the need for airtight cases against corrupt officials, warning that rushing weak or incomplete evidence to court could do more harm than good. His remarks come as the public grows increasingly restless over perceived systemic corruption in infrastructure projects, notably…