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Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Edsa People Power Anniv: Marcos asked to focus on fight vs corruption

MANILA, Philippines — The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has opposed proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged the current administration to instead focus more on people’s needs and eradicating corruption. NCCP’s pronouncements came on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Sunday under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

DOTr probes LTO chief for corruption

The Department of Transportation is investigating corruption allegations against Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Philippine Army names new 4SFBn commander

Philippine Army names new 4SFBn commander.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Dwight Howard names ‘best chicken in PH’

Dwight Howard names ‘best chicken in PH’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Duterte liable for corruption in secret deals with Xi – Carpio

Ex-president Rody Duterte harmed Filipinos in his secret deals with Communist China. He can be indicted for corruption, retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Palace on corruption index: Philippines in right direction

The slight improvement of the Philippines in the latest Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International shows that the country is headed in the right direction even as it serves as a continuing challenge to the Marcos administration to do better, Malacañang said on yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Minister charged with corruption took tickets to F1 races, musicals

Minister charged with corruption took tickets to F1 races, musicals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

College instructor sacked over triggering remarks about self-harm

A faculty member from a university in Cebu has been dismissed after an audio recording of him encouraging students to engage in self-harm went viral on social media......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Cop linked to missing beauty queen sacked

A police major tagged in the disappearance of a beauty pageant candidate has been dismissed from the service......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

6 cops in standoff with rob suspect sacked

Six police officers who figured in a standoff with a suspected robber in Sta. Mesa, Manila on Friday were relieved from their posts, the Philippine National Police announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PIRMA head faces Senate contempt raps

The People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action or PIRMA must divulge to the Senate the names of donors who funded the television ad bashing EDSA people power or face criminal charges, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’

“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Drop Cha-Cha bid ‘and everything will be heaven tomorrow,’ Duterte tells Marcos

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— Former president Rodrigo Duterte said “everything will be heaven tomorrow” and “happy days are here again” if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drops “like a hot potato” attempts to change the 1987 Constitution through People’s Initiative. Duterte, in a press conference Tuesday night at the Grand Men Seng hotel, also […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

‘I will kill you’: Mayor Baste gives stern warning to criminals

DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian Duterte said there is no room for criminals and corruption in the city......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024