Tag: infrastructure governance
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Investigation Ordered Over Abandoned Chato District Sewerage Project
Geita, Tanzania — Accountability in Public Works The Deputy Minister for Water, Engineer Kundo Mathew, has directed a formal investigation into the Chato District sewerage project following allegations that the contractor, Peritus Exim Private Limited, abandoned the work. The move signals a broader push by the government to ensure timely completion of essential water and…
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Calgary’s 2024 Feeder Main Break: Independent Review Finds Systemic Gaps in Water Utility Governance
Overview of the Findings An independent review into Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture concludes that the city’s approach to governing and maintaining its critical water utility assets has been hampered by persistent inefficiencies, fragmented oversight, and aging infrastructure. The report characterizes the issues as systemic rather than isolated incidents, suggesting that gaps in governance, risk…
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No Talks Yet on Replacing Resigned ICI Members as Malacañangwaits on New Probe Body
No Discussions Yet on Replacements for the Resigned ICI Members MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has not begun formal discussions about who will replace the members who recently resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The government’s position comes as lawmakers continue to push for a separate bill that would create a new body…
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New Dashcam Footage Emerges as Key in Cabral Probe
New Dashcam Footage Intensifies Cabral Investigation The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has acquired fresh dashcam footage that authorities describe as “very substantial” to the ongoing probe surrounding the death of a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary. The material arrives as investigators press to piece together events leading up to the…
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Ombudsman Poised to Assume ICI Responsibilities Amid Resignations
Background: ICI’s Challenging Turn The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has faced a turbulent period following the resignations of two senior commissioners. In the wake of these departures, questions have arisen about the continuity of oversight, project integrity, and anti-corruption measures within the country’s infrastructure sector. The ombudsman’s office, known for its mandate to safeguard…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials: BJMP Sets Record Straight in Cebu Detention Case
Background: Detention in Cebu Involves DPWH Officials In Cebu, the National Office of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) addressed concerns about special privileges for detained officials connected to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Sarah Discaya and eight other DPWH officials are among those detained at the Lapu-Lapu City detention…
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Philippine Police Arrest 18 in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview of the Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams moved to arrest 18 suspects linked to a large-scale corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a decisive step in a case that has roiled national politics, spurred mass protests, and drawn scrutiny to the management of public infrastructure funds. Authorities say…
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Philippine Police Target 18 Suspects in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: Arrests Hit a High-Profile Corruption Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams are moving to arrest 18 suspects connected to a major corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a significant escalation in a case that has already sparked widespread protests and prompted implicated congressional leaders to step back from public…
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Filipinos Call for Accountability as Flood Control Mess Sparks Outrage, OCTA Survey Finds
Public Outrage Over Flood Control Corruption A nationwide survey released by OCTA Research reveals that a majority of Filipinos are outraged by corruption tied to flood control projects and are rallying for accountability. The Tugon ng Masa survey, conducted from September 25 to 30, canvassed 1,200 adults across the country and shows a consistent emotional…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Bill Certifying Urgency for Flood Project Oversight
Erice Pushes for a Special Session to Strengthen the ICI Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to convene a special session if needed to pass a measure strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The bill, House Bill No. 4453, would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority as…