Governance News
The second year
29 July, 2011 at 07:55
This is an article repost. Politicians were pretty much divided along party lines in their reactions to President Aquino’s second State of the
Two to tango Business groups pitch in...
29 July, 2011 at 07:28
This is an article repost. SEVERAL PRIVATE sector groups have stepped up efforts to help the government stamp out corruption this time attempting
State of our values
29 July, 2011 at 06:12
This is a re-posted opinion piece. PRESIDENT AQUINO’S second State of the Nation Address was a good speech, but not the kind that is expected at
The President’s ‘style’
29 July, 2011 at 06:07
This is a re-posted editorial/opinion piece. PRESIDENT AQUINO’S second State of the Nation Address (Sona) fell short of some of the public’s
The Aquino administration: a year after
29 July, 2011 at 03:55
This is an article repost. The Aquino administration has just marked its first year of holding the reins of government. Let me share with you the
Foreign businesses push for FOI, whistle-blower bills
26 July, 2011 at 03:39
To further boost transparency and curb corruption, the Joint Foreign Chambers is pushing for the immediate passage of the Freedom of Information
President’s men sign pledge to shun corrupt,...
22 July, 2011 at 02:48
This is an article repost. ELEVEN Cabinet secretaries and two critical bureau heads have signed the private sector-initiated Integrity Pledge that
President Aquino orders 35% cost-cutting on supplies,...
22 July, 2011 at 02:42
Aiming to save 35 percent from government expenditures, the Aquino administration has ordered a cost-cutting in the purchase of office
Information bill up for presentation to Aquino
22 July, 2011 at 02:33
This is an article repost. A REVISED version of the Freedom of Information (FoI) bill has been completed by a Palace technical working group (TWG)
Private sector weaknesses noted
21 July, 2011 at 11:08
This is an article repost. THE PRIVATE SECTOR remains “less than healthy” and “continuing weaknesses” should be resolved if the
Higher growth possible — IMF
21 July, 2011 at 11:05
This is an article repost. HIGHER economic growth can be achieved if the business climate improves and government tax efforts are intensified, the
Still, impunity
21 July, 2011 at 10:39
This is a reposted editorial piece. A year into the Aquino administration, human rights continue to be violated with impunity by government forces
11 Cabinet secretaries sign Integrity Pledge
21 July, 2011 at 09:52
This is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines—Eleven members of the Aquino Cabinet have signed the Integrity Pledge, effectively joining a
Old and new drivers of growth
18 July, 2011 at 20:05
To achieve its “fighting target” of 7-8% growth per year under its term, the new administration is betting on a few key initiatives and the
