Tag: graft and corruption

Several current, former PhilHealth officials face raps over “fraudulent claims” in Region 1 office

(Eagle News) — Task Force PhilHealth has endorsed a Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission report recommending the filing of charges against several current and former PhilHealth officials over allegedly fraudulent and membership insurance claims done in its Region 1 office. A statement from Justice Assistant Secretary Neal Bainto said the 25, who were not identified, are facing  criminal charges for falsification under Article 171 of the Revised Penal Code, malversation under Article 217 of the RPC, usurpation […]

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President Duterte to public: Report graft, corruption in gov’t agencies

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Nov. 24, urged the public to report graft corruption in government. In making the appeal, the President announced a P10,000 reward to tipsters, noting that he would make good his promise when he ran for President in the recent elections. “Iyong mga nasa window ng business permit, yang mga clearances, papahirapan ang tao kaya ang sabi ko sa inyo, if you want to earn money, good money, […]

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Palace: Duterte to fire another gov’t official next week

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to fire another government official next week. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who gave an interview over radio dzmm on Thursday, April 4. “Binanggit niya rin ‘yun kagabi during the meeting with some businessmen,” Panelo said. Panelo did not elaborate. President Duterte has fired government officials over corruption and graft allegations. Among those he fired were then-Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno, then-Presidential Commission for the […]

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DOF chief wants to ax several finance officials

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez wants to remove several officials of the Department of Finance due to their alleged involvement in graft and corruption. Included in the list is the Operations Officer of the Bureau of Customs due to his wrong declarations in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.

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Sandiganbayan suspends lawmakers and mayors due to overpricing

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 2) – The Sandiganbayan ordered the suspension of a lawmaker from Mindanao as well as three local government officials due to violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act which includes over-pricing in the procurement of supplies. (ENS, Jay Paul Carlos and Jericho Morales)

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