In Vietnam, corrupt government officials can face a range of penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and even death penalty in some cases. The severity of the punishment depends on the specific crime and the individual's role in corruption. Ph has more corrupt govt officials than Vietnam.

It's ironic since we filipinos live in a democratic country not run by absolute monarchy where there is no check and balances. Elected officials in the gov't should not be exempted in mandatory annual drug testing.

This initiative by a concerned lawmaker could turn tides in seeking standard fees for govt transactions especially to Pwds, Senior Citizens and indigents.
Inflation has already ripping the pockets of ordinary filipinos and yet influential politicians run scot free with their corrupt practices.

The Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints against government entities and officials, ensuring they act fairly, legally, and efficiently. They act as a safeguard against abuse of power and promote good governance.

COA also examines the reasonableness of project costs and may flag excessive expenditures or violations of procurement rules.

It is the responsinility of COA resident auditor to issue a Notice of Disallowance (ND) for unjustifiable infrastructure projects. This notice disallows the expenditure and may require those involved to refund the disbursed funds.

Transparency and accountability has never been slapped to prominent elected officials whose duty is to protect the constitution and the best interests of its constituents.

EV charging infrastructure projects over strategic areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao should be established and rationalized before the proliferation of EVs on the streets. www.philstar.com/business/202...

Digitalization is the key. It aims to enhance governance, socioeconomic development, and fast service delivery through the effective use of information and communications technology (ICT). DBM allots 12.47 B for the purpose.