Tag: Whistleblower protection
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Former Israeli military legal chief arrested over detainee‑abuse video leak
Overview A former high-ranking official in Israel’s military legal system has been arrested after admitting to authorizing the leak of video footage that appears to show soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee in a military facility last year. The case spotlights ongoing debates about transparency, accountability, and the protections for whistleblowers within the armed forces. What…
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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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Former NIA legal officer shot dead after exposing irregularities
Tragic killing of former NIA official raises questions about whistleblower safety A former legal officer of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Northern Mindanao was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle in Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, on Friday. The victim was identified by police as Niruh Kyle Antatico, 40, a…