SALN has no currency
The document is practically worthless since it does not truly reflect the wealth of a public official, who is not expected to reveal their actual financial…
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The document is practically worthless since it does not truly reflect the wealth of a public official, who is not expected to reveal their actual financial…
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For years, SALNs existed on paper and in theory, but were effectively hidden from the public eye. Access was obstructed by red tape, arbitrary denials, and…
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Bicol Saro Party-list Representative and lawyer Terry Ridon on Friday asserted that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has no authority to unilaterally…
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“I am asking Secretary Dizon in the interest of transparency, to disclose all of his and his team member’s connections, discussions and interest in contractors…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence Wednesday that a presidential veto of the proposed 2026 national budget would be unnecessary, saying the…
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Several senators on Wednesday welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision to reverse a restrictive policy on the public disclosure of Statements of Assets,…
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Where the poor stand in line to prove their worth, the powerful can dang well stand in line to prove their wealth.
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Public investors defrauded by unlicensed investment schemes are getting relief as the Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of criminal cases against…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally welcomed the new ambassadors of Belgium and the United Kingdom during separate credential-presentation ceremonies…
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In a move hailed as a win for transparency, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla signed Memorandum Circular No. 3 on Tuesday, paving the way for the public to…
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When citizens can freely inspect the wealth declarations of their leaders, corruption becomes harder to conceal, and honesty becomes a source of pride rather…
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The controversies hounding TRUMP’S presidency could limit how much global prestige he can derive, even if the deal in Gaza works.
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If one looks at corruption through a child’s eyes, the mind might ponder to ask: where are all the funds hidden?
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Placing the FAPs in the UA has President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eating his words before the investor community about the importance of the key infrastructure…
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UPDATE: Hamas has released the 20 surviving Israeli hostages.
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Deliberately comparing apples to oranges by comparing Domestic MCAP to Total MCAP is dishonest, if not malicious.
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As stated in part 1 of this article, the proposed GovChainLedger envisions a blockchain-driven budget system where transparency is built into code itself. With…
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Immigration authorities have arrested two foreign nationals in separate operations in Cavite and Cebu City on charges of overstaying and violating immigration…
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