
Integrity by design: SEC’s bet against corruption
Term limits exist because independence has to be structural, not aspirational.
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Term limits exist because independence has to be structural, not aspirational.
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The Senate passed a bill on third and final reading Wednesday to reform the national tertiary education subsidy system, ensuring that government financial…
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed certificates Wednesday to 20 farmers in Mexico, Pampanga, effectively condoning more than P1.6 million in…
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Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has established a Public Financial Management (PFM) team to address systemic reporting failures that have hindered the…
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would “listen to voters” after his Labor party received a historic…
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Around two in three Filipino families fail to earn a living wage amid inflation and rising oil prices, according to the IBON Foundation.
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Global companies do not invest on sentiment or simply because Pinoys speak good English. They invest where they find cheap and reliable power, fast approvals,…
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Civic groups launched yesterday a coalition called “Dapat Isa Lang Movement” to push a genuine Anti-Political Dynasty law, bypassing Congress through a…
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Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has introduced legislation to overhaul the Philippine sugar industry, targeting systemic issues such as…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a criminal complaint Thursday with the Department of Justice against Lobelle Commodities Corp. for allegedly evading…
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There are many Franco Mabantas I know — some of them within arm’s length: loud, proud and hollow.
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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... But Proposals regarding VAT on electricity are under the DOE; what the agency could do, instead, is provide technical input on the potential impact of such…
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The local government of San Jose del Monte aims to restore reliable water service to all households within one year after taking over utility operations…
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Singapore-based Velox Networks is accelerating its push into the Philippine market, banking on regulatory reforms and what it sees as a structural gap in how…
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EPIRA did not bring about genuine market reform. And amendments are long overdue.
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Suspending excise taxes on petroleum products would be felt most immediately by low-income households, according to Emmanuel Leyco, president and chief…
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The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) reported that it has secured more than P20 billion in investment commitments in 2025,…
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