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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 |
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DoH ranked as best among
11 government agencies |
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Study shows Health department tops in corruption
prevention
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The Department of Health (DOH) ranks as the best
performing government agency in terms of corruption prevention and
integrity development among 11 government agencies in the country, a
joint study with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) showed.
The results of the second cycle of the Integrity
Development Review, a 2007 report jointly conducted by the ADB, the
Development Academy of the Philippines and the Office of the
Ombudsman, showed the DoH was rated the “best performer” among
11 public sector agencies in terms of corruption prevention and
integrity development.
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Contractor faces overpricing indictment
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The Sandiganbayan has upheld the validity of the indictment against
the private contractor of the P1.1-billion President Diosdado
Macapagal Boulevard (PDMB) for violation of Republic Act 3019, or
the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, that stemmed from
overpricing allegations.
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Lacson wants Southrail project probed
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Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday called for an investigation on the
Southrail project, which is allegedly overpriced by $70 million
based on the testimony of Rodolfo Lozada Jr., the new witness on the
anomalies surrounding the national broadband project.
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Fewer than 1% of students are drug users
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The Department of Education (DepEd) said that only less than 1
percent of public school students were found to be positive for drug
use and not 10 percent as earlier reported.
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Govt amends direct hiring rules for OFWs
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THE Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration’s (POEA) governing board has amended its policy on
direct hiring by exempting foreign employers in countries where
overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are assured of protective
mechanisms, particularly repatriation and payment of salaries and
benefits.
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Quezon City judge orders arrest
of land scam syndicate members
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A Quezon City court has ordered the arrest of the members of a land
scam syndicate which has victimized several individuals who were
enticed into buying lands in the provinces.
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Maguan family rejects Go’s
settlement
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THE Maguan family rejected the P3.6-million settlement offer of
Rolito Go, insisting that he must complete his jail term at the New
Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa until 2016.
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