THE lack or absence of transparency appears to be the primary problem in most, if not all, allegations of graft and corruption. Transparency looks like the most abused word in government, and even in the private sector, because it exists only on paper but not actually observed.

There would have been no need to push for a Freedom of Information (FOI) bill if government offices, both national and local, were transparent in the contracts they sign, and in using their budgets that come from the public.

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