Tag: Governance
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Museveni Urges Wakiso Residents to Monitor Government Funds
Introduction: A Call for Accountability in Wakiso In a recent public address in Entebbe, Wakiso District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer for the 2026 elections, urged residents to stay vigilant about the use of government funds. The appeal aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in public spending and…
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Delcy Rodríguez’s Interim Presidency: Venezuela Begins a New Chapter
Overview: A Shift in Venezuela’s Leadership In a pivotal moment for Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president on Monday, marking a dramatic change in the nation’s political leadership. The oath, administered in the National Assembly, comes just days after international authorities reported the capture of her predecessor, President Nicolás Maduro, and his…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes Unprogrammed Funds
Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Puts Guardrails on Unprogrammed Funds President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. formally signed the P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, signaling a bid to tighten fiscal controls after last year’s hotly debated spending. The administration marked the signing as a milestone in curbing wasteful allocations while sustaining essential public services…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes P92.5 Billion Unprogrammed Funds
Overview: A Big Budget with Guardrails President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026 totaling P6.793 trillion, signaling a renewed commitment to tighter control over state funds after criticism of last year’s spending. The signing comes with a set of guardrails designed to prevent funds from slipping into unprogrammed or non-essential programs…
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Makinde Shuffles Oyo Cabinet, Appoints New SSG and Key Aides
Oyo State Governor announces cabinet reshuffle In a move that signals a strategic shift in governance, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the appointment of a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and several other changes in key ministries. The announcement, delivered through a statement by his…
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Makinde Cabinet Reshuffle: New SSG Appointed in Oyo
Oyo State gets a fresh shake-up in government In a move that signals ongoing changes in the administration’s approach to governance, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State announced a cabinet reshuffle. The public statement, issued by Special Adviser (Media) Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed personnel changes across several ministries and the appointment of a new Secretary to…
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ICI: Big Tasks, Limited Resources for Infrastructure
Overview: A gargantuan mandate with tight resources The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has one of the most daunting missions in recent Philippine governance: to overhaul and accelerate major infrastructure projects amid limited funding, bureaucratic hurdles, and competing political priorities. As city leaders and national watchdogs alike watch the commission’s progress, initial impressions suggest that…
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ICI Tackles Gargantuan Task With Limited Resources: A Yearender Review
Introduction: The daunting mandate of the ICI As the calendar closes on a challenging year, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) stands at a crossroads. Tasked with steering some of the country’s most ambitious public works initiatives, the ICI has to deliver big results with limited resources. The year’s events have highlighted not only the…
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ICI Tackles Gargantuan Task with Limited Resources and Powers: A Yearender Look at Public Works in the Philippines
Overview: The challenge before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure In Manila and across the Philippines, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has been handed a monumental mandate: oversee and accelerate infrastructure development across multiple levels of government. Yet, as Yearender coverage reveals, the commission operates with limited resources and powers that constrain its ability to…
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AI Safety Risks: World May Not Have Time to Prepare, Warns Leading Researcher
Urgent warning from a leading AI safety researcher A senior figure from the UK’s scientific research community has warned that the world may not have sufficient time to prepare for the safety risks posed by the latest generation of artificial intelligence systems. The concerns come from a prominent programme director and AI safety expert, who…