A statue depicting the late Syrian President Hafez Assad is seen on the top of a mount in Dayr Atiyah, Syria, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed, File) BERLIN (AP) — Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of...
Senator Joel Villanueva has been awarded the prestigious World Integrity Prize and recognized as a "Person of Sincere Anti-Corruption Integrity" by the South Korea-based Anti-Corruption Civil Movement General Federation (ACCMGF). (Photo from the Office of Senator Joel Villanueva) This accolade...
LUCBAN, Quezon – Police are tracking down the treasurer of Barangay 1 here who allegedly used barangay funds to pay for her online gambling debts. DOWNTOWN Lucban, Quezon. (Wikipedia) Officer-on-case Police Master Sgt. Jomar Villaflor identified the suspect as Jessa Rosales. Chairman...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left), Benhur Abalos (Facebook)) Former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benhur Abalos is committed to strengthening the anti-corruption policies of the Marcos...
The war against corruption is far from over, President Marcos said, stressing the government must shift from merely enforcing laws to promoting integrity. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the 5th State Conference on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)...
Despite the "heavy lifting" that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is undertaking by slashing interest rates to support economic growth, lingering structural challenges in the economy like the lack of infrastructure and prevalent corruption continue to dampen near-term Philippine prospects,...
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former chancellor Taha Guro Sarip of the Mindanao State University Buug Campus (MSU-Buug) of graft and malversation of public funds for using P94,957.15 in school funds for the repairs of his personal vehicle in 2011 and 2012. Sarip was sentenced to a prison term...
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III responded to the accusations made by a suspended official of graft and corruption and grave abuse of authority. CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera (Photo from CHED) Citing several news reports, De Vera said he learned that suspended...
The Philippine government remains steadfast in its commitment to provide efficient and transparent public service as it assured Filipinos that measures are underway to fight corruption in the government. Transparency International Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this after it was reported...
President Marcos has ordered the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III following allegations of corruption under his leadership. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista ordered on Monday, Oct. 9, a thorough investigation into the alleged bribery racket in obtaining franchise for public utility vehicles at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). At the same time, Bautista ordered...
There is no room for corruption and abuse of power in the country's police force. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath taking of 55 newly promoter star rank officers of the Philippine National Police at the Malacañan Palace on Sept. 27, 2023. (RTVM Screenshot) President...
