Tag: public funds
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KNAB Uncovers Misappropriation in LDz Rolling Stock Subsidiary: Officials Suspected
Overview of the Case The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has moved swiftly in a case involving LDz Rolling Stock, a subsidiary of the state-owned railway company. In an expedited procedure, KNAB has proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State Institutions initiate criminal proceedings against two LDz Rolling Stock officials.…
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Alan Turing AI Boss Denies Toxic Culture Claims
Alan Turing Institute boss rejects toxic culture allegations The chair of the Alan Turing Institute has told the BBC there is “no substance” to a string of serious accusations that rocked the UK’s national AI body last summer. In August, whistleblowers claimed leadership had misused public funds, fostered a “toxic internal culture,” and failed to…
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Justice and Restitution in Flood Control Scandal: ICI Pushes Asset Recovery
Overview: ICI tightens the net on flood control anomalies The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is stepping up efforts to recover assets tied to alleged corruption in flood control projects. Chairman Andres Reyes Jr. announced that while pursuing prosecutions for those involved, the commission is also pursuing restitution — the act of restoring lost funds…
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Go Urges Govt to Prioritize Calamity Victims, Not Ghosts
Sen. Go presses for relief-focused governance Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the national government to channel funds and attention toward victims of recent natural disasters, rather than continuing to fund what he described as ghost projects and questionable flood-control programs. Speaking publicly on Sunday, October 12, Go framed the issue as a moral and…
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Go urges government to prioritize calamity victims over ghost projects
Go Urges Prioritizing Disaster Victims Over Ghost Projects Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his appeal for the national government to redirect resources toward victims of recent natural disasters. In a statement issued this weekend, Go criticized the use of public funds on alleged ghost projects and flood-control programs that he says are being unfairly…
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Lacson to resign as Blue Ribbon chair amid flood control probe controversy
Senate Blue Ribbon chair Lacson steps down amid probe controversy Senator Panfilo Lacson announced he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following expressed discontent from fellow senators regarding his handling of investigations into anomalous flood control projects. The move underscores ongoing tensions over how the committee has pursued alleged malfeasance in…
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DA Audit Finds Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
DA Audit Finds Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture’s ongoing audit of the farm-to-market roads (FMRs) program has unearthed nine projects in Mindanao that do not exist. The ₱125 million value of these so-called ghost FMRs comes after an initial discovery of three non-existent projects on Monday, followed by the identification…
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Inquiry Needed as Leaked Files Expose Program’s Failures
Introduction Recent leaks have unveiled troubling information regarding a government program known as VIDA, with a former corruption chief urging for an inquiry into its operations. The allegations raise serious concerns about the management of public funds and the accountability of those involved. Background on VIDA VIDA, an initiative aimed at improving public services, has…
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Inquiry Demanded Over VIDA Corruption Allegations
Introduction: The Call for an Inquiry Recent leaks have brought to light serious allegations surrounding the VIDA program, prompting a former corruption chief to demand an immediate inquiry. The claims suggest that the program has been mismanaged for years, resulting in a potential misuse of public funds. With public trust at stake, an investigation is…