The Philippines was rated 33 out of 100 by Transparency International in term of corruption index citing the restrictions to freedom of expression and association. But this was debunked by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez who said that the Duterte administration has never curtailed freedom of expression.

Transparency International scores Phl. corruption index at 33 out of 100

“Pastillas” whistleblower Jeffrey Dale Ignacio has been removed by the court from the list of accused and named him witness to pin down his BI colleagues involved in the scam.

BI man in “pastillas” scam is now a witness

Members of the Divisoria Public Market Credit Cooperative today  

GRAFT RAPS VS. ISKO MORENO

Senator Panfilo Lacson emphasized that “the plot thickens” on the alleged large-scale corruption by some parties exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic.

Epidemic of corruption: Lacson calls for deeper probe on anomalous DBM deals 

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee has released a draft report on its 18 virtual hearings on the anomalous transaction between the government and Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., which was awarded supply contract for P42 billion by the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service for pandemic supplies that were found overpriced, substandard and worse, not delivered.  The draft must be signed by 11 of 20 panel members.

Gordon’s committee says Duterte betrayed public trust

Enrile said that corruption in the Philippine Government is more rampant than ever and cited corruption cases. 


Corruption in govt. more rampant now than before

Beware of people soliciting money in exchange for projects to be funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2022. The warning was issued by Public Works and Highways Secretary Roger Mercado in view of reports reaching his office that some people or groups pose as solicitors for money in exchange for public works projects. 

DPWH warns against solicitation scams

A former solon said measures should be enacted to ensure that complaints filed with OMB are subjected to more rigorous scrutiny before filing cases in the Courts so that government funds are not wasted.

Former solon wants Ombudsman mandates revisited

Task Force Kasanag (TFK) international, led by Founder and President John Chiong and Legal Counsel (TFK) Atty. Eugene Afaras 

GRAFT RAPS FOR ACT-CIS PARTYLIST

The medical groups’ issuance of an indignation statement is timely as the Senate blue ribbon committee, faced with a blank wall on its investigation on Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. because of a standing order from President Duterte prohibiting members of his Cabinet and other government agencies from participating in the investigation of the committee, is winding down its probe

21 medical groups issue ‘indignation letter’ against ‘massive corruption’ in DOH

Transparency International scores Phl. corruption index at 33 out of 100 photo BusinessWorld Online

Gordon’s committee says Duterte betrayed public trust photo The Durian Post

DPWH warns against solicitation scams photo DPWH

Former solon wants Ombudsman mandates revisited photo Philippine Star

GRAFT RAPS VS. ISKO MORENO Danny Querubin

GRAFT RAPS FOR ACT-CIS PARTYLIST Danny Querubin

Epidemic of corruption Lacson calls for deeper probe on anomalous DBM deals photo from Inkl

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