Tag: Asia Society

Transparency 4.0 — The Road to an Empowered Citizenry

  Manila, Philippines —  With the 2016 National Elections looming, it is critical to promote fair, clean, and transparent elections through citizen empowerment and engagement. According to a report issued by the Electoral Integrity Project, the Philippines ranked 91st among 127 countries in terms of Perceptions of Electoral Integrity. The report added that the biggest areas of concern are transparency in political finance and the voting process. To help address challenges to electoral integrity and […]

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Pacquiao set to receive Asia Game Changer of the Year award in New York

      (Eagle News) — Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is set to receive today, Oct. 13, the prestigious 2015 Asia Game Changer of the Year 2015 in New York, USA. He depared for the US Sunday night, October 11, to receive the honor, following Asia Society’s earlier announcement of the 2015 Asia Game Changers.   He follows in the footsteps of Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, who took the honor in 2014. “The Asia Game […]

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Manny Pacquiao is Asia Society’s 2015 Asia Game Changer

    ASIA Society has announced the 2015 Asia Game Changers, recognizing those making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. Manny Pacquiao will be honored as the 2015 Asia Game Changer of the Year, following in the footsteps of Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, who took the honor in 2014. “The Asia Game Changer Awards address the lack of recognition for Asians who are transforming ideas into action and […]

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Freedom of Information forum set on Dec. 1

  Manila, Philippines – A forum tackling the issue of Freedom of Information is set on Monday, December 1, at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati that will feature senators and speakers involved in the current FOI bill, as well as resource persons from other countries. The forum entitled “Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information: Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact” on December 1, 2014 will be held from 1PM to 5:30PM at the AIM in Makati.  It will provide a […]

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