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DECEMBER 9 IS ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY

Thursday 29th of November 2012
MANILA, Nov 29 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III by virtue of Proclamation No. 506, has declared every December 9 as National Anti-Corruption Day to raise public awareness on issues of corruption. This is also in line with the General Assembly of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNAC) which designed Dec. 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day. The Philippines is a signatory to the UNAC. In his statement, President Aquino said that corruption poses serious problems and threats to the stability and security of societies, underminingg the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice, and jeopardi...
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Iloilo now key player in business – DTI
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 26 (PIA6) – Metro Iloilo has been included in the 2012 Surveys of Enterprises on Corruption, where more than 70 percent of the respondents expressed satisfaction on the efforts of the local government in promoting good business climate. Department of Trade and Industry-Iloilo Director Wilhelm Malones said in media interviews that this meant that the city and province of Iloilo have growth potentials. “We are included so that we will be aware that we have...
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EITA Council to lessen corruption, tax avoidance
TAGUM CITY Nov. 20 (PIA)-The establishment of the Extractive Industry Transparency and Accountability (EITA) in Compostela Valley, which was an offshoot of the global Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI), is seen as a deterrent to corruption and tax avoidance. “The EITI (and in effect the EITA) can help minimize the leakages in government which include corruption and tax avoidance,” EITI member and National Coordinator of Bantay Kita Assistant Secretary Cielo Magno said during...
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  • 02
    Oct
    2012

    Baggao rewards informants on irregularities in gov’t

    TUGUEGARAO CITY, Oct 1 (PIA) -- The local government of Baggao passed an ordinance giving recognition and cash reward to any person who voluntarily submits documentary evidence of any anomalous government transaction in the municipality. The ordinance aims to encourage people to take part in improving the state as the present administration’s thrust is to eradicate graft and corrupt practices in the government. Atty. Mila Lauigan, board member and chair of the committee on laws that scrutini...
  • 07
    Jul
    2012

    DOTC to pursue reforms in land transport sector

    MANILA, July 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Transportation and Communication is mapping out plans to institutionalize tranparency and accountability in the land transportation sector. Transport Secretary Mar Roxas III, in a meeting with land transport stakeholders at the DOTC headquarters, said he wanted to eliminate the "culture of patronage and corruption" that has riddled the transportation sector for years. Roxas told leaders of different PUV drivers’ and operators’ associations in the c...
  • 13
    Jun
    2012

    Cordillera cop bats for unity against corruption

    BAGUIO CITY, June 13 (PIA) -- Cordillera Police Regional Director P/Chief Supt. Benjamin Magalong stressed the need for Filipinos to work together to preserve our independence and for a united front against corruption, as he assured that the region’s police force pushes for peaceful and orderly communities, through President Aquino’s goal of “tuwid na daan.” Magalong was the guest speaker in the city’s celebration of the country’s 114th Independence Day, which adopts the theme,...
  • 18
    Mar
    2012

    PNoy to PMA grads: Say no to corruption

    BAGUIO CITY, March 18 (PIA) -- President Benigno Aquino III challenged new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA)  to say no to corruption and bribery as they face the real world. Aquino was keynote speaker during the graduation rites of the  187-strong  'BAGWIS'  Class of 2012 at Fort Del Pilar here  this morning. "Sa labas ng Fort del Pilar, hindi na lamang mga armadong grupo sa kabundukan, o masasamang elemento sa lungsod ang kailangan ninyong l...
  • 13
    Mar
    2012

    Start with self in fight vs graft, says CSC official

    KALIBO, Aklan, March 13 (PIA6) -- An official of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) here called on the provincial capitol employees to help eradicate graft and corruption to effect a change in public perception about government.   “Let us start small.  Let us start with ourselves.  Let us not contribute to graft and corruption if we cannot eradicate  it,” said Ma. Cynthia Aranas, CSC Field Office Director  II.   She cited the practice of some pa...
  • 03
    Feb
    2012

    DPWH uses Bible in anti-corruption campaign

    SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region I joined the motorcade around the main thoroughfares here in support of the National Bible Week celebrations held on the last week of January.  The theme was “May They Be One; Pagpapahayag ng Salita ng Diyos Tungo sa Pagbabago, (Proclaiming God’s Word Towards National Transformation).”   According to Regional Director Veniedo O. Reyes, the theme coincides wi...
  • 02
    Feb
    2012

    CSC gears toward public service satisfaction

    ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Feb. 2 (PIA6) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) steps up its effort to promote customer satisfaction and improved service the quality of their service. Capiz CSC Director Lawyer Maria Lina Gonzaga disclosed that the strict implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA), particularly of the No-Noon-Break Policy and Anti-Fixer campaign will help in realizing said government thrust for public servants to promptly and efficiently provide quality service to the public. ...
  • 16
    Aug
    2011

    Gov’t execs, ombudsmen slates confab

    ILOILO CITY, Aug. 16 (PIA) -- The Visayas Council of Leaders, Inc. (VECL) and the Visayas Resident Ombudsmen Council of Leaders, Inc. (VROCL) in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas (OMB) will hold the 11th Visayas Convention of Regional Executives and Resident Ombudsmen on Aug. 17-19 at the Sampaguita Gardens Resort in New Washington, Aklan.   The three-day convention will be hosted by the Assembly of Resident Ombudsmen and the Regional Association of Natio...
  • 11
    Aug
    2011

    News Feature: Citizen’s Charter for better public service

    Iloilo City, August 12 (PIA6) -- Carmen had been waiting for her turn to follow-up her papers with a government agency since 1:00 p.m., together with many others. She had come all the way from her town, about two hours ride from the City, not to mention, the “habal-habal” (single motorcycle) ride from their barangay to the town proper. At 4:30 p.m., she was next in line to be attended to, but the person manning the table where she was supposed to transact business with, sto...
  • 27
    Jul
    2011

    City dad sees hope for Zambo under PNoy’s admin

    ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 27 (PIA) –- “There is hope for Zamboanga under President Aquino’s administration,” said city Mayor Celso Lobregat shortly before President Benigno Aquino III’s Sate Of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered Monday, July 25. The mayor said he expects to see more good projects done in the city within PNoy’s term. The “hope” that Lobregat was referring to was the controversial transfer of the “seat of government “ ...
  • 16
    Jul
    2011

    YACAP Partylist allocates P13.5 M for education, hospitalization of South Cotabato’s poor

    KORONADAL CITY, July 16 (PIA) -- Partylist group Youth Against Corruption and Poverty (YACAP) allocated P13.5M for education and hospitalization programs that would help South Cotabato’s indigent. YACAP Partylist Rep. Carol Jayne Lopez, who was here Wednesday for the opening ceremonies of the province’s 12th T’nalak Festival and 45th Foundation Anniversary, said their group has already released to the provincial government P3.5 million as augmentation fund for hos...
  • 07
    Jul
    2011

    Ilocano News: Sinsero ni P-Noy a manglaban iti korapsion iti gobierno- Engr. Tagorda

    VIGAN CITY, Hulyo 7 (PIA) -- Gapu iti sinseridad ni Presidente Benigno Aquino III a manglaban iti graft and corruption iti gobierno makatulong unay a mapabassit ti korapsion iti nadumaduma nga ahensia ti gobierno ken agserbi a warning kadagiti opisial ken empleado. Daytoy ti waragawag ni Engr. Andrelito Tagorda, district engineer iti Department of Public Works and Highways iti First District, bayat iti naangay a “Kapihan iti Amianan” Media Forum” a nabuya iti Iluko Herit...
  • 29
    Apr
    2011

    People's participation in crafting dev't plan significant - Neda chief

    BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 29 (PIA) – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Cayetano Paderanga Jr. said people’s participation in the crafting of the Philippine Development Plan of the Aquino administration is very crucial as the plan focuses on the key message of the President particularly on good governance and anti-corruption.   Speaking before top officials, regional directors, and information center managers of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ...
  • 29
    Apr
    2011

    Remove corruption opportunities- NEDA chief

    BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 29 (PIA) – When asked how the Aquino administration fights corruption, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Cayetano Paderanga Jr. said they are looking for any opportunities for corruption to happen and remove those opportunities.   According to Paderanga, if there is no opportunity for corruption, then no one will be tempted to commit such crime.   Because of this, Paderanga said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is...
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