Tag: red tape in the Philippines

ARTA says eight convictions secured in 2024 alone

(Eagle News)–The Anti-Red Tape Authority has said it has successfully prosecuted eight cases this year alone. According to ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez, of the eight cases, five were from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), one from an undisclosed local government unit, one from the Bureau of Fire Protection, and another from the Philippine Statistics Office. After its probe, ARTA files cases before the Civil Service Commission or the Office of the Ombudsman. Perez urged the […]

President Duterte meets with Congress leaders to discuss measures vs corruption, red tape

  (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte  met with Congress leaders on Wednesday night to discuss bills meant to curb corruption and red tape. Apart from Senate President Tito Sotto and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, present in the meeting were Senator Bong Go, who shared these pictures, and House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez. Go said the meeting took place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Go said the President was willing to become a resource person […]