Tag: Public Trust
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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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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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Victoria Police Unveils Plan to Slim Executive Team and Boost Frontline Policing
Overview of the Reforms Victoria Police has announced a comprehensive restructure aimed at reducing the administrative load on officers and diverting more personnel to front-line policing. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush described the plan as a critical step in addressing a surge in crime across the state and restoring public confidence in the police force. Why…
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Questions swirl as NY Attorney General Letitia James faces bank fraud charges
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NTUC Chief Ng Chee Meng Says Income Insurance Should Have Handled Claim Better After Court Criticism
Overview: Court Criticism Sparks NTUC Response In a high-profile Singapore case that drew attention to the insured’s access to benefits, a district court delivered a damning assessment of Income Insurance’s handling of a claim. The family of Ko Wah, who was knocked down by a van in 2019 and later died in 2024, received damages…
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Delhi HC Summons Red Chillies, Netflix in Sameer Wankhede Defamation Case Over The Ba**ds of Bollywood
Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Red Chillies, Netflix in Wankhede Defamation Case The Delhi High Court has summoned Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Netflix, and other respondents in a defamation lawsuit filed by former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Director, and IRS officer, Sameer Wankhede. The case centers on the Netflix series The…
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AFP Reaffirms Allegiance to Code of Conduct Amid Corruption Pressures
AFP Reaffirms Commitment to the Code of Conduct The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked a significant moment in its 35-year history of upholding ethical service as it renewed allegiance to its Code of Conduct on Monday, October 6. The ceremony, held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, underscored the military’s ongoing commitment to…
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AFP Code of Conduct Renewed Amid Corruption Concerns: 35-Year Milestone Reinforces Integrity
AFP Renewals of Allegiance to Its Code of Conduct Mark 35 Years of Ethical Guiding Principles The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked a pivotal moment on Monday, October 6, as it renewed its allegiance to the Code of Conduct amid ongoing concerns about corruption across different sectors of government. The 35th anniversary ceremony,…
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AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct amid corruption issues in government
AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to the people and the state as it marked the 35th anniversary of its Code of Conduct. In a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, Oct. 6, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner…
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No Legal Basis to Hold Snap Elections, Sotto Says; Cayetano Calls for Resignations to Restore Trust
No Constitutional Backing for Snap Elections, Sotto Warns Senate President Tito Sotto III has dismissed the possibility of snap elections in the Philippines, saying there is no constitutional or legal framework to authorize such a move. In a concise text message, Sotto warned that attempting to call early polls could plunge the nation into uncertainty…