DAVAO CITY — Disgusted over repeated reports involving some local government officials who are stealing emergency subsidies from the poor beneficiaries affected by coronavirus pandemic, an irritated President Rodrigo Duterte offers PHP30,000 reward for every validated report. On May 4, Duterte announced he offers a P30,000 reward to anyone who can report local officials stealing financial […]
Corruption in Duterte administration
Duterte asks support in cleansing government
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the newly appointed government officials on Monday, to help him eliminate corruption in the bureaucracy, which he said is the major stumbling block for the country’s progress along with the proliferation of illegal drugs and lack of law and order. In the event held in Malacañan Palace, […]
Duterte wants Congress to act on important legislations, discuss corruption
DAVAO CITY (July 25) — President Rodrigo Duterte spelled out Monday a number of legislations he wants Congress to prioritize to realize his vision for the country before stepping down in 2022. President Duterte, in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa, called on lawmakers to reinstate the capital punishment […]
Duterte wants government agencies to go digital to curb corruption
DAVAO CITY (July 24)— President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked all government agencies to do business via the digital way, human interaction and to get rid of corruption. In his speech during the 4th State of the National Address (SONA) Duterte said corruption starts when client try to negotiate for a legal government transaction which […]
DOTr assures no delays, corruption on Mindanao Railway Project
MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) assures the public that it will implement the Mindanao Railway Project without delays and corruption. The department made this statement as it expressed support to the decision of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to sack Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino due to questionable dealings and involving members of the First […]
Asec. Umpa asks DPWH Director to collect 1 to 2 percent share from contractors
DAVAO CITY (May 21) — A regional director squealed. Resigned Highways Assistant Secretary Tinganun “Roger” A. Umpa, instructed her to ask for 1 to 2 percent share from the projects awarded to contractors. In a report addressed to DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, DPWH Director Zenaida Tan of Region X , bared what she […]
Duterte asks two assistant secretaries to resign
DAVAO CITY (May 16) — President Rodrigo Duterte asked two Assistant Secretaries to resign from their post or face termination, over alleged involvement in corrupt practices. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque identified the two as Assistant Secretaries Moslemen T. Macarambon, Sr. of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Assistant Secretary Tingagun A. Umpa of the Department […]
Firing some government officials saddens Duterte
DAVAO CITY (May 10) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte is sad everytime he “let go” of some government officials close to him, because of alleged misconduct and corruption. But he stressed “I will stand on my promise to cleanse this government of corruption, that is my vow, I am doing it for the country.” Duterte […]
Duterte fires 10 top officials in 2017
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte fired ten top officials of his cabinet in 2017 over corruption issues. The President had said in the past that even a “whiff” of corruption was enough reason for him to give a government official the boot. Duterte has fired several officials who had been linked to corruption […]