Tag: government corruption

Tugade to all DOTr officials, personnel: Submit SALNs to DOJ-led task force probing corruption in gov’t

(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has ordered all agency officials and some personnel to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (to the DOJ-led task force that will investigate corruption in government. In a statement, Tugade said the order covers officials’ chief-of-staff, secretaries, executive assistants, and those involved in project management and procurement. Tugade said he has also already assigned a group and a point person who will gather and review […]

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Duterte says he once walked out of Cabinet meeting over slow processing of documents in gov’t

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 7, admitted he walked out of a Cabinet meeting once due to dismay over the slow processing of documents in government. In a speech before the oath-taking of new government officials in Malacanang, Duterte recalled how some of those attending the meeting were talking about applications before the National Economic Development Authority that were pending for 25 years. “Sinabi ko, this I would not like to […]

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CJ Sereno welcomes Duterte’s fight against government corruption

QUEZON City, Philippines – In the celebration of the Supreme Court’s anniversary, Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said that she welcomes the Duterte administration’s fight against illegal drugs and government corruption. On the other hand, Chief Justice Sereno said that it is still premature for her to comment regarding the measures that the incoming administration will adopt to achieve its goals. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince […]

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