Tag: public procurement
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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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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear
COA Rules DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear The Commission on Audit (COA) has ruled that the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) must settle a payment of P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies purchased in 2015. The decision, part of COA’s ongoing oversight of public…
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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Equipment
Overview The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) to pay P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies delivered in 2015 for the Cebu Provincial Sports and Cultural Festival. Background: Bids, Budget, and Delivery Peter Sports won the bidding for the supply and…
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DA Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
What are ghost farm-to-market roads? Ghost farm-to-market roads (FMRs) refer to projects that appear in planning and budget documents but either do not exist on the ground or fail to meet the stated standards. In Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has flagged such cases as part of a broader audit into alleged corruption in…
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DA Audit Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
DA Audit Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture is expanding its audit of the farm-to-market roads (FMRs) program and has identified substandard and non-existent FMRs in two Mindanao provinces. The preliminary findings emerge as the department intensifies an anti corruption inquiry into how funds for rural infrastructure are managed and disbursed.…
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Diella: The First AI Prime Minister Fighting Corruption in Albania
Introduction to Diella: Albania’s AI Prime Minister In a groundbreaking move, Albania has introduced Diella, the world’s first Prime Minister powered by artificial intelligence. This innovative approach aims to combat corruption in public procurement, striving for transparency and efficiency in government contracts. With an increasing need for accountability in political systems, Diella represents a significant…
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Diella: Albania’s AI Prime Minister Tackling Corruption
Introducing Diella: The AI Prime Minister of Albania In a groundbreaking development, Albania has made history by appointing Diella, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) prime minister. This innovative figure is set to revolutionize governance in the Balkan region by addressing one of the country’s most persistent issues: corruption in public procurement. The Role of…
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Diella: The AI Prime Minister Combatting Corruption in Albania
Introduction In a groundbreaking move, Albania has introduced Diella, the country’s first prime minister powered by artificial intelligence. This initiative aims not only to modernize the political landscape but also to tackle pressing issues such as corruption in public procurement. As corruption often hampers economic growth and public trust, the arrival of an AI leader…