SEA Games opening flair seen making up for early hosting mess

Francis T.J. Ochoa 11/30/2019

The way organizers have advertised it, the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) will be the first rub of balm on the national burn brought about by a series of unfortunate incidents that struck…

SEA Games mess: Duterte ‘sure’ Alan not involved in corruption

Julie M. Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 11/29/2019

Even before the investigation of alleged irregularities in the preparations for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) could begin, President Duterte has already exonerated Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, chair of the committee coordinating the Games. “Yes he…

CCTO to undergo major revamp – Gealon

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Personnel of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will be made to undergo a major revamp to ensure efficiency in the delivery of services and discourage corruption. City Legal Officer Rey Gealon, who…

Duterte starts major revamp at BuCor

DJ Yap, Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Julie M. Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 09/14/2019

MANILA, Philippines–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered next-in-rank employees to temporarily assume the duties of prison officials who were suspended for the controversial early release of heinous crime convicts. Malacañang said the President issued the directive as the…

Bilibid flesh trade, 24-hour gambling bared

Inquirer.net 09/13/2019

  MANILA, Philippines–There are other money-making ventures for corrupt officers at New Bilibid Prison aside from the payoffs for hospital passes and good conduct time allowances, according to a former official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).…

‘Bato’: Slap me in public if I’m involved in corruption

Maila Ager - INQUIRER.net 09/10/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Neophyte Senator  Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is willing to be slapped repeatedly in public if it is proven that he is involved in corruption. On Tuesday, Dela Rosa expressed his readiness to face any probe…

PNP to file raps, probe cops accepting gifts involving corruption

08/10/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will not hesitate to investigate and file cases against police officers guilty of accepting gifts that involved corruption. “Our intensified campaign on internal cleansing is ongoing and we will…

Duterte: I’d rather be linked with EJKs than with corruption

07/09/2019

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would rather be accused in connection with the drug war killings than of corruption. Speaking before newly-appointed officials on Monday, the President devoted a chunk of his speech in…

PRO-7’s internal cleansing: 10 cops dismissed, 40 under investigation

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has already filed a total of 52 cases against 68 erring policemen since his assumption on June 4, 2018, said Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas.…

Human rights protection and fighting corruption

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 12/09/2018

Today, December 10, is celebrated worldwide as International Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is considered a “milestone” document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly seventy years ago. It sets for the…

Tañada calls for passage of FOI bill to stamp out corruption

Inquirer.net 10/16/2018

FORMER Quezon Rep. Erin Tañada urged both chambers of Congress to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill as it would help stop corruption in the country. According to Tañada, the proposal for an FOI law has…

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak faces corruption charge

AFP 07/04/2018

FORMER Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was formally charged Wednesday with corruption linked to a multi-billion dollar financial scandal that contributed to his shock election defeat less than two months ago. The first ex-premier in Malaysia to…

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