Philippines Corruption Scandal Won’t Derail EU and Canada FTA Talks: What Traders and Investors Should Know
The ongoing flood control corruption scandal in the Philippines has raised public eyebrows, but according to EU and Canadian ambassadors, it will not derail ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the country.
How Citizen Reports Are Uncovering Flood Scams and What It Means for the Philippine Economy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently highlighted the vital role of citizen reports in exposing irregularities in flood control projects. These efforts are part of broader digital reforms and transparency initiatives aimed at curbing corruption and promoting accountability in government infrastructure programs.
COA Upholds Liability of Ex-PCGG Officials Over ₱190-M Marcos Asset Undervaluation
The Commission on Audit (COA) has reaffirmed its ruling holding former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chair Juan Andres Bautista and four other former officials liable for ₱190 million in government losses due to the undervalued sale of sequestered Marcos family properties between 2012 and 2014.