Tag: Philippines governance
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Remulla Brothers Allegedly Offered P1 Billion Bribe to Halt Flood Control Probe
Background of the Flood Control Project Probe The Philippine investigation into a controversial flood control project has taken a dramatic turn, with new allegations surfacing about how the probe might be halted. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and his brother, Ombudsman Jesus Crisipin Remulla, were named in claims that individuals tied to the…
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Calls for Permanent Infrastructure Anti-Graft Body Grow After Commission Resignations
Growing push for a permanent anti-graft body in infrastructure The Philippines faces renewed calls to establish a permanent infrastructure anti-graft body after a recent resignation intensified concerns over corruption in the sector. The departure of Rossana Fajardo, a former ad hoc commissioner tasked with rooting out irregularities, underscored the fragility of temporary measures and the…
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Ombudsman Poised to Assume ICI Responsibilities Amid Commissioner Resignations
Background: Why the ICI is At the Center The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has been a key body in the Philippines for overseeing important infrastructure initiatives, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding public funds. Recent events—specifically the resignations of two commissioners—have raised questions about continuity and reliability of oversight. In the wake of these departures, the…
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Reestablishing Moral Authority: The New Ombudsman’s Quest for Integrity in Public Service
A Moment of Moral Reckoning The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture. Revelations of massive graft in public works—ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts—have fueled public outrage and eroded the government’s moral authority. For an administration that promises transparency and good governance,…