17K new PNP recruits to replace corrupt cops
PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar is targeting to recruit about 17,000 policemen to replace those who are corrupt and reprimanded as part of his internal cleansing. According to Eleazar, he …
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Senate likely to hold hearing on April 6 about alleged syndicate in DA
It is possible that on April 6 or after Holy Week, the Senate will hold a hearing on the alleged “tong-pats” or syndicate within the Department of Agriculture on the …
DA chief orders probe on alleged corruption in imported pork
Agriculture William Dar is already investigating Sen. Ping Lacson’s allegation that some of DA’s officials charge P5 to P7 per kilo of imported pork. Dar does not yet have a …
Lacson bares alleged corruption in pork importation
Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed the alleged billion-peso amount of corruption in pork imports. In the plenary session, Lacson said he found out from within the Department of Agriculture (DA) that …
It is impossible to end corruption in PH – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that it is impossible to end government corruption. According to Duterte, although he promised, the bureaucracy should not be expected to be very clean because it …
Duterte names lawmakers, officials tagged in DPWH corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed the names of nine former and incumbent lawmakers allegedly involved in anomalous projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a public address Monday …
Sandiganbayan junks graft case vs. DPWH exec
The Sandiganbayan acquitted Director III of Legal Services of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Atty. Oscar Dominguez Abundo in the graft case. Based on the decision issued …
Dismissed ex-Iloilo City mayor: ‘Coming from him?’
Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog tweeted, “Coming from him?” after President Rodrigo Duterte announced he was among 64 government officials recently dismissed by the Ombudsman. However, the former …
Defensor dares Belgica to show proof of corrupt congressmen
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor told Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chief Greco Belgica to “shut up” if he could provide proof of alleged corrupt congressmen. Belgica earlier claimed that there are …
Belgica: ‘Less than 12’ congressmen involved in DPWH corruption
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) head Greco Belgica on Wednesday said there are “less than 12” congressmen included in their list of officials involved in DPWH corruption. Belgica said these House …
DOJ can probe corrupt congressmen – Lacson
Citibf the case of detained Senator Leila De Lima, Senator Panfilo Lacson said the Department of Justice could investigate corrupt congressmen. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte announced he had …
Duterte: I can’t probe congressmen tagged in corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte said he has no jurisdiction to investigate House of Representatives members who had been tagged in corruption in their respective districts. Duterte added he could not release …
DOTr officials ordered to submit SALNs
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered all of its officials to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (SALN) to the Department of Justice’s mega task force against …
Over P33B gov’t funds ‘parked’ in PITC – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that more than P33 billion government funds were parked in the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), a trading firm under the Department of Trade …
Lacson says DPWH chief Villar not corrupt
Senator Panfilo Lacson clarified that he is not accusing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Mark Villar of being corrupt after the senator’s team discovered double allocations in …
Lacson reveals ‘double’ funding in DPWH 2021 budget
Senator Panfilo Lacson raised concerns over the double allocation worth P6.832 billion in the proposed 2021 national budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget. Lacson said …
Duque admits corruption in past DOH projects
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III admitted there was “corruption” in some of DOH’s projects after Sen. Richard Gordon threatened to block the agency’s 2021 national budget approval. During the Senate’s …
Task force receives many complaints on DPWH corruption
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra revealed Monday that many of the complaints received the mega task force against investigating corruption in the government involved Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). …
COA reports MMDA’s unfinished flood control projects
The Commission on Audit (COA) said in a report that flooding in Metro Manila could have been prevented or at least minimized had Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) completed major …
Lacson reveals ‘skeleton’ infra projects included in 2021 DPWH budget
Senator Panfilo Lacson bared Wednesday revealed the status of some unfinished local infrastructure projects that were already funded in previous years but are still included in the proposed 2021 budget …
New law will solve corruption in BI – Morente
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente believes that the passing of the new BI law will solve alleged corruption in the agency. In a statement Tuesday morning, Morente bared …
Pia Cayetano, Hontiveros clash over 2019 SEA Games facilities
Senator Pia Cayetano and Senator Risa Hontiveros exchanged arguments over the latter’s accusations of anomalies in constructing the sports facilities used for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. During her …
Duterte offers P50K-P100K reward for ‘ghost projects’ tipsters
President Rodrigo Duterte stepped his anti-corruption campaign and offered P50,000 to P100,000 cash incentives to anyone who could give information about any government “ghost project.” Duterte said Tuesday night that …
Ombudsman suspends 3 PhilHealth execs tagged in ‘anomalous’ IT project
Ombudsman Samuel Martires ordered a six-month suspension without pay of three Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officials tagged in the alleged anomalous IT project. Those suspended were PhilHealth Senior Vice …
Duterte dares suspended BI employees to eat money wrapped in ‘pastillas’ – Guevarra
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte met with the over 40 suspended officials and personnel from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Malacañang on Monday evening. “During …
Duterte warns DPWH officials tagged in ‘ghost projects’
President Rodrigo Duterte has warned the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials involved in “ghost projects.” According to Duterte, ghost projects are the most frequent form of corruption …