Governance News
Tackling Corruption in the Philippines – An...
14 May, 2011 at 17:02
Corruption has absolutely nothing to do with culture and everything to do with political and personal will. Those who point to traditions and
President: No more blindfold on ‘eyes of...
12 May, 2011 at 17:06
President Benigno Aquino III Tuesday told state auditors—“the eyes of the bureaucracy,” in his words—that they could now do their job of
Smuggling is ‘embedded’ in Customs, says group
11 May, 2011 at 16:51
The recent discovery of hot cars and big bikes in Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon exposed a system of corruption embedded at the Bureau of
In the Philippines: Fighting Corruption Most Cited...
11 May, 2011 at 16:15
By Ky D. Johnson On February 19, the results of the ninth Enterprise Survey on Corruption in the Philippines were released to the public. As
Private firms join ‘integrity’ bandwagon
10 May, 2011 at 16:57
Close to 500 local companies have signed the Integrity Pledge, a multi-organization initiative that aims to elevate integrity standards in doing
Wall Street Journal launches WikiLeaks rival
7 May, 2011 at 16:20
The Wall Street Journal launched a WikiLeaks rival called “SafeHouse” on Thursday, calling for online submissions to help uncover
New COA chief seeks sweeping reforms
6 May, 2011 at 16:59
Commission on Audit (COA) chairman Ma. Gracia Pulido Tan on Thursday outlined her plans for the agency including sweeping reforms on how the COA
Progress or payback?
6 May, 2011 at 16:54
The president forces out the chief anti-corruption official BENIGNO AQUINO won the presidential election almost exactly a year ago, promising to
PH strong in anti-corruption laws, poor in...
6 May, 2011 at 16:23
Global Integrity says the country’s overall score has improved. Philippine anti-corruption laws were given a “strong” (84 out of 100 points)
If crucial reforms made now, PH could...
5 May, 2011 at 17:30
Both the Citi 3G report and the Asian Development Bank’s Asia 2050 Report show how this is possible. In the ADB report, the Bank posits two
Aquino administration steps up against corruption
4 April, 2011 at 16:39
In an interview by the Financial Times, President Benigno S. Aquino III declared that “we are going after tax evaders” and to
Corruption still top deterrent to US...
1 April, 2011 at 16:37
The United States has cited various barriers to trade and investments in the Philippines that block American business’ entry into the
MAP Statement on Smuggling
25 February, 2011 at 16:33
The MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (MAP) commends the Department of Finance (DOF) for the anti-corruption steps it has already taken
