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 claims to be the many “bad” actions undertaken … [Read more...] about Asec. Umpa asks DPWH Director to collect 1 to 2 percent share from contractors
Corruption in Duterte administration
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 … [Read more...] about Duterte asks two assistant secretaries to resign
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 who always cherish friendship said it is not easy for him … [Read more...] about Firing some government officials saddens 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 and other improper actions and among them are … [Read more...] about Duterte fires 10 top officials in 2017
