Tag: infrastructure reform
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Calgary 2024 feeder main break reveals systemic gaps in water management
Overview of the Findings An independent review into Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture has delivered a damning assessment of how the city has governed and managed its water utility assets over the last two decades. While the immediate concern was a single catastrophic failure, the review frames the event as the symptom of broader, persistent…
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Marcos Pushes Passage of Bill to Create Independent People’s Commission (IPC)
Context: A shift toward an Independent People’s Commission In the wake of leadership changes at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), President Marcos has signaled a strong preference for advancing legislation that would create an Independent People’s Commission (IPC). This move marks a strategic shift in how the administration envisions governance, oversight, and accountability in…
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Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer enters California governor race with climate-first platform
Overview: A seasoned candidate returns to the political arena Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist-turned-businessman, has entered California’s crowded gubernatorial field. Known for his early and vocal support of ambitious climate policies, Steyer previously ran for president in 2020 and has since refocused his national profile on state-level leadership. His campaign signals a strategic bid…
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Thousands Gather for First Anniversary of Serbia Train Station Disaster
Overview of the Anniversary Gathering On the first anniversary of the fatal Serbian train station collapse, tens of thousands of mourners and demonstrators gathered to honor the victims and demand accountability. The memorial, held at the very site of the disaster, drew families, students, workers, and ordinary citizens united by grief and a shared call…
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Commemoration and Tension: Serbia Marks First Anniversary of Train Station Disaster
Commemoration and Contested Memories Serbia marked the first anniversary of the Belgrade train station disaster with solemn ceremonies, public vigils, and a continued outpouring of criticism aimed at the ruling government. Tens of thousands gathered across major cities to honor victims and to remind leaders that the tragedy, which claimed multiple lives and caused extensive…
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Filipinos Demand Accountability as OCTA Reports Outrage Over Flood Control Mess
Public Outrage Over Flood Control Mess Highlights Demand for Accountability A nationwide OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey released this week reveals a broad public outcry among Filipinos over corruption in flood control projects. Conducted from September 25 to 30 with 1,200 respondents aged 18 and above through face-to-face interviews, the survey captures a nation-wide…
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Filipinos Demand Accountability: OCTA Survey Shows Outrage Over Flood Control Mess and Support for Reforms
Overview: Public Outrage and Call for Action A recent Tugon ng Masa survey conducted nationwide from September 25 to 30 reveals a strong public reaction to perceived corruption in flood control projects. The survey shows that 60% of Filipinos feel outrage or anger when thinking about corruption in government, with a notable appetite for accountability,…
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Uncovering Ghost Flood Control Projects: DPWH Faces Scrutiny Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Projects Emerge Across the Philippines In a startling update that has sent ripples through the country’s infrastructure sector, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 flood control projects are suspected to be non-existent or fraudulently executed. The revelation came during a press conference on Thursday, October…
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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 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…