How conflict of interest undermines governance
Punishing bad actors matters, but it does not fix a system that keeps generating the same conflicts.
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Punishing bad actors matters, but it does not fix a system that keeps generating the same conflicts.
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These safeguards are intended to preserve public confidence that justice is not being negotiated but pursued. That confidence is now being tested.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cannot distance himself from the multibillion-peso “Floodgate” controversy because he had the constitutional authority to strike…
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Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bears part of the responsibility for the…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said the alleged corruption surrounding government flood control projects extends beyond his administration, tracing…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on 4 July defended his administration's anti-corruption campaign, saying the ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in…
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ILOILO CITY — Dengue cases in Iloilo province dropped by 65 percent during the first half of 2026, but health authorities continue to urge residents to remain…
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Authorities intercepted an estimated P22.29 million worth of illicit cigarettes and arrested four suspects during a maritime law enforcement operation in the…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Eastern Samar provincial government has earmarked P500 million for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital (ESPH),…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing P550 million over the next two years to build a nationwide network of seed storage facilities, betting bigger…
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OceanaGold Corp. will invest $1.9B for the expansion of its Didipio Gold-Copper Mine until 2037; likewise, B2Gold Corp., with Philippine partner Filminera…
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Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco challenged the administration to prove that its anti-corruption campaign applies to everyone, citing recent statements by…
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Castro explained that the court’s decision to archive the case should not be interpreted as a dismissal.
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The country does not need another corruption drama with convenient villains. It needs a complete accounting.
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Google has launched Project Sigma in the Philippines, a new initiative that will help local news organizations develop innovative ways to engage Gen Z…
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The leadership of Balatoc Kalinga Tribe Inc. (BKTI) has rejected recent statements opposing the development of the Batong Buhay mining project, calling them…
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The Green Samar initiative is expected to attract more international participation in the Philippines’ emerging natural capital sector, as it demonstrates how…
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Families of victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-illegal drug campaign on Friday urged the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the…
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