Stagnant bureaucrats
Dizon’s unguarded utterance instantly raised the widespread public suspicion that local public works officials were often hesitant to do quick work without the…
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Dizon’s unguarded utterance instantly raised the widespread public suspicion that local public works officials were often hesitant to do quick work without the…
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The common thread linking the drowned athletes, the displaced families in GenSan, the sweltering households, and the victims of manmade floods is a deep,…
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BADOC, Ilocos Norte — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has declared that no traces of oil remain along the shoreline and coastal waters of Badoc following the…
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An agenda anchored on protecting lives, strengthening institutions and preparing the country for future challenges was showcased during a week marred by the…
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This is a moment for coordinated action. We must move with speed, humility, and discipline.
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‘The Philippines, contributing 7 percent to global GHG emissions from cement, is second in Asia in cement production, with Thailand leading independently. The…
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ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte — Iligan City is balancing two major developments this week as local disaster responders were deployed to assist earthquake-hit…
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Government agencies continued relief and restoration efforts in earthquake-hit Sarangani province as residents appealed for additional national government…
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday cast corruption as a modern-day threat to Philippine sovereignty, warning that officials who loot public funds undermine…
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Administration after administration promised reform. Some delivered progress. Many fell short. Corruption survived.
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The Philippines has become increasingly capable of responding to major disasters and is now sharing its emergency management practices with other countries, a…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday warned police applicants against trying to buy their way into the…
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Former lawmaker Mike Defensor failed to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday despite a subpoena requiring him to attend an…
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Individuals must understand how corruption, negligence, incompetence, and inefficiency cause them personal misery and hardship.
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The evil of corruption persists because when the moral majority stay silent, their inaction becomes a structural enabler for this evil to thrive.
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If public trust in the Senate collapses entirely, the damage may be irreversible.
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Manila Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante filed libel and cyber libel complaints Tuesday against 20 individuals and organizations, including former…
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Malacañang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will fly to Mindanao to assess the situation in the areas affected by the magnitude-7.8 earthquake…
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