Tag: procurement reform
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2026 Budget Success Hinges on Execution, Not Just Spending
Executive takeaway: why execution matters more than the headline numbers The 2026 Budget lays out a broad slate of government spending aimed at stimulating growth, improving public services, and shoring up fiscal resilience. Yet, as economists and policy analysts note, the true test will not be the size of the appropriations but how effectively those…
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Organised Corruption in South Africa’s Municipalities: A Deepening Threat to Local Governance
Introduction: A governance crisis that feels systematic South Africa’s municipalities, the closest tier of government to everyday citizens, are under acute pressure. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has highlighted a dire state of local government, marked by weak leadership, weak financial controls, and on-the-ground service failures. When corruption in these districts begins to resemble…
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Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?
Introduction: a troubling parallel South Africa’s municipalities, the layer of government closest to citizens, are meant to deliver essential services efficiently and transparently. Yet recent findings from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) paint a troubling picture: municipalities are grappling with dire financial and governance challenges that resemble the activities typically associated with organised crime.…
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OMB’s Mandate: Reestablishing Government’s Moral Authority
The Moment of Reckoning for the Ombudsman The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman comes amid a surge of public outrage over revelations of massive graft in public works. The alleged scale—ghost projects, overpricing, and collusive contracting—paints a picture of a system that has grown brazenly unaccountable. For an…
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OMB’s mandate: Reestablishing the Government’s Moral Authority
Introduction: A pivotal moment for public trust The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture for the Philippines. Fresh revelations of massive graft in public works — spanning ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts — threaten to erode public faith in government once more.…
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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,…
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…