Former senior military and police officers and government officials on Tuesday urged the government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to boost its anti-corruption efforts. READ:
ad, the retired officials who called their group the Advocates for National Interest said they support the president’s call to “tighten checks and balances” to ensure public funds are not stolen.
“Any country dreaming of one day becoming peaceful, strong and respected must once and for all slay the monster that is corruption,” they said. “We believe that addressing these societal dysfunctions — corruption, poverty and injustice — will require good governance by elected and appointed officials imbued with integrity, intelligence and competence.”out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index released on Feb. 1.
Maria Ela L. Atienza, who teaches political science at the University of the Philippines, said it is difficult to expect good governance from an administration that is led by someone from a prominent political dynasty.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Former top diplomat Christodoulides elected Cyprus presidentFormer foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was on Sunday elected president of the Republic of Cyprus, becoming at 49 the youngest leader of the divided Mediterranean island nation.
Baca lebih lajut »
Marcos to Zelenskyy: 'We are with you in your search for peace'PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday confirmed he talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and assured him that the Philippines is one with them in the effort to...
Baca lebih lajut »
Baby steps | Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas IIJust last week, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the cancellation of the quarrying permits (MPSAs or mineral production sharing agreements) of three companies operating in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) and Masungi Geopark Project. This came after a three-year campaign by members of…
Baca lebih lajut »
Life was hard, love was easy: Love for country fuels Nona and Ferdinand Castillo’s romanceIt's a love that's survived many trials: a revolution, life paths that – for a short time – diverged politically, and a government that targets human rights defenders.
Baca lebih lajut »
Marcos gets ‘very good’ net satisfaction rating in latest SWS surveyPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. received a “very good” net satisfaction rating in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released Tuesday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Bongbong Marcos, Chinese envoy discuss maritime differences after laser incidentMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian discussed on Tuesday ways to “properly manage” the two nations&039;
Baca lebih lajut »